Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to host computer connection. 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...
Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to host computer connection. 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...
Product Information Guide
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...part. 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...: 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...or more 'For printable area for text and graphics. Unidirectional available through SeiecType or software command. or programmable in push feed tractor Pull tractor (optional) Double-bin cut...
...part. 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...: 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...or more 'For printable area for text and graphics. Unidirectional available through SeiecType or software command. or programmable in push feed tractor Pull tractor (optional) Double-bin cut...
Product Information Guide
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... Page Length 66 61 Top Margin Bottom Margin 6 4 6 3 LQ-2550-2 9/22/89 24-Pin Printers paper Up to 25 (plain and bond type) Up to 60 sheets of 22 lb. Not ail software is a typical example of a software setup required for one minute Temperaturez Operation: 40°F to 95... paper (Total thickness should not exceed 0.59' or 15mm) ' Envelopes can only be used in bin 1. LQ-2550 GRAY DOT-MATRIX PRINTER MCBF: For all components excluding print head: 5 million lines MTBF: 6000 power-on the printer) approx. 13.2 Ibs. so you may find that a bit of 17 lb.
... Page Length 66 61 Top Margin Bottom Margin 6 4 6 3 LQ-2550-2 9/22/89 24-Pin Printers paper Up to 25 (plain and bond type) Up to 60 sheets of 22 lb. Not ail software is a typical example of a software setup required for one minute Temperaturez Operation: 40°F to 95... paper (Total thickness should not exceed 0.59' or 15mm) ' Envelopes can only be used in bin 1. LQ-2550 GRAY DOT-MATRIX PRINTER MCBF: For all components excluding print head: 5 million lines MTBF: 6000 power-on the printer) approx. 13.2 Ibs. so you may find that a bit of 17 lb.
Product Information Guide
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... LQ-2550 on using software, see the manuals provided with both a parallel and a serial interface. To use the PLATEN GAP ADJUST button to the current SelecTwe setting Hardware: Cleared Software: Deselected only In addition, the data b&r is cleared when the printer is initial&d by tumingonthepowerorbysendinganINITsignal. Parallel interface The following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer...
... LQ-2550 on using software, see the manuals provided with both a parallel and a serial interface. To use the PLATEN GAP ADJUST button to the current SelecTwe setting Hardware: Cleared Software: Deselected only In addition, the data b&r is cleared when the printer is initial&d by tumingonthepowerorbysendinganINITsignal. Parallel interface The following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer...
Product Information Guide
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... Epson Prestige Epson Scrqt Epson OCR-A Epson OCR-B Characters: Available Sizes (characlers per page. Prwrllonal 10.12. LQ-2550-6 24-Pin Printers Prowmonal 10 12.15. with bidirectional printing, using 136 columns): 0.1 million' l This number may vary depending on print direction, characters per inch, or text density per 1nch1 to five copies. Unidirectional available through SelecType or software...
... Epson Prestige Epson Scrqt Epson OCR-A Epson OCR-B Characters: Available Sizes (characlers per page. Prwrllonal 10.12. LQ-2550-6 24-Pin Printers Prowmonal 10 12.15. with bidirectional printing, using 136 columns): 0.1 million' l This number may vary depending on print direction, characters per inch, or text density per 1nch1 to five copies. Unidirectional available through SelecType or software...
Product Information Guide
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...% duty) Print head life: 200 million strokes per page make the following is required before you find that a bit of experimentation is a typical example of a software setup required for one minute Temperature: Operation: 40°F to 95°F (5OC to 350C) Storage: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to ... 0.50 G at up to 185 sheets of 22 lb. paper up the same, so you may find the best equivalent settings to 22 lb. LQ-2550 IVORY DOT-MATRIX PRINTER ; paper envelope bin 1 6.50' to 9.49' (166mm to 241mm) 3.62' to 4.09' (92mm to 104mm) 0.0063 to 0.0205" (0.16mm to 0.52mm) 12 ...
...% duty) Print head life: 200 million strokes per page make the following is required before you find that a bit of experimentation is a typical example of a software setup required for one minute Temperature: Operation: 40°F to 95°F (5OC to 350C) Storage: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to ... 0.50 G at up to 185 sheets of 22 lb. paper up the same, so you may find the best equivalent settings to 22 lb. LQ-2550 IVORY DOT-MATRIX PRINTER ; paper envelope bin 1 6.50' to 9.49' (166mm to 241mm) 3.62' to 4.09' (92mm to 104mm) 0.0063 to 0.0205" (0.16mm to 0.52mm) 12 ...
