Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of printer: Low cost - An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of printing. EPSON impact printers are either 9- Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. MTBF M Off...
... whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of printer: Low cost - An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of printing. EPSON impact printers are either 9- Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. MTBF M Off...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Tractor paper paths...
.... 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Tractor paper paths...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... rear push and pull tractor in the read push position. 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 path has an almost straight-through...
... rear push and pull tractor in the read push position. 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 path has an almost straight-through...
Product Information Guide
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...Total thickness must not exceed 0.018' (0.46 mm) 8 Kbyte --- - multi-part. Characters: Ribbon: 96 standard 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...! Unidirectional available through SeiecType or software command. 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 . ! CPI ...
...Total thickness must not exceed 0.018' (0.46 mm) 8 Kbyte --- - multi-part. Characters: Ribbon: 96 standard 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...! Unidirectional available through SeiecType or software command. 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 . ! CPI ...
Product Information Guide
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...Procomonal 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 dot matrix See table below...of copies: Continuous, multi-part, no carbon: one original plus up to .12 15 10.12.15. MaxImum printed characters 136 233 163 272 8 Kbyte Character fonts: Font Epson Draft Epson Roman Epson Sam SWlf Epson cower Epson Prestige Epson Scrqt Epson OCR-A Epson OCR-B Characters: Available ...
...Procomonal 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 dot matrix See table below...of copies: Continuous, multi-part, no carbon: one original plus up to .12 15 10.12.15. MaxImum printed characters 136 233 163 272 8 Kbyte Character fonts: Font Epson Draft Epson Roman Epson Sam SWlf Epson cower Epson Prestige Epson Scrqt Epson OCR-A Epson OCR-B Characters: Available ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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.... The Microsoft Windows version 3.1 drivers have DIB support built-in, in addition to access the Epson Forum, type 'GO EPSON" at the prompt. 3) The Epson Bulletin Board is being distributed. The part number is being distributed free of 3 files: GENDRV.DLL, EPSON24C.DRV, and OEMSETUP.INF. ...The driver consists of charge. 2) The driver is recommended to announce the availability of an additional color driver for the LQ-860, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550 for Windows based application software. After logging into your Windows Package are included. When upgrading to Microsoft Windows version 3.1,...
.... The Microsoft Windows version 3.1 drivers have DIB support built-in, in addition to access the Epson Forum, type 'GO EPSON" at the prompt. 3) The Epson Bulletin Board is being distributed. The part number is being distributed free of 3 files: GENDRV.DLL, EPSON24C.DRV, and OEMSETUP.INF. ...The driver consists of charge. 2) The driver is recommended to announce the availability of an additional color driver for the LQ-860, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550 for Windows based application software. After logging into your Windows Package are included. When upgrading to Microsoft Windows version 3.1,...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... in the extended IBM character set in multi-part forms will work with the LQ-2550? A: LQ-2500 is software controlled. Al Use a JX driver with LQ Patch (made b MAPP Systems, available through Accessory Marketing J for the LQ-2500 printer work in color, then which driver should be set . EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. A: The four colors combine to use...
... in the extended IBM character set in multi-part forms will work with the LQ-2550? A: LQ-2500 is software controlled. Al Use a JX driver with LQ Patch (made b MAPP Systems, available through Accessory Marketing J for the LQ-2500 printer work in color, then which driver should be set . EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. A: The four colors combine to use...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers when using continuous multi-part carbonless paper. Total of Copies Maximum Total Thickness 1 2 3 I 0.0098" (0.25mm) 1 2 3 I 0.0098" (0.25mm) 1 3 4 I 0.0126" (0.32mm) 1 5 6 0.018' (0.46mm) 1 3 4 0.012" (0.30mm) 1 5 6 0.018' (0.46mm) 1 3 4 0.012" (0.30mm) 24-PIN PRINTERS Model AP-3250 * LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 Orig. + Maximum No. EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin...
... 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers when using continuous multi-part carbonless paper. Total of Copies Maximum Total Thickness 1 2 3 I 0.0098" (0.25mm) 1 2 3 I 0.0098" (0.25mm) 1 3 4 I 0.0126" (0.32mm) 1 5 6 0.018' (0.46mm) 1 3 4 0.012" (0.30mm) 1 5 6 0.018' (0.46mm) 1 3 4 0.012" (0.30mm) 24-PIN PRINTERS Model AP-3250 * LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 Orig. + Maximum No. EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin...
