Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. EPSON impact printers are capable...
... Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. EPSON impact printers are capable...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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 their respective owners. L EPSON brand ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. This lower weight on the carriage reduces the wear and...
... 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 their respective owners. L EPSON brand ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. This lower weight on the carriage reduces the wear and...
Product Information Guide
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...Epson Drafi Epson Cower Epson Roman 1 Epson San6 Sent Epson Presllge ~Epson Scnpt I Epson Sormt C Epson Orator 1 Epson Orator-S I OCR-B IP o i n t / Pitch i7P' 10.5 pl / 15cpl , 1Ocpl , 12cpl !o 10 lo 10 0 i0 IO IO IO I 10 /O IO I j0 10 IO 0 I LQ-1070 , 151 mm (5.9 Inches) / 609 mm (24 0 Inches) : I366 mm 114.5 inches) ! 16.4 kg (18.5 lb) 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ...-570/1070-l Power cord Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix...
...Epson Drafi Epson Cower Epson Roman 1 Epson San6 Sent Epson Presllge ~Epson Scnpt I Epson Sormt C Epson Orator 1 Epson Orator-S I OCR-B IP o i n t / Pitch i7P' 10.5 pl / 15cpl , 1Ocpl , 12cpl !o 10 lo 10 0 i0 IO IO IO I 10 /O IO I j0 10 IO 0 I LQ-1070 , 151 mm (5.9 Inches) / 609 mm (24 0 Inches) : I366 mm 114.5 inches) ! 16.4 kg (18.5 lb) 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ...-570/1070-l Power cord Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix...
User Manual
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... services through a nationwide network of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product Customer Relations. Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 92243911: Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance...
... services through a nationwide network of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product Customer Relations. Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 92243911: Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance...
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... 4-1 Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Pull Tractor 4-12 Interface Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
... 4-1 Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Pull Tractor 4-12 Interface Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
User Manual
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... standard fabric ribbon. The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (*), varies by connecting this cut-sheet feeder to the single-bin model. For more information on installing the cards are available to 150 sheets of paper into your printer. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) This...
... standard fabric ribbon. The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (*), varies by connecting this cut-sheet feeder to the single-bin model. For more information on installing the cards are available to 150 sheets of paper into your printer. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) This...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Removing the protective materials 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Choosing from a menu 1-14 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Removing the protective materials 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Choosing from a menu 1-14 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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... voltage for use at another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is damaged. Printer Power cord Ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to the printer. Store the packing materials in case you have all the parts shown below...
... voltage for use at another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is damaged. Printer Power cord Ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to the printer. Store the packing materials in case you have all the parts shown below...
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...Let it cool for a few minutes before touching it up and off also. If necessary, lift the printer cover up and off . WARNING: Never move the print head while the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the clear ...plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord ...
...Let it cool for a few minutes before touching it up and off also. If necessary, lift the printer cover up and off . WARNING: Never move the print head while the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the clear ...plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord ...
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... Up the Printer 1-7 This removes any slack in the direction of the cartridge to install. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Slide the print head from side to side to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Next, hold the ribbon cartridge by its... pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots. 4 . Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into position; Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to make sure it firmly down into place. 5 . Assembling the...
... Up the Printer 1-7 This removes any slack in the direction of the cartridge to install. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Slide the print head from side to side to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Next, hold the ribbon cartridge by its... pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots. 4 . Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into position; Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to make sure it firmly down into place. 5 . Assembling the...
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then lower the front of the paper-tension unit until you install the ribbon cartridge. then lower it click into the slots on the printer's mounting pegs; Note: You install the optional #7768 or #7770 film ribbons in the same way as you feel it into place. Replace the ...paper-tension unit by first inserting the front tabs into place. 7. Assembling the Printer 6. Replace the printer cover by placing it on the printer; However, you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: l Print on the front of both sides of the unit into place. l Move the...
then lower the front of the paper-tension unit until you install the ribbon cartridge. then lower it click into the slots on the printer's mounting pegs; Note: You install the optional #7768 or #7770 film ribbons in the same way as you feel it into place. Replace the ...paper-tension unit by first inserting the front tabs into place. 7. Assembling the Printer 6. Replace the printer cover by placing it on the printer; However, you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: l Print on the front of both sides of the unit into place. l Move the...
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Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until the perforation between the platen and print head. 7. If you are inserting paper in the front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6. Paper Handling 2-17 Pull the paper up until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Using Continuous Paper 5.
Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until the perforation between the platen and print head. 7. If you are inserting paper in the front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6. Paper Handling 2-17 Pull the paper up until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Using Continuous Paper 5.
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... of up to 5 Note: Print speed is recommended you use multi-part forms of 2 and above. Multi-part forms Your printer can print on Special Paper Paper Type Ordinary paper (with film ribbon) Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets...
... of up to 5 Note: Print speed is recommended you use multi-part forms of 2 and above. Multi-part forms Your printer can print on Special Paper Paper Type Ordinary paper (with film ribbon) Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets...
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
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l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: LQ-570 LQ-1070 Standard fabric #7753 #7754 Film #7768 #7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing.
l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: LQ-570 LQ-1070 Standard fabric #7753 #7754 Film #7768 #7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing.
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... unit. See page 1-5. 7. Attach the protective locking clip to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 1. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and place... them in the push-tractor position. 8. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Remove the optional pull tractor and cut-sheet...
... unit. See page 1-5. 7. Attach the protective locking clip to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 1. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and place... them in the push-tractor position. 8. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Remove the optional pull tractor and cut-sheet...
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... is installed properly for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your printer. If you are using the built-in parallel interface, be worn out. l The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several .... Press the PAUSE button. Printing The printer does not print. Check the software's printer settings. Load paper in Chapter 1. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in the printer. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 2. See ...
... is installed properly for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your printer. If you are using the built-in parallel interface, be worn out. l The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several .... Press the PAUSE button. Printing The printer does not print. Check the software's printer settings. Load paper in Chapter 1. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in the printer. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 2. See ...
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...the control panel does not print. The ribbon may be printed. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. See Setting the paper-thickness lever in random positions. l Dots are set by your software cannot be overriding your printer. Either there is missing in your dealer ...your control panel setting. Check that are missing in Chapter 2. l A line of dots is too much slack in Chapter 5. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Printing The print is faint. Printed characters are not what you are...
...the control panel does not print. The ribbon may be printed. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. See Setting the paper-thickness lever in random positions. l Dots are set by your software cannot be overriding your printer. Either there is missing in your dealer ...your control panel setting. Check that are missing in Chapter 2. l A line of dots is too much slack in Chapter 5. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Printing The print is faint. Printed characters are not what you are...
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Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ-1070 364 mm (14.3 inches) maximum 0.065 ...g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for LQ-1070 Length 257 to 297 mm (10.1 to 11.7 inches) Copies Four sheets (one sheet 40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in ribbon consumption and paper jamming. If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer; however, you may notice increases in multi...
Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ-1070 364 mm (14.3 inches) maximum 0.065 ...g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for LQ-1070 Length 257 to 297 mm (10.1 to 11.7 inches) Copies Four sheets (one sheet 40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in ribbon consumption and paper jamming. If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer; however, you may notice increases in multi...
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge #7753 (LQ-570) or #7754 (LQ-1070) : Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters In draft, at...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge #7753 (LQ-570) or #7754 (LQ-1070) : Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters In draft, at...