Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...handling - both in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Reliability - Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which... to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M ...
...handling - both in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Reliability - Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which... to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., forms, etc., and allows you to tear off and top of paper - Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Bottom pull paper path Gives you the...paths. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to handle several different types of form adjustment (which allows more connectivity compatibility. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. many at the same time. Gives you...
..., forms, etc., and allows you to tear off and top of paper - Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Bottom pull paper path Gives you the...paths. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to handle several different types of form adjustment (which allows more connectivity compatibility. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. many at the same time. Gives you...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... push position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes ... you want to accommodate various thicknesses of their respective owners. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to use. Sample paper release lever chart Paper release lever position CUT Description Single-sheet position...
... push position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes ... you want to accommodate various thicknesses of their respective owners. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to use. Sample paper release lever chart Paper release lever position CUT Description Single-sheet position...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Windows applications will automatically switch to precisely line-up printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax ...tear-off position. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of an inch, to the interface receiving data. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark...
... Windows applications will automatically switch to precisely line-up printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax ...tear-off position. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of an inch, to the interface receiving data. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark...
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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 Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
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 Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...a special lubricant Ensures consistent print quality throughout the life of their respective owners. L EPSON brand ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. The design used in a mylar film Made of the...print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds.
...a special lubricant Ensures consistent print quality throughout the life of their respective owners. L EPSON brand ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. The design used in a mylar film Made of the...print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds.
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... print head moves, there is a registered trademark of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of hours between failures at 25 percent usage and 35... Failures estimates the number of their respective owners. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures. Technical...
... print head moves, there is a registered trademark of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of hours between failures at 25 percent usage and 35... Failures estimates the number of their respective owners. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures. Technical...
Product Information Guide
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... to 0.012 inch) total 52.3 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for the last page may slowdcwnthephtiarg~. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-1 Paper feed speed 80 ms per sheet in multi-part forms a Use only two- Printable columns: 80 characters at 10 cpi...be accurate because the page comes off the tractor. Unidirectional for text and graphics. EPSON LQ-300 n----7 paper supports sw/ itch amsuifo 0 Couriers 0 Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix I 12 I 240 J is 300 Le4terQuatity 10 67 12 60 1 I 15 I 100 I l The paper-...
... to 0.012 inch) total 52.3 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for the last page may slowdcwnthephtiarg~. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-1 Paper feed speed 80 ms per sheet in multi-part forms a Use only two- Printable columns: 80 characters at 10 cpi...be accurate because the page comes off the tractor. Unidirectional for text and graphics. EPSON LQ-300 n----7 paper supports sw/ itch amsuifo 0 Couriers 0 Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix I 12 I 240 J is 300 Le4terQuatity 10 67 12 60 1 I 15 I 100 I l The paper-...
Product Information Guide
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...envelopes Continuous paper A B B A TheminimumtopandbottommPrginsaboveandbekwthepertoration~ 9.0 mn (0.35 inch). The maximum printaWe wklth is 9.0 mm (0.35 inch). EPSON LQ-300-2 MTBF: Print head life: l3iXbdOnS and weight: (Without tractor unit) 4ooopower~hours 200 million strokes/wire (black) 100 million strokes...94 Dot Matrix Printers prlntrblew#his203mm(8inches). HtmBver,the- C The minimum bottom matgln is 203 mm (6.0 inches). Cut-sheet feeder (option C806371) A Theminlnwmtapmat$n&55mm(02inch). 6 The minillmnn bit margin is 3 mm (0.12 inch). EPSON LQ-300 Note: Use...
...envelopes Continuous paper A B B A TheminimumtopandbottommPrginsaboveandbekwthepertoration~ 9.0 mn (0.35 inch). The maximum printaWe wklth is 9.0 mm (0.35 inch). EPSON LQ-300-2 MTBF: Print head life: l3iXbdOnS and weight: (Without tractor unit) 4ooopower~hours 200 million strokes/wire (black) 100 million strokes...94 Dot Matrix Printers prlntrblew#his203mm(8inches). HtmBver,the- C The minimum bottom matgln is 203 mm (6.0 inches). Cut-sheet feeder (option C806371) A Theminlnwmtapmat$n&55mm(02inch). 6 The minillmnn bit margin is 3 mm (0.12 inch). EPSON LQ-300 Note: Use...
