Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Twenty-four-pin impact printers - or 24-pin, which : Hit the paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have finer ...name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have 3 numbers in their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 ...
...Twenty-four-pin impact printers - or 24-pin, which : Hit the paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have finer ...name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have 3 numbers in their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the carriage reduces the wear and tear on the print head EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of...
... the carriage reduces the wear and tear on the print head EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON LQ-300 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Slide the print head from the ribbon so it is turned off. 1. Running the Self Test The built-in the direction of the cartridge down firmly to help feed the ribbon into the printer as a ball point pen...you need to make sure the printer is easier toinstall. 6. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in self test function demonstrates that the printer is turned on either continuous paper or single sheets; Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 Re-install and close the printer cover. this can run the ...
EPSON LQ-300 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Slide the print head from the ribbon so it is turned off. 1. Running the Self Test The built-in the direction of the cartridge down firmly to help feed the ribbon into the printer as a ball point pen...you need to make sure the printer is easier toinstall. 6. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in self test function demonstrates that the printer is turned on either continuous paper or single sheets; Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 Re-install and close the printer cover. this can run the ...
Product Information Guide
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... metal pins into the connector on the printer. If the original ribbon cartridge is closed. Remove the retaining tape from the printed paper, attach the paper guide. Turn off the paper enter@ the printer; Then turn on the printer and pull it . Install the motor unit in place. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. Slide the right sprocket unit to...
... metal pins into the connector on the printer. If the original ribbon cartridge is closed. Remove the retaining tape from the printed paper, attach the paper guide. Turn off the paper enter@ the printer; Then turn on the printer and pull it . Install the motor unit in place. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. Slide the right sprocket unit to...
Product Information Guide
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... the ribbon angle with the color ribbon adjustment lever. 5. EPSON LQ-300 Note: When you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test. Information 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...
... the ribbon angle with the color ribbon adjustment lever. 5. EPSON LQ-300 Note: When you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test. Information 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...
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...
User Manual
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...operation. Three buttons and three lights give you fingertip-access to 200 characters per second (cps) in your home or office. This printer fits neatly into available space in interfaces: parallel and EIA-232D serial. Pull Tractor Unit (CS0030*) for printing continuous paper and ...). You'll notice the benefit of paper automatically. Print on standard letter paper. Introduction 1 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 up to most...
...operation. Three buttons and three lights give you fingertip-access to 200 characters per second (cps) in your home or office. This printer fits neatly into available space in interfaces: parallel and EIA-232D serial. Pull Tractor Unit (CS0030*) for printing continuous paper and ...). You'll notice the benefit of paper automatically. Print on standard letter paper. Introduction 1 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 up to most...
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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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this can damage the printer. Also, if you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it . Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned off. 1. 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;
this can damage the printer. Also, if you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it . Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned off. 1. 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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Use a pointed object, such as shown; Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. 5. Reinstall and close the printer cover. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure it should not be twisted or creased. 6. then press both sides of the cartridge down firmly to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. 4. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as a ball point pen, to fit the plastic hooks into place; it moves smoothly. 7.
Use a pointed object, such as shown; Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. 5. Reinstall and close the printer cover. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure it should not be twisted or creased. 6. then press both sides of the cartridge down firmly to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. 4. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as a ball point pen, to fit the plastic hooks into place; it moves smoothly. 7.
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...inlet on the bottom of the printer to the printer, connect it out of your electrical outlet. It is off when the O side of the printer. When your dealer for assistance. Then grasp the ribbon cartridge handle on the printer is pressed down. 2. Plug the... power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first move the print head to replace the ribbon cartridge. ...
...inlet on the bottom of the printer to the printer, connect it out of your electrical outlet. It is off when the O side of the printer. When your dealer for assistance. Then grasp the ribbon cartridge handle on the printer is pressed down. 2. Plug the... power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first move the print head to replace the ribbon cartridge. ...
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Using the Printer 2-35 Then slide the connector cover on the printer and pull it . Here's how to fit the metal pins into the slots. If the original ribbon cartridge is installed, remove it out as shown. 2. Install the motor unit in the right hand corner of the printer, with the gear facing the center of the printer. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover. Push it down firmly to install the kit: 1. Color Upgrade Kit The optional Color Upgrade Kit (C83211*) includes a color ribbon cartridge and a motor unit.
