Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... owners. Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ...name of printer: Low cost - EPSON impact printers are either 9- An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons.
... owners. Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ...name of printer: Low cost - EPSON impact printers are either 9- An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons.
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest...
... does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... settings are corrected by new operators who are : a. 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,... replacement. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on TIB LQ2550-005. Errors 0, 2, 3, 10, and 20 may ...possible areas of these errors are documented in printhead failures. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. Both of failure are un-familiar with the machine. Incorrect...
... settings are corrected by new operators who are : a. 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,... replacement. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on TIB LQ2550-005. Errors 0, 2, 3, 10, and 20 may ...possible areas of these errors are documented in printhead failures. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. Both of failure are un-familiar with the machine. Incorrect...
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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It is especially useful with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. 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. Introduction 3
It is especially useful with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. 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. Introduction 3
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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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Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case. 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. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is designed for easy installation and removal. Assembling the Printer 2. CAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper.
Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case. 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. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is designed for easy installation and removal. Assembling the Printer 2. 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. This removes slack in the direction of the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Slide the print head to install. Assembling the Printer Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it . 2.
let it cool for a few minutes before touching it easier to the middle of the arrow. This removes slack in the direction of the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Slide the print head to install. Assembling the Printer Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it . 2.
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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. Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into the slots.
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Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 6. Slide the print head from side to side to lock it moves smoothly. Assembling the Printer 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Fit the rear notches of the paper tension unit over the pins of the printer. Lower the unit, pressing on both sides to make sure it in place.
Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 6. Slide the print head from side to side to lock it moves smoothly. Assembling the Printer 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Fit the rear notches of the paper tension unit over the pins of the printer. Lower the unit, pressing on both sides to make sure it in place.
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Testing the Printer Now that your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the printer is turned off. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Plugging in self test function to a computer. Before running the self test, you connect it to see that the printer is correctly installed. You should perform this test to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper. Make sure that the ribbon is working correctly before 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 printer is turned off. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Plugging in self test function to a computer. Before running the self test, you connect it to see that the printer is correctly installed. You should perform this test to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper. Make sure that the ribbon is working correctly before you need to connect the printer to make sure that your printer is fully assembled, you can use its built-in the Printer 1.
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... cable from inside the printer. The ribbon may be installed properly. You can also see Chapter 7 for information on the printer. See the Removing the Protective Materials section in this chapter for further information. Turn off the printer. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer. 1-22 Setting Up...
... cable from inside the printer. The ribbon may be installed properly. You can also see Chapter 7 for information on the printer. See the Removing the Protective Materials section in this chapter for further information. Turn off the printer. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer. 1-22 Setting Up...
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... of 24 pins arranged in Letter Quality mode, it against the paper producing a small dot. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is that of unbroken lines. Because the dots overlap each other both horizontally and vertically in a single vertical column. Instead, the... letters and symbols seem to print graphics as well as text because graphic images are formed by the printer in about how your printer's print head works. The print head has 24 pins. As the print head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the ...
... of 24 pins arranged in Letter Quality mode, it against the paper producing a small dot. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is that of unbroken lines. Because the dots overlap each other both horizontally and vertically in a single vertical column. Instead, the... letters and symbols seem to print graphics as well as text because graphic images are formed by the printer in about how your printer's print head works. The print head has 24 pins. As the print head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the ...
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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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Do not use ribbons designed for the LQ-1010 printer. Maintenance 6-5 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. Then remove the printer cover.
Do not use ribbons designed for the LQ-1010 printer. Maintenance 6-5 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. Then remove the printer cover.
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WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot. Let it by the black plastic handles and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. Replacing the Ribbon 2. Remove the paper tension unit. 3. 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. Let it by the black plastic handles and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. Replacing the Ribbon 2. Remove the paper tension unit. 3. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. 6-6 Maintenance
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To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the printer. 5. Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow. Maintenance 6-7 Replacing the Ribbon 4.
To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the printer. 5. Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow. Maintenance 6-7 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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Also see that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Replacing the Ribbon 7. Be careful not to help feed the ribbon into place. 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 puncture the ribbon. 8. Maintenance 6-9 Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly.
Also see that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Replacing the Ribbon 7. Be careful not to help feed the ribbon into place. 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 puncture the ribbon. 8. Maintenance 6-9 Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly.
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Attach the paper tension unit. 10. Insert the hooks on the printer cover unit into the printer, and then tilt the printer cover back into place. 6-10 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 9 .
Attach the paper tension unit. 10. Insert the hooks on the printer cover unit into the printer, and then tilt the printer cover back into place. 6-10 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 9 .