Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... quality ribbons. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality...Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are capable of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their reliability with LQ...
... quality ribbons. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality...Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are capable of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their reliability with LQ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with ...of extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. This lower weight on the carriage reduces the wear and tear on...
...6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with ...of extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. This lower weight on the carriage reduces the wear and tear on...
Product Information Guide
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... ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics characters Black ribbon cartridge 17762: Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character): 3 million Color ribbon cartridge 87763: Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at Q8...more 'For printable area for text and graphics. LQ-2550 GRAY DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Ribbon cartridge Power cable Platen knob Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: Ouality malt LO 24-pin impact dot matrix See table below . ! Total thickness...
... ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics characters Black ribbon cartridge 17762: Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character): 3 million Color ribbon cartridge 87763: Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at Q8...more 'For printable area for text and graphics. LQ-2550 GRAY DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Ribbon cartridge Power cable Platen knob Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: Ouality malt LO 24-pin impact dot matrix See table below . ! Total thickness...
Product Information Guide
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... sets Epson Extended Graphics characters I 13.5 mm (0.53-J or more 101 to 361 mm (4.0 to .12 15 10.12.15. LQ-2550 IVORY DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Cable cover Paper guide Ribbon cartridge Power cable Platen knob & Cross-head scre~u driver 5 Optional connector lock nuts Printer Specifications Printing Print method: print speed: Quality Draft LO 24-pin impact...
... sets Epson Extended Graphics characters I 13.5 mm (0.53-J or more 101 to 361 mm (4.0 to .12 15 10.12.15. LQ-2550 IVORY DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Cable cover Paper guide Ribbon cartridge Power cable Platen knob & Cross-head scre~u driver 5 Optional connector lock nuts Printer Specifications Printing Print method: print speed: Quality Draft LO 24-pin impact...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...at power up b. Both features were added to the SRAM has failed. Four possible areas of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams,...An undefined op-code was detected. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are un-familiar with the machine. Incorrect jumper...who are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d.
...at power up b. Both features were added to the SRAM has failed. Four possible areas of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams,...An undefined op-code was detected. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are un-familiar with the machine. Incorrect jumper...who are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...PSB No: P-0048 Originator: ML The self test can be run , some lines of characters. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Subject: CENTRONICS PARALLEL REQUIREMENTS TO ELIMINATE RANDOM Date: 7/24/89 Page: 1 of... as the printer is selected. 5. The printer will beep three times and the POWER and PAPER OUT lights will turn on the printer. The power cable is not installed in the LQ-2550 and the ...make green. With the color ribbon cartridge installed, the self test prints in draft mode or Letter Quality mode, depending on . The printer is turned off and the ribbon is reset. 9. While ...
...PSB No: P-0048 Originator: ML The self test can be run , some lines of characters. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Subject: CENTRONICS PARALLEL REQUIREMENTS TO ELIMINATE RANDOM Date: 7/24/89 Page: 1 of... as the printer is selected. 5. The printer will beep three times and the POWER and PAPER OUT lights will turn on the printer. The power cable is not installed in the LQ-2550 and the ...make green. With the color ribbon cartridge installed, the self test prints in draft mode or Letter Quality mode, depending on . The printer is turned off and the ribbon is reset. 9. While ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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..., available through Accessory Marketing J for the LQ-2500 printer work in the extended IBM character set in the LQ-2500. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 Q: How many copies in multi-part forms will work with the LQ-2550? Color can be compatible. Q: What print driver in the ribbon? A: Yes. SERVICE PSB N0.:P-0033...
..., available through Accessory Marketing J for the LQ-2500 printer work in the extended IBM character set in the LQ-2500. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 Q: How many copies in multi-part forms will work with the LQ-2550? Color can be compatible. Q: What print driver in the ribbon? A: Yes. SERVICE PSB N0.:P-0033...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...25 MISC. Cl -9E-A EiZx Cl -QE-A EEx Cl -QE-A g:; CPD-552 CPD-552 KP - Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson Dot - PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR U-810 c8ooo61 FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 7311 -A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET... FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - OK BUFFER SERIAL - 8K B U F F E R PARALLEL - 32K BUFFER I ; EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. Matrix Printer Options and Accessories Date: 8/1/89 Page: 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0017B Originator: RFA ...
