Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Impact printers are capable of printing. only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple...
... to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Impact printers are capable of printing. only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of the ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the...
... extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of the ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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..., taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. The correct settings are un-familiar with the machine. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, ...occur. Four possible areas of failure are corrected by new operators who are documented in printhead failures. 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 (...
..., taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. The correct settings are un-familiar with the machine. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, ...occur. Four possible areas of failure are corrected by new operators who are documented in printhead failures. 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 (...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... of these sheets is it enabled and disabled? A. The following is a list of options available for the LQ-1500: 7351R 7493 8753 2.0 ROM Upgrade Kit IBM Emulation Kit Ribbon Availability of 2 Q . EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 NUMBER: P-0025 PAGE: 2 of options is subject... your nearest Sales Representative or Epson Accessory Marketing for purchase. To enable the PC Emulator kit DIP switch 1-4 on the Interface board must be turned on, to exceed 0.008 inches or 0.2 mm. What are available for the LQ-1500? The LQ-1500 can handle the original sheet and...
... of these sheets is it enabled and disabled? A. The following is a list of options available for the LQ-1500: 7351R 7493 8753 2.0 ROM Upgrade Kit IBM Emulation Kit Ribbon Availability of 2 Q . EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 NUMBER: P-0025 PAGE: 2 of options is subject... your nearest Sales Representative or Epson Accessory Marketing for purchase. To enable the PC Emulator kit DIP switch 1-4 on the Interface board must be turned on, to exceed 0.008 inches or 0.2 mm. What are available for the LQ-1500? The LQ-1500 can handle the original sheet and...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...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...EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 The numbers listed below are the Epson part numbers and can be used to printers. SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the correct matching of Epson ribbons to order ribbons. EPSON EPSON...
...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...EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 The numbers listed below are the Epson part numbers and can be used to printers. SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the correct matching of Epson ribbons to order ribbons. EPSON EPSON...
User Manual
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... 1 LQ-1500 Features 1 About This Manual 2 1 Setting Up Your LQ-1500 3 Finding a Suitable Location 3 Getting to Know Your Printer 5 Installing the paper feed knob 5 Removing the dust cover 7 Removing the front cover 7 Discovering what's inside 8 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 9 Installing the Sheet Guide 12 Assembling the three pieces 12 Attaching the sheet guide 12 Connecting the LQ-1500...
... 1 LQ-1500 Features 1 About This Manual 2 1 Setting Up Your LQ-1500 3 Finding a Suitable Location 3 Getting to Know Your Printer 5 Installing the paper feed knob 5 Removing the dust cover 7 Removing the front cover 7 Discovering what's inside 8 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 9 Installing the Sheet Guide 12 Assembling the three pieces 12 Attaching the sheet guide 12 Connecting the LQ-1500...
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 13 1-11 Paper guide position 14 1-12 Sheet guide installation 1-13 Printing single sheets 14 15 1-14 The ...
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 13 1-11 Paper guide position 14 1-12 Sheet guide installation 1-13 Printing single sheets 14 15 1-14 The ...
User Manual
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... In this manual. Note: It's a good idea to save all of the printer cable is the limiting factor). Now what? 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 ...not want to place your computer and printer side by side because the printer does make sure that you have all 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.
... In this manual. Note: It's a good idea to save all of the printer cable is the limiting factor). Now what? 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 ...not want to place your computer and printer side by side because the printer does make sure that you have all 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.
User Manual
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It just sits in the printer box if you will be needing it aside (see it's easier to do than it away in a recess on . Paper feed knob Removing... dust out of the print mechanism and reduces the noise level when the printer is on the top of disassembly. Removing the front cover The next assembly step, installing the ribbon cartridge, first requires a bit of the printer so removal is to the print head when you . You should remove ... if you will not use the optional tractor unit. You'll see Figure 1-5). Push left and up and toward you install the ribbon. Figure 1-4.
It just sits in the printer box if you will be needing it aside (see it's easier to do than it away in a recess on . Paper feed knob Removing... dust out of the print mechanism and reduces the noise level when the printer is on the top of disassembly. Removing the front cover The next assembly step, installing the ribbon cartridge, first requires a bit of the printer so removal is to the print head when you . You should remove ... if you will not use the optional tractor unit. You'll see Figure 1-5). Push left and up and toward you install the ribbon. Figure 1-4.
User Manual
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...paper in place as the platen in a typewriter. It has the same function as it . The ribbon guide is the silver shield on two silver rods across the printer. The ribbon guide guides the ribbon between the print head and the paper. The print head is the numbered scale with it moves through... the printer by a large rubber roller called the platen. The paper bail is the large, black, finned...
...paper in place as the platen in a typewriter. It has the same function as it . The ribbon guide is the silver shield on two silver rods across the printer. The ribbon guide guides the ribbon between the print head and the paper. The print head is the numbered scale with it moves through... the printer by a large rubber roller called the platen. The paper bail is the large, black, finned...
