Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...printer? EPSON impact printers are capable of their respective owners. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that 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 names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- both in ...
...printer? EPSON impact printers are capable of their respective owners. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that 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 names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- both in ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Gives you to tear off and top of form adjustment (which allows more connectivity...in front, bottom 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 prints with 360 dpi in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing...
... printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Gives you to tear off and top of form adjustment (which allows more connectivity...in front, bottom 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 prints with 360 dpi in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...the tractor is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push...the pull position. 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 ...
...the tractor is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push...the pull position. 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 ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... from the other path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. Paper parking Supports loading of the box. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on most paper paths, by a button... tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing a button 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 Twinax Multiprotocol ...
... from the other path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. Paper parking Supports loading of the box. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on most paper paths, by a button... tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing a button 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 Twinax Multiprotocol ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... utility that allows you to the Printer Status Monitor. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, ... the property of their respective owners. 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...
... utility that allows you to the Printer Status Monitor. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, ... the property of their respective owners. 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...the wear and tear on the print head EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Customer advantages ...highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive...
...the wear and tear on the print head EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Customer advantages ...highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... T im in g B e lt R ack P in competitive printers. 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 a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are more quickly because it may fail. ... Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is less wear and tear on -carriage motor...
... T im in g B e lt R ack P in competitive printers. 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 a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are more quickly because it may fail. ... Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is less wear and tear on -carriage motor...
Product Information Guide
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... Epson New Draft Epson Roman 10 CPI Epson Roman 12 CPI Epson Roman 15 CPI Epson Roman proportional Epson Sans Serif 10 CPI Epson Sans Serif 12 CPI Epson Sans Serif 15 CPI Epson Sans Serif proportional Optional fonts CcNmer IO CPI. Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing...
... Epson New Draft Epson Roman 10 CPI Epson Roman 12 CPI Epson Roman 15 CPI Epson Roman proportional Epson Sans Serif 10 CPI Epson Sans Serif 12 CPI Epson Sans Serif 15 CPI Epson Sans Serif proportional Optional fonts CcNmer IO CPI. Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing...
Product Information Guide
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... Operation: Up to 0.25 G at up to 55 Hz Storage: Up to 0.5 Cl at the factory. and Page length (DIP switch 2-1) vary depending on envelopes. MATRIX PRINTER Electrical Voltage 120 VAC, + 10% (USA) 220 VAC, f 10% (Europe) Non-switchable Power consumption 120 Watts maximum Frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Insulation resistance... Shock Operation: Up to 1 G within 1ms Storage: Up to 55 Hz Printing on Special Paper For printing on and the printing speed is reduced. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 2 12/12/88 24 - LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - When the paper thickness lever is set and page length.
... Operation: Up to 0.25 G at up to 55 Hz Storage: Up to 0.5 Cl at the factory. and Page length (DIP switch 2-1) vary depending on envelopes. MATRIX PRINTER Electrical Voltage 120 VAC, + 10% (USA) 220 VAC, f 10% (Europe) Non-switchable Power consumption 120 Watts maximum Frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Insulation resistance... Shock Operation: Up to 1 G within 1ms Storage: Up to 55 Hz Printing on Special Paper For printing on and the printing speed is reduced. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 2 12/12/88 24 - LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - When the paper thickness lever is set and page length.
Product Information Guide
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... Draft mode uses fewer dots per character for quantities over one gross? What is the price schedule for high-speed printing. MATRIX PRINTER Character sets Country ASClt ...dots for higher print quality at a lower speed. The Roman and Sans Serif Letter Quality (LQ) fonts use a larger number of Trader's Times. ROMAN !"t$X&'()*+,-./0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJK wLM xyNz(O:}P'CQ~RQSiT~UBVHW ~eX^e.eY..lZ1..I . s ^ ' Ii ) - 0 Japan x$e[Y; ^ ' 1 : t - 3 Norway * 0 t d o4uciToiiti 10 Denmark II f $ gROAUlsa?oiti 11 Span u * g & ; Choosing a character set LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT...
