Product Support Bulletin(s)
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PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with beeps to inform the user of problems. The following messages will help you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code 3 beeps: Paper End... detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. The printer's internal program could not be set...
PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with beeps to inform the user of problems. The following messages will help you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code 3 beeps: Paper End... detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. The printer's internal program could not be set...
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... be printed. The types of the problems regarding this problem. The cables without shielding to affect the data transfer, thus causing extraneous characters. Many of parallel communications - EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF, 90505 The recommended length of random characters generated by the LQ-2500 and the LQ-2550. For data transmission over 10...
... be printed. The types of the problems regarding this problem. The cables without shielding to affect the data transfer, thus causing extraneous characters. Many of parallel communications - EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF, 90505 The recommended length of random characters generated by the LQ-2500 and the LQ-2550. For data transmission over 10...
User Manual
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...from the unauthorized alteration or modification of Epson printers with software, hardware product options, such as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. This booklet is available from the use of Epson printers, whether or not such alteration or... Class B computing device in accordance with Epson printers. However, there is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft is no responsibility for problems and all liability for this equipment has more...
...from the unauthorized alteration or modification of Epson printers with software, hardware product options, such as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. This booklet is available from the use of Epson printers, whether or not such alteration or... Class B computing device in accordance with Epson printers. However, there is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft is no responsibility for problems and all liability for this equipment has more...
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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...
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...line. then press the LOAD/EJECT button again. 6. Press LOAD/EJECT to automatically load the paper. Using the platen knob while the printer is on may damage the printer, and it is loaded, use the microadjustment feature described in the section on the display. Press the ON LINE button to adjust ...after it produces an error message (ERFi.OR 12 ) on setting the loading position in the case of a paper jam or other paper feed 77 problem. 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button once to load the paper. Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, completely remove the paper and re...
...line. then press the LOAD/EJECT button again. 6. Press LOAD/EJECT to automatically load the paper. Using the platen knob while the printer is on may damage the printer, and it is loaded, use the microadjustment feature described in the section on the display. Press the ON LINE button to adjust ...after it produces an error message (ERFi.OR 12 ) on setting the loading position in the case of a paper jam or other paper feed 77 problem. 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button once to load the paper. Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, completely remove the paper and re...
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...-in Chapter 6. SelecType lets you turn on the data dump mode. With SelecType you can control almost every aspect of communication problems between the computer and printer. See the section on the LQ-2550 brings a new dimension to printing. The self test printout lets you can recall with the touch of a button l Replace the...
...-in Chapter 6. SelecType lets you turn on the data dump mode. With SelecType you can control almost every aspect of communication problems between the computer and printer. See the section on the LQ-2550 brings a new dimension to printing. The self test printout lets you can recall with the touch of a button l Replace the...
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..., the printer does not remember the loading position for feeding the paper. Once you have used micro-adjustment to change the loading position using the micro-adjustment feature described below. The MICRO FEED light comes on results in the case of a paper jam or other paper feed problem. Setting ... sheet feeder. 1. To adjust the loading position always use the platen knob for single sheets, continuous paper, and sheets loaded by the printer. To clear this loading position and uses it determines where the printing begins on , and reload the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button.
..., the printer does not remember the loading position for feeding the paper. Once you have used micro-adjustment to change the loading position using the micro-adjustment feature described below. The MICRO FEED light comes on results in the case of a paper jam or other paper feed problem. Setting ... sheet feeder. 1. To adjust the loading position always use the platen knob for single sheets, continuous paper, and sheets loaded by the printer. To clear this loading position and uses it determines where the printing begins on , and reload the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions 6-2 The printer does not print 6-2 The printer stops printing 6-2 The printout is spaced incorrectly 6-3 The printout is faint or uneven 6-3 The printout is not what you expect 6-3 Single sheets do not feed properly 6-4 Continuous paper does not feed properly 6-4 Cut sheet feeder does not load paper correctly 6-5 The short tear-off feature does not work properly 6-5 Color printing is not what you expect 6-5 Data Dump Mode 6-6 Troubleshooting 6-1
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions 6-2 The printer does not print 6-2 The printer stops printing 6-2 The printout is spaced incorrectly 6-3 The printout is faint or uneven 6-3 The printout is not what you expect 6-3 Single sheets do not feed properly 6-4 Continuous paper does not feed properly 6-4 Cut sheet feeder does not load paper correctly 6-5 The short tear-off feature does not work properly 6-5 Color printing is not what you expect 6-5 Data Dump Mode 6-6 Troubleshooting 6-1
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...Chapter 1. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. The printer stops printing l The printer may be jammed. l The ribbon may be out of paper. The printer does not print l Be sure the printer is turned on and the POWER light is on replacing the... not on . l The paper may encounter and their likely solutions. At the back of communication problems between the printer and the computer. l Be sure the printer is working and the problem probably lies in Chapter 5. 6-2 Troubleshooting This mode helps more experienced users determine the causes of the...
