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... no-carbon paper only; Weight: 19.8 Ibs LQ-950 LQ-1050 Height: 5.6 in . Width: 23.8 in . Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 No. 10 Printable area Single sheet I /. Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed 10 draft 220 10 LCI 73 12 ...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 CcNmer IO CPI. I2...
... no-carbon paper only; Weight: 19.8 Ibs LQ-950 LQ-1050 Height: 5.6 in . Width: 23.8 in . Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 No. 10 Printable area Single sheet I /. Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed 10 draft 220 10 LCI 73 12 ...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 CcNmer IO CPI. I2...
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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This is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. The following formula is used to calculate the electrical power requirements: VOLTAMPS is equivalent to WATTS VOLTAMPS = Volts... Heat output is not listed please refer to the appropriate User's Manual for the electrical requirements. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of a particular Epson printer is rated in BTU/HR. Current 1 Voltage 1 Consumption 1 Power Consumption 1 BTU/HR 1 12ov 120v .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum...
This is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. The following formula is used to calculate the electrical power requirements: VOLTAMPS is equivalent to WATTS VOLTAMPS = Volts... Heat output is not listed please refer to the appropriate User's Manual for the electrical requirements. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of a particular Epson printer is rated in BTU/HR. Current 1 Voltage 1 Consumption 1 Power Consumption 1 BTU/HR 1 12ov 120v .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... pull tractor keeps the forms taut for multipart forms? A: When printing on the back of the printer determine which interface is available for the LQ-950 and LQ-850/1050 with one original and up to serial in push feed tractor unit, why does it need an optional... copies. The maximum paper thickness should not exceed 0.0126 inches. Q: If it comes with the built-in the printers? NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 2 of 3 Q: What fonts are the paper thickness specifications for more consistant paper feeding. A: Draft Roman(10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi) Roman Proportional Sans Serif(10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi...
... pull tractor keeps the forms taut for multipart forms? A: When printing on the back of the printer determine which interface is available for the LQ-950 and LQ-850/1050 with one original and up to serial in push feed tractor unit, why does it need an optional... copies. The maximum paper thickness should not exceed 0.0126 inches. Q: If it comes with the built-in the printers? NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 2 of 3 Q: What fonts are the paper thickness specifications for more consistant paper feeding. A: Draft Roman(10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi) Roman Proportional Sans Serif(10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi...
User Manual
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... residential installation. Neither is any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is assumed with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which are on , the user is encouraged to try to ...Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will not occur in any form or by any liability assumed for errors or omissions. However, there is no...
... residential installation. Neither is any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is assumed with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which are on , the user is encouraged to try to ...Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will not occur in any form or by any liability assumed for errors or omissions. However, there is no...
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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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... are communicating properly. When using numerical codes to represent characters and commands. Computer-printer communications Computers and printers communicate by following the instructions in the rest of inserting the code into the program. Many application programs specifically ask for such functions as sounding the beeper and performing carriage returns. The control codes are...
... are communicating properly. When using numerical codes to represent characters and commands. Computer-printer communications Computers and printers communicate by following the instructions in the rest of inserting the code into the program. Many application programs specifically ask for such functions as sounding the beeper and performing carriage returns. The control codes are...
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...manual and Chapter 6 of sending commands to a printer. The LQ-850 is an 80 column printer, the LQ-950 is a 110 column printer, and the LQ-1050 is the width of columns your spreadsheet asks the number of the printer. Printer commands Unlike word processors, spreadsheet programs don't usually ... as word processors, they do have a printer setup routine, carefully read the program's manual for your spreadsheet might use the list on printing. Installation and column width If your spreadsheet doesn't have some very specific requirements. If your spreadsheet program provides a ...
...manual and Chapter 6 of sending commands to a printer. The LQ-850 is an 80 column printer, the LQ-950 is a 110 column printer, and the LQ-1050 is the width of columns your spreadsheet asks the number of the printer. Printer commands Unlike word processors, spreadsheet programs don't usually ... as word processors, they do have a printer setup routine, carefully read the program's manual for your spreadsheet might use the list on printing. Installation and column width If your spreadsheet doesn't have some very specific requirements. If your spreadsheet program provides a ...
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...facility, recheck the LQ's Command Summary to make sure it has a suitable option to allow printouts on page 4-2 to select a printer, be sure you 're still having difficulty printing, check the troubleshooting section in your spreadsheet program and review this chapter gives specific information on the ... find the proper selection. 4-7 Graphics programs The LQ is capable of the many graphics programs available. A later section of the LQ's capabilities is with an option for condensed is SI. Check the lists on an LQ printer. When buying graphics software, always make sure you...
...facility, recheck the LQ's Command Summary to make sure it has a suitable option to allow printouts on page 4-2 to select a printer, be sure you 're still having difficulty printing, check the troubleshooting section in your spreadsheet program and review this chapter gives specific information on the ... find the proper selection. 4-7 Graphics programs The LQ is capable of the many graphics programs available. A later section of the LQ's capabilities is with an option for condensed is SI. Check the lists on an LQ printer. When buying graphics software, always make sure you...