User Manual
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...for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of Epson printers with software, hardware product options, such as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by software, hardware or other than one or more of this device and... Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. No patent liability is assumed with Epson printers. shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in a residential installation. No part of this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which may ...
...for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of Epson printers with software, hardware product options, such as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by software, hardware or other than one or more of this device and... Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. No patent liability is assumed with Epson printers. shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in a residential installation. No part of this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which may ...
User Manual
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...labels and envelopes. An advanced paper handling system that allows you to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-2550 offers the following seven built-in the Epson@ line of advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix printers, combining high performance and reliability with various types of paper. You can use ...single sheets without removing the continuous paper, or you can use all of features. Multi-part ...
...labels and envelopes. An advanced paper handling system that allows you to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-2550 offers the following seven built-in the Epson@ line of advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix printers, combining high performance and reliability with various types of paper. You can use ...single sheets without removing the continuous paper, or you can use all of features. Multi-part ...
User Manual
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... and use with the Epson ESC/P commands used by the LQ-1500, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-2500, LQ-850, LQ-1050 and LQ500 printers. Compatibility with your printer are the standard black ribbon cartridge (#7762) and the color ribbon cartridge (#7763). Double-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder (#7343) The cut sheet feeder gives you with your LQ-2550 printer. Pull Tractor Unit...
... and use with the Epson ESC/P commands used by the LQ-1500, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-2500, LQ-850, LQ-1050 and LQ500 printers. Compatibility with your printer are the standard black ribbon cartridge (#7762) and the color ribbon cartridge (#7763). Double-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder (#7343) The cut sheet feeder gives you with your LQ-2550 printer. Pull Tractor Unit...
User Manual
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...ribbon cartridge Ribbon cartridge Power cable Platen knob Cross-head screw driver 5Y Optional connector lock nuts Removing the protective materials The printer is protected during transportation. After removing these items, store them with the other packaging material in case you have been ...below and that 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 all parts shown below . These protective items must be removed before you turn on the printer by two screws, a print head protector, ...
...ribbon cartridge Ribbon cartridge Power cable Platen knob Cross-head screw driver 5Y Optional connector lock nuts Removing the protective materials The printer is protected during transportation. After removing these items, store them with the other packaging material in case you have been ...below and that 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 all parts shown below . These protective items must be removed before you turn on the printer by two screws, a print head protector, ...
User Manual
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Setting Up the Printer 1-21 For details, see the section on the cut sheet feeder is installed, the self test printout is shown in Chapter 7. Part of the self test are printed in double-strike mode. Also, when the optional cut sheet feeder in the following sample printout. Self test in ...
Setting Up the Printer 1-21 For details, see the section on the cut sheet feeder is installed, the self test printout is shown in Chapter 7. Part of the self test are printed in double-strike mode. Also, when the optional cut sheet feeder in the following sample printout. Self test in ...
User Manual
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Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets 2-2 Loading a sheet 2-2 Reloading during printing 2-5 Using Continuous Paper 2-5 Positioning your continuous paper supply 2-5 Loading continuous paper 2-6 When you have finished printing 2-13 Reversing the paper to the standby position 2-14 Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-16 Switching to single sheets 2-16 Switching back to continuous paper 2-19 Printing on Special Paper 2-22 Multi-part forms 2-22 Labels 2-23 Envelopes 2-26 Paper Handling 2-1
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets 2-2 Loading a sheet 2-2 Reloading during printing 2-5 Using Continuous Paper 2-5 Positioning your continuous paper supply 2-5 Loading continuous paper 2-6 When you have finished printing 2-13 Reversing the paper to the standby position 2-14 Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-16 Switching to single sheets 2-16 Switching back to continuous paper 2-19 Printing on Special Paper 2-22 Multi-part forms 2-22 Labels 2-23 Envelopes 2-26 Paper Handling 2-1
User Manual
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...need to tear off the continuous paper printout, you begin printing, be sure to obtain the highest quality graphics, it is completed, set the printer on the short tear-off function, see Chapter 3.) 1. Note: Before you can either use the automatic short tear-off line. When you have... the microadjustment feature. After printing is recommended that you are using the platen knob. Never adjust the loading position using preprinted or multi-part forms or labels, or if you are ready to adjust the loading position, use the optional pull tractor. See the section on page...
