Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... - EPSON impact printers are the property of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have ...High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of printer: Low cost - An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks ...
... - EPSON impact printers are the property of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have ...High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of printer: Low cost - An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of the ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the life of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with...
.... 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of the ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the life of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with...
Product Information Guide
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...pl&n. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 EPSON LQ-300 4. this section describes the easier way, with either side and lift it . 2. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to run the test with single sheets. this can run the self test; Then grasp the ribbon cartridge handle on either ... 210 mm (8.3 inches) wide to help feed the ribbon into the printer as a ball point pen, to replace the ribbon cartridge. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it is turned on; Open the printer cover to the upright position+ then pull it up ...
...pl&n. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 EPSON LQ-300 4. this section describes the easier way, with either side and lift it . 2. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to run the test with single sheets. this can run the self test; Then grasp the ribbon cartridge handle on either ... 210 mm (8.3 inches) wide to help feed the ribbon into the printer as a ball point pen, to replace the ribbon cartridge. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it is turned on; Open the printer cover to the upright position+ then pull it up ...
Product Information Guide
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... with the gear facing the center of the printer. Make sure the printer cover is closed. Then turn on the printer. n Installing the Color Upgrade Kit The optional Color Upgrade Kit (C832111) includes a color ribbon cartridge and a motor unit. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. EPSON LQ-300 7. Then slide the connector cover on the printer and pull it begins printing automatically. Install the...
... with the gear facing the center of the printer. Make sure the printer cover is closed. Then turn on the printer. n Installing the Color Upgrade Kit The optional Color Upgrade Kit (C832111) includes a color ribbon cartridge and a motor unit. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. EPSON LQ-300 7. Then slide the connector cover on the printer and pull it begins printing automatically. Install the...
Product Information Guide
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... ribbon cartridge into place; To switch to help feed the ribbon into the printer as shown below. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to the black ribbon, remove the color ribbon and then install the black ribbon To remove the color ribbon, press down on he motor unit and pull out the cartridge as shown; 5. EPSON LQ-300 Note: When you install the color ribbon cartridge...
... ribbon cartridge into place; To switch to help feed the ribbon into the printer as shown below. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to the black ribbon, remove the color ribbon and then install the black ribbon To remove the color ribbon, press down on he motor unit and pull out the cartridge as shown; 5. EPSON LQ-300 Note: When you install the color ribbon cartridge...
User Manual
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... 2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-4 Installing the knob 1-4 Attaching the paper supports 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Plugging in the printer 1-9 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Connecting to the parallel interface 1-14 Connecting to...
... 2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-4 Installing the knob 1-4 Attaching the paper supports 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Plugging in the printer 1-9 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Connecting to the parallel interface 1-14 Connecting to...
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... neatly into available space in your home or office. Introduction 1 Print up to most printer functions. Quiet operation. Three buttons and three lights give you fingertip-access to 200 characters per second (cps) in interfaces: parallel and ...multi-part forms (used as either a pull tractor or a push tractor. Introduction Features Your EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer offers these outstanding features: High-speed printing. You can be used with a color ribbon cartridge. Print on standard letter paper. Detachable tractor unit that can get custom results with the ...
... neatly into available space in your home or office. Introduction 1 Print up to most printer functions. Quiet operation. Three buttons and three lights give you fingertip-access to 200 characters per second (cps) in interfaces: parallel and ...multi-part forms (used as either a pull tractor or a push tractor. Introduction Features Your EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer offers these outstanding features: High-speed printing. You can be used with a color ribbon cartridge. Print on standard letter paper. Detachable tractor unit that can get custom results with the ...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-4 Installing the knob 1-4 Attaching the paper supports 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Plugging in the printer 1-9 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Connecting to the parallel interface 1-14 Connecting to the serial interface 1-15 Setting Up Your Software 1-16 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows programs . . . . 1-17 Using non-Windows software 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-4 Installing the knob 1-4 Attaching the paper supports 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Plugging in the printer 1-9 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Connecting to the parallel interface 1-14 Connecting to the serial interface 1-15 Setting Up Your Software 1-16 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows programs . . . . 1-17 Using non-Windows software 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned off. 1. Also, if you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it . this can damage the printer. Open the printer cover to the upright position, then pull it up to remove it . 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned on;
Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned off. 1. Also, if you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it . this can damage the printer. Open the printer cover to the upright position, then pull it up to remove it . 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned on;
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Reinstall and close the printer cover. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Slide the print head from side to side to fit the plastic hooks into place; then press both sides of the cartridge down firmly to make sure it should not be twisted or creased. 6. it moves smoothly. 7. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as a ball point pen, to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. 5. 4. Use a pointed object, such as shown; Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide.
