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... loaded and waiting. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - EPSON impact printers are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for...
... loaded and waiting. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - EPSON impact printers are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for...
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...allows you to handle several different types of paper - LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-off and top of form adjustment (which allows you the greatest control when printing... paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Available in some it is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. ...
...allows you to handle several different types of paper - LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-off and top of form adjustment (which allows you the greatest control when printing... paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Available in some it is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. ...
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... accommodates single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Set the lever to this...tractor in combination. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all 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 ...
... accommodates single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Set the lever to this...tractor in combination. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all 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 ...
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... paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear...-off position. DOS applications will overide all of the Windows fonts resident on a printer. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications will take advantage of ...
... paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear...-off position. DOS applications will overide all of the Windows fonts resident on a printer. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications will take advantage of ...
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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 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
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 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
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... are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to move the ribbon with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Because the carriage does not have to both sides of the ribbon nylon ...
... are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to move the ribbon with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Because the carriage does not have to both sides of the ribbon nylon ...
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... reliability in Total Print Volume, and are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks 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 a registered trademark of their respective owners. L L The off -carriage motor...
... reliability in Total Print Volume, and are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks 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 a registered trademark of their respective owners. L L The off -carriage motor...
User Manual
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... reception. However, there IS no responsibility for additional suggestions. Relocate the printer with respect to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. in a particular installation. No patent liability is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Centronics IS a registered trademark of this device and may be...
... reception. However, there IS no responsibility for additional suggestions. Relocate the printer with respect to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. in a particular installation. No patent liability is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Centronics IS a registered trademark of this device and may be...
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... SelecType Chapter 2 SelecType 2-1 The SelecType Panel 2-2 Entering SelecType 2-3 The SelecType Main Menu 2-4 *LOAD MACRO 2-8 *CHANGE MACRO 2-13 *CHANGE DEFAULTS 2-18 *PRINT OUT SETTINGS Using Your Printer Chapter 3 Choosing and Loading Paper 3-1 Choosing Paper 3-1 Loading Single Sheets 3-2 Loading Continuous-feed Paper 3-7 Loading Labels 3-8 The Paper Thickness Lever Contents iii
... SelecType Chapter 2 SelecType 2-1 The SelecType Panel 2-2 Entering SelecType 2-3 The SelecType Main Menu 2-4 *LOAD MACRO 2-8 *CHANGE MACRO 2-13 *CHANGE DEFAULTS 2-18 *PRINT OUT SETTINGS Using Your Printer Chapter 3 Choosing and Loading Paper 3-1 Choosing Paper 3-1 Loading Single Sheets 3-2 Loading Continuous-feed Paper 3-7 Loading Labels 3-8 The Paper Thickness Lever Contents iii
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Chapter 4 Using the LQ-2500 with Application Programs 4-2 Choosing the Correct Printer 4-2 Computer- Printer Communication 4-3 Setting Up Application Programs 4-4 Word Processors 4-7 Spreadsheets 4-10 Setting Up Graphics Programs 4-11 Programming Languages Chapter 5 Using the LQ-2500 Print Features 5-1 Print Quality 5-2 Selecting Fonts 5-4 Print Pitch and Character Width 5-7 Using Character Tables and Sets Chapter 6 Graphics and User-defined Characters...
Chapter 4 Using the LQ-2500 with Application Programs 4-2 Choosing the Correct Printer 4-2 Computer- Printer Communication 4-3 Setting Up Application Programs 4-4 Word Processors 4-7 Spreadsheets 4-10 Setting Up Graphics Programs 4-11 Programming Languages Chapter 5 Using the LQ-2500 Print Features 5-1 Print Quality 5-2 Selecting Fonts 5-4 Print Pitch and Character Width 5-7 Using Character Tables and Sets Chapter 6 Graphics and User-defined Characters...
