Product Information Guide
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... normal temperature) One original plus up to 15 lb per sheet. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Buffer: Character fonts: 6KB or 0KB (panel button selectable) Cross-head screwdriver Printer Specifications Main Board Type: C027-X Print method: 24-pin impact dot matrix... Print speed: OCR-A and Orator-S must be selected with a DIP switch or by using escape sequences. Characters: 96 standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 14 international character sets 1 Legal character set Epson...
... normal temperature) One original plus up to 15 lb per sheet. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Buffer: Character fonts: 6KB or 0KB (panel button selectable) Cross-head screwdriver Printer Specifications Main Board Type: C027-X Print method: 24-pin impact dot matrix... Print speed: OCR-A and Orator-S must be selected with a DIP switch or by using escape sequences. Characters: 96 standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 14 international character sets 1 Legal character set Epson...
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...176; (with paper tension unit Pull tractor (optional) Single-bin or double-bin cut sheet feeder (optional) Paper width and length: < Paper LQ-850 LQ-1050 Single sheet width length 7.2 to 10.1 inches (182 to 257 mm) 7.2 to 14.3 inches (182 to 364 mm) 7.2 to 14...: Single sheet 0.33 inch (8.5 mm) minimum t- .12 inches (3.0 mm) - NEW LQ-850/1050+-2 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers minimum Printable area =t4 : 0.53 inch (13.5 mm) minimum Note; NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Mechanical Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Black ribbon cartridge #7753/#7754: Life expectancy...
...176; (with paper tension unit Pull tractor (optional) Single-bin or double-bin cut sheet feeder (optional) Paper width and length: < Paper LQ-850 LQ-1050 Single sheet width length 7.2 to 10.1 inches (182 to 257 mm) 7.2 to 14.3 inches (182 to 364 mm) 7.2 to 14...: Single sheet 0.33 inch (8.5 mm) minimum t- .12 inches (3.0 mm) - NEW LQ-850/1050+-2 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers minimum Printable area =t4 : 0.53 inch (13.5 mm) minimum Note; NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Mechanical Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Black ribbon cartridge #7753/#7754: Life expectancy...
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... with its long side horizontal. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Setting the DIP Switches DIP Switch 1 Settings Graphics character set to 0.98 inch (25.0 mm) when printing on IO-inch wide paper on the SW Description LQ-850 or on 16-inch wide paper on the LQ-1050. -2- minimum l - 01 I' l i I. -1 'I Printable area ,I*. ... for the right and left margins increases to position 4 or higher the printing speed may be reduced slightly, 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+3 Page le1 ngth selectio- Continuous paper : j Printable area ; : 035inch(9mmJ t 01 I .
... with its long side horizontal. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Setting the DIP Switches DIP Switch 1 Settings Graphics character set to 0.98 inch (25.0 mm) when printing on IO-inch wide paper on the SW Description LQ-850 or on 16-inch wide paper on the LQ-1050. -2- minimum l - 01 I' l i I. -1 'I Printable area ,I*. ... for the right and left margins increases to position 4 or higher the printing speed may be reduced slightly, 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+3 Page le1 ngth selectio- Continuous paper : j Printable area ; : 035inch(9mmJ t 01 I .
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... if you can receive Once you turn off line. Page length selection pygg Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you select bin 2. LQ-850 (LQ-1050) LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-510/LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of these printers is already loaded. A c) A 1) 6 Y 6 A 0 OFF ON OFF #se-\6- Press this button to advance the paper continuously. When...
... if you can receive Once you turn off line. Page length selection pygg Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you select bin 2. LQ-850 (LQ-1050) LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-510/LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of these printers is already loaded. A c) A 1) 6 Y 6 A 0 OFF ON OFF #se-\6- Press this button to advance the paper continuously. When...
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...the microadjustment function can be used. For regular paper, this light should not be printed in this button to select a font. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Graphics 1 Option Single-density Double-density High-speed double-density Quadruple-density CRT I PulI Tractor Unit (#7311-A/#7312G-A) This option...and ready to 150 sheets of their normal width You cannot select condensed mode with continuous multi-part forms. 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-5 Lights MULTI-PART (orange) On when the paper thickness lever is in the standby position. In the condensed mode...
...the microadjustment function can be used. For regular paper, this light should not be printed in this button to select a font. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Graphics 1 Option Single-density Double-density High-speed double-density Quadruple-density CRT I PulI Tractor Unit (#7311-A/#7312G-A) This option...and ready to 150 sheets of their normal width You cannot select condensed mode with continuous multi-part forms. 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-5 Lights MULTI-PART (orange) On when the paper thickness lever is in the standby position. In the condensed mode...
