Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in purchase price and low cost of ownership Flexible paper handling - both in fonts M Computer-based set-up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980...
... to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in purchase price and low cost of ownership Flexible paper handling - both in fonts M Computer-based set-up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...printing which prints with 360 dpi in a single pass of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of the print head and enhances printing with Windows ...applications. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows ...
...printing which prints with 360 dpi in a single pass of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of the print head and enhances printing with Windows ...applications. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the paper release lever 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... loading continuous paper from various paper sources, such as the rear or front push tractors and use . 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 Single sheets,...
... the paper release lever 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... loading continuous paper from various paper sources, such as the rear or front push tractors and use . 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 Single sheets,...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... connection AppleTalk connection Compatibility PC/Macintosh PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically switch to the interface receiving data. Barcode fonts are the property of built...by a button on the control panel. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of their respective owners. Automatic tear-off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. Paper parking Supports loading...
... connection AppleTalk connection Compatibility PC/Macintosh PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically switch to the interface receiving data. Barcode fonts are the property of built...by a button on the control panel. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of their respective owners. Automatic tear-off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. Paper parking Supports loading...
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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 Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
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 Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Because the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to the less expensive compatible ... the life of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... L EPSON brand ribbons are superior to sell with the print head assembly unit.
... life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Because the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to the less expensive compatible ... the life of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... L EPSON brand ribbons are superior to sell with the print head assembly unit.
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Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Mean Time Between Failures estimates the number of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Total Print Volume...Volume, and are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on -carriage...
Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Mean Time Between Failures estimates the number of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Total Print Volume...Volume, and are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on -carriage...
Product Information Guide
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... can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. Paper guide Printer Poum cord Ribbon cartridgr Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Pcin ting spud: auality High-speed dratt Dral! See... to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inch) 24-Pin Printers 7/16/91 LQ-870/1170-l Letter aualhv 2Cpin impact dot matrix Chawctvs prr Inch 10 10 Chu8ctemlncondllin* ml 275 LQ-870/1170 Character fonts: Font EDson Draft Epson Courbr Epson Raman Epson Sans Serif Enson Prestiae Epson Script Ewon &'iDl C Epson Orator Epson Orator-S 1 OCR-E 1 Point 1 Pitch 7Pt 15cpi a a a 0 ...
... can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. Paper guide Printer Poum cord Ribbon cartridgr Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Pcin ting spud: auality High-speed dratt Dral! See... to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inch) 24-Pin Printers 7/16/91 LQ-870/1170-l Letter aualhv 2Cpin impact dot matrix Chawctvs prr Inch 10 10 Chu8ctemlncondllin* ml 275 LQ-870/1170 Character fonts: Font EDson Draft Epson Courbr Epson Raman Epson Sans Serif Enson Prestiae Epson Script Ewon &'iDl C Epson Orator Epson Orator-S 1 OCR-E 1 Point 1 Pitch 7Pt 15cpi a a a 0 ...
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... and continuous paper: one original plus up to 3 copies Rated voltage: AC 120 V Input voltage range: AC 103.5 to 91 g/m? LQ-870/1170-2 7/16/91 24-Pin Printers or rear-tractor) Pull-tractor Push-pull-tractor (optional) Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge #7753, #7754: Life expectancy (in... LQ, at 48 dots/character): 2 million characters Film ribbon cartridge #7768, #777Oz Life expectancy (in t head life: 200 million strokes/wire ...
... and continuous paper: one original plus up to 3 copies Rated voltage: AC 120 V Input voltage range: AC 103.5 to 91 g/m? LQ-870/1170-2 7/16/91 24-Pin Printers or rear-tractor) Pull-tractor Push-pull-tractor (optional) Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge #7753, #7754: Life expectancy (in... LQ, at 48 dots/character): 2 million characters Film ribbon cartridge #7768, #777Oz Life expectancy (in t head life: 200 million strokes/wire ...
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...paper is selected for paper feeding. The data-dump mode allows advanced users to temporarily stop printing. Table 5 Page length for continuous paper LQ-870/1170 LOAD/EJECT Press this button to load paper, if it is not loaded, or to the loading position. The buttons let you are ... two special functions. ALT Holding down the LF/FF (LQ mode) or LOAD/EJECT (Draft mode) button while turning on the printer to the top of communication problems between the printer and the computer. 24-Pin Printers 7/16/91 LQ-870/1170-3 The control panel also gives you access to perform the self test...
...paper is selected for paper feeding. The data-dump mode allows advanced users to temporarily stop printing. Table 5 Page length for continuous paper LQ-870/1170 LOAD/EJECT Press this button to load paper, if it is not loaded, or to the loading position. The buttons let you are ... two special functions. ALT Holding down the LF/FF (LQ mode) or LOAD/EJECT (Draft mode) button while turning on the printer to the top of communication problems between the printer and the computer. 24-Pin Printers 7/16/91 LQ-870/1170-3 The control panel also gives you access to perform the self test...
