Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have paper loaded and waiting. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers... printheads and superior quality ribbons. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of printing. EPSON impact printers are the property of ...
...Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have paper loaded and waiting. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers... printheads and superior quality ribbons. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of printing. EPSON impact printers are the property of ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers... Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head ...
...ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers... Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head ...
Product Information Guide
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...: 5.6 in . Weight: 22.0 lbs Depth: 14.2 in . Width: 17.0 in . LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - 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 film ribbon MCBF For all components excluding print head: 5 million lines. No. 10...
...: 5.6 in . Weight: 22.0 lbs Depth: 14.2 in . Width: 17.0 in . LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - 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 film ribbon MCBF For all components excluding print head: 5 million lines. No. 10...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...b. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. Since the initial reading upon loading a single sheet ... 10 or 20. Four possible areas of failure are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. This is a printhead wire protection ... failures. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 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, which...
...b. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. Since the initial reading upon loading a single sheet ... 10 or 20. Four possible areas of failure are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. This is a printhead wire protection ... failures. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 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, which...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...A: No. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 Q: When printing on single sheets are the printing speeds? Q: Where are : 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:...single sheets, each page. Q: What size buffer does the LQ-850/950/1050 have? A: 6K bytes or OK bytes. 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? In both instances data transmission must stop for ...
...A: No. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 Q: When printing on single sheets are the printing speeds? Q: Where are : 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:...single sheets, each page. Q: What size buffer does the LQ-850/950/1050 have? A: 6K bytes or OK bytes. 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? In both instances data transmission must stop for ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... higher the number, the thicker the paper. Over adjusting to improve print darkness, using an old ribbon that a large percentage of print head failures could be added to future LQ-850/1050 printers to further emphasize the correct lever setting. The lever adjusts the distance between the platen and the ...recommended position, the dot wire will provide the longest life to match your paper usage. Figure 1.1 shows the location of the lever on the wire, and increase the possibility of the printhead, put stress on the LQ-850/1050 printer. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, ...
... higher the number, the thicker the paper. Over adjusting to improve print darkness, using an old ribbon that a large percentage of print head failures could be added to future LQ-850/1050 printers to further emphasize the correct lever setting. The lever adjusts the distance between the platen and the ...recommended position, the dot wire will provide the longest life to match your paper usage. Figure 1.1 shows the location of the lever on the wire, and increase the possibility of the printhead, put stress on the LQ-850/1050 printer. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. PRINTER ACCESSORIES PRINTER STAND C806121 N/A 7339-A 7340-A N/A 7348-A 7348-A N/A 8750 8750 8755 8786 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 C1-9E-A =I; Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson Dot - 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 (...
EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. PRINTER ACCESSORIES PRINTER STAND C806121 N/A 7339-A 7340-A N/A 7348-A 7348-A N/A 8750 8750 8755 8786 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 C1-9E-A =I; Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson Dot - 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 (...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... 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-2500 (COLOR) ALL 80-COLUMN MX, RX, FX, FX-86e, LX-800, JX-80* LQ-1500 ALL 136-COLUMN MX, RX, FX, FX286e JX-80 (COLOR) P-80 LX-80, LX...-86, LX-90, HW-10 EX-800/1000 (BLACK) EX-800/1000 (COLOR) *Recommended for use when color is not required. EPSON EPSON AMERICA. SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A...
... 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-2500 (COLOR) ALL 80-COLUMN MX, RX, FX, FX-86e, LX-800, JX-80* LQ-1500 ALL 136-COLUMN MX, RX, FX, FX286e JX-80 (COLOR) P-80 LX-80, LX...-86, LX-90, HW-10 EX-800/1000 (BLACK) EX-800/1000 (COLOR) *Recommended for use when color is not required. EPSON EPSON AMERICA. SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A...
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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Remove the printer cover. 3. Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow to tighten the ribbon. Make sure that the printer is not connected to install. 1-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to an electrical outlet. 2. This step removes excess slack in the direction of the printer. 4. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon To install the ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1.
Remove the printer cover. 3. Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow to tighten the ribbon. Make sure that the printer is not connected to install. 1-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to an electrical outlet. 2. This step removes excess slack in the direction of the printer. 4. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon To install the ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1.
User Manual
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Use a pointed object, such as the tip of the arrow to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. 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. 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
Use a pointed object, such as the tip of the arrow to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. 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. 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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... cord into an electrical outlet. 1-12 You should perform this test to make sure the printer was not damaged during shipping and to ensure that the ribbon has been installed correctly. Testing the Printer Now that your printer, be absolutely sure you can use the built-in self test function to see that the...
... cord into an electrical outlet. 1-12 You should perform this test to make sure the printer was not damaged during shipping and to ensure that the ribbon has been installed correctly. Testing the Printer Now that your printer, be absolutely sure you can use the built-in self test function to see that the...
User Manual
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...of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that of unbroken lines. As the head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to see individual dots. Instead, the letters and symbols seem to produce a small dot. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and ...presses it against the paper to be made of 24 pins arranged in different patterns to know a little about how the LQ's print head works. Graphics I ncome Breakdown Marketing and ...
...of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that of unbroken lines. As the head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to see individual dots. Instead, the letters and symbols seem to produce a small dot. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and ...presses it against the paper to be made of 24 pins arranged in different patterns to know a little about how the LQ's print head works. Graphics I ncome Breakdown Marketing and ...
User Manual
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... may be hot. Slide the print head 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 the middle of the printer. 2. Remove the old ribbon by grasping the black fin-like handles (only...
... may be hot. Slide the print head 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 the middle of the printer. 2. Remove the old ribbon by grasping the black fin-like handles (only...
User Manual
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... knob in the direction of a pencil, to help guide the ribbon into place. 6. Replacing the Ribbon 3. Reattach the printer cover. 5-3 Use a pointed object, such as shown below. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) 5. Unwrap the new ribbon, and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove excess slack. 4. You...
... knob in the direction of a pencil, to help guide the ribbon into place. 6. Replacing the Ribbon 3. Reattach the printer cover. 5-3 Use a pointed object, such as shown below. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) 5. Unwrap the new ribbon, and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove excess slack. 4. You...
User Manual
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... head to one side in order to prevent any water from the power, remove any of the printer with lubricants: unsuitable oils can damage components as well as the ribbon cartridge. Do not use alcohol or thinners to damage any 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 with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a small nozzle. Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson...
... head to one side in order to prevent any water from the power, remove any of the printer with lubricants: unsuitable oils can damage components as well as the ribbon cartridge. Do not use alcohol or thinners to damage any 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 with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a small nozzle. Cleaning the Printer To keep your Epson...
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... the chapter, is connected to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be worn out. Never attempt to the computer. The printer does not print l Make sure that the ribbon is also turned on the data dump mode. l See that the electrical outlet...cable. Contact your Epson dealer. At the back of printed characters are missing. Troubleshooting This chapter discusses problems you may be checked at the same time. 6-2 The ribbon may encounter, and their likely solution. See the section on , see that the printer is not on ribbon installation in Chapter ...
... the chapter, is connected to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be worn out. Never attempt to the computer. The printer does not print l Make sure that the ribbon is also turned on the data dump mode. l See that the electrical outlet...cable. Contact your Epson dealer. At the back of printed characters are missing. Troubleshooting This chapter discusses problems you may be checked at the same time. 6-2 The ribbon may encounter, and their likely solution. See the section on , see that the printer is not on ribbon installation in Chapter ...