Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... of printing. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest...
... of printing. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more connectivity compatibility. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available...
... fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more connectivity compatibility. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...paper path The top paper path accommodates single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of ...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 a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push and pull tractors...
...paper path The top paper path accommodates single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of ...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 a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push and pull tractors...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is torn off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings EPSON SmartPark settings, which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. When the paper is a registered...
.... Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is torn off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings EPSON SmartPark settings, which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. When the paper is a registered...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to easily change the printer's default settings. 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...
... necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to easily change the printer's default settings. 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. The design used... head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to both sides of ...
... L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. The design used... head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to both sides of ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. 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 not carrying the extra motor weight. Because just the print head moves, there is... 25 percent usage and 35 percent density, which can print before it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail.
... stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. 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 not carrying the extra motor weight. Because just the print head moves, there is... 25 percent usage and 35 percent density, which can print before it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail.
Product Information Guide
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... are available in increments of l/360 inch. or three-part carbonless multi-part forms fed with continuous feed. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-1 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for one original plus three copies) 0.065 to 0.32 mm (0.0025 to 0.012 ... for graphics can be accurate because the page comes off the tractor. 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...
... are available in increments of l/360 inch. or three-part carbonless multi-part forms fed with continuous feed. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-1 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for one original plus three copies) 0.065 to 0.32 mm (0.0025 to 0.012 ... for graphics can be accurate because the page comes off the tractor. 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...
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... unit C800301) . C The minimum bottom matgln is 3 mm (0.12 inch). Single sheets and envelopes Continuous paper A B B A TheminimumtopandbottommPrginsaboveandbekwthepertoration~ 9.0 mn (0.35 inch). prlntrblew#his203mm(8inches). EPSON LQ-300 Note: Use recycled paper under normal temperatureand humidity conditions. The maximum printaWe wklth is 203 mm (6.0 inches). No.6 166x92mm (6.5~3.6inches) No. 10 240 x 104 mm...to 60.5 Hz frequency range Ratedcurrent 1.1 A Power Approx. 30 W (during self-test printing in consumption Draft mode at 10 cpi) 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers
... unit C800301) . C The minimum bottom matgln is 3 mm (0.12 inch). Single sheets and envelopes Continuous paper A B B A TheminimumtopandbottommPrginsaboveandbekwthepertoration~ 9.0 mn (0.35 inch). prlntrblew#his203mm(8inches). EPSON LQ-300 Note: Use recycled paper under normal temperatureand humidity conditions. The maximum printaWe wklth is 203 mm (6.0 inches). No.6 166x92mm (6.5~3.6inches) No. 10 240 x 104 mm...to 60.5 Hz frequency range Ratedcurrent 1.1 A Power Approx. 30 W (during self-test printing in consumption Draft mode at 10 cpi) 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers
Product Information Guide
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... part 30) EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) Class B Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with the buttons on the control panel. The control panel lights show the printer's status and the current font. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 Environmental Temperature: Operation: 5 to 35OC (41 to 95°F) Operation (...: STROBE pulse Handshaking: BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level: TTL compatible Connector: 36-pin 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent EPSON LQ-300 Serial interface specifications The serial interface has the following characteristics.
... part 30) EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) Class B Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with the buttons on the control panel. The control panel lights show the printer's status and the current font. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 Environmental Temperature: Operation: 5 to 35OC (41 to 95°F) Operation (...: STROBE pulse Handshaking: BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level: TTL compatible Connector: 36-pin 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent EPSON LQ-300 Serial interface specifications The serial interface has the following characteristics.
Product Information Guide
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... the paper-park position. For most users, the factory sett@s are also called default settings. EPSON LQ-300 Lights and buttons Pause Light The orange Pause light is l l O=on l =ofi 6sflashing Printer Settings - Each time you turn on the printer, so they are best, but you can adjust the loading position by line. Pause button... to feed paper line by pressing the LF/FF button or the Font button. Micro Adjust While in effect until you can tear off the printer. EPSON LQ-300-4 10/2/94 Dot Matrix...
... the paper-park position. For most users, the factory sett@s are also called default settings. EPSON LQ-300 Lights and buttons Pause Light The orange Pause light is l l O=on l =ofi 6sflashing Printer Settings - Each time you turn on the printer, so they are best, but you can adjust the loading position by line. Pause button... to feed paper line by pressing the LF/FF button or the Font button. Micro Adjust While in effect until you can tear off the printer. EPSON LQ-300-4 10/2/94 Dot Matrix...
Product Information Guide
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... does not provide them. When you should use high-resolution 24pi.n graphics commands. When you select ESC/P 2," the printer emulates an EPSON ESC/P 2 printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-5 ,* .-. You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds. software You can use this setting is off . ...). This feature does not affect single-sheet paper* Auto tear off the printed pages. EPSON LQ-300 Graphic print direction You can easily tear off When you want the printer to ignore data from the serial interface or to Serial only if you use continuous paper...
... does not provide them. When you should use high-resolution 24pi.n graphics commands. When you select ESC/P 2," the printer emulates an EPSON ESC/P 2 printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-5 ,* .-. You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds. software You can use this setting is off . ...). This feature does not affect single-sheet paper* Auto tear off the printed pages. EPSON LQ-300 Graphic print direction You can easily tear off When you want the printer to ignore data from the serial interface or to Serial only if you use continuous paper...
