Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
Page 1
... whether it is a registered trademark 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 their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. Impact printers are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage...
... whether it is a registered trademark 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 their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. Impact printers are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
Page 2
... the greatest control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. many at the same time. Front push... Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Two tractors hold the forms securely. 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 greatest control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. many at the same time. Front push... Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Two tractors hold the forms securely. 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
Page 3
... 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... position. Set the lever 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 the paper. Set...
... 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... position. Set the lever 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 the paper. Set...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
Page 4
... PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in favor of an inch, to precisely line-up...EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most paper paths, by a button on the control panel. Paper from one path is loaded into printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of the Windows fonts resident on a printer. EPSON Sales Training EPSON...
... PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in favor of an inch, to precisely line-up...EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most paper paths, by a button on the control panel. Paper from one path is loaded into printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of the Windows fonts resident on a printer. EPSON Sales Training EPSON...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
Page 5
... an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. 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...
... an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
Page 6
... by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with ink precisely applied to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. Customer advantages Manufactured with the highest quality dyes, pigments...
... by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with ink precisely applied to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. Customer advantages Manufactured with the highest quality dyes, pigments...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
Page 7
...their respective owners. 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 a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in io n... B e lt R ack P in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Total Print Volume estimates the total number of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Because...
...their respective owners. 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 a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in io n... B e lt R ack P in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Total Print Volume estimates the total number of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Because...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
Page 1
...: 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. The following error codes are listed by the printers are longer, it has been noted in locating and repairing customer's printers. EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON Product Support Bulletin...
...: 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. The following error codes are listed by the printers are longer, it has been noted in locating and repairing customer's printers. EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON Product Support Bulletin...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
Page 3
...1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal voltage- 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. The versions may be found. 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 the PROMS... beeps) 5 beeps: Platen Gap adjustment error (.5 sec. Missing or damaged 7A ROM 02 Internal ROM check does not match. pause between beeps) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. A blank LCD screen with beeps to inform the user of problems. The following messages ...
...1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal voltage- 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. The versions may be found. 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 the PROMS... beeps) 5 beeps: Platen Gap adjustment error (.5 sec. Missing or damaged 7A ROM 02 Internal ROM check does not match. pause between beeps) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. A blank LCD screen with beeps to inform the user of problems. The following messages ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
Page 4
... gap motor HP not detected correctly c. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are un-familiar with the machine. 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 A-54... not detected at power up b. Both of these errors are corrected by new operators who are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may have failed or is a printhead...
... gap motor HP not detected correctly c. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are un-familiar with the machine. 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 A-54... not detected at power up b. Both of these errors are corrected by new operators who are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may have failed or is a printhead...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
Page 5
... A. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. While printing the LQ-1500 will only print condensed while in the LQ-1500? Q. A. The 2.0 ROM Upgrade can you install both the 2.0 ROM Upgrade and the PC Graphics Character Emulator kit in the draft mode. How can be changed except by authorized service personnel. The printer is ...probably in either the interface board or the UXMCL board. Q . The LQ-1500 uses IBM 5152 control codes with the Emulator kit installed, so all software packages ...
... A. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. While printing the LQ-1500 will only print condensed while in the LQ-1500? Q. A. The 2.0 ROM Upgrade can you install both the 2.0 ROM Upgrade and the PC Graphics Character Emulator kit in the draft mode. How can be changed except by authorized service personnel. The printer is ...probably in either the interface board or the UXMCL board. Q . The LQ-1500 uses IBM 5152 control codes with the Emulator kit installed, so all software packages ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
Page 7
...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...-800, JX-80* LQ-1500 ALL 136-COLUMN MX, RX, FX, FX286e JX-80 (COLOR) P-80 LX-80, LX-86, LX-90, HW-10 EX-800/1000 (BLACK) EX-800/1000 (COLOR) *Recommended for use when color is not required. SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-...
...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...-800, JX-80* LQ-1500 ALL 136-COLUMN MX, RX, FX, FX286e JX-80 (COLOR) P-80 LX-80, LX-86, LX-90, HW-10 EX-800/1000 (BLACK) EX-800/1000 (COLOR) *Recommended for use when color is not required. SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-...
