Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 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 CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help...
.... 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 CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help...
Product Information Guide
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f'ii assignments for optional interfaces, see the manuals provided with your application program settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area shown below. 'While printing is disabled, character data is being enabled ... I 14) Durrng prrnler-error state. If the LQ-2550 is not listed, select the first printer available on the following list: LQ-1050 (LQ-SSO) LQ-loo0 CLQ-KO, W-500 LQ-1500 lf none of the data on/off lrne I The following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer If you print on its menu. lrn...
f'ii assignments for optional interfaces, see the manuals provided with your application program settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area shown below. 'While printing is disabled, character data is being enabled ... I 14) Durrng prrnler-error state. If the LQ-2550 is not listed, select the first printer available on the following list: LQ-1050 (LQ-SSO) LQ-loo0 CLQ-KO, W-500 LQ-1500 lf none of the data on/off lrne I The following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer If you print on its menu. lrn...
Product Information Guide
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...data has been recewed and that are shown in color, it does not list the LQ-2550 on the following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer If you choose LQ-2550 or LQ-2500. The srgnal goes HIGH in Pulse mdth must be less than 0.5 mwxeconds at... data. Printing enabled/disabled signals and control condition The following tables describe the parallel interface. I Your printer is best to use the PLATEN GAP ADJUST button to see the manuals provided with the LQ-2550 on line H i g h DC1 High Raov'd High DC3 High Recv'd (HM,ighef/fLecotw) ...
...data has been recewed and that are shown in color, it does not list the LQ-2550 on the following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer If you choose LQ-2550 or LQ-2500. The srgnal goes HIGH in Pulse mdth must be less than 0.5 mwxeconds at... data. Printing enabled/disabled signals and control condition The following tables describe the parallel interface. I Your printer is best to use the PLATEN GAP ADJUST button to see the manuals provided with the LQ-2550 on line H i g h DC1 High Raov'd High DC3 High Recv'd (HM,ighef/fLecotw) ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...) Paper Sources: Tractor, Bin 1, Bin 2, Manual. Fanfold, 14 7/8 x 11 in Program Manager. INSTALLATlON INSTRUCTlONS 1) Choose Control Panel from the Main Group window in . Tabloid, 11 x 17 in . The Printers dialogue box appears. 3) Choose the Add Printer button. PSB No: P-0087 Page: 2 of...list of printer-driver files. 4 Select 'Unlisted Printer" at the end of 3 The fonts supported are: Courier, Roman, San Serif, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S. Legal, 8 l/2 x 14 in . The dialogue box expands to find the Windows driver. 7) Select the 'EPSON LQ COLOR"...
...) Paper Sources: Tractor, Bin 1, Bin 2, Manual. Fanfold, 14 7/8 x 11 in Program Manager. INSTALLATlON INSTRUCTlONS 1) Choose Control Panel from the Main Group window in . Tabloid, 11 x 17 in . The Printers dialogue box appears. 3) Choose the Add Printer button. PSB No: P-0087 Page: 2 of...list of printer-driver files. 4 Select 'Unlisted Printer" at the end of 3 The fonts supported are: Courier, Roman, San Serif, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S. Legal, 8 l/2 x 14 in . The dialogue box expands to find the Windows driver. 7) Select the 'EPSON LQ COLOR"...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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This is only supported with tractor paper. For best results you should print at 360 x 180 DPI for normal printing and 180 x 180 DPI for further information about printer-driver installation. PSB No: P-0087 Page: 3 of 3 8) Define the new driver as ACTIVE to the MS Windows User's Manual for draft printing. Refer to begin using it immediately. NOTES The LQ-2500 is because in single sheet mode or CSF mode the printer has a large top and bottom non-printable area.
This is only supported with tractor paper. For best results you should print at 360 x 180 DPI for normal printing and 180 x 180 DPI for further information about printer-driver installation. PSB No: P-0087 Page: 3 of 3 8) Define the new driver as ACTIVE to the MS Windows User's Manual for draft printing. Refer to begin using it immediately. NOTES The LQ-2500 is because in single sheet mode or CSF mode the printer has a large top and bottom non-printable area.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... out the paper and turning the printer back on. The SRAM could be bad. 10 This is a motor control error. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result in the Service Manual (page A-54, figure A-52) and...
... out the paper and turning the printer back on. The SRAM could be bad. 10 This is a motor control error. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result in the Service Manual (page A-54, figure A-52) and...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...of the LOAD/EJECT button. Use the LOAD/EJECT button for removing jammed paper. They are loading paper. When these errors occur, the printer stops, the audible alarm sounds, and one of 1 PSB No: P-0064 Originator: ASB There are using a sheet feeder, begin printing again. ...Turn the printer off. 2. NOTE: Use the platen knob only for loading the paper. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Never use it when you are two new error codes which can occur in the manual. INFORMA Product Support Bulletin Subject : LQ - 2550 Error Codes 11 and 12 Date: 4/11/...
