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... and Trademarks 2 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are for use of this information as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized ... parties for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks of their respective owners.
... and Trademarks 2 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are for use of this information as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized ... parties for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Contents About This Manual Where to Find Information 8 Descriptions Used in this Manual 8 Operating System Versions 8 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 10 Warnings, Cautions, ...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Contents About This Manual Where to Find Information 8 Descriptions Used in this Manual 8 Operating System Versions 8 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 10 Warnings, Cautions, ...
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Envelopes 52 Cards 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 53 Switching to single sheets 53 Switching to continuous paper 54 Using ... printer driver settings 64 Printer Driver Settings Overview 65 Printer settings 66 Monitoring settings 68 Setting Utility 68 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 68 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 69 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 71 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Using Bi-D Adjustment 72 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 72 Using Printer Setting 74 Changing...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Envelopes 52 Cards 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 53 Switching to single sheets 53 Switching to continuous paper 54 Using ... printer driver settings 64 Printer Driver Settings Overview 65 Printer settings 66 Monitoring settings 68 Setting Utility 68 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 68 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 69 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 71 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Using Bi-D Adjustment 72 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 72 Using Printer Setting 74 Changing...
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 3 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 88 Selecting a Font and Pitch 90 About Your Printer's Default Settings 92 Default Setting mode 92 Changing ... 115 Printing a Self Test 115 Printing Hex Dump 116 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 118 Contacting Customer Support 118 Before Contacting Epson 118 Help for Users in Europe 119 Help for Users in Indonesia 119 Help for Users in Singapore 119 Help for Users in Vietnam 119...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 3 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 88 Selecting a Font and Pitch 90 About Your Printer's Default Settings 92 Default Setting mode 92 Changing ... 115 Printing a Self Test 115 Printing Hex Dump 116 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 118 Contacting Customer Support 118 Before Contacting Epson 118 Help for Users in Europe 119 Help for Users in Indonesia 119 Help for Users in Singapore 119 Help for Users in Vietnam 119...
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 122 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 122 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 122 Cut-Sheet Feeder 126 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 127 Loading paper... Specifications 144 Mechanical 144 Electronic 147 Electrical 148 Environmental 149 System Requirements 149 Paper 150 Recommended printable area 154 Command Lists 156 Epson ESC/P control codes 156 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 157 Standards and Approvals 158 Safety approvals 159 Cleaning the Printer 159 Transporting...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 122 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 122 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 122 Cut-Sheet Feeder 126 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 127 Loading paper... Specifications 144 Mechanical 144 Electronic 147 Electrical 148 Environmental 149 System Requirements 149 Paper 150 Recommended printable area 154 Command Lists 156 Epson ESC/P control codes 156 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 157 Standards and Approvals 158 Safety approvals 159 Cleaning the Printer 159 Transporting...
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Additionally, "Windows" is the same. Network Guide ( LQ-590IIN/ LQ-2090IIN only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. Operating System Versions In this manual are from Windows 10 ...2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system. Although there may be slight differences depending on using the printer...
Additionally, "Windows" is the same. Network Guide ( LQ-590IIN/ LQ-2090IIN only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. Operating System Versions In this manual are from Windows 10 ...2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system. Although there may be slight differences depending on using the printer...
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows Vista operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows XP operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows XP Professional ...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows Vista operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows XP operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows XP Professional ...
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... instructions before touching them. Warnings must be hot. Hot Parts Caution Symbol This symbol is tilted or placed at an angle. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Some of the symbols. The printer will not operate properly...printer are to learn the meaning of the symbols used . Let them cool for a few minutes before using the printer. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source...
... instructions before touching them. Warnings must be hot. Hot Parts Caution Symbol This symbol is tilted or placed at an angle. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Some of the symbols. The printer will not operate properly...printer are to learn the meaning of the symbols used . Let them cool for a few minutes before using the printer. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source...
