Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? or 24-pin, which determines the type of printing and the number of their respective owners. These...
EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? or 24-pin, which determines the type of printing and the number of their respective owners. These...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... operation of their respective owners. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to handle several different types of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Two tractors hold the forms securely. Bottom pull... 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 allows more connectivity compatibility. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el ...
... operation of their respective owners. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to handle several different types of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Two tractors hold the forms securely. Bottom pull... 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 allows more connectivity compatibility. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...use 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 ...want to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. or side-bound single sheet multi-part forms Top paper path The ...
...use 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 ...want to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. or side-bound single sheet multi-part forms Top paper path The ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...automatically retracted to the top-of the Windows fonts resident on the control panel. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications will automatically advance the paper to precisely...or activated by pressing a button on your computer. When the paper is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will take advantage of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, ...
...automatically retracted to the top-of the Windows fonts resident on the control panel. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications will automatically advance the paper to precisely...or activated by pressing a button on your computer. When the paper is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will take advantage of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to each printer L 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 Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch...
... Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to each printer L 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 Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...consistent print quality throughout the life of their respective owners. L EPSON brand ribbons are the property of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied ...print head, and therefore has a longer life. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon ...
...consistent print quality throughout the life of their respective owners. L EPSON brand ribbons are the property of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied ...print head, and therefore has a longer life. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., and 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 much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on -carriage motor...
..., and 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 much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on -carriage motor...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...exist. Those beeps can assist you in the text. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The following error codes are listed by the printers are longer, it has been noted in locating and repairing customer's printers. 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. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91...
...exist. Those beeps can assist you in the text. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The following error codes are listed by the printers are longer, it has been noted in locating and repairing customer's printers. 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. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...voltage- 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Case open LQ-2550 LCD Codes: 00 (1) (2) The font could not find the target font. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with the Power-on LED lit can be caused... by a bent pin on one of problems. The following messages will help you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: ...
...voltage- 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Case open LQ-2550 LCD Codes: 00 (1) (2) The font could not find the target font. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with the Power-on LED lit can be caused... by a bent pin on one of problems. The following messages will help you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...failed. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may have failed or is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor...operators who are : a. Incorrect jumper settings on the ROMA board may cause errors 10 or 20. 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 can result in the Service Manual (page...
...failed. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may have failed or is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor...operators who are : a. Incorrect jumper settings on the ROMA board may cause errors 10 or 20. 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 can result in the Service Manual (page...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... alignment and should have the IBM 5152 printer driver selected. The most probable cause of 8 DIP switches located in the LQ-1500? A. There is a bank of this product. How can be installed. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. In order for ? The LQ-1500 uses IBM 5152 control codes with the...
... alignment and should have the IBM 5152 printer driver selected. The most probable cause of 8 DIP switches located in the LQ-1500? A. There is a bank of this product. How can be installed. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. In order for ? The LQ-1500 uses IBM 5152 control codes with the...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... below are the Epson part numbers and can be used to printers. EAI # OEM # USAGE 7751 7753 7754 7756 7757 8750 8753 8755 8759 8760 8762 8763 8764 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...
... below are the Epson part numbers and can be used to printers. EAI # OEM # USAGE 7751 7753 7754 7756 7757 8750 8753 8755 8759 8760 8762 8763 8764 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...
User Manual
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... Guide 12 Assembling the three pieces 12 Attaching the sheet guide 12 Connecting the LQ-1500 to Your Computer 15 Locating the interface card 15 Installing the interface card 17 Attaching the cable to the printer 18 Connecting the printer cable 18 Setting the DIP Switches 19 Switch1 21 Switch2 22 Installing the Power...
... Guide 12 Assembling the three pieces 12 Attaching the sheet guide 12 Connecting the LQ-1500 to Your Computer 15 Locating the interface card 15 Installing the interface card 17 Attaching the cable to the printer 18 Connecting the printer cable 18 Setting the DIP Switches 19 Switch1 21 Switch2 22 Installing the Power...
User Manual
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... pin-feed paper 40 Removing pin-feed paper 41 Removing the tractor unit 41 The LQ-1500 Self-Test 42 4 Control codes 45 Computer-to-Printer-Communications 45 How Many Names Can One Code Have 46 Appendixes 49 A LQ-1500 Command Summary 49 Vertical Spacing Commands 50 Horizontal Spacing Commands 54 Print Style Commands 56...
... pin-feed paper 40 Removing pin-feed paper 41 Removing the tractor unit 41 The LQ-1500 Self-Test 42 4 Control codes 45 Computer-to-Printer-Communications 45 How Many Names Can One Code Have 46 Appendixes 49 A LQ-1500 Command Summary 49 Vertical Spacing Commands 50 Horizontal Spacing Commands 54 Print Style Commands 56...
User Manual
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Figures 1-1 Unpacking the LQ-1500 1-2 Paperplacement 1-3 The LQ-1500 printer 1-4 Paper feed knob 1-5 Removing the front cover 1-6 Printer parts 1-7 Ribbon cartridge 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1-8 Ribbon installation 1-9 Ribbon operation 1-10 Sheet guide assembly 11 11 ... 35 3-4 Tractor unit installation 36 3-5 Printer parts used with pin-feed paper 37 3-6 Paper inserted 38 3-7 Aligning pin frames 39 3-8 Pin-feeder covers 40 3-9 Paper path 41 3-10 Removing the tractor unit 42 3-11 The LQ-1500 self-test 43 D-1 A character and ...
