Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of ownership Flexible paper handling - both in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Impact printers are capable of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage...
... High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of ownership Flexible paper handling - both in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Impact printers are capable of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to...
... print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to...
Product Information Guide
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... print head: 5 million lines. Weight: 19.8 Ibs LQ-950 LQ-1050 Height: 5.6 in . Width: 17.0 in . MATRIX PRINTER Character tables 96 standard ASCII characters 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in black only Do not use ribbons for single sheets; LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - No. 10 Printable area Single sheet I 0.47...
... print head: 5 million lines. Weight: 19.8 Ibs LQ-950 LQ-1050 Height: 5.6 in . Width: 17.0 in . MATRIX PRINTER Character tables 96 standard ASCII characters 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in black only Do not use ribbons for single sheets; LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - No. 10 Printable area Single sheet I 0.47...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...condition will occur. The correct settings are documented in printhead failures. Four possible areas of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper... TIB LQ2550-005. CR home condition not detected at power up b. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. Incorrect jumper settings on . Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may have... 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 cause errors 10 or 20. Platen ...
...condition will occur. The correct settings are documented in printhead failures. Four possible areas of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper... TIB LQ2550-005. CR home condition not detected at power up b. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. Incorrect jumper settings on . Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may have... 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 cause errors 10 or 20. Platen ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... in your software package. Q: What size buffer does the LQ-850/950/1050 have? A: The printing speeds are the printing speeds? EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 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? Q: Where are the P-ROM and Character Generator...
... in your software package. Q: What size buffer does the LQ-850/950/1050 have? A: The printing speeds are the printing speeds? EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 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? Q: Where are the P-ROM and Character Generator...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... head. Figure 1.2 shows a label that a large percentage of print head failures could be added to future LQ-850/1050 printers to improve print darkness, using an old ribbon that needs needs replacing, can damage the printhead. Figure 1.1 shows the location of the lever on the wire... Er 1 3 : 4 4 or 5 ; 7 The higher the number, the thicker the paper. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 If the lever is set beyond the recommended position, the dot wire will extend further from various repair locations show that will provide the longest life to...
... head. Figure 1.2 shows a label that a large percentage of print head failures could be added to future LQ-850/1050 printers to improve print darkness, using an old ribbon that needs needs replacing, can damage the printhead. Figure 1.1 shows the location of the lever on the wire... Er 1 3 : 4 4 or 5 ; 7 The higher the number, the thicker the paper. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 If the lever is set beyond the recommended position, the dot wire will extend further from various repair locations show that will provide the longest life to...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Matrix Printer Options and Accessories Date: 8/1/89 Page: 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0017B Originator: RFA 9 - STAND 8501-A PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR LX-810 C800061 FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 7311 -A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS ...STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - C1-9E-A EiZx C1-9E-A EEx C1-9E-A g:; Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson Dot -
... Matrix Printer Options and Accessories Date: 8/1/89 Page: 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0017B Originator: RFA 9 - STAND 8501-A PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR LX-810 C800061 FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 7311 -A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS ...STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - C1-9E-A EiZx C1-9E-A EEx C1-9E-A g:; Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson Dot -
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Epson part numbers and can be used to printers. EAI # OEM # USAGE 7751 7753 7754 7756 7757 8750 8753 8755 8759 8760 8762 8763 8764 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ERC-04 ERC-13 ERC-08 ERC-14 ERC-16 ERC-17 N/A N/A ALL DX LQ-500, LQ-800, LQ-850 LQ-1000, LQ-1050 LQ-2500 (BLACK) LQ... (COLOR) *Recommended for use when color is not required. EPSON EPSON AMERICA. This list supercedes PSB-013. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the...
...Epson part numbers and can be used to printers. EAI # OEM # USAGE 7751 7753 7754 7756 7757 8750 8753 8755 8759 8760 8762 8763 8764 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ERC-04 ERC-13 ERC-08 ERC-14 ERC-16 ERC-17 N/A N/A ALL DX LQ-500, LQ-800, LQ-850 LQ-1000, LQ-1050 LQ-2500 (BLACK) LQ... (COLOR) *Recommended for use when color is not required. EPSON EPSON AMERICA. This list supercedes PSB-013. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the...
User Manual
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... the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the platen knob 1-6 Installing the ribbon l-7 Attaching the paper guide l-10 Testing the Printer 1-12 Loading a sheet of paper 1-12 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 The parallel interface 1-19 The serial interface 1-20...
... the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the platen knob 1-6 Installing the ribbon l-7 Attaching the paper guide l-10 Testing the Printer 1-12 Loading a sheet of paper 1-12 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 The parallel interface 1-19 The serial interface 1-20...
