Product Information Guide
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... per wire Dimensions and weight LQ-850 Height: 5.6 in . Width: 23.8 in . Weight: 19.8 Ibs LQ-950 LQ-1050 Height: 5.6 in . Height: 5.6 in . Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed 10 draft 220 10... Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts 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. Depth...
... per wire Dimensions and weight LQ-850 Height: 5.6 in . Width: 23.8 in . Weight: 19.8 Ibs LQ-950 LQ-1050 Height: 5.6 in . Height: 5.6 in . Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed 10 draft 220 10... Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts 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. Depth...
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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PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of the Epson printer. The following formula is used to calculate the electrical power requirements: VOLTAMPS is equivalent to WATTS VOLTAMPS = Volts * Amps AMPS = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.... .7 Amp 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 a reliable source for the electrical...
PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of the Epson printer. The following formula is used to calculate the electrical power requirements: VOLTAMPS is equivalent to WATTS VOLTAMPS = Volts * Amps AMPS = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.... .7 Amp 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 a reliable source for the electrical...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... they print on the back of 3 Q: What fonts are the paper thickness specifications for the LQ-950 and LQ-850/1050 with the built-in the printers? A: The dip switches on ? NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 2 of the printer determine which interface is available for multipart forms? Q: What are built into the... LQ-850/950/1050? A: It will print on multi-part forms, the ...
... they print on the back of 3 Q: What fonts are the paper thickness specifications for the LQ-950 and LQ-850/1050 with the built-in the printers? A: The dip switches on ? NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 2 of the printer determine which interface is available for multipart forms? Q: What are built into the... LQ-850/950/1050? A: It will print on multi-part forms, the ...
User Manual
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...However, there is no guarantee that interference will invalidate the FCC Certification of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which can be reproduced, stored in ...for additional suggestions. IBM is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and receiver are designed to this printer will not occur in a residential installation. If necessary, the user should consult the ...
...However, there is no guarantee that interference will invalidate the FCC Certification of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which can be reproduced, stored in ...for additional suggestions. IBM is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and receiver are designed to this printer will not occur in a residential installation. If necessary, the user should consult the ...
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... Envelope loading 7-10 Using the cut sheet feeder 7-11 Software operation 7-11 Setting up your software 7-12 Control panel operation 7-14 Testing the printer in the cut sheet feeder mode 7-14 Switching between cut sheet feeder and continuous paper 7-15 The Pull Tractor 7-16 Installation and use 7-17 ...7-24 Installing the interface board 7-25 The Multi-Font Module 7-34 Using the font module 7-36 The Emulation Module 7-38 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-4 Electrical 8-5 Environment 8-5 vi
... Envelope loading 7-10 Using the cut sheet feeder 7-11 Software operation 7-11 Setting up your software 7-12 Control panel operation 7-14 Testing the printer in the cut sheet feeder mode 7-14 Switching between cut sheet feeder and continuous paper 7-15 The Pull Tractor 7-16 Installation and use 7-17 ...7-24 Installing the interface board 7-25 The Multi-Font Module 7-34 Using the font module 7-36 The Emulation Module 7-38 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-4 Electrical 8-5 Environment 8-5 vi
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Interface Specifications 8-6 Parallel interface 8-6 Serial interface 8-9 Chapter 9 Command Summary The Command Summary 9-2 Commands in Numerical Order 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-8 Printer operation 9-8 Data control 9-13 Vertical motion 9-13 Horizontal motion 9-18 Overall printing style 9-22 Print size and character width 9-23 Print enhancement 9-26 Word processing 9-3 1 Character tables 9-32 User-defined characters 9-33 Graphics 9-36 Contents Glossary Index Vii
Interface Specifications 8-6 Parallel interface 8-6 Serial interface 8-9 Chapter 9 Command Summary The Command Summary 9-2 Commands in Numerical Order 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-8 Printer operation 9-8 Data control 9-13 Vertical motion 9-13 Horizontal motion 9-18 Overall printing style 9-22 Print size and character width 9-23 Print enhancement 9-26 Word processing 9-3 1 Character tables 9-32 User-defined characters 9-33 Graphics 9-36 Contents Glossary Index Vii
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...the same way, a standard code has been developed-the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange). Many application programs specifically ask for printable characters (letters, punctuation marks, numerals, and mathematical symbols) and 33 other codes called control codes. ...When using numerical codes to represent characters and commands. Computer-printer communications Computers and printers communicate by following the instructions in the application program manual and the instructions above, print a sample document to ...
...the same way, a standard code has been developed-the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange). Many application programs specifically ask for printable characters (letters, punctuation marks, numerals, and mathematical symbols) and 33 other codes called control codes. ...When using numerical codes to represent characters and commands. Computer-printer communications Computers and printers communicate by following the instructions in the application program manual and the instructions above, print a sample document to ...