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... 1 ASCII BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DC1 E DC4 CAN DEL ESC SO ESC SI ESC EM ESC SP ESC! NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Commands in Inches 9-14 68 44 Set Horizontal Tabs 9-22 69 45 Select Emphasized Mode 9-28 70 46 Cancel Emphasized Mode . . . . . 9-29 71... 47 Select Double-strike Mode . . . . . 9-29 72 48 Cancel Double-strike Mode . . . . 9-29 74 4A Perform n/W-inch Line Feed. . 9-17 NEW LQ-850/1050 + -6 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers Hex. ESC# ESC$ ESC% ESC& ESC(ESC* ESC+ ESC-
... 1 ASCII BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DC1 E DC4 CAN DEL ESC SO ESC SI ESC EM ESC SP ESC! NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Commands in Inches 9-14 68 44 Set Horizontal Tabs 9-22 69 45 Select Emphasized Mode 9-28 70 46 Cancel Emphasized Mode . . . . . 9-29 71... 47 Select Double-strike Mode . . . . . 9-29 72 48 Cancel Double-strike Mode . . . . 9-29 74 4A Perform n/W-inch Line Feed. . 9-17 NEW LQ-850/1050 + -6 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers Hex. ESC# ESC$ ESC% ESC& ESC(ESC* ESC+ ESC-
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... ESCO Fz: ESCR ESC S0 ESC S1 ESCT ESCU ESCW ESCY ESCZ ESC\ ESCa ESCb ESCg ESCk ESC1 ESCp ESCq ESCt ESCw ESCx NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Dec. Description Page 75 4B Select Singledensity Graphics Mode 9-38 76 4C Select Doubledensity Graphics Mode 9-38 77 4D Select 12 CPI 9-24... 9-32 116 74 Select Character Table 9-34 119 77 Turn Doublehigh Mode on/Off 9-28 120 78 Select Letter Quality or Draft. .. 9-22 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-7
... ESCO Fz: ESCR ESC S0 ESC S1 ESCT ESCU ESCW ESCY ESCZ ESC\ ESCa ESCb ESCg ESCk ESC1 ESCp ESCq ESCt ESCw ESCx NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Dec. Description Page 75 4B Select Singledensity Graphics Mode 9-38 76 4C Select Doubledensity Graphics Mode 9-38 77 4D Select 12 CPI 9-24... 9-32 116 74 Select Character Table 9-34 119 77 Turn Doublehigh Mode on/Off 9-28 120 78 Select Letter Quality or Draft. .. 9-22 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-7
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...to be loaded manually or via auto load. To control it any Epson 24-pin driver will avoid unexpected results. Set the page length to 61 lines for tractor paper. NEW LQ-850/1050+-8 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers Setting up the number of each software package. The paper can ...tractor paper. After sending a form feed, do not send it through a setup menu. When your system must be checked before using the printer. If the LQ-850/1050+ is usually done through the software, send a form feed command at the end of lines/page, single sheets require a shorter page length...
...to be loaded manually or via auto load. To control it any Epson 24-pin driver will avoid unexpected results. Set the page length to 61 lines for tractor paper. NEW LQ-850/1050+-8 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers Setting up the number of each software package. The paper can ...tractor paper. After sending a form feed, do not send it through a setup menu. When your system must be checked before using the printer. If the LQ-850/1050+ is usually done through the software, send a form feed command at the end of lines/page, single sheets require a shorter page length...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500 1 beep: BEL code (.5 set beep) 1 beep: A Control Panel setting is over heated. NOTE: Most of .1 second duration with a .1 second pause between beeps. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91...
... End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500 1 beep: BEL code (.5 set beep) 1 beep: A Control Panel setting is over heated. NOTE: Most of .1 second duration with a .1 second pause between beeps. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91...
User Manual
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... handling system that lets you have come to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-850 and LQ-1050 offer the following features: • Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading. • Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by the LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-1500, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550. • Fast draft printing of features.
... handling system that lets you have come to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-850 and LQ-1050 offer the following features: • Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading. • Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by the LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-1500, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550. • Fast draft printing of features.
User Manual
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... appendix contain information on the operation of software commands and graphics, and creating your own user-defined characters. Introduction 5 Note: The LQ-850 and LQ-1050 are not what you are most from your printer operates correctly. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to get the most likely to ensure that your...
... appendix contain information on the operation of software commands and graphics, and creating your own user-defined characters. Introduction 5 Note: The LQ-850 and LQ-1050 are not what you are most from your printer operates correctly. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to get the most likely to ensure that your...
User Manual
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These protective items must be removed before you turn on the printer. After removing these items, store them with the LQ-1050. The ribbon cartridge that comes with the LQ-850 is protected during shipping by two locking brackets, two locking tabs, and a print head protector. After removing the parts, save the packing materials in...
These protective items must be removed before you turn on the printer. After removing these items, store them with the LQ-1050. The ribbon cartridge that comes with the LQ-850 is protected during shipping by two locking brackets, two locking tabs, and a print head protector. After removing the parts, save the packing materials in...