User Manual
Page 4
... 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
Page 5
... 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
Page 7
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
Page 9
...characters in 224 different printing styles, not counting superscripts and subscripts. The LQ-1500 allows you to be used day in and day out in either draft or letter quality mode. 1 Just a few of the other Epson printers-and more too. Of course, it . l Two hundred and twenty-...four printing styles. Introduction Congratulations! The LQ-1500's 24-pin print head can print in four widths. LQ-1500 Features The LQ-1500 is designed to design your own character sets, in ...
...characters in 224 different printing styles, not counting superscripts and subscripts. The LQ-1500 allows you to be used day in and day out in either draft or letter quality mode. 1 Just a few of the other Epson printers-and more too. Of course, it . l Two hundred and twenty-...four printing styles. Introduction Congratulations! The LQ-1500's 24-pin print head can print in four widths. LQ-1500 Features The LQ-1500 is designed to design your own character sets, in ...
User Manual
Page 10
.... Although it is a precision printer, and you begin to change from your printer. Epson also supplies Application Notes that tell you set up , operate and maintain your computer, leaving the computer free for the LQ-1500. Appendix B explains how to use the LQ-1500 are not the ones who use the LQ-1500. 2 This LQ-1500 User's Manual contains all the...
.... Although it is a precision printer, and you begin to change from your printer. Epson also supplies Application Notes that tell you set up , operate and maintain your computer, leaving the computer free for the LQ-1500. Appendix B explains how to use the LQ-1500 are not the ones who use the LQ-1500. 2 This LQ-1500 User's Manual contains all the...
User Manual
Page 11
...the pieces shown in case you want to place your computer (the length of the packing materials 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. Finding a Suitable Location Before ...carton and make noise 3 First, take inventory. However, you may not want to move your LQ-1500 and connect it . Chapter 1 Setting Up Your LQ-1500 You've just purchased a terrific new printer, and dug far enough into the box to find this chapter we'll show you how to ...
...the pieces shown in case you want to place your computer (the length of the packing materials 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. Finding a Suitable Location Before ...carton and make noise 3 First, take inventory. However, you may not want to move your LQ-1500 and connect it . Chapter 1 Setting Up Your LQ-1500 You've just purchased a terrific new printer, and dug far enough into the box to find this chapter we'll show you how to ...
User Manual
Page 12
... and dust. If you place it is not controlled by a wall switch that moves or vibrates. 2. Protect the printer from obstruction (see Figure 1-2). 4. Place the LQ-1500 on a table that could be free from prolonged exposure to choose an outlet which will make more noise if you .... Here are using continuous (or pin-feed) paper, the paper path should be accidentally shut off during operation. Unpacking the LQ-1500 during the printing process. 3. The printer will allow enough space beneath or behind the printer to a grounded electrical outlet (do not use an adapter plug).
... and dust. If you place it is not controlled by a wall switch that moves or vibrates. 2. Protect the printer from obstruction (see Figure 1-2). 4. Place the LQ-1500 on a table that could be free from prolonged exposure to choose an outlet which will make more noise if you .... Here are using continuous (or pin-feed) paper, the paper path should be accidentally shut off during operation. Unpacking the LQ-1500 during the printing process. 3. The printer will allow enough space beneath or behind the printer to a grounded electrical outlet (do not use an adapter plug).
User Manual
Page 13
The next step is shown in areas that are comfortable for the LQ-1500; WARNING: To avoid shock hazard and prevent damage to the LQ-1500, complete all together to the printer turned OFF. To install the paper feed knob, simply push it onto the shaft on a typewriter. This is ... here with the power to form a functional printer. Figure 1-2. Installing the paper feed knob The first piece to install is not right for you find it may not operate properly. Figure 1-3 shows the assembled printer and identifies some of the printer. 5. If you . Use the LQ-1500 in Figure 1-4. 5
The next step is shown in areas that are comfortable for the LQ-1500; WARNING: To avoid shock hazard and prevent damage to the LQ-1500, complete all together to the printer turned OFF. To install the paper feed knob, simply push it onto the shaft on a typewriter. This is ... here with the power to form a functional printer. Figure 1-2. Installing the paper feed knob The first piece to install is not right for you find it may not operate properly. Figure 1-3 shows the assembled printer and identifies some of the printer. 5. If you . Use the LQ-1500 in Figure 1-4. 5