Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. Impact printers are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. or...
... with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. Impact printers are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. or...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... overall reliability. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Because the carriage does not have to move the ribbon with every printer Adds profit to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with...
... overall reliability. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Because the carriage does not have to move the ribbon with every printer Adds profit to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...detected. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. ...Four possible areas of failure are un-familiar with the machine. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. This is a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper positioning....failed. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. 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 ...
...detected. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. ...Four possible areas of failure are un-familiar with the machine. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. This is a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper positioning....failed. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. 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 ...
User Manual
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... and Graphics 4-1 Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-9 User-defined Characters 4-20 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options 5-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 The Pull Tractor 5-21 The Multi-Font Module 5-34 The Interface Boards 5-40 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Replacing the Ribbon 6-5 Transporting the Printer 6-11 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 Printing 7-5 Paper Handling 7-14 Options...
... and Graphics 4-1 Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-9 User-defined Characters 4-20 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options 5-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 The Pull Tractor 5-21 The Multi-Font Module 5-34 The Interface Boards 5-40 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Replacing the Ribbon 6-5 Transporting the Printer 6-11 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 Printing 7-5 Paper Handling 7-14 Options...
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Introduction 3 l Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7770) The optional film ribbon cartridge provides you with continuous multi-part forms. l Multi-Font Module (#7407-A) The optional Multi-Font module adds to the number of continuous paper handling. Introduction l Pull Tractor Unit (C800141) This option improves the performance of fonts available in the Letter Quality mode. It is especially useful with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon.
Introduction 3 l Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7770) The optional film ribbon cartridge provides you with continuous multi-part forms. l Multi-Font Module (#7407-A) The optional Multi-Font module adds to the number of continuous paper handling. Introduction l Pull Tractor Unit (C800141) This option improves the performance of fonts available in the Letter Quality mode. It is especially useful with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon.
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the Parts 1-2 Removing the Protective Materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the Platen Knob 1-7 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-8 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-12 Testing the Printer 1-14 Plugging in the Printer 1-14 Running the Self Test 1-15 If the Self Test Does Not Work 1-22 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-23 The Parallel Interface 1-23 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-26 Choosing From a Menu 1-26 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the Parts 1-2 Removing the Protective Materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the Platen Knob 1-7 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-8 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-12 Testing the Printer 1-14 Plugging in the Printer 1-14 Running the Self Test 1-15 If the Self Test Does Not Work 1-22 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-23 The Parallel Interface 1-23 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-26 Choosing From a Menu 1-26 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is turned off. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer This interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Assembling the Printer 2. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is designed for easy installation and removal. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case. CAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is turned off. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer This interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Assembling the Printer 2. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is designed for easy installation and removal. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case. CAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper.
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let it cool for a few minutes before touching it easier to the middle of the arrow. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it . 2. CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Slide the print head to install. Assembling the Printer Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. This removes slack in the direction of the printer.
let it cool for a few minutes before touching it easier to the middle of the arrow. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it . 2. CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Slide the print head to install. Assembling the Printer Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. This removes slack in the direction of the printer.
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Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into the slots. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into place. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer 3. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 4.
Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into the slots. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into place. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer 3. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 4.
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Lower the unit, pressing on both sides to make sure it in place. Slide the print head from side to side to lock it moves smoothly. Assembling the Printer 5. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 6. Fit the rear notches of the paper tension unit over the pins of the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-11
Lower the unit, pressing on both sides to make sure it in place. Slide the print head from side to side to lock it moves smoothly. Assembling the Printer 5. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 6. Fit the rear notches of the paper tension unit over the pins of the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-11
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Before running the self test, you need to connect the printer to make sure that your printer is fully assembled, you can use its built-in the Printer 1. Testing the Printer Now that your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the ribbon is correctly installed. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Plugging in self test function to see that the printer is working correctly before you connect it to a computer. You should perform this test to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper.
Before running the self test, you need to connect the printer to make sure that your printer is fully assembled, you can use its built-in the Printer 1. Testing the Printer Now that your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the ribbon is correctly installed. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Plugging in self test function to see that the printer is working correctly before you connect it to a computer. You should perform this test to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper.
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...on removing the locking clip. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. See page 1-10. Try the self test again. Turn off the printer. Turn off the printer and disconnect the cable from inside the printer. Make sure you hold down the FORM FEED...nothing is jammed, turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge, and then tighten the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob. See page 6-5. Turn off the printer and repeat the self test. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer. 1-22 Setting Up the...
...on removing the locking clip. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. See page 1-10. Try the self test again. Turn off the printer. Turn off the printer and disconnect the cable from inside the printer. Make sure you hold down the FORM FEED...nothing is jammed, turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge, and then tighten the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob. See page 6-5. Turn off the printer and repeat the self test. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer. 1-22 Setting Up the...
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... impulses cause the pins to print graphics as well as text because graphic images are formed by the printer in newspapers and magazines are in more than one column, but the intelligence of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that the effect is that pictures in about how your... printer's print head works. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is able to fire. As the print head moves along, the pins fire time after time in Letter Quality mode...
... impulses cause the pins to print graphics as well as text because graphic images are formed by the printer in newspapers and magazines are in more than one column, but the intelligence of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that the effect is that pictures in about how your... printer's print head works. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is able to fire. As the print head moves along, the pins fire time after time in Letter Quality mode...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-5 Transporting the Printer 6-11 Maintenance 6-1
Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-5 Transporting the Printer 6-11 Maintenance 6-1
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Make sure that the printer is turned off. Maintenance 6-5 Then remove the printer cover. Do not use ribbons designed for the LQ-1010 printer. Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint. The #7754 standard ribbon cartridge or #7770 film ribbon cartridge are recommended for nine-pin printers. 1.
Make sure that the printer is turned off. Maintenance 6-5 Then remove the printer cover. Do not use ribbons designed for the LQ-1010 printer. Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint. The #7754 standard ribbon cartridge or #7770 film ribbon cartridge are recommended for nine-pin printers. 1.
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Let it by the black plastic handles and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. 6-6 Maintenance WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot. Replacing the Ribbon 2. Remove the paper tension unit. 3.
Let it by the black plastic handles and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. 6-6 Maintenance WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot. Replacing the Ribbon 2. Remove the paper tension unit. 3.
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Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow. Maintenance 6-7 To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the printer. 5. Replacing the Ribbon 4.
Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow. Maintenance 6-7 To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the printer. 5. Replacing the Ribbon 4.
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Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 6-8 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 6.
Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 6-8 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 6.
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Replacing the Ribbon 7. Slide the print head from side to side to puncture the ribbon. 8. Maintenance 6-9 Be careful not to make sure it moves smoothly. Also see that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place.
Replacing the Ribbon 7. Slide the print head from side to side to puncture the ribbon. 8. Maintenance 6-9 Be careful not to make sure it moves smoothly. Also see that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place.
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Attach the paper tension unit. 10. Replacing the Ribbon 9 . Insert the hooks on the printer cover unit into the printer, and then tilt the printer cover back into place. 6-10 Maintenance
Attach the paper tension unit. 10. Replacing the Ribbon 9 . Insert the hooks on the printer cover unit into the printer, and then tilt the printer cover back into place. 6-10 Maintenance