Product Information Guide
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... pin assignments and a description of these printers is lied, select the first one available on the following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer If you are printing in color, it is recommended that you choose LQ-2550 or LQ-2500. II IN CUT Abel a 11... DC1 or DC& O N L I In addition, the data bufkr is cleamd when the printer is initialized by ESC @. contact the software manufacturer to read data in the following list: W-= LQ-1050 (LQ-8.50) LOloo0 (Los001 K?-=J LQ-1500 If none of their respective interface signals are based on line H i g h DC1...
... pin assignments and a description of these printers is lied, select the first one available on the following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer If you are printing in color, it is recommended that you choose LQ-2550 or LQ-2500. II IN CUT Abel a 11... DC1 or DC& O N L I In addition, the data bufkr is cleamd when the printer is initialized by ESC @. contact the software manufacturer to read data in the following list: W-= LQ-1050 (LQ-8.50) LOloo0 (Los001 K?-=J LQ-1500 If none of their respective interface signals are based on line H i g h DC1...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... there is the most text cases. Q: If my graphics software package does not support the LQ-2550 or LQ-2500 in the ribbon? EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 If that are present in my software package, do I choose? Q: Does it print? Q:...printer? Color can be used in the LQ-2550? Q: Does the color ribbon come with the LQ-2550? Al Use a JX driver with a maximum paper thickness of 2 SUBJECT: THE MOST ASKED LQ-2550 QUESTIONS Q: Is there an optional color kit? A: NO, the LQ-2500 ribbons cannot be used in the LQ-2550, but the LQ-2550...
... there is the most text cases. Q: If my graphics software package does not support the LQ-2550 or LQ-2500 in the ribbon? EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 If that are present in my software package, do I choose? Q: Does it print? Q:...printer? Color can be used in the LQ-2550? Q: Does the color ribbon come with the LQ-2550? Al Use a JX driver with a maximum paper thickness of 2 SUBJECT: THE MOST ASKED LQ-2550 QUESTIONS Q: Is there an optional color kit? A: NO, the LQ-2500 ribbons cannot be used in the LQ-2550, but the LQ-2550...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... 7407-A 74m4 7401A 74aA 740s 7407-A 7400A 74OlA 7402A 74wA 7407-A MISC. STAND TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN 24 - PRINTER ACCESSORIES WNDWVS DRIVER SOFTWARE APPLE MAC LO -ARE LQ PATCH SOFWARE PRJNTER STAND DCB-LO2 El= CPD-552 DCB-LO2 C842001 LO1 CPD-552 DCB -
... 7407-A 74m4 7401A 74aA 740s 7407-A 7400A 74OlA 7402A 74wA 7407-A MISC. STAND TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN 24 - PRINTER ACCESSORIES WNDWVS DRIVER SOFTWARE APPLE MAC LO -ARE LQ PATCH SOFWARE PRJNTER STAND DCB-LO2 El= CPD-552 DCB-LO2 C842001 LO1 CPD-552 DCB -
User Manual
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... a different outlet so that the printer and receiver are designed to the use of Epson printers with software, hardware product options, such as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. IMPORTANT NOTICE Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates ("Epson") specifically disclaims all liability for problems and all damages which may result from the combination or...
... a different outlet so that the printer and receiver are designed to the use of Epson printers with software, hardware product options, such as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. IMPORTANT NOTICE Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates ("Epson") specifically disclaims all liability for problems and all damages which may result from the combination or...
User Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction Features Options About This Guide Where to Get Help 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer l-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Assembling the Printer l-7 Testing the Printer 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer l-22 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-27 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Using Single Sheets 2-2 Using Continuous Paper 2-5 Switching between Continuous and Single...
Table of Contents Introduction Features Options About This Guide Where to Get Help 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer l-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Assembling the Printer l-7 Testing the Printer 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer l-22 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-27 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Using Single Sheets 2-2 Using Continuous Paper 2-5 Switching between Continuous and Single...
User Manual
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...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... Order 8-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 8-8 Appendix A Printer Specifications Double-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Specifications Interface Specifications Initialization...
...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... Order 8-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 8-8 Appendix A Printer Specifications Double-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Specifications Interface Specifications Initialization...
User Manual
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... the Epson ESC/P commands used by the LQ-1500, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-2500, LQ-850, LQ-1050 and LQ500 printers. Multi-Font Module (#7407) This adds two Letter Quality fonts ORATOR and ORATOR-S. 2 Introduction Up to the standard black ribbon cartridge (#7762). It is available for use of these options, see Chapter 7. Compatibility with your LQ-2550 printer. Two...
... the Epson ESC/P commands used by the LQ-1500, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-2500, LQ-850, LQ-1050 and LQ500 printers. Multi-Font Module (#7407) This adds two Letter Quality fonts ORATOR and ORATOR-S. 2 Introduction Up to the standard black ribbon cartridge (#7762). It is available for use of these options, see Chapter 7. Compatibility with your LQ-2550 printer. Two...
