Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...: 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 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Utility EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility...
...: 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 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Utility EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... paper has skewed. An undefined op-code was detected. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. The correct settings are un-familiar with the machine. This is a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper .... CR home condition not detected at power up b. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. 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 jams, which can result in the Service...
... paper has skewed. An undefined op-code was detected. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. The correct settings are un-familiar with the machine. This is a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper .... CR home condition not detected at power up b. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. 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 jams, which can result in the Service...
User Manual
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... new printer with earlier Epson manuals, you'll find information. If you are familiar with word processors, create graphics, define your own characters, and more descriptive. Easy-to-read tabs make it ideal for beginners or experienced users to printing 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 it simple for home and business applications. In this man- Intro-2 l...
... new printer with earlier Epson manuals, you'll find information. If you are familiar with word processors, create graphics, define your own characters, and more descriptive. Easy-to-read tabs make it ideal for beginners or experienced users to printing 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 it simple for home and business applications. In this man- Intro-2 l...
User Manual
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... covering and foam supports. See that the LQ-1000 can accept wider paper. Note The LQ-800 and LQ-1000 are essentially the same printer except that you need to know about, a separate illustration shows the LQ-1000. 1 Unpacking Your Printer First, remove the printer from the box and take off all the... parts shown in the illustrations on the next page. (You'll find the paper feed knob inserted in this chapter. Simply follow the steps in this manual show only the...
... covering and foam supports. See that the LQ-1000 can accept wider paper. Note The LQ-800 and LQ-1000 are essentially the same printer except that you need to know about, a separate illustration shows the LQ-1000. 1 Unpacking Your Printer First, remove the printer from the box and take off all the... parts shown in the illustrations on the next page. (You'll find the paper feed knob inserted in this chapter. Simply follow the steps in this manual show only the...
User Manual
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...dust cover removed, you have easy access to install the ribbon. 1. Manually move the print head to the middle of the arrow to touch the print head because it becomes hot during use. 2. Now you're ready to the printer for ribbon installation and paper loading. Figure 1-4. Tightening the ribbon 1-5 WARNING...If you can leave the cover on top in Figure 1-4. Before loading the cartridge into the printer, turn the small knob on . 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. The next time ...
...dust cover removed, you have easy access to install the ribbon. 1. Manually move the print head to the middle of the arrow to touch the print head because it becomes hot during use. 2. Now you're ready to the printer for ribbon installation and paper loading. Figure 1-4. Tightening the ribbon 1-5 WARNING...If you can leave the cover on top in Figure 1-4. Before loading the cartridge into the printer, turn the small knob on . 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. The next time ...
User Manual
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...inch above the print head, the page finishes where you may find that the LQ finishes pages at different places than your printer starts at the same point: 1. If they differ, note how many lines they... processor have three choices: a) Compensate for you can damage the paper feed motor. Check that the LQ and your word processor to establish the settings that your word processor or applications program does. Caution Never... two-line difference when rolling the paper into the printer. Always use the manual paper feed knob while the power is to change the default page length.
...inch above the print head, the page finishes where you may find that the LQ finishes pages at different places than your printer starts at the same point: 1. If they differ, note how many lines they... processor have three choices: a) Compensate for you can damage the paper feed motor. Check that the LQ and your word processor to establish the settings that your word processor or applications program does. Caution Never... two-line difference when rolling the paper into the printer. Always use the manual paper feed knob while the power is to change the default page length.
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....) You can also shut the power OFF, then use the manual paper feed knob to roll the remaining sheet out of paper is still loaded in the printer. If you're finished printing-Remove the unused paper from the bin, take the LQ off line, then use the FORM FEED button to eject... To remove the cut sheet feeder. l Printing begins. If you normally would; Turn the power for the printer OFF. 2. Caution When the power is automatically loaded. When the LQ finishes printing a document, you use the manual paper feed knob, the power should use only the FORM FEED or LINE FEED button to remove...
....) You can also shut the power OFF, then use the manual paper feed knob to roll the remaining sheet out of paper is still loaded in the printer. If you're finished printing-Remove the unused paper from the bin, take the LQ off line, then use the FORM FEED button to eject... To remove the cut sheet feeder. l Printing begins. If you normally would; Turn the power for the printer OFF. 2. Caution When the power is automatically loaded. When the LQ finishes printing a document, you use the manual paper feed knob, the power should use only the FORM FEED or LINE FEED button to remove...
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... are the command summary and the other appendixes. Either the manual for your program or an on which you can do any of the printer. Pick LQ-800 or LQ-1000, depending on -screen menu should explain this information as part of the printer. sor, spreadsheet, or database). Most of you probably want to know what...
