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... Case open L&2550 LCD Codes: 00 (1) (2) The font could not find the target font. The printer's internal program could not be found. Missing or damaged 7A ROM 02 Internal ROM check does not match. pause between beeps) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. A blank...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 ...
... Case open L&2550 LCD Codes: 00 (1) (2) The font could not find the target font. The printer's internal program could not be found. Missing or damaged 7A ROM 02 Internal ROM check does not match. pause between beeps) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. A blank...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 ...
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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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If you're still having trouble printing, consult the troubleshooting section in order of printers to choose from. Using the LQ-2550 with the LQ-2550 on its menu. Many programs provide an installation or setup procedure that you 're using it is available. If your... make sure the program and the LQ-2550 are listed in Chapter 6. 4-2 Using Software and Graphics If the menu does not list this printer, choose one available of the following : LQ, EX, JX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, standard printer, draft printer. To use color, choose either the LQ-2550 or the LQ-2500.
If you're still having trouble printing, consult the troubleshooting section in order of printers to choose from. Using the LQ-2550 with the LQ-2550 on its menu. Many programs provide an installation or setup procedure that you 're using it is available. If your... make sure the program and the LQ-2550 are listed in Chapter 6. 4-2 Using Software and Graphics If the menu does not list this printer, choose one available of the following : LQ, EX, JX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, standard printer, draft printer. To use color, choose either the LQ-2550 or the LQ-2500.
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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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... lists possible problems and their likely solutions. l Be sure the printer is working and the problem probably lies in Chapter 1. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. l The paper may be out of the chapter is not on . Troubleshooting This chapter discusses problems you may be jammed. If it...
... lists possible problems and their likely solutions. l Be sure the printer is working and the problem probably lies in Chapter 1. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. l The paper may be out of the chapter is not on . Troubleshooting This chapter discusses problems you may be jammed. If it...
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...if parts of printed characters are being sent at the same time. the printer resumes printing automatically when the head cools. l The ribbon may not be checked at the end of each line of text. Troubleshooting 6-3 If the printer stops and the beeper sounds and the display shows EF?XN? 10, ...turn the printer off , remove the paper, turn the printer back on . If the printer beeps again and does not print, take it to off , ...
...if parts of printed characters are being sent at the same time. the printer resumes printing automatically when the head cools. l The ribbon may not be checked at the end of each line of text. Troubleshooting 6-3 If the printer stops and the beeper sounds and the display shows EF?XN? 10, ...turn the printer off , remove the paper, turn the printer back on . If the printer beeps again and does not print, take it to off , ...
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...(italics or Epson Extended Graphics) may not be securely connected to remove codes that interfere with SelecType, or use the PLATEN GAP ADJUST button. See Appendix A. See Chapter 3 for your software's font, size, or page layout settings are properly adjusted. The printer may be ...be selected. Choose your software is faint, use the program's printer control codes instead of the paper fit correctly over the sprockets. 6-4 Troubleshooting Use a form feed at the end of the cable between the printer and the computer. The printout is set correctly. Continuous paper ...
...(italics or Epson Extended Graphics) may not be securely connected to remove codes that interfere with SelecType, or use the PLATEN GAP ADJUST button. See Appendix A. See Chapter 3 for your software's font, size, or page layout settings are properly adjusted. The printer may be ...be selected. Choose your software is faint, use the program's printer control codes instead of the paper fit correctly over the sprockets. 6-4 Troubleshooting Use a form feed at the end of the cable between the printer and the computer. The printout is set correctly. Continuous paper ...
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... what you to insert control codes, see page 8-27 for the commands for color printing on the LQ-2550. l The cut sheet feeder may not be loaded; l You can also choose the color with the tractor. Troubleshooting 6-5 l Be sure that a command has been sent to feed the paper to CSF. l The ...paper supply may be installed properly. Cut sheet feeder does not load paper correctly l Be sure PAPER SELECT is properly installed. l The paper guide may not be too far from the printer or not...