...Chapter 1. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. The printer stops printing l The printer may be jammed. l The ribbon may be out of paper. The printer does not print l Be sure the printer is turned on and the POWER light is on replacing the... not on . l The paper may encounter and their likely solutions. At the back of communication problems between the printer and the computer. l Be sure the printer is working and the problem probably lies in Chapter 5. 6-2 Troubleshooting This mode helps more experienced users determine the causes of the...
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... an example of codes: 1 Hex codes lB40 lB5200 lB7401 1 Command ESC @ ESC RO ESC tl 1 Function Initialize printer Select USA character set Select Epson Extended Graphics 6-6 Troubleshooting Next, run either an application program or one you turn off the printer. (The data dump mode can check what codes are being sent to the... FEED buttons at the data dump shown in the right column with the printout of the hexadecimal codes, you will find the cause of communication problems between the printer and application programs. In data dump mode a printout of a data d ump printout.
... an example of codes: 1 Hex codes lB40 lB5200 lB7401 1 Command ESC @ ESC RO ESC tl 1 Function Initialize printer Select USA character set Select Epson Extended Graphics 6-6 Troubleshooting Next, run either an application program or one you turn off the printer. (The data dump mode can check what codes are being sent to the... FEED buttons at the data dump shown in the right column with the printout of the hexadecimal codes, you will find the cause of communication problems between the printer and application programs. In data dump mode a printout of a data d ump printout.
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...margin of printed lines per page you will not use Line Feeds to advance to as the page length in your software manufacturer. The LQ-2550 sheet feeder usually creates an unprintable bottom margin of about three lines, so to set the top margin in many different sizes, and... sheet feeder, use that are available on testing the printer in your software does not allow for the LQ-2550 normally creates a two-line unprintable top margin. See the section on the page. Some software designed only for printing on any problems. Simply insert the paper you have a sheet feeder ...
...margin of printed lines per page you will not use Line Feeds to advance to as the page length in your software manufacturer. The LQ-2550 sheet feeder usually creates an unprintable bottom margin of about three lines, so to set the top margin in many different sizes, and... sheet feeder, use that are available on testing the printer in your software does not allow for the LQ-2550 normally creates a two-line unprintable top margin. See the section on the page. Some software designed only for printing on any problems. Simply insert the paper you have a sheet feeder ...
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... # Decimal : 27 35 Hexadecimal: 1B 23 Comments: Cancels the MSB control set by ESC = or ESC > . ESC = (equal) Set MSB to 0. ESC = can overcome this problem. ESC > Format: ASCII code: ESC > Decimal: 27 62 Hexadecimal: 1B 3E Comments: Sets the MSB bit of all incoming data to 0 Format: ASCII code: ESC...
... # Decimal : 27 35 Hexadecimal: 1B 23 Comments: Cancels the MSB control set by ESC = or ESC > . ESC = (equal) Set MSB to 0. ESC = can overcome this problem. ESC > Format: ASCII code: ESC > Decimal: 27 62 Hexadecimal: 1B 3E Comments: Sets the MSB bit of all incoming data to 0 Format: ASCII code: ESC...
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...also Graphics printer selection menus, 1-28, 4-2 sending printer commands, Index-4 See Commands Printing direction, 3-15--18 Double-high, 4-9 Double-strike, 4-9--10 Double-wide, 4-9 Emphasized, 4-9--10 enhancing, 4-7-12 Italics, 4-10 Subscripts, 4-10 Superscripts, 4-10 Underlining, 4-10 Problems and ...specifications, A-12--13 Setting up , 1-1--28 testing, 1-15--21 transporting, 5-7--9 troubleshooting, 6-1--6 unpacking, 1-2--5 Printer commands. See Options setting up the printer, 1-1--28 Short tear-off, 3-31--33 Single sheets loading, 2-2-5 printable area, A-4 reloading during printing,...
...also Graphics printer selection menus, 1-28, 4-2 sending printer commands, Index-4 See Commands Printing direction, 3-15--18 Double-high, 4-9 Double-strike, 4-9--10 Double-wide, 4-9 Emphasized, 4-9--10 enhancing, 4-7-12 Italics, 4-10 Subscripts, 4-10 Superscripts, 4-10 Underlining, 4-10 Problems and ...specifications, A-12--13 Setting up , 1-1--28 testing, 1-15--21 transporting, 5-7--9 troubleshooting, 6-1--6 unpacking, 1-2--5 Printer commands. See Options setting up the printer, 1-1--28 Short tear-off, 3-31--33 Single sheets loading, 2-2-5 printable area, A-4 reloading during printing,...