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... printing styles as word processors, they do have some very specific requirements. The LQ-850 is an 80 column printer, the LQ-950 is a 110 column printer, and the LQ-1050 is used for printing spreadsheets is the width of a spreadsheet. With the LQ, there are two main ways of sending commands to send....manual to find out how to send printer commands. If your spreadsheet asks the number of printing is a 136 column printer, but by using condensed 12 cpi you would look in the Command Summary in the manual for information on the LQ-1050. Therefore, if your spreadsheet doesn't have...
... printing styles as word processors, they do have some very specific requirements. The LQ-850 is an 80 column printer, the LQ-950 is a 110 column printer, and the LQ-1050 is used for printing spreadsheets is the width of a spreadsheet. With the LQ, there are two main ways of sending commands to send....manual to find out how to send printer commands. If your spreadsheet asks the number of printing is a 136 column printer, but by using condensed 12 cpi you would look in the Command Summary in the manual for information on the LQ-1050. Therefore, if your spreadsheet doesn't have...
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...0 If you're still having difficulty printing, check the troubleshooting section in Chapter 3. Graphics programs The LQ is with one . A later section of this chapter gives specific information on the control panel. Any program with buttons on the graphics commands, but the easiest way to... take advantage of the LQ's capabilities is capable of producing finely detailed graphic images. Check the lists on an LQ printer. The second method is...
...0 If you're still having difficulty printing, check the troubleshooting section in Chapter 3. Graphics programs The LQ is with one . A later section of this chapter gives specific information on the control panel. Any program with buttons on the graphics commands, but the easiest way to... take advantage of the LQ's capabilities is capable of producing finely detailed graphic images. Check the lists on an LQ printer. The second method is...
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... out of the paper release lever may be wrong. l If the READY light is flickering, the LQ has stopped to allow the print head to load the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button while the printer was ON LINE. you use the LOAD/EJECT button. Push it back on and try to... jammed. See the section on setting DIP switches in Chapter 2. Single sheets do anything to re-start it to the single sheet position. If the printer beeps again and does not print, take it . See the paper specifications in Chapter 1. See the section on the self test in Chapter 8.
... out of the paper release lever may be wrong. l If the READY light is flickering, the LQ has stopped to allow the print head to load the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button while the printer was ON LINE. you use the LOAD/EJECT button. Push it back on and try to... jammed. See the section on setting DIP switches in Chapter 2. Single sheets do anything to re-start it to the single sheet position. If the printer beeps again and does not print, take it . See the paper specifications in Chapter 1. See the section on the self test in Chapter 8.
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... set the paper thickness lever according to the edges. 7-7 Printing past the edge of a pencil. Envelopes: You can damage the print head. For specific information on paper thickness settings, see the section on DIP switch setting in Chapter 2. If you plan to on. The Cut Sheet Feeder Setting the...on. Recommended paper Paper: For best results, use multiplepart forms or labels. Do not use typewriter quality paper. If you need to set the printer into the cut sheet feeder you will need more information on how to the on . To set DIP switch 1-7 to use paper with special...
... set the paper thickness lever according to the edges. 7-7 Printing past the edge of a pencil. Envelopes: You can damage the print head. For specific information on paper thickness settings, see the section on DIP switch setting in Chapter 2. If you plan to on. The Cut Sheet Feeder Setting the...on. Recommended paper Paper: For best results, use multiplepart forms or labels. Do not use typewriter quality paper. If you need to set the printer into the cut sheet feeder you will need more information on how to the on . To set DIP switch 1-7 to use paper with special...
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Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-4 Electrical 8-5 Environment 8-5 Interface Specifications 8-6 Parallel interface 8-6 Serial interface 8-9
Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-4 Electrical 8-5 Environment 8-5 Interface Specifications 8-6 Parallel interface 8-6 Serial interface 8-9
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Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed Pitch Quality 10 draft 10 LQ 12 draft 12 LQ Characters/second/line 220 73 264 88 Printing direction Bi-directional with logic-seeking. User can select unidirectional printing (left to right)....inch Buffer 6 Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts 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 Courier 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 ...
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed Pitch Quality 10 draft 10 LQ 12 draft 12 LQ Characters/second/line 220 73 264 88 Printing direction Bi-directional with logic-seeking. User can select unidirectional printing (left to right)....inch Buffer 6 Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts 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 Courier 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 ...