Product Information Guide
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... a menu, above, for use with this case, you can still manually insert single sheets using the printer. LQ-870/1170-4 7/l 6/9 1 24-Pin Printers Choosing from the following list: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MS, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. If your printer is listed, select the first one available from either of the optional cut-sheet feeders. DIP Switch...
... a menu, above, for use with this case, you can still manually insert single sheets using the printer. LQ-870/1170-4 7/l 6/9 1 24-Pin Printers Choosing from the following list: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MS, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. If your printer is listed, select the first one available from either of the optional cut-sheet feeders. DIP Switch...
Product Information Guide
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Technical Information Bulletins None. Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None. Related Documentation TM-LQ8/1170 LQ-870/1170 Service Manual PL-LQ8/1170 LQ-870/1170 Parts List 4000377 CO1-01 LQ-870/1170 User's Guide LQ-870/1170 24-Pin Printers 7/16/91 LQ-870/1170-5 Product Support Bulletins None.
Technical Information Bulletins None. Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None. Related Documentation TM-LQ8/1170 LQ-870/1170 Service Manual PL-LQ8/1170 LQ-870/1170 Parts List 4000377 CO1-01 LQ-870/1170 User's Guide LQ-870/1170 24-Pin Printers 7/16/91 LQ-870/1170-5 Product Support Bulletins None.
User Manual
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...4. This is not St x 11, create a test document using your file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that your printer prints the first page of your application program. When you install an application program, it prints the last few things you are easy to adjust...You can simply change some of numbered lines from one page onto the next. Make sure you choose the correct printer. When you may notice that it normally asks you what printer you are using. These differences in your program has a lines-per-page setting and you are using single sheets...
...4. This is not St x 11, create a test document using your file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that your printer prints the first page of your application program. When you install an application program, it prints the last few things you are easy to adjust...You can simply change some of numbered lines from one page onto the next. Make sure you choose the correct printer. When you may notice that it normally asks you what printer you are using. These differences in your program has a lines-per-page setting and you are using single sheets...
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 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Testing the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-3 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 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Testing the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-3 Using...
User Manual
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...-sheet Feeder 4-2 Additional Tractor Unit 4-13 Interface Card 4-16 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Interface Specifications Optional Specifications Initialization 7-1 7-2 7-10 7-14 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
...-sheet Feeder 4-2 Additional Tractor Unit 4-13 Interface Card 4-16 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Interface Specifications Optional Specifications Initialization 7-1 7-2 7-10 7-14 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
User Manual
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... paper handling. Load single sheets from 8 to ask about ESC/P 2 Epson's enhanced printer control language, ESC/P 2, offers two scalable fonts in application programs written for other Epson LQ printers. You can use your continuous paper supply. Introduction Your new Epson® 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with your printing needs: top...
... paper handling. Load single sheets from 8 to ask about ESC/P 2 Epson's enhanced printer control language, ESC/P 2, offers two scalable fonts in application programs written for other Epson LQ printers. You can use your continuous paper supply. Introduction Your new Epson® 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with your printing needs: top...
User Manual
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... parallel interface. 2 Introduction Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7768 for LQ-870, #7770 for LQ-1170) This cut -sheet feeder by connecting this cutsheet feeder to supplement the printer's built-in the printer at the same time. Call the number above to order the Epson ESC/P Referrence Manual for LQ-1170) This option improves the performance of paper into your...
... parallel interface. 2 Introduction Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7768 for LQ-870, #7770 for LQ-1170) This cut -sheet feeder by connecting this cutsheet feeder to supplement the printer's built-in the printer at the same time. Call the number above to order the Epson ESC/P Referrence Manual for LQ-1170) This option improves the performance of paper into your...
User Manual
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... on paper handling and day-to avoid bodily injury. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for setting up , testing, and connecting the printer. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to read this chapter first.... Be sure to your printer. Introduction Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a...
... on paper handling and day-to avoid bodily injury. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for setting up , testing, and connecting the printer. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to read this chapter first.... Be sure to your printer. Introduction Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Removing the protective material 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guides 1 - 9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Choosing from a menu 1-15 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Removing the protective material 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guides 1 - 9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Choosing from a menu 1-15 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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Store the packing materials in case you have all the parts shown below and that you ever need to transport your dealer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer If the label on the back of the printer for your country, contact your printer. CAUTION: It is attached to adjust voltage of the printer does not show the correct voltage for use at another voltage. Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that none has been damaged. Paper guide Printer Power cord Note: In some locations, the power cord is not possible to the printer.
Store the packing materials in case you have all the parts shown below and that you ever need to transport your dealer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer If the label on the back of the printer for your country, contact your printer. CAUTION: It is attached to adjust voltage of the printer does not show the correct voltage for use at another voltage. Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that none has been damaged. Paper guide Printer Power cord Note: In some locations, the power cord is not possible to the printer.