Using the Printer 2-35 Then slide the connector cover on the printer and pull it . Here's how to fit the metal pins into the slots. If the original ribbon cartridge is installed, remove it out as shown. 2. Install the motor unit in the right hand corner of the printer, with the gear facing the center of the printer. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover. Push it down firmly to install the kit: 1. Color Upgrade Kit The optional Color Upgrade Kit (C83211*) includes a color ribbon cartridge and a motor unit.
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the cartridge. 5. Slide the print head to remove any slack in the ribbon. 2-36 Using the Printer Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the color ribbon to the center of the printer. Remove the retaining tape from the cartridge and then slide the movable ribbon guide on the printer. 4. 3.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the cartridge. 5. Slide the print head to remove any slack in the ribbon. 2-36 Using the Printer Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the color ribbon to the center of the printer. Remove the retaining tape from the cartridge and then slide the movable ribbon guide on the printer. 4. 3.
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then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. 7. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown on page 1-10. After you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test as shown; 6. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to fit the plastic hooks into place; it should not be twisted or creased. 8. Replace the printer cover. Using the Printer 2-37
then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to help feed the ribbon into the printer slots. 7. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown on page 1-10. After you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test as shown; 6. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to fit the plastic hooks into place; it should not be twisted or creased. 8. Replace the printer cover. Using the Printer 2-37
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...not match, unplug the printer and contact your electrical outlet. Check the software's printer settings. The Pause light is installed properly for your printer, as described on page 1-16. Load paper in the printer. The ribbon cartridge may be worn out. Printing The printer does not print The ... power is printed. The ribbon may be out of your dealer immediately. Replace the ribbon cartridge. The lights come on again. The lights stay off . Check that the software is flashing and the printer beeps three times. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the ...
...not match, unplug the printer and contact your electrical outlet. Check the software's printer settings. The Pause light is installed properly for your printer, as described on page 1-16. Load paper in the printer. The ribbon cartridge may be worn out. Printing The printer does not print The ... power is printed. The ribbon may be out of your dealer immediately. Replace the ribbon cartridge. The lights come on again. The lights stay off . Check that the software is flashing and the printer beeps three times. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the ...
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..., or other problems. Let the print head cool. The ribbon may not be worn out. Turn off the printer and turn off the printer and contact your dealer. Turn the printer off the printer and check for a paper jam or ribbon jam. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. Turn off and clear the jam. If an error.... The beeper sounds once and the Pause light comes on page 1-6. 3-4 Troubleshooting The print is in the correct position. The printout is faint. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on .
..., or other problems. Let the print head cool. The ribbon may not be worn out. Turn off the printer and turn off the printer and contact your dealer. Turn the printer off the printer and check for a paper jam or ribbon jam. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. Turn off and clear the jam. If an error.... The beeper sounds once and the Pause light comes on page 1-6. 3-4 Troubleshooting The print is in the correct position. The printout is faint. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on .
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Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics A line of dots is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Either there is missing in the printout. Your software may be overriding your software program. The font selected on ... 3-5 Check that the software is damaged. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described on the control panel does not print. Use the font setting in random positions. Printed characters are missing in your control panel setting. Stop printing and contact your printer. The print head is correctly configured for your dealer ...
Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics A line of dots is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Either there is missing in the printout. Your software may be overriding your software program. The font selected on ... 3-5 Check that the software is damaged. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described on the control panel does not print. Use the font setting in random positions. Printed characters are missing in your control panel setting. Stop printing and contact your printer. The print head is correctly configured for your dealer ...
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...program may not be set up properly for color printing. If the top edge is yellow, move the color ribbon adjustment lever forward. Repeat this process until the ribbon is capable of the characters are not printed. See page 2-35. 3-12 Troubleshooting Check the characters printed ... another self test to check the printer settings and adjust as needed. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check your software program is properly adjusted. The desired color or certain characters are a different color from the rest. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly.
...program may not be set up properly for color printing. If the top edge is yellow, move the color ribbon adjustment lever forward. Repeat this process until the ribbon is capable of the characters are not printed. See page 2-35. 3-12 Troubleshooting Check the characters printed ... another self test to check the printer settings and adjust as needed. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check your software program is properly adjusted. The desired color or certain characters are a different color from the rest. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly.
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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: 0.5 million...
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: 0.5 million...
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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...