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... Character Set B-8 Proportional Width Tables Appendix C Typestyle Summary C-3 Epson Draft C-3 Selecting Typestyles with Master Select Appendix D Problem Solving and Maintenance D-1 General Troubleshooting D-4 Troubleshooting Graphics Problems D-5 Troubleshooting for Serial Interface Communications D-5 Hex Dump Mode D-7 Solutions for IBM and Compatibles D-7 IBM BASIC Solutions D-7 Maintaining Your Printer D-8 Transporting the Printer Appendix E Initialization and Default Settings Contents v
... Character Set B-8 Proportional Width Tables Appendix C Typestyle Summary C-3 Epson Draft C-3 Selecting Typestyles with Master Select Appendix D Problem Solving and Maintenance D-1 General Troubleshooting D-4 Troubleshooting Graphics Problems D-5 Troubleshooting for Serial Interface Communications D-5 Hex Dump Mode D-7 Solutions for IBM and Compatibles D-7 IBM BASIC Solutions D-7 Maintaining Your Printer D-8 Transporting the Printer Appendix E Initialization and Default Settings Contents v
User Manual
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The Color Option kit transforms the LQ-2500 into a seven-color printer, for extra options or modifications. The LQ-2500 has five built-in Letter Quality fonts to choose from the control panel with a wide range of a control panel button. The LQ is also capable of a wide variety of print... built-in parallel and serial interfaces, so there's no need for finely detailed color printing. Introduction Intro-1 Introduction The Epson LQ-2500 introduces a new concept in paper feeding systems: An automatic single-sheet loading method, and an easy-to buy extra cartridges or ...
The Color Option kit transforms the LQ-2500 into a seven-color printer, for extra options or modifications. The LQ-2500 has five built-in Letter Quality fonts to choose from the control panel with a wide range of a control panel button. The LQ is also capable of a wide variety of print... built-in parallel and serial interfaces, so there's no need for finely detailed color printing. Introduction Intro-1 Introduction The Epson LQ-2500 introduces a new concept in paper feeding systems: An automatic single-sheet loading method, and an easy-to buy extra cartridges or ...
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... experienced users to look up your new LQ-2500, this manual includes a 10-step guide to setting up information. Intro-2 Introduction Five easy-to-find section dividers in the chapter take you with SelecType. Using this manual To make it easier to set up your printer. The outline on the Quick Reference card...
... experienced users to look up your new LQ-2500, this manual includes a 10-step guide to setting up information. Intro-2 Introduction Five easy-to-find section dividers in the chapter take you with SelecType. Using this manual To make it easier to set up your printer. The outline on the Quick Reference card...
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... 1-1. Simply tilt the dust cover up your LQ-2500 printer is easy Simply follow the steps in this chapter. 1 Unpacking the Printer As you plug in the printer and turn on the power. Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Setting up and lift it Off. Remove the tape that none of the parts shown in the power... cord yet. You should perform the first three steps before you unpack the printer, make sure the box contains all of the parts have been damaged during shipping and take the cover off the...
... 1-1. Simply tilt the dust cover up your LQ-2500 printer is easy Simply follow the steps in this chapter. 1 Unpacking the Printer As you plug in the printer and turn on the power. Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Setting up and lift it Off. Remove the tape that none of the parts shown in the power... cord yet. You should perform the first three steps before you unpack the printer, make sure the box contains all of the parts have been damaged during shipping and take the cover off the...
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tine up and pulling it to the right as shown in the knob with the flat side of paper that is behind the printers platen (the black roller). Now, that you've installed the paper feed knob, use it to remove the sheet of the shaft, then push the ... firmly into place. Installing the paper feed knob Figure 1-3. Installing the paper feed knob Install the paper feed knob on the right side of the printer, as shown in Figure 1-3 below. Removing the print head protector Remove the print head protector by opening the paper bail, then lifting the protector up...
tine up and pulling it to the right as shown in the knob with the flat side of paper that is behind the printers platen (the black roller). Now, that you've installed the paper feed knob, use it to remove the sheet of the shaft, then push the ... firmly into place. Installing the paper feed knob Figure 1-3. Installing the paper feed knob Install the paper feed knob on the right side of the printer, as shown in Figure 1-3 below. Removing the print head protector Remove the print head protector by opening the paper bail, then lifting the protector up...
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... a color ribbon whenever YOU need to match the power plug on the same circuit with large motors or other unstable support. If the printer is clean and free from potential sources of interference such as the base units of ribbon in the same way 1. When you are in...With the color option kit, you need one that it's turned off. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 Remove the dust cover. 2. You install both types of cordless telephones. 3 Installing the Ribbon The LQ-2500 uses a simple cartridge ribbon for the Printer The printer must be sure that has three holes to transport the...