... Draft mode uses fewer dots per character for quantities over one gross? What is the price schedule for high-speed printing. MATRIX PRINTER Character sets Country ASClt ...dots for higher print quality at a lower speed. The Roman and Sans Serif Letter Quality (LQ) fonts use a larger number of Trader's Times. ROMAN !"t$X&'()*+,-./0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJK wLM xyNz(O:}P'CQ~RQSiT~UBVHW ~eX^e.eY..lZ1..I . s ^ ' Ii ) - 0 Japan x$e[Y; ^ ' 1 : t - 3 Norway * 0 t d o4uciToiiti 10 Denmark II f $ gROAUlsa?oiti 11 Span u * g & ; Choosing a character set LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT...
Product Information Guide
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LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT- the loading posltion IS returned to off . The optional cut sheet feeder mode...After making sure that comes with the pull tractor. pull tractor cover A! LQ - 850/950/1050 - 4 12/12/88 24 - l You can change the settings in push tractor. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ- 1050 Single bin #7339 #7345 #7340 Dual bin $7346 #7347 #7348 The... or slot B, the following IS a typical example of a software setup reqmred for the LQ-950. Open the font compartment cover. MATRIX PRINTER The Cut Sheet Feeder The following fonts are two connectors labelled A and 8.
LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT- the loading posltion IS returned to off . The optional cut sheet feeder mode...After making sure that comes with the pull tractor. pull tractor cover A! LQ - 850/950/1050 - 4 12/12/88 24 - l You can change the settings in push tractor. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ- 1050 Single bin #7339 #7345 #7340 Dual bin $7346 #7347 #7348 The... or slot B, the following IS a typical example of a software setup reqmred for the LQ-950. Open the font compartment cover. MATRIX PRINTER The Cut Sheet Feeder The following fonts are two connectors labelled A and 8.
Product Information Guide
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... table above. interface number #8143 $8148 #8165 "alTIe OptIonal senal 1ntfsface lntelllgent send Interface lntelllgent IEEE-488 interface All Epson Interfaces have the EPSON name printed on the font module and the slot are compatible with 8, and should correspond 10 one font module, be ... their decimal and hexadecimal values), and the page number where the complete command can be a four digit number begmnmg with your LQ prmter. LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 3. Insert the font module securely into SLOT A. If the board has an Identification code prmted on it into SLOT A or...
... table above. interface number #8143 $8148 #8165 "alTIe OptIonal senal 1ntfsface lntelllgent send Interface lntelllgent IEEE-488 interface All Epson Interfaces have the EPSON name printed on the font module and the slot are compatible with 8, and should correspond 10 one font module, be ... their decimal and hexadecimal values), and the page number where the complete command can be a four digit number begmnmg with your LQ prmter. LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 3. Insert the font module securely into SLOT A. If the board has an Identification code prmted on it into SLOT A or...
Product Information Guide
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...data for each page. Set the page length to be adjusted for using single sheets and for tractor paper. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 6 12/12/88 24 - LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Short Tear Off To activate the short tear-off line and press the FF button. This ... LQ-850/950/1050 is usually done through the software, send a form feed command at the end of lines/page, single sheets require a shorter page length than does tractor paper. After sending a form feed, do not send it any Epson 24-pin driver will avoid unexpected results. Pin Printers ...
...data for each page. Set the page length to be adjusted for using single sheets and for tractor paper. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 6 12/12/88 24 - LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Short Tear Off To activate the short tear-off line and press the FF button. This ... LQ-850/950/1050 is usually done through the software, send a form feed command at the end of lines/page, single sheets require a shorter page length than does tractor paper. After sending a form feed, do not send it any Epson 24-pin driver will avoid unexpected results. Pin Printers ...
Product Information Guide
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... handling and and print quality. LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - LQ - 850 - 006/ LQ-1050-006 7/28/88 Version M8307A to Version M82982 PROM upgrade: to Version M8217A PROM upgrade: CSF eject/15-cpi print in 24-pin bidirectional mode. LQ - 850 - 003 2/2/88... Y45499114000 LQ -850/950/1050 Technical Manual LQ -850/950/1050 User's Manual Technical Information Bulletins LQ - 850 - 001 LQ-1050-001 5/6/88 MONMA carriage width selection 24 - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices LQ - 850 - 007/ LQ-1050-007 8/12/88 Version M82982 to Version M80483 LQ-850...