User Manual
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...Ribbon Cartridge The LQ-1500's ribbon cartridge is a continuous loop inside the ribbon cartridge. 9 You will need space on the paper bail scale. the ribbon is easy to install, and it won't get started. Grasp the print head by the finned part and slide it along the silver rods until it is against the platen. 2. Printer... parts Once you identify these steps for a quick installation. 1. Figure 1-6. Rotate the ribbon cartridge take-up knob in the direction indicated by turning too much; Don't worry...
...Ribbon Cartridge The LQ-1500's ribbon cartridge is a continuous loop inside the ribbon cartridge. 9 You will need space on the paper bail scale. the ribbon is easy to install, and it won't get started. Grasp the print head by the finned part and slide it along the silver rods until it is against the platen. 2. Printer... parts Once you identify these steps for a quick installation. 1. Figure 1-6. Rotate the ribbon cartridge take-up knob in the direction indicated by turning too much; Don't worry...
User Manual
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...in both hands to position it into place. Hold the ribbon cartridge in the ribbon cartridge fits over the finned part of the print head). Lower the ribbon cartridge and press the spot marked PUSH to straighten out the ribbon so that the ribbon does not rest directly against the platen (see Figure ... several turns to seat the back of exposed ribbon must go between the print head and the ribbon guide (Figure 1-9). 10 The ribbon should move freely between the print head and the ribbon guide so that it is not wrinkled or twisted. The ribbon cartridge will sit level when it is positioned...
...in both hands to position it into place. Hold the ribbon cartridge in the ribbon cartridge fits over the finned part of the print head). Lower the ribbon cartridge and press the spot marked PUSH to straighten out the ribbon so that the ribbon does not rest directly against the platen (see Figure ... several turns to seat the back of exposed ribbon must go between the print head and the ribbon guide (Figure 1-9). 10 The ribbon should move freely between the print head and the ribbon guide so that it is not wrinkled or twisted. The ribbon cartridge will sit level when it is positioned...
User Manual
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Fit the right end into the closed position. Tilt the cover back into place first and then lower the left end until it . Ribbon operation To replace the front cover, simply reverse the steps you took to remove it is securely in place. It should fit snugly. 11 Figure 1-8. Ribbon installation Figure 1-9.
Fit the right end into the closed position. Tilt the cover back into place first and then lower the left end until it . Ribbon operation To replace the front cover, simply reverse the steps you took to remove it is securely in place. It should fit snugly. 11 Figure 1-8. Ribbon installation Figure 1-9.
User Manual
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... a clean, dust-free location with a device which warns you may also consult your printer requires periodic cleaning. When your ribbon cartridge whenever it appears to consult your dealer about the interface between your LQ-1500 is down the LF button. Cleaning the LQ-1500 You should clean the outside of paper. The paper-out detector The...
... a clean, dust-free location with a device which warns you may also consult your printer requires periodic cleaning. When your ribbon cartridge whenever it appears to consult your dealer about the interface between your LQ-1500 is down the LF button. Cleaning the LQ-1500 You should clean the outside of paper. The paper-out detector The...
User Manual
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.... Be careful not to get the job done. Maintenance Other maintenance Changing the ribbon cartridge and cleaning the printer are no user-serviceable parts inside the LQ-1500. With the power off and disconnect the power cord. Figure 2-2. Leave any of dust and paper lint. You should do ...off , you should also clean the inside front portion of the printer (Figure 2-2) to bend or damage any other types of maintenance (fuses, print heads, etc.) for your Epson dealer or authorized service center. The LQ-1500's print head is not user-replaceable because it must be carefully aligned...
.... Be careful not to get the job done. Maintenance Other maintenance Changing the ribbon cartridge and cleaning the printer are no user-serviceable parts inside the LQ-1500. With the power off and disconnect the power cord. Figure 2-2. Leave any of dust and paper lint. You should do ...off , you should also clean the inside front portion of the printer (Figure 2-2) to bend or damage any other types of maintenance (fuses, print heads, etc.) for your Epson dealer or authorized service center. The LQ-1500's print head is not user-replaceable because it must be carefully aligned...
User Manual
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... loading your computer. The self-test also provides an opportunity to test the ribbon and paper installation without having to print. The LQ-1500 self-test is a built-in program which generates a complete printing of the printer). 3. The pegs at all standard characters. Figure 3-10. Keeping the lock... 1. Install 14-inch wide paper. 42 Turn OFF the printer. Removing the tractor unit 1. The LQ-1500 Self-Test Now that you are an expert on the printer. In fact, you 're ready to request a printout from your LQ-1500, you can perform the self-test without a computer at each...
