Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers...
... LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...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 is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which prints with...sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of their respective owners. many at the same time. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced ...
...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 is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which prints with...sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of their respective owners. many at the same time. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Type of the paper. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all 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...want to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in the front push position. 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 ...
... Type of the paper. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all 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...want to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in the front push position. 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 ...
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... is a registered trademark of the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax...of paper from the other path is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are the property of...
... is a registered trademark of the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax...of paper from the other path is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are the property of...
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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...
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...the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to move the ribbon with the print head, and therefore has ...longer life. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to the less expensive compatible ribbons. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes,...
...the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to move the ribbon with the print head, and therefore has ...longer life. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to the less expensive compatible ribbons. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes,...
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...-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing...to reach top speed more quickly and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in competitive printers. Mean Time Between Failures estimates the number of hours between failures at 25 percent usage and 35 percent density...
...-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing...to reach top speed more quickly and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in competitive printers. Mean Time Between Failures estimates the number of hours between failures at 25 percent usage and 35 percent density...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... of the beeps issued by product name. LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-650, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500 1 beep: BEL code (.5 sec 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 Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page...
... of the beeps issued by product name. LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-650, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500 1 beep: BEL code (.5 sec 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 Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... find the target font. Missing or damaged 7A ROM 02 Internal ROM check does not match. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with the Power-on LED lit can be set incorrectly. 1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal ...you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. The printer's internal program could not be found. pause between beeps) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. ...
... find the target font. Missing or damaged 7A ROM 02 Internal ROM check does not match. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with the Power-on LED lit can be set incorrectly. 1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal ...you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. The printer's internal program could not be found. pause between beeps) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... paper detect error. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by new operators who are corrected by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Both features were added to the SRAM has failed. CR home condition not detected at power up b. This is... SRAM could be bad. 10 This is a motor control error. The correct settings are : a. An undefined op-code was detected. 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 Manual (page A-54...
... paper detect error. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by new operators who are corrected by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Both features were added to the SRAM has failed. CR home condition not detected at power up b. This is... SRAM could be bad. 10 This is a motor control error. The correct settings are : a. An undefined op-code was detected. 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 Manual (page A-54...
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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...HR. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of a particular Epson printer is not listed please refer to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR Heat output is equivalent to the appropriate User's Manual for the... electrical requirements. This is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. 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 maximum I 286.69 409.56 120v...
...HR. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of a particular Epson printer is not listed please refer to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR Heat output is equivalent to the appropriate User's Manual for the... electrical requirements. This is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. 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 maximum I 286.69 409.56 120v...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Letter Quality (NLQ) mode using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Quick Reference for the 9 pin printers are averages while printing in Letter Quality (LQ) mode using single sheet paper and are not guaranteed figures. In making ...EPSON AMERICA, INC. The acoustic noise levels for the laser printers are averages while using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS MODEL LX-810 NOISE 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...
...Letter Quality (NLQ) mode using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Quick Reference for the 9 pin printers are averages while printing in Letter Quality (LQ) mode using single sheet paper and are not guaranteed figures. In making ...EPSON AMERICA, INC. The acoustic noise levels for the laser printers are averages while using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS MODEL LX-810 NOISE 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...
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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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...LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-850, LQ-1000, LQ-1050, LQ-1500, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550. Two built-in Letter Quality fonts (Roman and Sans Serif) for producing high-quality documents. Fast draft mode printing of features. Introduction The Epson® LQ-1010 is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer... combining compact design and high performance with a wide range of up to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-1010 offers the following features: Easy paper handling, featuring...
...LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-850, LQ-1000, LQ-1050, LQ-1500, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550. Two built-in Letter Quality fonts (Roman and Sans Serif) for producing high-quality documents. Fast draft mode printing of features. Introduction The Epson® LQ-1010 is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer... combining compact design and high performance with a wide range of up to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-1010 offers the following features: Easy paper handling, featuring...
User Manual
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...these options, see Chapter 5. Up to handle single-sheet paper easily and efficiently. To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact your LQ-1010 printer. l Single-bin Cut Sheet Feeder (C806241) The cut sheet feeder makes it possible to 150 sheets of paper types, including envelopes..., labels, and wide carriage computer paper. Options and Supplies A variety of printer options is available for use with your nearest Epson dealer or call 1-800-873-7766. Introduction l Fourteen international character sets, a legal symbol set, an italic ...
...these options, see Chapter 5. Up to handle single-sheet paper easily and efficiently. To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact your LQ-1010 printer. l Single-bin Cut Sheet Feeder (C806241) The cut sheet feeder makes it possible to 150 sheets of paper types, including envelopes..., labels, and wide carriage computer paper. Options and Supplies A variety of printer options is available for use with your nearest Epson dealer or call 1-800-873-7766. Introduction l Fourteen international character sets, a legal symbol set, an italic ...
User Manual
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... instructions on setting up , testing, and connecting the printer. 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-day operation of... the major parts are given in Chapter 5. Be sure to supplement the printer's built-in parallel interface. Inside the back...
... instructions on setting up , testing, and connecting the printer. 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-day operation of... the major parts are given in Chapter 5. Be sure to supplement the printer's built-in parallel interface. Inside the back...
User Manual
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...properly or the printed results are not what you are most from your printer. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to your printer and computer. It contains information on the use of your printer. l Other chapters and the appendix contain information on the operation of... correctly. Introduction l Chapter 4 shows you how to look at the booklet after you set up your printer. It includes advice on using specific software applications with your printer is a handy Quick Reference card that contains the information you expect, see Chapter 7 for a useful summary...
...properly or the printed results are not what you are most from your printer. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to your printer and computer. It contains information on the use of your printer. l Other chapters and the appendix contain information on the operation of... correctly. Introduction l Chapter 4 shows you how to look at the booklet after you set up your printer. It includes advice on using specific software applications with your printer is a handy Quick Reference card that contains the information you expect, see Chapter 7 for a useful summary...