... handling and and print quality. LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - LQ - 850 - 006/ LQ-1050-006 7/28/88 Version M8307A to Version M82982 PROM upgrade: to Version M8217A PROM upgrade: CSF eject/15-cpi print in 24-pin bidirectional mode. LQ - 850 - 003 2/2/88... Y45499114000 LQ -850/950/1050 Technical Manual LQ -850/950/1050 User's Manual Technical Information Bulletins LQ - 850 - 001 LQ-1050-001 5/6/88 MONMA carriage width selection 24 - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices LQ - 850 - 007/ LQ-1050-007 8/12/88 Version M82982 to Version M80483 LQ-850...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...pause between beeps. LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, 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. Those beeps can assist you in the text. The following error codes are listed by the printers are longer, ... movement NOTE: Most of the beeps issued by product name. EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of 4 PSB No: P-0076 Originator JV Epson printers issue beep tones when certain error conditions exist. Where the beeps...
...pause between beeps. LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, 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. Those beeps can assist you in the text. The following error codes are listed by the printers are longer, ... movement NOTE: Most of the beeps issued by product name. EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of 4 PSB No: P-0076 Originator JV Epson printers issue beep tones when certain error conditions exist. Where the beeps...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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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 caused by a bent pin on one of problems. The following ... target font. pause between beeps) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. A blank LCD screen with beeps to inform the user of the PROMS or jumper J1 may have been mixed. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Platen Gap adjustment error (.5 sec. The printer's internal program could not be set...
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 caused by a bent pin on one of problems. The following ... target font. pause between beeps) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. A blank LCD screen with beeps to inform the user of the PROMS or jumper J1 may have been mixed. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Platen Gap adjustment error (.5 sec. The printer's internal program could not be set...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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..., the paper has skewed. Both of these errors are corrected by new operators who are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on the ROMA board may cause errors 10 or 20. Four possible areas of failure are documented in printhead failures... instead of the LOAD/EJECT switch, this error condition will occur. CR home condition not detected at power up b. 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...
..., the paper has skewed. Both of these errors are corrected by new operators who are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on the ROMA board may cause errors 10 or 20. Four possible areas of failure are documented in printhead failures... instead of the LOAD/EJECT switch, this error condition will occur. CR home condition not detected at power up b. 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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... 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA maximum I 286.69 409.56 120v .7 Amp 84 VA maximum 286.69 If the power requirements 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.../Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA 120VA/120V = 1A 120VA is rated in BTU/HR. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of the Epson printer. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. This is not available, locate the silver label on the back...
... 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA maximum I 286.69 409.56 120v .7 Amp 84 VA maximum 286.69 If the power requirements 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.../Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA 120VA/120V = 1A 120VA is rated in BTU/HR. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of the Epson printer. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. This is not available, locate the silver label on the back...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...single sheets, each page. Q: Where are 61 or 62. A: No. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 PSB NO.: P-0035 PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN DATE: 11/29/88 PAGE: 1 of 3 SUBJECT: LQ-850/950/1050 PRINTER QUESTIONS Q: How do I get the short tear off . A: The ...: Pitch 10 10 12 12 Quality Draft LQ Draft LQ Characters/Second 220 73 264 88 Q: What ribbons does the LQ-850/950/1050 take? A: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard Ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film Ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Q: Does the LQ-850/950/1050 support color? The second way is activated....
...single sheets, each page. Q: Where are 61 or 62. A: No. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 PSB NO.: P-0035 PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN DATE: 11/29/88 PAGE: 1 of 3 SUBJECT: LQ-850/950/1050 PRINTER QUESTIONS Q: How do I get the short tear off . A: The ...: Pitch 10 10 12 12 Quality Draft LQ Draft LQ Characters/Second 220 73 264 88 Q: What ribbons does the LQ-850/950/1050 take? A: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard Ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film Ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Q: Does the LQ-850/950/1050 support color? The second way is activated....