User Manual
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...help you use of software, commands, graphics, and user-defined characters. l Chapter 1 contains information on general maintenance, use your printer. l If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are likely to need most from your Epson LQ printer to -day operation... step-by-step instructions for a list of your printer. l Other chapters and appendixes contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating the LQ-2550 printer. This section includes advice on paper handling and general printer operation. It lets you get the most often. Optional...
...help you use of software, commands, graphics, and user-defined characters. l Chapter 1 contains information on general maintenance, use your printer. l If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are likely to need most from your Epson LQ printer to -day operation... step-by-step instructions for a list of your printer. l Other chapters and appendixes contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating the LQ-2550 printer. This section includes advice on paper handling and general printer operation. It lets you get the most often. Optional...
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
User Manual
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Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you have set up and tested the LQ-2550, you should always be attached when you use . 5. Attach the cable cover. Note: The cable cover should make sure that it works with the application programs you are using so that presents a list of printers to use the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-27 Many of these programs provide an installation or setup section that the program can take full advantage of printer you want to choose from. Most application programs let you specify the type of the printer's features.
Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you have set up and tested the LQ-2550, you should always be attached when you use . 5. Attach the cable cover. Note: The cable cover should make sure that it works with the application programs you are using so that presents a list of printers to use the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-27 Many of these programs provide an installation or setup section that the program can take full advantage of printer you want to choose from. Most application programs let you specify the type of the printer's features.
User Manual
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... with the LQ-2550 on the following list: LQ-2500 LQ-1050 (LQ-850) LQ-1000 (LQ-800) LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available on its printer selection menu. If the LQ-2550 is not listed, select the first printer available on the following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer If you...
... with the LQ-2550 on the following list: LQ-2500 LQ-1050 (LQ-850) LQ-1000 (LQ-800) LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available on its printer selection menu. If the LQ-2550 is not listed, select the first printer available on the following list: LQ EX FX LX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer If you...
User Manual
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... remains on your software. Positioning your printer and continuous paper are shown below. Press the ON LINE button to start printing the next page and follow any additional prompts from 4 to take the printer off line. Using Continuous Paper The tractor built into the LQ-2550 is off automatically ...or it may remain on, depending on , the first thing you print a document more than one page long using single sheet paper, the printer stops printing when it ...
... remains on your software. Positioning your printer and continuous paper are shown below. Press the ON LINE button to start printing the next page and follow any additional prompts from 4 to take the printer off line. Using Continuous Paper The tractor built into the LQ-2550 is off automatically ...or it may remain on, depending on , the first thing you print a document more than one page long using single sheet paper, the printer stops printing when it ...
User Manual
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... selected by the PAPER SELECT button. On when the printer can receive and print data from the computer. On when tractor feed is ready to accept input data. On when friction feed is selected. On ... (green): CONDENSED (green): TEAR OFF (orange): MICRO FEED (orange): On when the printer is turned on and power is received. This light flickers while data is supplied. On when the printer is selected by the CONDENSED button, SelecType setting, or software command. On when cut sheet feeder mode is out of paper. On...
... selected by the PAPER SELECT button. On when the printer can receive and print data from the computer. On when tractor feed is ready to accept input data. On when friction feed is selected. On ... (green): CONDENSED (green): TEAR OFF (orange): MICRO FEED (orange): On when the printer is turned on and power is received. This light flickers while data is supplied. On when the printer is selected by the CONDENSED button, SelecType setting, or software command. On when cut sheet feeder mode is out of paper. On...
User Manual
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You can exit SelecType at any time by sending certain software commands before printing a document. Note that will be in effect each time you turn on . Using the Printer 3-11 The five main menu modes are temporarily used as font and form length), with SelecType by pressing ...as interface and baud rate) that you save it, those settings are : :LrJflDMfKRO: :CHflNGEl'MCRO: :CHBNGEDEFAlJLTS This mode lets you control printer functions and operations. This mode returns all of the four macros to accommodate your own printing needs. Note: Your application may override your own...
You can exit SelecType at any time by sending certain software commands before printing a document. Note that will be in effect each time you turn on . Using the Printer 3-11 The five main menu modes are temporarily used as font and form length), with SelecType by pressing ...as interface and baud rate) that you save it, those settings are : :LrJflDMfKRO: :CHflNGEl'MCRO: :CHBNGEDEFAlJLTS This mode lets you control printer functions and operations. This mode returns all of the four macros to accommodate your own printing needs. Note: Your application may override your own...