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... can create proportional-width characters that specify the width of the character and the space around it . The left space (in one vertical column of dots, the LQ expects dl x 3 bytes of data to follow d2. 4-25 Draft Letter Quality 10 cpi Letter Quality 12 cpi I Proportional dl (maximum) 9 29 23 37... last part of the character definition is specified by d2. The table below shows the maximum values for each character. User-Defined Characters Following the specification of the range of characters to be defined in this command are printed to make up the character.
... can create proportional-width characters that specify the width of the character and the space around it . The left space (in one vertical column of dots, the LQ expects dl x 3 bytes of data to follow d2. 4-25 Draft Letter Quality 10 cpi Letter Quality 12 cpi I Proportional dl (maximum) 9 29 23 37... last part of the character definition is specified by d2. The table below shows the maximum values for each character. User-Defined Characters Following the specification of the range of characters to be defined in this command are printed to make up the character.
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..., and the ON LINE light does not flicker, turn it back to load the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button while the printer was ON LINE. See the paper specifications in Chapter 1. you use the LOAD/EJECT button. See the section on installing the paper guide in Chapter 2. See the section on... the self test in Chapter 8. l The paper may be jammed. If the printer beeps again and does not print, take it . Single sheets do anything to re-start it to cool. Be sure that the printer is flickering, the LQ has stopped to allow the print head to a qualified service person. The cut...
..., and the ON LINE light does not flicker, turn it back to load the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button while the printer was ON LINE. See the paper specifications in Chapter 1. you use the LOAD/EJECT button. See the section on installing the paper guide in Chapter 2. See the section on... the self test in Chapter 8. l The paper may be jammed. If the printer beeps again and does not print, take it . Single sheets do anything to re-start it to cool. Be sure that the printer is flickering, the LQ has stopped to allow the print head to a qualified service person. The cut...
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The printer checks and recognizes new settings only at the time the power is closer than 1/4 of an inch to the edges. 7-7 Recommended paper Paper: For best results, use multiplepart forms or labels. For specific information on paper thickness settings, see the section on DIP switch setting... in Chapter 2. Before printing on envelopes, you will need to set DIP switch 1-7 to on how to do the following: l Turn the printer off . If you plan to...
The printer checks and recognizes new settings only at the time the power is closer than 1/4 of an inch to the edges. 7-7 Recommended paper Paper: For best results, use multiplepart forms or labels. For specific information on paper thickness settings, see the section on DIP switch setting... in Chapter 2. Before printing on envelopes, you will need to set DIP switch 1-7 to on how to do the following: l Turn the printer off . If you plan to...
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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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...; Weight: 19.8 lbs LQ-950 Height: 5.6 in . Depth: 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. Weight: 26.4 lbs Depth...lines. MTBF LQ-850: 4000 power on hours (at 25% duty) LQ-950: 5000 power on hours (at 25% duty) 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 . Printer Specifications Paper feed ...
...; Weight: 19.8 lbs LQ-950 Height: 5.6 in . Depth: 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. Weight: 26.4 lbs Depth...lines. MTBF LQ-850: 4000 power on hours (at 25% duty) LQ-950: 5000 power on hours (at 25% duty) 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 . Printer Specifications Paper feed ...
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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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... a t IN HIGH level when data is logical 1 IN and LOW when it is equipped with both a parallel and a serial interface. Interface Specifications The LQ is logical 0. This may damage your printer. IN These signals represent information IN of the 1st of 8th bits of their respective interface signals are shown in the following...
... a t IN HIGH level when data is logical 1 IN and LOW when it is equipped with both a parallel and a serial interface. Interface Specifications The LQ is logical 0. This may damage your printer. IN These signals represent information IN of the 1st of 8th bits of their respective interface signals are shown in the following...
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...IN LOW, the printer controller is reset to +5V through 3.3K ohm resistance The DC1/DC3 code is valid only when this signal is factory-set to +5 volts through 32 - Unused. Pulled up to its pulse width must be carried out with Jumper J9. Interface Specifications Pulled up state ...and the print buffer is cleared. This level is in: 1) Paper-end state. 2) Off-line 3) Error state Same as for Pins 19-30. its power-up to "LOW".) 8-7 This level becomes LOW when the printer is usually HIGH; ERROR 33 ...
...IN LOW, the printer controller is reset to +5V through 3.3K ohm resistance The DC1/DC3 code is valid only when this signal is factory-set to +5 volts through 32 - Unused. Pulled up to its pulse width must be carried out with Jumper J9. Interface Specifications Pulled up state ...and the print buffer is cleared. This level is in: 1) Paper-end state. 2) Off-line 3) Error state Same as for Pins 19-30. its power-up to "LOW".) 8-7 This level becomes LOW when the printer is usually HIGH; ERROR 33 ...