...25 MISC. Cl -9E-A EiZx Cl -QE-A EEx Cl -QE-A g:; CPD-552 CPD-552 KP - Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson Dot - PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR U-810 c8ooo61 FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 7311 -A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET... FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - OK BUFFER SERIAL - 8K B U F F E R PARALLEL - 32K BUFFER I ; EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. Matrix Printer Options and Accessories Date: 8/1/89 Page: 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0017B Originator: RFA ...
User Manual
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Using Software and Graphics 4-1 Using the LQ-2550 with Application Programs 4-2 Computer-Printer Communication 4-5 Enhancing Your Printing 4-7 Graphics 4-12 User-Defined Characters 4-23 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-7 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Data Dump Mode 6-6 Using Printer Options 7-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 7-2 The Pull Tractor 7-21 Interface Boards 7-33 The Multi...
Using Software and Graphics 4-1 Using the LQ-2550 with Application Programs 4-2 Computer-Printer Communication 4-5 Enhancing Your Printing 4-7 Graphics 4-12 User-Defined Characters 4-23 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-7 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Data Dump Mode 6-6 Using Printer Options 7-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 7-2 The Pull Tractor 7-21 Interface Boards 7-33 The Multi...
User Manual
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...a color ribbon (included). It is available for use of these options, see Chapter 7. Multi-Font Module (#7407) This adds two Letter Quality fonts ORATOR and ORATOR-S. 2 Introduction Up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper in 12 cpi. Included with your LQ-2550 printer. Two ... paper or envelopes. The film ribbon cartridge (#7764) provides you can be automatically fed into the printer without reloading. With suitable graphics software, you with the Epson ESC/P commands used by the LQ-1500, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-2500, LQ-850, LQ-1050 and LQ500 printers. Double-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder...
...a color ribbon (included). It is available for use of these options, see Chapter 7. Multi-Font Module (#7407) This adds two Letter Quality fonts ORATOR and ORATOR-S. 2 Introduction Up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper in 12 cpi. Included with your LQ-2550 printer. Two ... paper or envelopes. The film ribbon cartridge (#7764) provides you can be automatically fed into the printer without reloading. With suitable graphics software, you with the Epson ESC/P commands used by the LQ-1500, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-2500, LQ-850, LQ-1050 and LQ500 printers. Double-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-6 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the platen knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-9 Attaching the paper guide 1-12 Testing the Printer 1-15 Connecting to a power supply 1-15 Running the self test 1-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-22 The parallel interface l-22 The serial interface 1-24 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-27 Choosing from a menu 1-28 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-6 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the platen knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-9 Attaching the paper guide 1-12 Testing the Printer 1-15 Connecting to a power supply 1-15 Running the self test 1-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-22 The parallel interface l-22 The serial interface 1-24 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-27 Choosing from a menu 1-28 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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... them with the other packaging material in case you ever need to transport your printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer As you unpack the printer, check that none have been damaged during transportation. Cabfe cover Paper guide Color ribbon cartridge Ribbon cartridge Power cable Platen knob Cross-head screw driver 5Y Optional connector lock...
... them with the other packaging material in case you ever need to transport your printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer As you unpack the printer, check that none have been damaged during transportation. Cabfe cover Paper guide Color ribbon cartridge Ribbon cartridge Power cable Platen knob Cross-head screw driver 5Y Optional connector lock...
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...appliances that has three holes to install the platen knob. Use a grounded outlet - Avoid using outlets on a location for your computer's and printer's memory. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. You will find the platen knob packed in an indentation in setting it is to match the power ...plug on a location for these three components are subject to install the platen knob, the ribbon cartridge, and the paper guide. Don't use an adapter plug. one that might disturb the power supply. Keep the entire computer system ...
...appliances that has three holes to install the platen knob. Use a grounded outlet - Avoid using outlets on a location for your computer's and printer's memory. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. You will find the platen knob packed in an indentation in setting it is to match the power ...plug on a location for these three components are subject to install the platen knob, the ribbon cartridge, and the paper guide. Don't use an adapter plug. one that might disturb the power supply. Keep the entire computer system ...
User Manual
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... guide cover as follows: 1. Installing the ribbon cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridges are included with your printer.) Install any of the cover slightly and lift the cover away from the printer at a slight upward angle. then lift it to an upright position; Then raise the rear of these ribbon cartridges as shown in the same way...