... loading your computer. The self-test also provides an opportunity to test the ribbon and paper installation without having to print. The LQ-1500 self-test is a built-in program which generates a complete printing of the printer). 3. The pegs at all standard characters. Figure 3-10. Keeping the lock... 1. Install 14-inch wide paper. 42 Turn OFF the printer. Removing the tractor unit 1. The LQ-1500 Self-Test Now that you are an expert on the printer. In fact, you 're ready to request a printout from your LQ-1500, you can perform the self-test without a computer at each...
User Manual
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.... Pin-feed, with optional tractor unit, 4 to 80%, non condensing Black cloth ribbon in cartridge Ribbon life: 3 x 10° draft characters 5 x 106 lines (print head excluded) 2 x 109 strokes per wire 92 Paper Paper types Printer Dimensions Weight Power required Environment Ribbon Printer MTBF Print head life Single-sheet, friction feed, 7.2 to three no-carbon copies...
.... Pin-feed, with optional tractor unit, 4 to 80%, non condensing Black cloth ribbon in cartridge Ribbon life: 3 x 10° draft characters 5 x 106 lines (print head excluded) 2 x 109 strokes per wire 92 Paper Paper types Printer Dimensions Weight Power required Environment Ribbon Printer MTBF Print head life Single-sheet, friction feed, 7.2 to three no-carbon copies...
User Manual
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...LOAD 27,32 Cable, connection of 18 Carriage return 46, 54 Cartridge, ribbon 9 Character matrix 91 Character set 75, 91 Character set commands 61 Characters, international 23, 78 Characters, proportional widths 79 Cleaning, of printer 27 Codes, names of 46 Commands 49 character set 61 graphics 62 ...horizontal spacing 54 miscellaneous 64 vertical spacing 50 Communications, computer-to-printer 45 Compressed print 58 Computer, connecting printer to 15, 18 Continuous forms 29 Control codes 45, 46 Control key (CTRL) 46 Control panel 25 Controls 25...
...LOAD 27,32 Cable, connection of 18 Carriage return 46, 54 Cartridge, ribbon 9 Character matrix 91 Character set 75, 91 Character set commands 61 Characters, international 23, 78 Characters, proportional widths 79 Cleaning, of printer 27 Codes, names of 46 Commands 49 character set 61 graphics 62 ...horizontal spacing 54 miscellaneous 64 vertical spacing 50 Communications, computer-to-printer 45 Compressed print 58 Computer, connecting printer to 15, 18 Continuous forms 29 Control codes 45, 46 Control key (CTRL) 46 Control panel 25 Controls 25...
User Manual
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... 24 Double-strike print 59 Draft print 23, 24, 72 Dust cover 7 Eighth-bit control 66 Electrical outlet 4, 24 Emphasized print 59 Environment, of printer 92 Escape code 47 Expanded print 57 FF (Form feed) button 26 Foreign (international) charcters 23, 62, 78 Form feed 51 Form length 23, ... 68 Hexadecimal 46 Horizontal spacing commands 54 Horizontal tab 55 IEEE 488 interface card 15, 24 Indicators 25 Initialize printer 67 Input buffer 22 Installation interface card 17 power cord 24 ribbon cartridge 9 sheet guide 12 tractor unit 34 Inter-character space 55 Interface card 15, 24 installation of 17...
... 24 Double-strike print 59 Draft print 23, 24, 72 Dust cover 7 Eighth-bit control 66 Electrical outlet 4, 24 Emphasized print 59 Environment, of printer 92 Escape code 47 Expanded print 57 FF (Form feed) button 26 Foreign (international) charcters 23, 62, 78 Form feed 51 Form length 23, ... 68 Hexadecimal 46 Horizontal spacing commands 54 Horizontal tab 55 IEEE 488 interface card 15, 24 Indicators 25 Initialize printer 67 Input buffer 22 Installation interface card 17 power cord 24 ribbon cartridge 9 sheet guide 12 tractor unit 34 Inter-character space 55 Interface card 15, 24 installation of 17...
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... Letter quality 71 Proportional 57, 70 Underline 60 Printing, method 91 proportional 57 speed 91 Programmer's manual, LQ-1500 2, 49 Proportional print 57, 70 READY light 25 Repeat printing 66 Ribbon cartridge 9, 92 installation 9 Ribbon guide 8 Select printer 65 Select signal 23, 24 Self-test 42 Serial interface 15, 24 Sheet guide 29 assembly 12...
... Letter quality 71 Proportional 57, 70 Underline 60 Printing, method 91 proportional 57 speed 91 Programmer's manual, LQ-1500 2, 49 Proportional print 57, 70 READY light 25 Repeat printing 66 Ribbon cartridge 9, 92 installation 9 Ribbon guide 8 Select printer 65 Select signal 23, 24 Self-test 42 Serial interface 15, 24 Sheet guide 29 assembly 12...