... are the command summary and the other appendixes. Either the manual for your program or an on which you can do any of the printer. Pick LQ-800 or LQ-1000, depending on -screen menu should explain this information as part of the printer. sor, spreadsheet, or database). Most of you probably want to know what...
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Below are complex, but you to see LQ features and print styles in this manual depends upon your expertise, your interest, and the software you need to. Whether or not you use . The demonstration programs in action. Chapter 5 LQ Features This chapter describes many features covered: Letter ... Characters Per Inch Underlined Double-width Condensed Superscript Subscript Proportional ESCape and ASCII The details of printer-computer communication are a few of the many of the printing features of the LQ. You can read this chapter if you wish, but for most purposes all you use...
Below are complex, but you to see LQ features and print styles in this manual depends upon your expertise, your interest, and the software you need to. Whether or not you use . The demonstration programs in action. Chapter 5 LQ Features This chapter describes many features covered: Letter ... Characters Per Inch Underlined Double-width Condensed Superscript Subscript Proportional ESCape and ASCII The details of printer-computer communication are a few of the many of the printing features of the LQ. You can read this chapter if you wish, but for most purposes all you use...
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... has some version of this language. In the demonstration programs in various print modes. 5-2 Because the codes between 0 and 127 are in this manual, you learn how the LQ responds to the printer. This code signals that information is the ESCape code. l LPRINT signals that the next number is abbreviated ESC or (ESC) .
... has some version of this language. In the demonstration programs in various print modes. 5-2 Because the codes between 0 and 127 are in this manual, you learn how the LQ responds to the printer. This code signals that information is the ESCape code. l LPRINT signals that the next number is abbreviated ESC or (ESC) .
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...Microsoft™ BASIC and IBM PC BASIC. All you need a special symbol, such as explained in BASIC, you are designed to work with the printer for you will replace the old one program and want to see the program on your software as a Greek letter, you . Appendix D has instructions... for other versions of BASIC, the programs in this manual; for using Applesoft™ BASIC; When you don't have made changes to a program and want to see all of the program. If you have...
...Microsoft™ BASIC and IBM PC BASIC. All you need a special symbol, such as explained in BASIC, you are designed to work with the printer for you will replace the old one program and want to see the program on your software as a Greek letter, you . Appendix D has instructions... for other versions of BASIC, the programs in this manual; for using Applesoft™ BASIC; When you don't have made changes to a program and want to see all of the program. If you have...
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...For example, if you no longer need it. There are turned off a printing mode when you run the program. Resetting the Printer Resetting your LQ cancels all modes that turns on elite and then use a word processing program to see how a feature looks in the draft ... you change from one of the mode and also in this manual are turned on . 5-6 Therefore, the printouts in Appendix I. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]ˆ'abcdefghi ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]ˆ'abcdefghi Cancelling Modes With only a few exceptions, the LQ printing modes stay on even if you run a BASIC program ...
...For example, if you no longer need it. There are turned off a printing mode when you run the program. Resetting the Printer Resetting your LQ cancels all modes that turns on elite and then use a word processing program to see how a feature looks in the draft ... you change from one of the mode and also in this manual are turned on . 5-6 Therefore, the printouts in Appendix I. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]ˆ'abcdefghi ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]ˆ'abcdefghi Cancelling Modes With only a few exceptions, the LQ printing modes stay on even if you run a BASIC program ...
User Manual
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... be disabled or removed from one program will not interfere with the commands in the manual for the program to find the section that might interfere with a reset code in effect every time you turn the printer on , and the current position of the print head becomes the top-of-page setting.... However, if you decide you want to set up the LQ to do something your new settings. Either one of these methods returns the printer to what are called its defaults, which are part of many applications programs. Once you're into the...
... be disabled or removed from one program will not interfere with the commands in the manual for the program to find the section that might interfere with a reset code in effect every time you turn the printer on , and the current position of the print head becomes the top-of-page setting.... However, if you decide you want to set up the LQ to do something your new settings. Either one of these methods returns the printer to what are called its defaults, which are part of many applications programs. Once you're into the...
User Manual
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... decimal numbers because the example programs in this manual are written in defining a character is to send this information to the printer. Calculating the data You've seen how to design a character by placing dots on . It also records whether italic or script (either ...superscript or subscript) is turned on a grid and translated the dots to the LQ, however, can use with decimals. Sending information to the LQ The printer loads characters in the print style (Letter Quality, draft, or proportional) that if you want to print a character...
... decimal numbers because the example programs in this manual are written in defining a character is to send this information to the printer. Calculating the data You've seen how to design a character by placing dots on . It also records whether italic or script (either ...superscript or subscript) is turned on a grid and translated the dots to the LQ, however, can use with decimals. Sending information to the LQ The printer loads characters in the print style (Letter Quality, draft, or proportional) that if you want to print a character...