... guide cover as follows: 1. Installing the ribbon cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridges are included with your printer.) Install any of the cover slightly and lift the cover away from the printer at a slight upward angle. then lift it to an upright position; Then raise the rear of these ribbon cartridges as shown in the same way...
User Manual
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Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Turn the ribbon-tightening knob on the ribbon cartridge in the direction of the printer. 4. 3.
Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Turn the ribbon-tightening knob on the ribbon cartridge in the direction of the printer. 4. 3.
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5. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Turn the ribbon tightening knob again to make sure the ribbon moves freely. The side hooks in the printer should fit into place. Hold the ribbon cartridge while gently squeezing the two ridged plastic tabs together; then lower it until it snaps into the slots on each side of the ribbon cartridge. 6.
5. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Turn the ribbon tightening knob again to make sure the ribbon moves freely. The side hooks in the printer should fit into place. Hold the ribbon cartridge while gently squeezing the two ridged plastic tabs together; then lower it until it snaps into the slots on each side of the ribbon cartridge. 6.
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Attach the paper guide using the following procedure. 7. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly. (Do not try to slide the print head by grasping the ribbon cartridge.) Attaching the paper guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide functions to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently into the printer. Setting Up the Printer
Attach the paper guide using the following procedure. 7. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly. (Do not try to slide the print head by grasping the ribbon cartridge.) Attaching the paper guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide functions to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently into the printer. Setting Up the Printer
User Manual
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... test, you can use the built-in your printer to see that the printer is working correctly even though it is installed. l The printer cover is turned off. l The power switch on the left side of paper. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Connecting to a power supply Before plugging ... not damaged during shipping and to ensure that : l The platen knob is not yet connected to connect your printer, be sure that the ribbon is attached. Attach the printer cover. l The ribbon cartridge is attached. l The paper guide cover is installed. Be sure to perform this point, you need to ...
... test, you can use the built-in your printer to see that the printer is working correctly even though it is installed. l The printer cover is turned off. l The power switch on the left side of paper. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Connecting to a power supply Before plugging ... not damaged during shipping and to ensure that : l The platen knob is not yet connected to connect your printer, be sure that the ribbon is attached. Attach the printer cover. l The ribbon cartridge is attached. l The paper guide cover is installed. Be sure to perform this point, you need to ...
User Manual
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...ribbon cartridge installed, the self test prints in seven colors (black, magenta, cyan, violet, yellow, red, and green). Before running the self test, be run in draft mode or Letter Quality mode, depending on which button you hold down as standard letter-size paper (8% inches). 1-16 Setting Up the Printer l The printer... electrical outlet. Note: Run the self test using paper that : l The power cable is connected to the AC inlet on the printer. Then plug the power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Running the self test The self test can be sure that is turned ...
...ribbon cartridge installed, the self test prints in seven colors (black, magenta, cyan, violet, yellow, red, and green). Before running the self test, be run in draft mode or Letter Quality mode, depending on which button you hold down as standard letter-size paper (8% inches). 1-16 Setting Up the Printer l The printer... electrical outlet. Note: Run the self test using paper that : l The power cable is connected to the AC inlet on the printer. Then plug the power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Running the self test The self test can be sure that is turned ...
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... self test printout is installed, some lines of a typical self test in Letter Quality mode with a black ribbon installed is shown in the following sample printout. Self test in Letter Quality mode Current setting FONT Roman PITCH lOCPI... Bi-d k-- -a/O1234567 ,k/O12345678 -./0123456789 Courier 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 : ; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX: jO123456789 :;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY: Note: When a black ribbon is slightly different. Also, when the optional cut sheet feeder in Chapter 7. Setting Up the Printer 1-21 Part of the self test are printed in double-strike mode.
... self test printout is installed, some lines of a typical self test in Letter Quality mode with a black ribbon installed is shown in the following sample printout. Self test in Letter Quality mode Current setting FONT Roman PITCH lOCPI... Bi-d k-- -a/O1234567 ,k/O12345678 -./0123456789 Courier 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 : ; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX: jO123456789 :;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY: Note: When a black ribbon is slightly different. Also, when the optional cut sheet feeder in Chapter 7. Setting Up the Printer 1-21 Part of the self test are printed in double-strike mode.