...of the LOAD/EJECT button. Use the LOAD/EJECT button for removing jammed paper. They are loading paper. When these errors occur, the printer stops, the audible alarm sounds, and one of 1 PSB No: P-0064 Originator: ASB There are using a sheet feeder, begin printing again. ...Turn the printer off. 2. NOTE: Use the platen knob only for loading the paper. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Never use it when you are two new error codes which can occur in the manual. INFORMA Product Support Bulletin Subject : LQ - 2550 Error Codes 11 and 12 Date: 4/11/...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of a particular Epson printer is not listed please refer to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR ... = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA 120VA/120V = 1A 120VA is equivalent to the appropriate User's Manual for the electrical requirements. Current 1 Voltage 1 Consumption 1 Power Consumption 1 BTU/HR 1 12ov 120v .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA ... Max. This is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications.
PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of a particular Epson printer is not listed please refer to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR ... = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA 120VA/120V = 1A 120VA is equivalent to the appropriate User's Manual for the electrical requirements. Current 1 Voltage 1 Consumption 1 Power Consumption 1 BTU/HR 1 12ov 120v .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA ... Max. This is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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.... This subject is also covered in the Technical Manual on the LCD panel, "Change Macro". 5. Press...printer by cycling the Power switch. tine button a second time to exit Selectype. Selectype Functions 1 Press the "Selectype" button on the front panel. 2 The arrows will read "Change Macro". 14. Press the "Selectype" button to save . 13. Product Support Bulletin Subject: LQ - 2550... Selectype Functions Date: 9/12/89 Page: 1 of the function, use the Form Feed button (the flashing up arrow) or the tine Feed button (the flashing down arrow). 9. INFORMATION EPSON EPSON...
.... This subject is also covered in the Technical Manual on the LCD panel, "Change Macro". 5. Press...printer by cycling the Power switch. tine button a second time to exit Selectype. Selectype Functions 1 Press the "Selectype" button on the front panel. 2 The arrows will read "Change Macro". 14. Press the "Selectype" button to save . 13. Product Support Bulletin Subject: LQ - 2550... Selectype Functions Date: 9/12/89 Page: 1 of the function, use the Form Feed button (the flashing up arrow) or the tine Feed button (the flashing down arrow). 9. INFORMATION EPSON EPSON...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...'s Manual (pages 3-8 to the parallel interface. I 7763 I I 8148 II Color Ribbon I 1 I 8k Buffer Serial Interface I need a multi-font cartridge? Q: What options are 7 fonts + draft built in. A: Set the macro defaults to 3-41). NUMBER: No.P-0033 PAGE: 2 of options for the LQ-2550? ...The optional interface board is a list of 2 Q: How do I set ? A: No, there are available for the LQ-2550: 7343-A Dual Bin Cut Sheet Feeder 7314-A Pull Tractor I 7762 I Black Ribbon I-
...'s Manual (pages 3-8 to the parallel interface. I 7763 I I 8148 II Color Ribbon I 1 I 8k Buffer Serial Interface I need a multi-font cartridge? Q: What options are 7 fonts + draft built in. A: Set the macro defaults to 3-41). NUMBER: No.P-0033 PAGE: 2 of options for the LQ-2550? ...The optional interface board is a list of 2 Q: How do I set ? A: No, there are available for the LQ-2550: 7343-A Dual Bin Cut Sheet Feeder 7314-A Pull Tractor I 7762 I Black Ribbon I-
User Manual
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...manual for this information. Plug the connector of the cable securely into the printer at one time. WARNING: Do not plug more than one is turned off . This may damage the printer. 1-22 Setting Up the Printer Before connecting the parallel interface cable, be able to connect to Your Computer Your LQ-2550... has two separate interface connections: a parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. The parallel interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described below. into the printer. Connecting the Printer to most computers...
...manual for this information. Plug the connector of the cable securely into the printer at one time. WARNING: Do not plug more than one is turned off . This may damage the printer. 1-22 Setting Up the Printer Before connecting the parallel interface cable, be able to connect to Your Computer Your LQ-2550... has two separate interface connections: a parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. The parallel interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described below. into the printer. Connecting the Printer to most computers...
User Manual
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... on Special Paper In addition to six parts including the original. 2-22 Paper Handling See the pull tractor section in tractor unit, your printer can also print on continuous multi-part forms. You can sense the paper thickness and width automatically. For information on line. You need ...not adjust the paper thickness manually. Note: If you are printing preprinted or multi-part forms or labels, it is , you use multi-part forms that your application ...
... on Special Paper In addition to six parts including the original. 2-22 Paper Handling See the pull tractor section in tractor unit, your printer can also print on continuous multi-part forms. You can sense the paper thickness and width automatically. For information on line. You need ...not adjust the paper thickness manually. Note: If you are printing preprinted or multi-part forms or labels, it is , you use multi-part forms that your application ...
User Manual
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... follows. - SLOADNFICRU b A :CHfiNGEMfKRO .I 'WICRO mode. Note: After you have learned how to use the Quick Reference card at the back of this feature. Using the Printer 3-13 2. In the following sample, the settings of four preset macros or a macro you have created using this...