Reinstall and close the printer cover. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Slide the print head from side to side to fit the plastic hooks into place; then press both sides of the cartridge down firmly to make sure it should not be twisted or creased. 6. it moves smoothly. 7. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as a ball point pen, to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. 5. 4. Use a pointed object, such as shown; Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide.
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... it out of the switch is pressed down. 2. Check the label on either side and lift it to replace the ribbon cartridge. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Plugging in the power cord. 3. Caution: If the rated voltage and outlet voltage do not match, contact your printing becomes faint, ... your dealer for assistance. To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first move the print head to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the printer. It is off . Then grasp the ribbon cartridge handle on the bottom of the printer to the center of your electrical outlet. Do not...
... it out of the switch is pressed down. 2. Check the label on either side and lift it to replace the ribbon cartridge. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Plugging in the power cord. 3. Caution: If the rated voltage and outlet voltage do not match, contact your printing becomes faint, ... your dealer for assistance. To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first move the print head to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the printer. It is off . Then grasp the ribbon cartridge handle on the bottom of the printer to the center of your electrical outlet. Do not...
User Manual
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Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover. Here's how to fit the metal pins into the slots. Push it down firmly to install the kit: 1. Then slide the connector cover on the printer and pull it . Install the motor unit in the right hand corner of the printer, with the gear facing the center of the printer. If the original ribbon cartridge is installed, remove it out as shown. 2. Color Upgrade Kit The optional Color Upgrade Kit (C83211*) includes a color ribbon cartridge and a motor unit. Using the Printer 2-35
Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover. Here's how to fit the metal pins into the slots. Push it down firmly to install the kit: 1. Then slide the connector cover on the printer and pull it . Install the motor unit in the right hand corner of the printer, with the gear facing the center of the printer. If the original ribbon cartridge is installed, remove it out as shown. 2. Color Upgrade Kit The optional Color Upgrade Kit (C83211*) includes a color ribbon cartridge and a motor unit. Using the Printer 2-35
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. 2-36 Using the Printer Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow to the center of the cartridge. 5. Remove the retaining tape from the cartridge and then slide the movable ribbon guide on the printer. 4. 3. Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the color ribbon to remove any slack in the direction of the printer.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. 2-36 Using the Printer Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow to the center of the cartridge. 5. Remove the retaining tape from the cartridge and then slide the movable ribbon guide on the printer. 4. 3. Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the color ribbon to remove any slack in the direction of the printer.
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it should not be twisted or creased. 8. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to fit the plastic hooks into place; After you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. 7. Replace the printer cover. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown on page 1-10. Using the Printer 2-37 6.
it should not be twisted or creased. 8. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to fit the plastic hooks into place; After you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. 7. Replace the printer cover. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown on page 1-10. Using the Printer 2-37 6.
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... sure the cable meets both ends of paper. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet. The Pause light is installed properly for your dealer immediately. The ribbon cartridge may be out of the interface cable. Printing The printer does not print The Pause light is printed. See page...
... sure the cable meets both ends of paper. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet. The Pause light is installed properly for your dealer immediately. The ribbon cartridge may be out of the interface cable. Printing The printer does not print The Pause light is printed. See page...