Figures 1-1 Unpacking the LQ-1500 1-2 Paperplacement 1-3 The LQ-1500 printer 1-4 Paper feed knob 1-5 Removing the front cover 1-6 Printer parts 1-7 Ribbon cartridge 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1-8 Ribbon installation 1-9 Ribbon operation 1-10 Sheet guide assembly 11 11 ... 35 3-4 Tractor unit installation 36 3-5 Printer parts used with pin-feed paper 37 3-6 Paper inserted 38 3-7 Aligning pin frames 39 3-8 Pin-feeder covers 40 3-9 Paper path 41 3-10 Removing the tractor unit 42 3-11 The LQ-1500 self-test 43 D-1 A character and ...
User Manual
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... proportional letter quality characters. Of course, it . The LQ-1500 can print letter quality characters in two widths of a dot matrix printer. l Two hundred and twenty-four printing styles. l Userdefined characters. The LQ-1500's 24-pin print head can print in four widths. You've purchased the Epson LQ-1500TM. Its size and rugged good looks proclaim...
... proportional letter quality characters. Of course, it . The LQ-1500 can print letter quality characters in two widths of a dot matrix printer. l Two hundred and twenty-four printing styles. l Userdefined characters. The LQ-1500's 24-pin print head can print in four widths. You've purchased the Epson LQ-1500TM. Its size and rugged good looks proclaim...
User Manual
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.... About This Manual The LQ-1500 is a precision printer, and you begin to command certain printer functions. In spite of important information. The LQ-1500 Programmer's Manual contains the ...information required to assemble and take care of it contains a lot of its simple design, the LQ-1500 is a sophisticated machine. Finally, Appendix E, a convenient conversion chart, provides all the graphics capabilities of the FX series of the available proportional characters. Epson...
.... About This Manual The LQ-1500 is a precision printer, and you begin to command certain printer functions. In spite of important information. The LQ-1500 Programmer's Manual contains the ...information required to assemble and take care of it contains a lot of its simple design, the LQ-1500 is a sophisticated machine. Finally, Appendix E, a convenient conversion chart, provides all the graphics capabilities of the FX series of the available proportional characters. Epson...
User Manual
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...the pieces shown in Figure 1-1: l LQ-1500 printer l Sheet guide (three pieces) l Dust cover l Front cover (installed on the printer) l Paper feed knob l Power cord l Ribbon cartridge l This User's Manual. Of course, your printer must sit somewhere near your LQ-1500 and connect it . Carefully unpack the ...carton and make noise 3 First, take inventory. Now what? Chapter 1 Setting Up Your LQ-1500 You've just purchased a terrific new printer, and dug far enough into the ...
...the pieces shown in Figure 1-1: l LQ-1500 printer l Sheet guide (three pieces) l Dust cover l Front cover (installed on the printer) l Paper feed knob l Power cord l Ribbon cartridge l This User's Manual. Of course, your printer must sit somewhere near your LQ-1500 and connect it . Carefully unpack the ...carton and make noise 3 First, take inventory. Now what? Chapter 1 Setting Up Your LQ-1500 You've just purchased a terrific new printer, and dug far enough into the ...
User Manual
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...stable surface. Choose a location which is not close to load the paper. Protect the printer from obstruction (see Figure 1-2). 4. Connect the printer to direct sunlight, moisture, and dust. Place the LQ-1500 on a table that could be free from prolonged exposure to a grounded electrical outlet ...(do not use an adapter plug). Unpacking the LQ-1500 during the printing process. 3. Here ...
...stable surface. Choose a location which is not close to load the paper. Protect the printer from obstruction (see Figure 1-2). 4. Connect the printer to direct sunlight, moisture, and dust. Place the LQ-1500 on a table that could be free from prolonged exposure to a grounded electrical outlet ...(do not use an adapter plug). Unpacking the LQ-1500 during the printing process. 3. Here ...
User Manual
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...on a typewriter. This is the paper feed knob, which you use to Know Your Printer Now you do on the right side of odd-shaped pieces placed in areas that are comfortable for the LQ-1500; Paper placement Getting to manually turn the platen and advance the paper-just as you ... hot, too cold, or too humid, the environment is to the printer turned OFF. To install the paper feed knob, simply push it may not operate properly. Use the LQ-1500 in a suitable location. Figure 1-3 shows the assembled printer and identifies some of the installation procedures described here with the power to...
...on a typewriter. This is the paper feed knob, which you use to Know Your Printer Now you do on the right side of odd-shaped pieces placed in areas that are comfortable for the LQ-1500; Paper placement Getting to manually turn the platen and advance the paper-just as you ... hot, too cold, or too humid, the environment is to the printer turned OFF. To install the paper feed knob, simply push it may not operate properly. Use the LQ-1500 in a suitable location. Figure 1-3 shows the assembled printer and identifies some of the installation procedures described here with the power to...