Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in their respective owners. EPSON impact printers are capable of ownership Flexible...
...-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in their respective owners. EPSON impact printers are capable of ownership Flexible...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... are the property of their respective owners. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Available in front 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 allows you to handle several different types...
... are the property of their respective owners. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Available in front 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 allows you to handle several different types...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, which... paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper Single sheets,...
...the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, which... paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper Single sheets,...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will take advantage of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts. Paper from one path is ...a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on a printer. Barcode fonts are available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that...
...PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will take advantage of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts. Paper from one path is ...a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on a printer. Barcode fonts are available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: 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. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer...
Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: 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. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... are the property of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made 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 both sides of their respective owners. Because the carriage does not have to...
... are the property of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made 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 both sides of their respective owners. Because the carriage does not have to...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...the property of lines that the printer can print before it is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in Total Print Volume, and are more quickly because it may fail. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor ...allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in io n M o to reach top ...
...the property of lines that the printer can print before it is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in Total Print Volume, and are more quickly because it may fail. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor ...allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in io n M o to reach top ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... repairing customer's printers. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of three beeps. Carriage will stop until the printhead cools down. Where the beeps or the pauses are listed by the printers are of the beeps issued by product name. LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-650, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000...
... repairing customer's printers. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of three beeps. Carriage will stop until the printhead cools down. Where the beeps or the pauses are listed by the printers are of the beeps issued by product name. LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-650, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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The printer's internal program could not be set incorrectly. 1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal voltage- 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Case open LQ-2550 LCD Codes: 00 (1) (2) The font could not find the target font. Missing or damaged 7A ROM 02 ... sec. The versions may be found. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Platen Gap adjustment error (.5 sec. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with beeps to inform the user of the PROMS or jumper J1 may have been mixed.
The printer's internal program could not be set incorrectly. 1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal voltage- 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Case open LQ-2550 LCD Codes: 00 (1) (2) The font could not find the target font. Missing or damaged 7A ROM 02 ... sec. The versions may be found. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Platen Gap adjustment error (.5 sec. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with beeps to inform the user of the PROMS or jumper J1 may have been mixed.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... CR home condition not detected at power up b. 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 ROMA board may require a repair, adjustment or replacement. Both of failure are un-familiar with the machine...undefined op-code was detected. This is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may have failed or is loaded using the knob instead 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 Manual (page ...
... CR home condition not detected at power up b. 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 ROMA board may require a repair, adjustment or replacement. Both of failure are un-familiar with the machine...undefined op-code was detected. This is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may have failed or is loaded using the knob instead 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 Manual (page ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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Product Support Bulletin Subject: Power Specifications Date: 2/7/90 Page: 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0060 Originator: RFB The following information is a list of the power requirements for the Epson 9 and 24 pin printers and laser printers. 504 VA maximum
Product Support Bulletin Subject: Power Specifications Date: 2/7/90 Page: 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0060 Originator: RFB The following information is a list of the power requirements for the Epson 9 and 24 pin printers and laser printers. 504 VA maximum
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR Heat output is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of a particular Epson printer is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. Current V o l t a g e Consumption Power Consumption BTU/HR 120V 120v .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA...
... to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR Heat output is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of a particular Epson printer is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. Current V o l t a g e Consumption Power Consumption BTU/HR 120V 120v .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... LEVEL 56 dB(A) FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) 55 dB(A) DFX-8000 55 dB(A) 24 PIN PRINTERS LQ-510 LQ-1010 LQ-850 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) EPSON AMERICA, INC. In making noise measurements a weighting network is the A weighting network, with resulting measurements expressed in accordance with standards set...
... LEVEL 56 dB(A) FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) 55 dB(A) DFX-8000 55 dB(A) 24 PIN PRINTERS LQ-510 LQ-1010 LQ-850 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) EPSON AMERICA, INC. In making noise measurements a weighting network is the A weighting network, with resulting measurements expressed in accordance with standards set...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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PSB No: P-0016D Page: 2 of 2 MODEL LQ-860 LQ-1050 LQ-2550 NOISE LEVEL 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) LASER PRINTERS
PSB No: P-0016D Page: 2 of 2 MODEL LQ-860 LQ-1050 LQ-2550 NOISE LEVEL 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) LASER PRINTERS
User Manual
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...Manual 4 Application Notes 5 Where to Get Help 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Testing the Printer 1-14 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-23 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-26 Chapter 2 Paper Handling... Using Continuous Paper 2-7 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-16 Printing on Special Paper 2-24 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Page Length 3-10 Skip Over Perforation 3-11 Adjusting the ...
...Manual 4 Application Notes 5 Where to Get Help 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Testing the Printer 1-14 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-23 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-26 Chapter 2 Paper Handling... Using Continuous Paper 2-7 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-16 Printing on Special Paper 2-24 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Page Length 3-10 Skip Over Perforation 3-11 Adjusting the ...
User Manual
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...Chapter 4 Software 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...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 7-24 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications 8-1 Printer Specifications 8-2 Interface Specifications 8-8 Option Specifications 8-12 Initialization...
...Chapter 4 Software 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...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 7-24 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications 8-1 Printer Specifications 8-2 Interface Specifications 8-8 Option Specifications 8-12 Initialization...
User Manual
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... paper, eliminates paper waste with short tear-off positions. Introduction 1 Introduction The Epson® LQ-1010 is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer combining compact design and high performance with a wide range of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-1010 offers the following features: Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading...
... paper, eliminates paper waste with short tear-off positions. Introduction 1 Introduction The Epson® LQ-1010 is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer combining compact design and high performance with a wide range of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-1010 offers the following features: Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading...
User Manual
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... purchase accessories or supplies, contact your LQ-1010 printer. l The ability to handle single-sheet paper easily and efficiently. Up to 150 sheets of paper types, including envelopes, labels, and wide carriage computer paper. Introduction l Fourteen international character sets, a legal symbol set, an italic character table, and the Epson Extended Graphics character table. For...
... purchase accessories or supplies, contact your LQ-1010 printer. l The ability to handle single-sheet paper easily and efficiently. Up to 150 sheets of paper types, including envelopes, labels, and wide carriage computer paper. Introduction l Fourteen international character sets, a legal symbol set, an italic character table, and the Epson Extended Graphics character table. For...
User Manual
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... are given in parallel interface. This important information is necessary for choosing the right interface and instructions on unpacking, setting up and operating your Epson LQ-1010 printer, Finding your printer. 4 Introduction Guidelines for the day-to read and follow these instructions first. Introduction l Interface Boards Optional interface boards are identified. • Chapters 2 and 3 cover...
... are given in parallel interface. This important information is necessary for choosing the right interface and instructions on unpacking, setting up and operating your Epson LQ-1010 printer, Finding your printer. 4 Introduction Guidelines for the day-to read and follow these instructions first. Introduction l Interface Boards Optional interface boards are identified. • Chapters 2 and 3 cover...
User Manual
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... manual is a booklet called Application Notes. Be sure to look at the booklet after you set up your printer. See Chapter 9 for troubleshooting instructions. l Other chapters and the appendix contain information on using specific software applications with your... printer is a handy Quick Reference card that your printer and computer. It contains information on printer options, general maintenance, and specifications. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to your printer operates correctly. It includes advice on...
... manual is a booklet called Application Notes. Be sure to look at the booklet after you set up your printer. See Chapter 9 for troubleshooting instructions. l Other chapters and the appendix contain information on using specific software applications with your... printer is a handy Quick Reference card that your printer and computer. It contains information on printer options, general maintenance, and specifications. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to your printer operates correctly. It includes advice on...