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Printer Specifications Character tables 96 standard ASCII characters 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in push feed tractor with paper tension unit Single-bin or dual-bin cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Paper width Type of paper LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050... area Single sheet tO.33" or more Continuous paper 0.53 " or more 0.47" &Q-850: 4 N to 9 '4 N width paper) (LQ-950: 4" to 12" width paper) (LQ-1050: 4" to 14 '/B " width paper) 0.97" (LQ-850: 10" width paper) (LQ- 1050: 15" to 16" width paper) 8-3
Printer Specifications Character tables 96 standard ASCII characters 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in push feed tractor with paper tension unit Single-bin or dual-bin cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Paper width Type of paper LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050... area Single sheet tO.33" or more Continuous paper 0.53 " or more 0.47" &Q-850: 4 N to 9 '4 N width paper) (LQ-950: 4" to 12" width paper) (LQ-1050: 4" to 14 '/B " width paper) 0.97" (LQ-850: 10" width paper) (LQ- 1050: 15" to 16" width paper) 8-3
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... 14.2 in . Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character): 2 million for standard ribbon and 0.2 million for 9-pin printers. Depth: 14.2 in...LQ-1050: 6000 power on hours (at 25% duty) Print head life 200 million strokes per wire Dimensions and weight LQ-850 Height: 5.6 in black only. up to three copies, maximum thickness: 0.0126 inches Mechanical Ribbon Cartridge ribbon, available in . one original plus up to 0.0126 inches for single sheets; Printer Specifications...
... 14.2 in . Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character): 2 million for standard ribbon and 0.2 million for 9-pin printers. Depth: 14.2 in...LQ-1050: 6000 power on hours (at 25% duty) Print head life 200 million strokes per wire Dimensions and weight LQ-850 Height: 5.6 in black only. up to three copies, maximum thickness: 0.0126 inches Mechanical Ribbon Cartridge ribbon, available in . one original plus up to 0.0126 inches for single sheets; Printer Specifications...
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Printer Specifications Electrical Voltage 120 VAC, f 10% (USA) 220 VAC, f 10% (Europe) Non-switchable Power consumption 120 Watts maximum Frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Insulation resistance 10 ...
Printer Specifications Electrical Voltage 120 VAC, f 10% (USA) 220 VAC, f 10% (Europe) Non-switchable Power consumption 120 Watts maximum Frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Insulation resistance 10 ...
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...10 28 ACKNLG 11 29 BUSY Direction Description IN STROBE pulse to accept more than one interface cable into the printer 8 at the receiving terminal. IN These signals represent information IN of the 1st of 8th bits of their... respective interface signals are shown in the following table. This may damage your printer. The signal goes HIGH in the following cases: 1) During data entry (ea. Pulse width must be... Connector pin assignments and a description of parallel IN data, respectively. Interface Specifications The LQ is logical 0.
...10 28 ACKNLG 11 29 BUSY Direction Description IN STROBE pulse to accept more than one interface cable into the printer 8 at the receiving terminal. IN These signals represent information IN of the 1st of 8th bits of their... respective interface signals are shown in the following table. This may damage your printer. The signal goes HIGH in the following cases: 1) During data entry (ea. Pulse width must be... Connector pin assignments and a description of parallel IN data, respectively. Interface Specifications The LQ is logical 0.
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... this signal is "HIGH" (Internal fixing can be more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal. GND 34 - SLCT IN OUT IN LOW, the printer controller is reset to its pulse width must be carried out with Jumper J9. its power-up state and the print buffer is in: 1) Paper...state Same as for Pins 19-30. Unused. NC 35 - - 36 - ERROR 33 - Pulled up to +5V through 32 - This level becomes LOW when the printer is cleared. Interface Specifications Pulled up to +5 volts through 3.3K ohm resistance The DC1/DC3 code is valid only when this signal is usually HIGH;
... this signal is "HIGH" (Internal fixing can be more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal. GND 34 - SLCT IN OUT IN LOW, the printer controller is reset to its pulse width must be carried out with Jumper J9. its power-up state and the print buffer is in: 1) Paper...state Same as for Pins 19-30. Unused. NC 35 - - 36 - ERROR 33 - Pulled up to +5V through 32 - This level becomes LOW when the printer is cleared. Interface Specifications Pulled up to +5 volts through 3.3K ohm resistance The DC1/DC3 code is valid only when this signal is usually HIGH;
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... figure below shows the timing for each signal must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to this printer can be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for the parallel interface. For the interface wiring, be carried out only after receipt...signal or when the level of signal flow as viewed from the printer. 2. All interface conditions are based on the return side. 3. Data transfer must be connected at signal ground level. BUSY r ACKNLG DA TA STROBE \' \' Interface Specifications Notes: 1. The column heading "Direction" refers to complete the ...
... figure below shows the timing for each signal must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to this printer can be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for the parallel interface. For the interface wiring, be carried out only after receipt...signal or when the level of signal flow as viewed from the printer. 2. All interface conditions are based on the return side. 3. Data transfer must be connected at signal ground level. BUSY r ACKNLG DA TA STROBE \' \' Interface Specifications Notes: 1. The column heading "Direction" refers to complete the ...