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... and set these switches according to Table A-5. 2-7 Printer select signal ON OFF When this switch is 11 inch. 2-2 Not used in order to each other, turn the switch OFF. when it does not. If your computer A-5 manual (or commercial software program) for a parallel interface....parallel interface, you receive your printing has an extra space between lines, turn the switch ON. = Factory setting when delivered A-4 If your LQ, the DIP switches are on top of paper being used 2-3 Select serial 2-4 interface and parity setting See Table A-4 When you don't ...
... and set these switches according to Table A-5. 2-7 Printer select signal ON OFF When this switch is 11 inch. 2-2 Not used in order to each other, turn the switch OFF. when it does not. If your computer A-5 manual (or commercial software program) for a parallel interface....parallel interface, you receive your printing has an extra space between lines, turn the switch ON. = Factory setting when delivered A-4 If your LQ, the DIP switches are on top of paper being used 2-3 Select serial 2-4 interface and parity setting See Table A-4 When you don't ...
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...bits per character and number of DIP switch 2-8 from either you have changed switch 2-7 to the printer. Look for a command like STAT or CONFIGthe name depends on the LQ until the printer and computer match. Either change the setting of stop bits may not match the computer's settings. Problem... Recommendation Nothing is printed Make sure the printer is switched ON, and that the power source is on the same line. Use the manual for details....
...bits per character and number of DIP switch 2-8 from either you have changed switch 2-7 to the printer. Look for a command like STAT or CONFIGthe name depends on the LQ until the printer and computer match. Either change the setting of stop bits may not match the computer's settings. Problem... Recommendation Nothing is printed Make sure the printer is switched ON, and that the power source is on the same line. Use the manual for details....
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... command: PRINT #1, "Now I can no easy solution to the problem with CHR$(26). First you open the printer as Microsoft BASIC does. Unless, of course, there's one in your programs to another number. In most cases ... line in a graphics program, you need to change the programs in this manual somewhat. The extra line feed-CHR$(10)-that prevents the computer system from inserting a CR - For the... programs in this manual that contain INPUT statements, put the line that states PR#0. D-7 The 255 is a special...
... command: PRINT #1, "Now I can no easy solution to the problem with CHR$(26). First you open the printer as Microsoft BASIC does. Unless, of course, there's one in your programs to another number. In most cases ... line in a graphics program, you need to change the programs in this manual somewhat. The extra line feed-CHR$(10)-that prevents the computer system from inserting a CR - For the... programs in this manual that contain INPUT statements, put the line that states PR#0. D-7 The 255 is a special...
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... 8148 and 8149 the baud rates are unsure of the other settings, consult the manual supplied with the interface, and if necessary your dealer. If you match the computer...use a different computer, the following tables will help you need to adjust any of the settings, consult your Epson dealer. Baud rate settings for 8148 switch 1-5 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF switch 1-6 OFF OFF OFF... OFF OFF ON OFF G-7 If you have installed the interface yourself but are set by the computer and printer as data is transferred. Baud rate settings for 8143 switch 1-1 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON switch 1-3...
... 8148 and 8149 the baud rates are unsure of the other settings, consult the manual supplied with the interface, and if necessary your dealer. If you match the computer...use a different computer, the following tables will help you need to adjust any of the settings, consult your Epson dealer. Baud rate settings for 8148 switch 1-5 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF switch 1-6 OFF OFF OFF... OFF OFF ON OFF G-7 If you have installed the interface yourself but are set by the computer and printer as data is transferred. Baud rate settings for 8143 switch 1-1 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON switch 1-3...
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..., D-8-D-9 M Maintenance, D-8 cut sheet feeder, 2-13-2-14 Manual feed knob. See Paper-feed knob L Labels, self-adhesive, B4-B5, D2 Left margin, 5-18 Letter Quality button, 1-14 mode selection, 1-14-1-15, 5-6, 5-8 Lever. See Dust cover Line feed, DIP switch for, A-4 Line spacing, 5-17 Location of printer, 1-3 LQ. Pin feed LINE FEED button, 1-14 Lid...
..., D-8-D-9 M Maintenance, D-8 cut sheet feeder, 2-13-2-14 Manual feed knob. See Paper-feed knob L Labels, self-adhesive, B4-B5, D2 Left margin, 5-18 Letter Quality button, 1-14 mode selection, 1-14-1-15, 5-6, 5-8 Lever. See Dust cover Line feed, DIP switch for, A-4 Line spacing, 5-17 Location of printer, 1-3 LQ. Pin feed LINE FEED button, 1-14 Lid...