Product Information Guide
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... platen. After printing is loaded correctly. 2. The printer beeps once each time you want to move through the se&ngs in Table A below. EPSON LQ-300 Changing the printer settings If you cannot use your desired selection. The printer beeps twice each time you enter Table H. You ...can choose. The printer prints the current settings in the languae of paper. Press...
... platen. After printing is loaded correctly. 2. The printer beeps once each time you want to move through the se&ngs in Table A below. EPSON LQ-300 Changing the printer settings If you cannot use your desired selection. The printer beeps twice each time you enter Table H. You ...can choose. The printer prints the current settings in the languae of paper. Press...
Product Information Guide
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... damage the printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it moves smoothly. 7. Open the printer cover to the upright position+ then pull it out of the cartridge down firmly to the middle of the printer. EPSON LQ-300 4. then ...press both sides of the printer. Also, if you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for...
... damage the printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it moves smoothly. 7. Open the printer cover to the upright position+ then pull it out of the cartridge down firmly to the middle of the printer. EPSON LQ-300 4. then ...press both sides of the printer. Also, if you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for...
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... Slide the left edge guide until it locks in the documentation that you reach the section about choosing a printer. 1. Double click the Printers icon. 3. The printer loads the paper guide upright. To stop printing temporarily, press the Taupe button 6. then turn on your ... Up Your software Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that comes with the program. EPSON LQ-300-8 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Choose the Ad&> button. EPSON LQ-300 1. Slide a sheet of the printer's features. Release the button after the Pause light flashes. Follow...
... Slide the left edge guide until it locks in the documentation that you reach the section about choosing a printer. 1. Double click the Printers icon. 3. The printer loads the paper guide upright. To stop printing temporarily, press the Taupe button 6. then turn on your ... Up Your software Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that comes with the program. EPSON LQ-300-8 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Choose the Ad&> button. EPSON LQ-300 1. Slide a sheet of the printer's features. Release the button after the Pause light flashes. Follow...
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...load continuous paper using the push tractor, it as the Paper Source. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-9 If it is a good idea to set the Auto tear off feature in the Printer Setting mode to the built-in tractor in your computer. Select the appropriate resolution. ... the Pause button or send data from the following list. EPSON LQ-300 ,f---Y 4. Choose the OK button. Printing in the continuous paper position. lO.Highlight EPSON LQ300 (or the printer you selected the LQ-860, LQ-2550, LQ-570+, or LQa70 printer, select Sheet Feeder - Press the LF/FF button to feed...
...load continuous paper using the push tractor, it as the Paper Source. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-9 If it is a good idea to set the Auto tear off feature in the Printer Setting mode to the built-in tractor in your computer. Select the appropriate resolution. ... the Pause button or send data from the following list. EPSON LQ-300 ,f---Y 4. Choose the OK button. Printing in the continuous paper position. lO.Highlight EPSON LQ300 (or the printer you selected the LQ-860, LQ-2550, LQ-570+, or LQa70 printer, select Sheet Feeder - Press the LF/FF button to feed...
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... edge. Rush the sprocket lock lever back to the loading position EPSON LQ-300-10 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer. When you finish printing (the printer receives no data for three seconds) the printer feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the edge of the...
... edge. Rush the sprocket lock lever back to the loading position EPSON LQ-300-10 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer. When you finish printing (the printer receives no data for three seconds) the printer feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the edge of the...
Product Information Guide
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... paper before back-feeding; Squeeze the tractor's lock tabs gently and pull the tractor away from the printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-11 EPSON LQ-300 Switching back to single sheets To switch to the pull tractor position; Printing in steps 1 through 3 below. otherwise the paper may jam....Caution: Always tear off ; If your paper, but do not lock it. Pull the paper-release lever forward to the right of the printer and tilt it up. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward. 5. Slide the left sprocket unit so that its sprockets match...
... paper before back-feeding; Squeeze the tractor's lock tabs gently and pull the tractor away from the printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-11 EPSON LQ-300 Switching back to single sheets To switch to the pull tractor position; Printing in steps 1 through 3 below. otherwise the paper may jam....Caution: Always tear off ; If your paper, but do not lock it. Pull the paper-release lever forward to the right of the printer and tilt it up. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward. 5. Slide the left sprocket unit so that its sprockets match...
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...back of -form position and then follow the steps to adjust the loading position. Then turn on the printer. Here's how to fit the metal pins into the connector on the printer. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. Push it stops at the diamond-shaped guide mark; If you feel it in the right... hand corner of the cartridge. 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Fit the first holes of the printer. Open the sprocket covers. Attach the printer cover and adjust the ...
...back of -form position and then follow the steps to adjust the loading position. Then turn on the printer. Here's how to fit the metal pins into the connector on the printer. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. Push it stops at the diamond-shaped guide mark; If you feel it in the right... hand corner of the cartridge. 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Fit the first holes of the printer. Open the sprocket covers. Attach the printer cover and adjust the ...
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... Reference List Engineering Change 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 You do not have to remove the motor unit. 6. After you print using the color ribbon, print...
... Reference List Engineering Change 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 You do not have to remove the motor unit. 6. After you print using the color ribbon, print...