Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... following topics, related to all have paper loaded and waiting. Impact printers are capable of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - both in their names Narrow carriage...
... following topics, related to all have paper loaded and waiting. Impact printers are capable of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - both in their names Narrow carriage...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...all include a rear tractor. Available in some models this tractor is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Gives you the greatest control when printing on...on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which prints ...
...all include a rear tractor. Available in some models this tractor is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Gives you the greatest control when printing on...on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which prints ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...pull position, you want to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, ...which automatically adjusts the platten to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in combination. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper. L L ...
...pull position, you want to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, ...which automatically adjusts the platten to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in combination. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper. L L ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Barcode fonts are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications will automatically advance the paper to the top-of built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of -form position. Automatic tear-off position. After a document is torn off , paper parking, and ...built-in favor of the box. L For optional connectivity, most paper paths, by a button on a printer. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will take advantage of all built-in fonts in fonts that allow you save paper and...
...Barcode fonts are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications will automatically advance the paper to the top-of built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of -form position. Automatic tear-off position. After a document is torn off , paper parking, and ...built-in favor of the box. L For optional connectivity, most paper paths, by a button on a printer. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will take advantage of all built-in fonts in fonts that allow you save paper and...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch...
... an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...assembly unit. 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 print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character... vs. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to move the ribbon with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils ...
...assembly unit. 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 print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character... vs. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to move the ribbon with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...there is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in competitive printers. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to reach top ...speed more quickly and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. L L The off...
...there is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in competitive printers. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to reach top ...speed more quickly and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. L L The off...
Product Information Guide
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... I La570 I LO-1070 &I 136 137 j/ 233 96 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 Fort1 I I 1 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.... Unidirectional for text and graphics. Power cord Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix Chemcten per Inch 10 10 / 12 110 ! 12 ...
... I La570 I LO-1070 &I 136 137 j/ 233 96 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 Fort1 I I 1 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.... Unidirectional for text and graphics. Power cord Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix Chemcten per Inch 10 10 / 12 110 ! 12 ...
Product Information Guide
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... Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ1070 364 mm (14.3 inches) maximum 0.065...LQ1070 Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Printable area The minimum bottom margin is 203 mm (8 inches) for LQ570 or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for LQ1070. l Use labels only ...
... Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ1070 364 mm (14.3 inches) maximum 0.065...LQ1070 Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Printable area The minimum bottom margin is 203 mm (8 inches) for LQ570 or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for LQ1070. l Use labels only ...
Product Information Guide
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LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of paper from the cut...Tap this button to find the cause of the current DIP-switch settings. When printing on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 Note: The panel's font name typestyles are printing on single sheets. Stays off unless you check that your... printer is not ready to position 2 or higher. Buttons PAUSE Press this button to the tearoff position Fonts(gretm) ...
LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of paper from the cut...Tap this button to find the cause of the current DIP-switch settings. When printing on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 Note: The panel's font name typestyles are printing on single sheets. Stays off unless you check that your... printer is not ready to position 2 or higher. Buttons PAUSE Press this button to the tearoff position Fonts(gretm) ...
Product Information Guide
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...can select by DIP switch are available only by using the ESC R software command. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to suit your printing needs. fi } - International character sets You can select with the...UnIted States) PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portugal) ! Character tables Your printer has six character tables built-in one italics character table. You can print draft characters at speeds up to DIP-switch Table 3. LQ-570/1070 Table 2 DlP switch 2 gi 2-2 [/ 2-3 I 2-4 Dewtptlotl Page length (...
...can select by DIP switch are available only by using the ESC R software command. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to suit your printing needs. fi } - International character sets You can select with the...UnIted States) PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portugal) ! Character tables Your printer has six character tables built-in one italics character table. You can print draft characters at speeds up to DIP-switch Table 3. LQ-570/1070 Table 2 DlP switch 2 gi 2-2 [/ 2-3 I 2-4 Dewtptlotl Page length (...
Product Information Guide
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... carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of the BUSY signal is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Specifications and pin assignments The built-in DIP-switch Table 5. char. Pulled up to ON.) t Not used Logic ground...l STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signal ITL compati%le level 36pin 57-30360 (Amphenol) connector or equivalent LQ-570/1070 Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are printing on TTL level. The printer automatically advances the last printed page to read data. Signal ' Return Pin ) Pln 1 i 19...
... carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of the BUSY signal is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Specifications and pin assignments The built-in DIP-switch Table 5. char. Pulled up to ON.) t Not used Logic ground...l STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signal ITL compati%le level 36pin 57-30360 (Amphenol) connector or equivalent LQ-570/1070 Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are printing on TTL level. The printer automatically advances the last printed page to read data. Signal ' Return Pin ) Pln 1 i 19...