... a color ribbon whenever YOU need to match the power plug on the same circuit with large motors or other unstable support. If the printer is clean and free from potential sources of interference such as the base units of ribbon in the same way 1. When you are in...With the color option kit, you need one that it's turned off. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 Remove the dust cover. 2. You install both types of cordless telephones. 3 Installing the Ribbon The LQ-2500 uses a simple cartridge ribbon for the Printer The printer must be sure that has three holes to transport the...
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Move the print head carriage to touch the print head because it becomes hot during use. 3. Installing the ribbon 1-4 Setting Up the Printer WARNING The power must be careful not to about 25 on the ruler on the tabs click into the holes in the sides of the ..., gently squeezing the two ridged plastic tabs together; Tightening the ribbon Figure 1-5. Otherwise, you move the print head. Also, if you've been using the printer just before changing the ribbon cartridge, be OFF when you may damage the...
Move the print head carriage to touch the print head because it becomes hot during use. 3. Installing the ribbon 1-4 Setting Up the Printer WARNING The power must be careful not to about 25 on the ruler on the tabs click into the holes in the sides of the ..., gently squeezing the two ridged plastic tabs together; Tightening the ribbon Figure 1-5. Otherwise, you move the print head. Also, if you've been using the printer just before changing the ribbon cartridge, be OFF when you may damage the...
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... Epson LQ-2500 printer. To remove the old ribbon, simply grip the cartridge by the two plastic tabs and lift it up and out of the printer (see Figure 1-6) is not possible to use replacement ribbons #7756 (black) and #7757 (color) designed specifically for any other series of printer... . . . When your printing becomes too light, replace the whole ribbon cartridge. The LQ-2500 uses a continuous-loop, inked fabric ribbon. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 WARNlNG Before turning on the printer when the print head cannot move may seriously damage the mechanism. It is turned off; ...
... Epson LQ-2500 printer. To remove the old ribbon, simply grip the cartridge by the two plastic tabs and lift it up and out of the printer (see Figure 1-6) is not possible to use replacement ribbons #7756 (black) and #7757 (color) designed specifically for any other series of printer... . . . When your printing becomes too light, replace the whole ribbon cartridge. The LQ-2500 uses a continuous-loop, inked fabric ribbon. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 WARNlNG Before turning on the printer when the print head cannot move may seriously damage the mechanism. It is turned off; ...
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... comes on, and the display reads [PAPER OUT]. 5 Operating the Control Panel The LQ-2500 control panel is initialized and set the ribbon at about 40 on the paper bail ruler. Now, turn on the printer, several important things happen: The print head moves back and forth and stops at the..., and SelecType Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), as shown in Chapter 2 and Appendix E). The green POWER light on the control panel comes on. The printer is made up and down to set to certain default settings (which are fully described in Figure 1-7. Figure 1-7 The control panel 1-6 Setting Up the...
... comes on, and the display reads [PAPER OUT]. 5 Operating the Control Panel The LQ-2500 control panel is initialized and set the ribbon at about 40 on the paper bail ruler. Now, turn on the printer, several important things happen: The print head moves back and forth and stops at the..., and SelecType Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), as shown in Chapter 2 and Appendix E). The green POWER light on the control panel comes on. The printer is made up and down to set to certain default settings (which are fully described in Figure 1-7. Figure 1-7 The control panel 1-6 Setting Up the...
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..., and the green ON LINE, POWER, and READY lights are off. On the LQ-2500 there aren't any data, and the green ON LINE and READY lights are on line state the display reads [ON LINE], which means: l The printer cannot receive any DIP switches to set or reset as on the panel... settings. On line/off line The ON LINE button switches the printer between the two types of printer operation: On line/Off line Paper feeding Print quality/font selection SelecType. You can use this panel, you can also select among the LQ-2500's five fonts-see Print quality/font selection.) In the off line...
..., and the green ON LINE, POWER, and READY lights are off. On the LQ-2500 there aren't any data, and the green ON LINE and READY lights are on line state the display reads [ON LINE], which means: l The printer cannot receive any DIP switches to set or reset as on the panel... settings. On line/off line The ON LINE button switches the printer between the two types of printer operation: On line/Off line Paper feeding Print quality/font selection SelecType. You can use this panel, you can also select among the LQ-2500's five fonts-see Print quality/font selection.) In the off line...