User Manual
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Chapter 4 Software and Graphics Software 4-2 Choosing from a menu 4-2 A quick test 4-3 Computer-printer communication 4-3 Word processors 4-4 Spreadsheets 4-6 Graphics programs 4-7 Graphics 4-8 The print head 4-9 Graphic command 4-12 Column reservation numbers 4-13...-defined characters 4-27 Copying ROM characters to RAM 4-27 Letter Quality characters 4-28 Chapter 5 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 5-2 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Cleaning the Printer 5-6 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 6-2 Problems and solutions 6-2 Data dump mode 6-5 Contents
Chapter 4 Software and Graphics Software 4-2 Choosing from a menu 4-2 A quick test 4-3 Computer-printer communication 4-3 Word processors 4-4 Spreadsheets 4-6 Graphics programs 4-7 Graphics 4-8 The print head 4-9 Graphic command 4-12 Column reservation numbers 4-13...-defined characters 4-27 Copying ROM characters to RAM 4-27 Letter Quality characters 4-28 Chapter 5 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 5-2 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Cleaning the Printer 5-6 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 6-2 Problems and solutions 6-2 Data dump mode 6-5 Contents
User Manual
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Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts l-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-5 Assembling the Printer l-6 Installing the platen knob l-6 Installing the ribbon l-7 Attaching the paper guide l-10 Testing the Printer 1-12 Loading a sheet of paper 1-12 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 The parallel interface 1-19 The serial interface l-20
Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts l-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-5 Assembling the Printer l-6 Installing the platen knob l-6 Installing the ribbon l-7 Attaching the paper guide l-10 Testing the Printer 1-12 Loading a sheet of paper 1-12 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 The parallel interface 1-19 The serial interface l-20
User Manual
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Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon To install the ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1. This step removes excess slack in the direction of the printer. 4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to tighten the ribbon. Slide the print head to an electrical outlet. 2. Make sure that the printer is not connected to the middle of the arrow to install. 1-7 Remove the printer cover. 3.
Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon To install the ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1. This step removes excess slack in the direction of the printer. 4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to tighten the ribbon. Slide the print head to an electrical outlet. 2. Make sure that the printer is not connected to the middle of the arrow to install. 1-7 Remove the printer cover. 3.
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Assembling the Printer 5. At the same time turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to help feed the ribbon into the slots inside the printer. 6. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of the arrow to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its black, fin-like handles with the exposed ribbon away from you. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) Push the cartridge firmly into position, making sure that the black plastic hooks fit into place. 1-8
Assembling the Printer 5. At the same time turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to help feed the ribbon into the slots inside the printer. 6. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of the arrow to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its black, fin-like handles with the exposed ribbon away from you. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) Push the cartridge firmly into position, making sure that the black plastic hooks fit into place. 1-8
User Manual
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... all protective materials. Next, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 1-12 Make sure that the ribbon has been installed correctly. You should perform this test to make sure the printer was not damaged during shipping and to ensure that the power switch is turned off. Testing the... Printer Now that your printer, be absolutely sure you can use the built-in self test function to see that the printer is working correctly even though it into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Before turning ...
... all protective materials. Next, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 1-12 Make sure that the ribbon has been installed correctly. You should perform this test to make sure the printer was not damaged during shipping and to ensure that the power switch is turned off. Testing the... Printer Now that your printer, be absolutely sure you can use the built-in self test function to see that the printer is working correctly even though it into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Before turning ...
User Manual
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...the intelligence of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that of unbroken lines. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is that the effect is difficult to produce a small dot. The LQ's print head has 24 pins. Because the dots overlap each other both... horizontally and vertically in the Letter Quality mode, it against the paper to see individual dots. As the head ...
...the intelligence of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that of unbroken lines. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is that the effect is difficult to produce a small dot. The LQ's print head has 24 pins. Because the dots overlap each other both... horizontally and vertically in the Letter Quality mode, it against the paper to see individual dots. As the head ...
User Manual
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... your printing becomes too faint you need to the printer and remove the printer cover. Use the following Epson replacement ribbons: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 To replace the ribbon, turn off the power to replace the ribbon. Remove the old ribbon by grasping the black fin-like handles (only one on...
... your printing becomes too faint you need to the printer and remove the printer cover. Use the following Epson replacement ribbons: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 To replace the ribbon, turn off the power to replace the ribbon. Remove the old ribbon by grasping the black fin-like handles (only one on...
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.... (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) 5. Hold the new ribbon cartridge by sliding the print head from side to help guide the ribbon into the slots as the tip of the arrow to remove excess slack. 4. Check to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. Reattach the printer cover. 5-3 You...
.... (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) 5. Hold the new ribbon cartridge by sliding the print head from side to help guide the ribbon into the slots as the tip of the arrow to remove excess slack. 4. Check to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. Reattach the printer cover. 5-3 You...
User Manual
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...options that may be installed, as well as the case. Contact your printer operating at its best, you think lubrication is dirty or dusty, clean it thoroughly several times a year. Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson dealer if you should clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened... or abrasive brush or cloth. Slide the print head to one side in water. Do not spray the inside the printer. Carefully clean the printer using a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner with lubricants: unsuitable oils can damage components as well as the ribbon cartridge. To do this, unplug it .
...options that may be installed, as well as the case. Contact your printer operating at its best, you think lubrication is dirty or dusty, clean it thoroughly several times a year. Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson dealer if you should clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened... or abrasive brush or cloth. Slide the print head to one side in water. Do not spray the inside the printer. Carefully clean the printer using a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner with lubricants: unsuitable oils can damage components as well as the ribbon cartridge. To do this, unplug it .
User Manual
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...on. Contact your Epson dealer. If it is also turned on . The printout is faint or uneven See that the electrical outlet is not on the paper thickness lever in Chapter 5. See the section on replacing the ribbon in Chapter 2. The ribbon may be worn out. If the printer is turned on ...Never attempt to have the head replaced. At the back of communication problems between the printer and the computer. l Make sure that the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in and that the ribbon is not on the data dump mode. The print head may be worn out. This...
...on. Contact your Epson dealer. If it is also turned on . The printout is faint or uneven See that the electrical outlet is not on the paper thickness lever in Chapter 5. See the section on replacing the ribbon in Chapter 2. The ribbon may be worn out. If the printer is turned on ...Never attempt to have the head replaced. At the back of communication problems between the printer and the computer. l Make sure that the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in and that the ribbon is not on the data dump mode. The print head may be worn out. This...