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Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to properly grounded electrical outlets. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation...wall outlet where you use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ The power cord should be placed to a network interface cable, if necessary (LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN only). ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on and off. ❏ Do not use an extension cord with this product only....
Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to properly grounded electrical outlets. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation...wall outlet where you use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ The power cord should be placed to a network interface cable, if necessary (LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN only). ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on and off. ❏ Do not use an extension cord with this product only....
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... paper that tilts the printer. Use a stand that can erase information in the memory of the printer stand. If liquid has entered the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by the operating instructions. ❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following...
... paper that tilts the printer. Use a stand that can erase information in the memory of the printer stand. If liquid has entered the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by the operating instructions. ❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following...
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...'s suitability after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your printer. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for applications requiring high reliability/...with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "About the safety of Technical Devices" (TP TC 020/2011) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13
...'s suitability after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your printer. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for applications requiring high reliability/...with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "About the safety of Technical Devices" (TP TC 020/2011) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13
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... not be earthed. Schepkina, 42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. Earth Blue - LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance...
... not be earthed. Schepkina, 42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. Earth Blue - LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance...
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... and rating. For Singapore users Replace fuses only with the letter L. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. If damage occurs to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. B.V. Replace fuses only with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of...
... and rating. For Singapore users Replace fuses only with the letter L. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. If damage occurs to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. B.V. Replace fuses only with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of...
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... or rear push position. Also, when continuous paper is loaded on page 21 for details about the push positions and the corresponding paper paths. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 1 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of paper sources for more details. See "Paper" on page 150 for...
... or rear push position. Also, when continuous paper is loaded on page 21 for details about the push positions and the corresponding paper paths. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 1 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of paper sources for more details. See "Paper" on page 150 for...
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Labels require a straight paper path; LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: C933761 LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: C933791 If you use a push tractor with the pull tractor. This reduces the chances of paper jams. front push rear push Load paper from the ... paper might jam. If you often print on page 40 for printing on continuous pre-printed forms. See "Using two tractors in the pull position. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Tractor position Description Load paper from the rear slot.
Labels require a straight paper path; LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: C933761 LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: C933791 If you use a push tractor with the pull tractor. This reduces the chances of paper jams. front push rear push Load paper from the ... paper might jam. If you often print on page 40 for printing on continuous pre-printed forms. See "Using two tractors in the pull position. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Tractor position Description Load paper from the rear slot.
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... obstruction. Note: When loading paper from the bottom slot, be sure to use the front paper slot because this paper path is nearly straight. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear slot. Please note that loading...
... obstruction. Note: When loading paper from the bottom slot, be sure to use the front paper slot because this paper path is nearly straight. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear slot. Please note that loading...
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... tractor installed in the front push position. Also set the lever to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to...
... tractor installed in the front push position. Also set the lever to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to...
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... too light. The paper-thickness lever is located on page 150 for more details. *2 Change the lever position to the lever indicate the thickness setting. 2. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Turn off the printer and open the printer cover.
... too light. The paper-thickness lever is located on page 150 for more details. *2 Change the lever position to the lever indicate the thickness setting. 2. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Turn off the printer and open the printer cover.
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... multipart forms with the rear push tractor" on page 22 - "Using the tractor in the pull position" on page 31 - Follow the instructions below . LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to load continuous paper in the rear push position, skip to "Loading paper...
... multipart forms with the rear push tractor" on page 22 - "Using the tractor in the pull position" on page 31 - Follow the instructions below . LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to load continuous paper in the rear push position, skip to "Loading paper...
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... the paper guide cover by pressing the tractor's lock tabs while lifting it as described in "Removing the tractor from its back edge forward. 2. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Installing the tractor in the rear push position Before installing the tractor in the rear push position, remove it from the rear...
... the paper guide cover by pressing the tractor's lock tabs while lifting it as described in "Removing the tractor from its back edge forward. 2. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Installing the tractor in the rear push position Before installing the tractor in the rear push position, remove it from the rear...