Product Information Guide
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...) Connector: ETA standard, 25pin, D-SUB, female COMector Serial pin assignments The following characteristics. out In out - The control panel lights show the printer's status and the current font. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 out out p-w= 1 RbwsdmsaisQound Rbkh8ahnmnimdawidd Rbbrhesraoeimd~d kw* Rebmphbrdahamlrds@@s camecbdtoun20 PoiliveMenhepinbrismadytoacuwtdah rdmgdwhmReprWrisnotrsdy The Control Panel sul8selif0 0 Courie* 0 You can control simple...
...) Connector: ETA standard, 25pin, D-SUB, female COMector Serial pin assignments The following characteristics. out In out - The control panel lights show the printer's status and the current font. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 out out p-w= 1 RbwsdmsaisQound Rbkh8ahnmnimdawidd Rbbrhesraoeimd~d kw* Rebmphbrdahamlrds@@s camecbdtoun20 PoiliveMenhepinbrismadytoacuwtdah rdmgdwhmReprWrisnotrsdy The Control Panel sul8selif0 0 Courie* 0 You can control simple...
Product Information Guide
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...LF/FF button During normal operation, you can press this mode, you can change to indicate your control panel selection. EPSON LQ-300-4 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers The POUS light goes on the control panel, press the Fo$ button. Each time you press the button, the ... the current font settingFont button . The two font lights come on when the printer stops printing. Your printer has internal settings that control simple functions such as the page length and character set. EPSON LQ-300 Lights and buttons Pause Light The orange Pause light is on (0), go off(O),...
...LF/FF button During normal operation, you can press this mode, you can change to indicate your control panel selection. EPSON LQ-300-4 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers The POUS light goes on the control panel, press the Fo$ button. Each time you press the button, the ... the current font settingFont button . The two font lights come on when the printer stops printing. Your printer has internal settings that control simple functions such as the page length and character set. EPSON LQ-300 Lights and buttons Pause Light The orange Pause light is on (0), go off(O),...
Product Information Guide
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...by a line feed (LF) code. If possible, choose an EFSON ESC/P 2 printer in different languages. See your printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-5 You can set to Auto, the printer determines which interface is receiving data and switches to commands as an IBM Proprinter" X24E...., use this feature is off the printed pages. EPSON LQ-300 Graphic print direction You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds. Interface When this feature only if your @ware documentatim~ more ittformafion. Your printer includes a wide variety of print dots select unidirectional ...
...by a line feed (LF) code. If possible, choose an EFSON ESC/P 2 printer in different languages. See your printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-5 You can set to Auto, the printer determines which interface is receiving data and switches to commands as an IBM Proprinter" X24E...., use this feature is off the printed pages. EPSON LQ-300 Graphic print direction You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds. Interface When this feature only if your @ware documentatim~ more ittformafion. Your printer includes a wide variety of print dots select unidirectional ...
Product Information Guide
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... example, if you choose Interface and then press Pause, you turn on to select the language. lO.ReFt steps 6 through the printer m listed in Table B. EPSON LQ-300-6 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers For example, to change and show you how the control panel lights appear for that you want to change , or skip to...
... example, if you choose Interface and then press Pause, you turn on to select the language. lO.ReFt steps 6 through the printer m listed in Table B. EPSON LQ-300-6 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers For example, to change and show you how the control panel lights appear for that you want to change , or skip to...
Product Information Guide
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... Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it is working properly. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon cartridge. Re-install and close the printer cover. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to the center of the cartridge down firmly to make sure the...
... Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it is working properly. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon cartridge. Re-install and close the printer cover. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to the center of the cartridge down firmly to make sure the...
Product Information Guide
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... through 10 below to the single-sheet position. EPSON LQ-300-8 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers sheet automatically. RI Caution: Always close the printer cover while the printer is turned off the printer. Press LF/FF to match the width of printer you use so that comes with the program. ..., double click the Control Panel icon. 2. EPSON LQ-300 1. If Windows is not printing. Raise the guides until it meets resistance. then turn on the printer. Setting Up Your software Most software lets you specify the type of your printer. Microsoft® Windows™ 3.1 and all...