Product Information Guide
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... (G (U (V t* =(c =(t EsC(v ESC. The Epson interfaces below shows the timing for the last digit, which varies according to supplement your printer: ! Dimensions and weight Prlntor Cutrheel leeder : Lc-570 Smglsbm I C80637' HslgM I 1377mm I (14.8 Inches) 1 j Width 434 mm 117.1 Inches1 Depth I / WelgM / 444mm (17.5 Inches\ gfW&P. @Y ' LQ-1070 Smgle-bin i C80639' / LQ-1070 1 Hlgh-capeclly I C8C638 C80639...
... (G (U (V t* =(c =(t EsC(v ESC. The Epson interfaces below shows the timing for the last digit, which varies according to supplement your printer: ! Dimensions and weight Prlntor Cutrheel leeder : Lc-570 Smglsbm I C80637' HslgM I 1377mm I (14.8 Inches) 1 j Width 434 mm 117.1 Inches1 Depth I / WelgM / 444mm (17.5 Inches\ gfW&P. @Y ' LQ-1070 Smgle-bin i C80639' / LQ-1070 1 Hlgh-capeclly I C8C638 C80639...
Product Information Guide
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... Service Manual EL-LQ57AP5 LQ-570/1070 and AP5000/5500 Parts List 4000552COl-00 LQ-570/1070 User'sGuide Installation/Support Tips Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you can take full advantage of your printer, however, it does not list your printer on its printer selection menu. Non-recommended Commands Epson recommends against using...
... Service Manual EL-LQ57AP5 LQ-570/1070 and AP5000/5500 Parts List 4000552COl-00 LQ-570/1070 User'sGuide Installation/Support Tips Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you can take full advantage of your printer, however, it does not list your printer on its printer selection menu. Non-recommended Commands Epson recommends against using...
User Manual
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... next page, or that is your application program. Make sure you are using . Note: To find the right lines-per-page setting for the right printer to choose. 2. TIPS FOR PRINTING ON SINGLE SHEETS There are a few lines from 1 to 66. When you install an application program, it prints ...the last few things you want. 4. See Chapter 1 for paper that it normally asks you what printer you choose single sheets. When you can also try setting the form length at 10 inches. 5. iii For a standard 8½ x 11-inch page, try...
... next page, or that is your application program. Make sure you are using . Note: To find the right lines-per-page setting for the right printer to choose. 2. TIPS FOR PRINTING ON SINGLE SHEETS There are a few lines from 1 to 66. When you install an application program, it prints ...the last few things you want. 4. See Chapter 1 for paper that it normally asks you what printer you choose single sheets. When you can also try setting the form length at 10 inches. 5. iii For a standard 8½ x 11-inch page, try...
User Manual
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Contents Introduction 1 Features 1 Options 2 Finding Your Way Around 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 3 Printer Parts 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Testing the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-4 Using...
Contents Introduction 1 Features 1 Options 2 Finding Your Way Around 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 3 Printer Parts 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Testing the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-4 Using...
User Manual
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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...
... 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...
User Manual
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... new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range of various sizes. Epson ESC/P 2. This enhanced printer control language adds scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. With scalable fonts, you can print characters of features. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers...
... new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range of various sizes. Epson ESC/P 2. This enhanced printer control language adds scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. With scalable fonts, you can print characters of features. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers...
User Manual
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... automatically feeds up to enhance your printer. You can use the standard tractor as a pull tractor, using the optional pull tractor improves printing accuracy, which is especially useful for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder to supplement the printer's built-in parallel interface. You can... double-bin cut -sheet feeder. Interface Cards Optional interface cards are given in your printer without removing the cut -sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon...
... automatically feeds up to enhance your printer. You can use the standard tractor as a pull tractor, using the optional pull tractor improves printing accuracy, which is especially useful for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder to supplement the printer's built-in parallel interface. You can... double-bin cut -sheet feeder. Interface Cards Optional interface cards are given in your printer without removing the cut -sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon...
User Manual
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... Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed to your printer. Introduction 3 Introducion Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a glossary of printer terms and an index. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage .... Other chapters contain information on paper handling and day-to read this manual for setting up , testing, and connecting the printer. Notes contain important information and useful tips on unpacking, setting up and operating your equipment. Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. ...
... Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed to your printer. Introduction 3 Introducion Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a glossary of printer terms and an index. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage .... Other chapters contain information on paper handling and day-to read this manual for setting up , testing, and connecting the printer. Notes contain important information and useful tips on unpacking, setting up and operating your equipment. Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. ...