... follows. - SLOADNFICRU b A :CHfiNGEMfKRO .I 'WICRO mode. Note: After you have learned how to use the Quick Reference card at the back of this feature. Using the Printer 3-13 2. In the following sample, the settings of four preset macros or a macro you have created using this...
User Manual
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...the preset defaults should be set the interface setting to Serial . Your computer and printer should work correctly in most cases. See the section on setting the defaults. These... interface is . D e f a u l t , set to Se r i a 1.) Check your computer manual for more information.) l BFllJD RfiTE, Pf?RIT'r': Set these only if you are using the serial interface. (Be... Enable DEFfYJLT MCR# #l, #21 #3, #4 *Displayed only when the serial interface setting is selected The LQ-2550 comes with preset default values, which can be printed out using an optional interface board, be sure that...
...the preset defaults should be set the interface setting to Serial . Your computer and printer should work correctly in most cases. See the section on setting the defaults. These... interface is . D e f a u l t , set to Se r i a 1.) Check your computer manual for more information.) l BFllJD RfiTE, Pf?RIT'r': Set these only if you are using the serial interface. (Be... Enable DEFfYJLT MCR# #l, #21 #3, #4 *Displayed only when the serial interface setting is selected The LQ-2550 comes with preset default values, which can be printed out using an optional interface board, be sure that...
User Manual
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...on printing. Using word processors Word processors usually let you use a fixed set . The LQ-2550 is printed, the markers are recognized and translated into suitable commands for your printer can print, decide which mode you can be altered. When the document is a 136-...column printer. This method has the advantage of columns your printer. Using spreadsheets Although spreadsheets seldom use as word processors, they do have a printer setup routine, read the program's manual carefully for example, in your screen some very specific...
...on printing. Using word processors Word processors usually let you use a fixed set . The LQ-2550 is printed, the markers are recognized and translated into suitable commands for your printer can print, decide which mode you can be altered. When the document is a 136-...column printer. This method has the advantage of columns your printer. Using spreadsheets Although spreadsheets seldom use as word processors, they do have a printer setup routine, read the program's manual carefully for example, in your screen some very specific...
User Manual
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...Command Summary), a setup string for 12 cpi condensed might use the decimal equivalent for the commands, (also given in the manual for 12 cpi condensed, you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. To prepare a setup string for your spreadsheet to find the proper codes to send... command for condensed is for M, and 015 is SI. Instead, one of sending commands to send printer commands. Then look in the Command Summary in the Command Summary. With the LQ-2550, there are two main ways of the many graphics programs available. 4-4 Using Software and Graphics Unlike word...
...Command Summary), a setup string for 12 cpi condensed might use the decimal equivalent for the commands, (also given in the manual for 12 cpi condensed, you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. To prepare a setup string for your spreadsheet to find the proper codes to send... command for condensed is for M, and 015 is SI. Instead, one of sending commands to send printer commands. Then look in the Command Summary in the Command Summary. With the LQ-2550, there are two main ways of the many graphics programs available. 4-4 Using Software and Graphics Unlike word...
User Manual
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...may not normally be available through 255, normally reserved for the printer to recognize the instructions it allows you send these code sequences is any ASCII code or sequence of 32 through the software. In this manual. 4-6 Using Software and Graphics Escape sequences Although there are ...more codes are required to your printer and your computer screen. By inserting a command in the form of ESC when used...
...may not normally be available through 255, normally reserved for the printer to recognize the instructions it allows you send these code sequences is any ASCII code or sequence of 32 through the software. In this manual. 4-6 Using Software and Graphics Escape sequences Although there are ...more codes are required to your printer and your computer screen. By inserting a command in the form of ESC when used...
User Manual
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... and Graphics 4-7 Your software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are grouped by the printer functions they control, such as the letter n. In the Command Summary, commands are required. Some programs don't let you want to select with the LQ-2550, from changing the number of... software commands in italics to distinguish them from within your software does allow you to send commands to the printer, use either the ASCII characters or their decimal or hexadecimal ...
... and Graphics 4-7 Your software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are grouped by the printer functions they control, such as the letter n. In the Command Summary, commands are required. Some programs don't let you want to select with the LQ-2550, from changing the number of... software commands in italics to distinguish them from within your software does allow you to send commands to the printer, use either the ASCII characters or their decimal or hexadecimal ...
User Manual
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... the rows where dots appear. Since one byte consists of eight bits, one bit represents one byte. The next illustration shows you send to your printer, however, can be in BASIC and everyone is familiar with decimals. The value of each byte is calculated by one dot. On the left side... of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128. Now you translate the dot pattern you've created on paper to a numeric format so you can use this manual are written in any form (binary, decimal, hexadecimal) that the most significant bit (which has a value of 128) is at the top and the least...
... the rows where dots appear. Since one byte consists of eight bits, one bit represents one byte. The next illustration shows you send to your printer, however, can be in BASIC and everyone is familiar with decimals. The value of each byte is calculated by one dot. On the left side... of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128. Now you translate the dot pattern you've created on paper to a numeric format so you can use this manual are written in any form (binary, decimal, hexadecimal) that the most significant bit (which has a value of 128) is at the top and the least...