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... , Windows , Windows Server , and Windows Vista are subject to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM ... a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without notice. © 2017 Seiko Epson Corporation Copyrights and Trademarks 2 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part ...
... , Windows , Windows Server , and Windows Vista are subject to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM ... a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without notice. © 2017 Seiko Epson Corporation Copyrights and Trademarks 2 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part ...
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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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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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... "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following manuals are examples only. Network Guide ( LQ-590IIN/ LQ-2090IIN only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall...system About This Manual 8 Operating System Versions In this manual are supplied with your Epson printer. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on using the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system....
... "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following manuals are examples only. Network Guide ( LQ-590IIN/ LQ-2090IIN only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall...system About This Manual 8 Operating System Versions In this manual are supplied with your Epson printer. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on using the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system....
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... In addition, follow all of these safety instructions before touching 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 ...following Web site to your printer. Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the operation of the symbols. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Notes contain important information and useful tips on ...
... In addition, follow all of these safety instructions before touching 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 ...following Web site to your printer. Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the operation of the symbols. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Notes contain important information and useful tips on ...
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... 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 various safety devices etc.; For users in the user documentation. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only...
... 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 various safety devices etc.; For users in the user documentation. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only...
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Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in CIS countries: LLC "EPSON CIS" Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Neutral Brown - LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. Safety information ! Warning: This appliance must be liable against any damages or problems arising...
Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in CIS countries: LLC "EPSON CIS" Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Neutral Brown - LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. Safety information ! Warning: This appliance must be liable against any damages or problems arising...
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If damage occurs to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. For German users Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used ...
If damage occurs to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. For German users Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used ...
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... can change its position using the Micro Adjust function as described in "Removing continuous paper" on page 42. If the first line on your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is turned off... described in "Adjusting the top-of -form position. Make sure the printer is closed . Attach the sheet guide and lay it flat on the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9.
... can change its position using the Micro Adjust function as described in "Removing continuous paper" on page 42. If the first line on your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is turned off... described in "Adjusting the top-of -form position. Make sure the printer is closed . Attach the sheet guide and lay it flat on the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9.
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... top-of the printer. The printer will function with the printer cover closed . 12. If the first line on your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is turned... position; When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. 13. Paper Handling 30 Turn on the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your page appears too high or low, you finish printing, follow the steps in "Removing continuous paper...
... top-of the printer. The printer will function with the printer cover closed . 12. If the first line on your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is turned... position; When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. 13. Paper Handling 30 Turn on the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your page appears too high or low, you finish printing, follow the steps in "Removing continuous paper...
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... function with the printer cover closed . 15. To feed paper forward and eject it, hold down the LF/FF button. ! LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are using the pull...
... function with the printer cover closed . 15. To feed paper forward and eject it, hold down the LF/FF button. ! LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are using the pull...
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...If necessary, follow the steps in "Adjusting the top-of-form position" on the printer. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to adjust the current position of feeding continuous ... to use for each method. Make sure the sheet guide is closed . The printing starts from the current position without advancing the paper. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. The printer will start printing at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. Tractor positions Pull + front push Paper...
...If necessary, follow the steps in "Adjusting the top-of-form position" on the printer. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to adjust the current position of feeding continuous ... to use for each method. Make sure the sheet guide is closed . The printing starts from the current position without advancing the paper. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. The printer will start printing at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. Tractor positions Pull + front push Paper...
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is closed . See "Adjusting the top-of the form, load the forms with up to print. Paper Handling 49 Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printable side down between the edge guides until it meets...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is closed . See "Adjusting the top-of the form, load the forms with up to print. Paper Handling 49 Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printable side down between the edge guides until it meets...
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... setting. Paper Handling 58 Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed . The printer will function with the printer cover closed . LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ When the paper...
... setting. Paper Handling 58 Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed . The printer will function with the printer cover closed . LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ When the paper...
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... installed the printer driver on page 60 for more information. If you with troubleshooting tips. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. You need to control the printer. See "Accessing the printer driver from Windows...
... installed the printer driver on page 60 for more information. If you with troubleshooting tips. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. You need to control the printer. See "Accessing the printer driver from Windows...
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...to open the Printer Settings utility dialog box where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available when: ❏ The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the parallel port... Software 68 To monitor the printer, make settings for the printer driver. Monitoring settings Settings EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanations You can adjust misalignment in vertical lines. Click this button. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For more information.
...to open the Printer Settings utility dialog box where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available when: ❏ The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the parallel port... Software 68 To monitor the printer, make settings for the printer driver. Monitoring settings Settings EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanations You can adjust misalignment in vertical lines. Click this button. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For more information.
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...the printer directly connected to the computer in a remote location by using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed with different OS by multiple users are using a computer running with the Windows Firewall feature turned on the ... Monitor 3" on page 69 and "Setting Up Your Printer on a Network" on page 75. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide You can install EPSON Status Monitor 3 by selecting it , see "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 72. Note: ❏ If you are logged on, a communication ...
...the printer directly connected to the computer in a remote location by using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed with different OS by multiple users are using a computer running with the Windows Firewall feature turned on the ... Monitor 3" on page 69 and "Setting Up Your Printer on a Network" on page 75. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide You can install EPSON Status Monitor 3 by selecting it , see "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 72. Note: ❏ If you are logged on, a communication ...
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...Using the Printer Driver" on the taskbar. To find out how to retrieve the printer status during printing. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Allow monitoring of the following printer status window appears. Note: Click the Default button to... revert all items to the Utility menu and follow the instructions. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. In this situation, click the EPSON...
...Using the Printer Driver" on the taskbar. To find out how to retrieve the printer status during printing. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Allow monitoring of the following printer status window appears. Note: Click the Default button to... revert all items to the Utility menu and follow the instructions. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. In this situation, click the EPSON...
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... printer is not printed properly, set the printer's font setting to make adjustment when you find a misalignment in the CD-ROM drive. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below . ! Caution: ❏ Do not turn off the printer during the adjustment process, restart Bi-D Adjustment again...
... printer is not printed properly, set the printer's font setting to make adjustment when you find a misalignment in the CD-ROM drive. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below . ! Caution: ❏ Do not turn off the printer during the adjustment process, restart Bi-D Adjustment again...