User Manual
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... off and clear the jam. If the Pa use light stays on again. Turn the printer off the printer and contact your dealer. The printout is in the correct position. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. If an error occurs when you switch between single sheets and continuous... or uneven Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon may not be worn out. An error has occurred. See page 1-6. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on . Then try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer or qualified service ...
... off and clear the jam. If the Pa use light stays on again. Turn the printer off the printer and contact your dealer. The printout is in the correct position. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. If an error occurs when you switch between single sheets and continuous... or uneven Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon may not be worn out. An error has occurred. See page 1-6. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on . Then try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer or qualified service ...
User Manual
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... configured for your dealer to have the print head replaced. Troubleshooting 3-5 The font selected on page 1-6. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described on the control panel does not print. Stop printing and contact your printer. The print head is too much slack in your software did not print. Printed characters are not what...
... configured for your dealer to have the print head replaced. Troubleshooting 3-5 The font selected on page 1-6. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described on the control panel does not print. Stop printing and contact your printer. The print head is too much slack in your software did not print. Printed characters are not what...
User Manual
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... adjustment. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. Repeat this process until the ribbon is yellow, move the color ribbon adjustment lever forward. If the bottom edge is properly adjusted. If the top edge is capable of the characters are not printed. Then print another self test to check the printer settings and adjust...
... adjustment. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. Repeat this process until the ribbon is yellow, move the color ribbon adjustment lever forward. If the bottom edge is properly adjusted. If the top edge is capable of the characters are not printed. Then print another self test to check the printer settings and adjust...
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...). Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Push/pull tractor (with optional pull tractor C80030*) Cut-sheet feeder (option C80637*) Ribbon: Type Black ribbon cartridge (#7753) Film ribbon cartridge (#7768) Color ribbon cartridge (SO1 5077) Life expectancy at 48-dot character 2 million characters 0.2 million characters Black: 1 million characters Cyan: 0.7 million characters Magenta: 0.7 million characters Yellow...
...). Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Push/pull tractor (with optional pull tractor C80030*) Cut-sheet feeder (option C80637*) Ribbon: Type Black ribbon cartridge (#7753) Film ribbon cartridge (#7768) Color ribbon cartridge (SO1 5077) Life expectancy at 48-dot character 2 million characters 0.2 million characters Black: 1 million characters Cyan: 0.7 million characters Magenta: 0.7 million characters Yellow...
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...rate, 2-22, 2-25 Buttons, 2-2-3 C Changing printer settings, 2-25-28 Character handling, A-16 table, 2-22-23 Choosing a place for the printer, 1-3 Color Upgrade Kit, 1, 2-35-38 Command summary, A-10-19 Connecting printer to computer, 1-13-16 Continuous paper, 2-7-17...part, 2-19 G Getting results you expect, 2-6 Graphic print direction, 2-22, 2-24 H Handle, ribbon cartridge, 1-9 Help for United States users, iii I Important safety information, v-vi, 4-5 Installing options, 2-29-38 knob, 1-4 ribbon cartridge, 1-6-9 Interface, 2-22, 2-25 parallel, 1-13-14 serial, 1-13, 1-15-16 specifications, A-8-9...
...rate, 2-22, 2-25 Buttons, 2-2-3 C Changing printer settings, 2-25-28 Character handling, A-16 table, 2-22-23 Choosing a place for the printer, 1-3 Color Upgrade Kit, 1, 2-35-38 Command summary, A-10-19 Connecting printer to computer, 1-13-16 Continuous paper, 2-7-17...part, 2-19 G Getting results you expect, 2-6 Graphic print direction, 2-22, 2-24 H Handle, ribbon cartridge, 1-9 Help for United States users, iii I Important safety information, v-vi, 4-5 Installing options, 2-29-38 knob, 1-4 ribbon cartridge, 1-6-9 Interface, 2-22, 2-25 parallel, 1-13-14 serial, 1-13, 1-15-16 specifications, A-8-9...