...need to tear off the continuous paper printout, you begin printing, be sure to obtain the highest quality graphics, it is completed, set the printer on the short tear-off function, see Chapter 3.) 1. Note: Before you can either use the automatic short tear-off line. When you have... the microadjustment feature. After printing is recommended that you are using the platen knob. Never adjust the loading position using preprinted or multi-part forms or labels, or if you are ready to adjust the loading position, use the optional pull tractor. See the section on page...
User Manual
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...keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Note: If you are printing preprinted or multi-part forms or labels, it is , you use multi-part forms that have up to set the printer on multi-part forms, labels, or envelopes, be sure that you should not print any closer than one-...half inch from either side of paper types, including multi-part forms, labels, and envelopes. Also, when you print on line. Multi-part forms With the built-in Chapter 7. Your printer can sense the paper thickness and width automatically. You need not adjust the paper thickness...
...keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Note: If you are printing preprinted or multi-part forms or labels, it is , you use multi-part forms that have up to set the printer on multi-part forms, labels, or envelopes, be sure that you should not print any closer than one-...half inch from either side of paper types, including multi-part forms, labels, and envelopes. Also, when you print on line. Multi-part forms With the built-in Chapter 7. Your printer can sense the paper thickness and width automatically. You need not adjust the paper thickness...
User Manual
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.... If a label does become stuck in the printer mechanism, see the section on loading continuous paper in this chapter. Multi-part paper is mounted on . WARNING: Never feed labels backward through the printer. For details, see your authorized Epson dealer for use them under normal operating conditions. ...You load labels the same way that is loaded the same way as continuous paper. WARNING: Do not load or print on multi-part forms if the FRICTION ...
.... If a label does become stuck in the printer mechanism, see the section on loading continuous paper in this chapter. Multi-part paper is mounted on . WARNING: Never feed labels backward through the printer. For details, see your authorized Epson dealer for use them under normal operating conditions. ...You load labels the same way that is loaded the same way as continuous paper. WARNING: Do not load or print on multi-part forms if the FRICTION ...
User Manual
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... wide. The bottom row is usually left blank because it is used for proportional characters it is 37 dots wide, with descenders (the bottom parts of the character matrix depends on your printer's print head. The width of letters like j and y). For Letter Quality it is 29 dots wide, and for underlining.
... wide. The bottom row is usually left blank because it is used for proportional characters it is 37 dots wide, with descenders (the bottom parts of the character matrix depends on your printer's print head. The width of letters like j and y). For Letter Quality it is 29 dots wide, and for underlining.
User Manual
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The table below shows the maximum values for each character. The last part of the character definition is the actual data that print at draft speed. Since it , you can create proportional-width characters that defines the dot ...patterns for these bytes. By varying the width of data to specify the dots in one vertical column of dots, your printer expects dl x 3 bytes of the character itself and the spaces around it takes three bytes to follow dz. An example character definition program should make...
The table below shows the maximum values for each character. The last part of the character definition is the actual data that print at draft speed. Since it , you can create proportional-width characters that defines the dot ...patterns for these bytes. By varying the width of data to specify the dots in one vertical column of dots, your printer expects dl x 3 bytes of the character itself and the spaces around it takes three bytes to follow dz. An example character definition program should make...
User Manual
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...sounds and the display shows EF?XN? 10, turn the printer off and check for paper jams. Then turn the printer back on and try to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be properly installed. If the printer stops, the beeper sounds, and the display shows EFFC!!? ...the display shows HEAfi HIIIT , the print head is not straight. Turn the printer off , remove the paper, turn the printer back on , and reload the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button. This is especially likely if parts of text, extra line feed commands are missing. See Chapter 3 for details....
...sounds and the display shows EF?XN? 10, turn the printer off and check for paper jams. Then turn the printer back on and try to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be properly installed. If the printer stops, the beeper sounds, and the display shows EFFC!!? ...the display shows HEAfi HIIIT , the print head is not straight. Turn the printer off , remove the paper, turn the printer back on , and reload the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button. This is especially likely if parts of text, extra line feed commands are missing. See Chapter 3 for details....