... what you to insert control codes, see page 8-27 for the commands for color printing on the LQ-2550. l The cut sheet feeder may not be loaded; l You can also choose the color with the tractor. Troubleshooting 6-5 l Be sure that a command has been sent to feed the paper to CSF. l The ...paper supply may be installed properly. Cut sheet feeder does not load paper correctly l Be sure PAPER SELECT is properly installed. l The paper guide may not be too far from the printer or not...
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...easy io 3. If characters are represented by dots. As an example of the printout sample (20 20 54). Data Dump Mode The printer has a feature to find the letter T preceded by two spaces. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are printable, they appear as... cause of communication problems between the printer and application programs. In data dump mode a printout 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 By comparing the characters printed in the...
...easy io 3. If characters are represented by dots. As an example of the printout sample (20 20 54). Data Dump Mode The printer has a feature to find the letter T preceded by two spaces. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are printable, they appear as... cause of communication problems between the printer and application programs. In data dump mode a printout 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 By comparing the characters printed in the...
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...the left margin. Also called hex dump. control code Besides the codes for fitting wide tables or spreadsheets onto the paper. When the printer is in data dump mode, each character is often the standard or default setting. In bidirectional printing, the print head may not actually... the beeper and performing a carriage return or line feed. carriage return The control code that automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. Useful for printable characters, the ASCII standard also includes 33 other codes called pica) is approximately 60% of the width of standard characters...
...the left margin. Also called hex dump. control code Besides the codes for fitting wide tables or spreadsheets onto the paper. When the printer is in data dump mode, each character is often the standard or default setting. In bidirectional printing, the print head may not actually... the beeper and performing a carriage return or line feed. carriage return The control code that automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. Useful for printable characters, the ASCII standard also includes 33 other codes called pica) is approximately 60% of the width of standard characters...
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...24--27 selecting with SelecType, 3-18-22 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 Commands Printing direction, 3-15--18 Double-high, 4-9 Double-strike, 4-9--10 Double-wide, 4-9 Emphasized, 4-9--10 ..., 5-3-6 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-9-12 replacing, 5-3-6 Roman. See Typestyles, fonts S Sans Serif. 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, 2-5 switching from continuous...
...24--27 selecting with SelecType, 3-18-22 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 Commands Printing direction, 3-15--18 Double-high, 4-9 Double-strike, 4-9--10 Double-wide, 4-9 Emphasized, 4-9--10 ..., 5-3-6 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-9-12 replacing, 5-3-6 Roman. See Typestyles, fonts S Sans Serif. 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, 2-5 switching from continuous...
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... 8-1--36 setting up, 1-27--28 spread sheets, 4-3-4 using with SelecType, 3-15--18 special effects, 4-7--12 U Underlining, 4-10 Unpacking the printer, l-2--5 removing protective materials, l-2--5 User-defined characters, 4-23--33 copying ROM to RAM, 4-30 defining, 4-25--26 designing, 4-23--25 ...--18, 3-37--38, 4-8, 4-11--12 selecting with control panel, 3-33--39 selecting with Master Select, 4-11--12 selecting with the LQ-2550, 4-2--5 word processors, 4-3 Specifications, cut sheet feeder mode, 7-9--11 Tractor. See Paper select Transporting printer, 5-7--9 Troubleshooting, 6-1--6 Typestyles.
... 8-1--36 setting up, 1-27--28 spread sheets, 4-3-4 using with SelecType, 3-15--18 special effects, 4-7--12 U Underlining, 4-10 Unpacking the printer, l-2--5 removing protective materials, l-2--5 User-defined characters, 4-23--33 copying ROM to RAM, 4-30 defining, 4-25--26 designing, 4-23--25 ...--18, 3-37--38, 4-8, 4-11--12 selecting with control panel, 3-33--39 selecting with Master Select, 4-11--12 selecting with the LQ-2550, 4-2--5 word processors, 4-3 Specifications, cut sheet feeder mode, 7-9--11 Tractor. See Paper select Transporting printer, 5-7--9 Troubleshooting, 6-1--6 Typestyles.