User Manual
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... on the LQ-1050. The self test is easier. The test can be run with continuous paper, use paper that is wide enough for the self test to print the self test, see Setting the DIP Switches in either SuperDraft, normal draft, or Letter Quality (LQ) mode. Make sure the printer is SuperDraft...be run in Chapter 3 before following the steps below. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 To run the self test using paper that is narrower than 8.27 inches (210 mm) on the LQ-850 or 14 inches (360 mm) on the LQ-1050. CAUTION: Never run the test in normal draft mode, see Loading Continuous...
... on the LQ-1050. The self test is easier. The test can be run with continuous paper, use paper that is wide enough for the self test to print the self test, see Setting the DIP Switches in either SuperDraft, normal draft, or Letter Quality (LQ) mode. Make sure the printer is SuperDraft...be run in Chapter 3 before following the steps below. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 To run the self test using paper that is narrower than 8.27 inches (210 mm) on the LQ-850 or 14 inches (360 mm) on the LQ-1050. CAUTION: Never run the test in normal draft mode, see Loading Continuous...
User Manual
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... of the following list: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you have set up and tested the printer, you should make sure that it works with the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on its printer selection menu. Choosing From ...a Menu Because the family of printers to use the instructions below. Many of these printers is best to choose from. If the printer is available that presents a list of Epson printers shares a great many commands...
... of the following list: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you have set up and tested the printer, you should make sure that it works with the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on its printer selection menu. Choosing From ...a Menu Because the family of printers to use the instructions below. Many of these printers is best to choose from. If the printer is available that presents a list of Epson printers shares a great many commands...
User Manual
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... to install the optional cut sheet feeder. Note: For normal use, the paper thickness lever is set to the single-sheet position. Make sure the printer is marked by the icon shown below. Push the paper release lever back to position 2. This position is turned off. 2. Loading Paper 1. If you may... The Paper Thickness Lever later in this chapter if you are printing on single sheets, you do most of 10.1 inches (257 mm) on the LQ-850 and 14.3 inches (364 mm) on the LQ-1050.
... to install the optional cut sheet feeder. Note: For normal use, the paper thickness lever is set to the single-sheet position. Make sure the printer is marked by the icon shown below. Push the paper release lever back to position 2. This position is turned off. 2. Loading Paper 1. If you may... The Paper Thickness Lever later in this chapter if you are printing on single sheets, you do most of 10.1 inches (257 mm) on the LQ-850 and 14.3 inches (364 mm) on the LQ-1050.
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Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper up to 10.0 inches or 254 mm wide on the LQ-1050. Three ways of your paper supply. Using Continuous Paper The tractor built into your printer is the position of positioning your printer and continuous paper supply are shown below. 2-6 Paper Handling Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and trouble-free paper feeding is remarkably easy to 16.0 inches or 406 mm wide on the LQ-850 and up to load and operate.
Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper up to 10.0 inches or 254 mm wide on the LQ-1050. Three ways of your paper supply. Using Continuous Paper The tractor built into your printer is the position of positioning your printer and continuous paper supply are shown below. 2-6 Paper Handling Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and trouble-free paper feeding is remarkably easy to 16.0 inches or 406 mm wide on the LQ-850 and up to load and operate.
User Manual
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... can store two different types of standard bond paper can be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. You can use the other sheet feeders in this section show the single-bin feeder for the LQ-1050. You can also feed envelopes using a simple command. The illustrations in the same ...way. 5-2 Using the Printer Options The Cut Sheet Feeder The optional cut sheet feeder makes it possible to 150 ...
... can store two different types of standard bond paper can be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. You can use the other sheet feeders in this section show the single-bin feeder for the LQ-1050. You can also feed envelopes using a simple command. The illustrations in the same ...way. 5-2 Using the Printer Options The Cut Sheet Feeder The optional cut sheet feeder makes it possible to 150 ...
User Manual
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... recommended for obtaining the highest quality graphics. Install the paper rest. 5-28 Using the Printer Options For best results, use the following pull tractors with the printers: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Pull tractor #7311 #7312 Installation 1. You can use the pull tractor along with continuous... preprinted forms, multi-part forms, and labels. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover unit and paper guide. 2....
... recommended for obtaining the highest quality graphics. Install the paper rest. 5-28 Using the Printer Options For best results, use the following pull tractors with the printers: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Pull tractor #7311 #7312 Installation 1. You can use the pull tractor along with continuous... preprinted forms, multi-part forms, and labels. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover unit and paper guide. 2....
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... hot, let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. 6-4 Maintenance The following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges are available: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7770 Notes: l Use the optional film ribbon only when you need especially high quality printing. WARNING: If the ...
... hot, let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. 6-4 Maintenance The following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges are available: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7770 Notes: l Use the optional film ribbon only when you need especially high quality printing. WARNING: If the ...