... through 10 below to the single-sheet position. EPSON LQ-300-8 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers sheet automatically. RI Caution: Always close the printer cover while the printer is turned off the printer. Press LF/FF to match the width of printer you use so that comes with the program. ..., double click the Control Panel icon. 2. EPSON LQ-300 1. If Windows is not printing. Raise the guides until it meets resistance. then turn on the printer. Setting Up Your software Most software lets you specify the type of your printer. Microsoft® Windows™ 3.1 and all...
Product Information Guide
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... this positim) seethe following section. If yes, use color. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-9 A dialog box may want to insert a diskette. (If necessary, insert the diskette required.) 6. ActionPrinter 3260 LQ-150 LQ-860 LQ-2550 LQ-570+ Stylus 800 LQ-870 ActionPrinter 3250 Any LQ printer EPSON printer If your documents. 9. Printing on single sheets and continuous paper without removing...
... this positim) seethe following section. If yes, use color. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-9 A dialog box may want to insert a diskette. (If necessary, insert the diskette required.) 6. ActionPrinter 3260 LQ-150 LQ-860 LQ-2550 LQ-570+ Stylus 800 LQ-870 ActionPrinter 3250 Any LQ printer EPSON printer If your documents. 9. Printing on single sheets and continuous paper without removing...
Product Information Guide
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... toward the front of the position marked 0. Then slide the right edge guide to the loading position EPSON LQ-300-10 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Otherwise, the printer does notfeed the perforation to the right of the printer until it begins printing automatically. 8. Then slide the right sprocket unit to lock it horizontally and fitting...
... toward the front of the position marked 0. Then slide the right edge guide to the loading position EPSON LQ-300-10 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Otherwise, the printer does notfeed the perforation to the right of the printer until it begins printing automatically. 8. Then slide the right sprocket unit to lock it horizontally and fitting...
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... tear off ; then remove the paper guide. Pull the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 2. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-11 back-feeding too many sheets can cause a paper jam. The printer prints to the right of the holes in the paper and lock the unit in the...the pull tractor, you must move the tractor to the pull tractor position; EPSON LQ-300 Switching back to single sheets To switch to single sheets, press the Font and LF/FF buttons ' at the top of the printer and tilt it into place as shown below. If your tractor is already ...
... tear off ; then remove the paper guide. Pull the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 2. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-11 back-feeding too many sheets can cause a paper jam. The printer prints to the right of the holes in the paper and lock the unit in the...the pull tractor, you must move the tractor to the pull tractor position; EPSON LQ-300 Switching back to single sheets To switch to single sheets, press the Font and LF/FF buttons ' at the top of the printer and tilt it into place as shown below. If your tractor is already ...
Product Information Guide
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...the steps to the next top-of the cartridge. 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers When the printer receives data, it . then press the LF/FF button to the center until the perforation between pages is closed. EPSON LQ-300 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Turn... off the paper enter@ the printer; If the original ribbon cartridge is installed, remove it begins printing automatically. Then slide the...
...the steps to the next top-of the cartridge. 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers When the printer receives data, it . then press the LF/FF button to the center until the perforation between pages is closed. EPSON LQ-300 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Turn... off the paper enter@ the printer; If the original ribbon cartridge is installed, remove it begins printing automatically. Then slide the...
Product Information Guide
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...adjust the ribbon angle with the color ribbon adjustment lever. You do not have to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots. 7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to the black ribbon, remove the color ribbon and then install the black... Notices NCWS Product Support Bulletins None Technical Information Bulletins None Related Documentation TM-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Service Manual PL-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Parts Price List 4003131 EPSON LQ-*300 User's Guide Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-13 EPSON LQ-300 Note: When you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test.
...adjust the ribbon angle with the color ribbon adjustment lever. You do not have to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots. 7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to the black ribbon, remove the color ribbon and then install the black... Notices NCWS Product Support Bulletins None Technical Information Bulletins None Related Documentation TM-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Service Manual PL-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Parts Price List 4003131 EPSON LQ-*300 User's Guide Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-13 EPSON LQ-300 Note: When you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test.
