Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are renowned for their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of ownership Flexible paper handling - or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are... The 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 begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in ...
...-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are renowned for their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of ownership Flexible paper handling - or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are... The 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 begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off and top of form adjustment (which allows...when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned. 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. In some models ...
...aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off and top of form adjustment (which allows...when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned. 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. In some models ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... sheets, single sheet labels, top- Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in...
... sheets, single sheet labels, top- Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... position. 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. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. DOS applications will overide all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save...
... position. 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. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. DOS applications will overide all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! 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 ... Control Code : ESC/P 0 slash : OFF Buzzer : ON Roll Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct...
...can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! 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 ... Control Code : ESC/P 0 slash : OFF Buzzer : ON Roll Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct...
Product Information Guide
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... tractor. or three-part carbonless multi-part forms fed with continuous feed. 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-thidoress lever posltbn or an oveftmmd Pttnt head may not be selected...
... tractor. or three-part carbonless multi-part forms fed with continuous feed. 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-thidoress lever posltbn or an oveftmmd Pttnt head may not be selected...
Product Information Guide
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... 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Theminimomti@tmarghis3mm(0.12inch). prlntrblew#his203mm(8inches). C The minimum bottom matgln is 203 mm (6.0 inches). The maximum printaWe wklth is 9.0 mm (0.35 inch). EPSON LQ-300-2 MTBF: Print head ... 0 Use only continuous type labels and usethemonlywiththetractor. Single sheets and envelopes Continuous paper A B B A TheminimumtopandbottommPrginsaboveandbekwthepertoration~ 9.0 mn (0.35 inch). EPSON LQ-300 Note: Use recycled paper under normal temperature and humidity conditions. P Use labels only under normal temperatureand ...
... 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Theminimomti@tmarghis3mm(0.12inch). prlntrblew#his203mm(8inches). C The minimum bottom matgln is 203 mm (6.0 inches). The maximum printaWe wklth is 9.0 mm (0.35 inch). EPSON LQ-300-2 MTBF: Print head ... 0 Use only continuous type labels and usethemonlywiththetractor. Single sheets and envelopes Continuous paper A B B A TheminimumtopandbottommPrginsaboveandbekwthepertoration~ 9.0 mn (0.35 inch). EPSON LQ-300 Note: Use recycled paper under normal temperature and humidity conditions. P Use labels only under normal temperatureand ...
Product Information Guide
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... Control Panel sul8selif0 0 Courie* 0 You can control simple printer operatio-uch as line feeding, form feeding, loading and ejecting paper, and selecting fonts-with an ETA-232D serial interface and a Centronics@~ompatible parallel interface. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 The control panel lights show the printer's status and the current font. out In out...
... Control Panel sul8selif0 0 Courie* 0 You can control simple printer operatio-uch as line feeding, form feeding, loading and ejecting paper, and selecting fonts-with an ETA-232D serial interface and a Centronics@~ompatible parallel interface. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 The control panel lights show the printer's status and the current font. out In out...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON LQ-300 Lights and buttons Pause Light The orange Pause light is on the control panel. The light also flashes when you can tear off the last sheet of continuous paper at the edge of the printer's settings. ' LF/FF button During normal operation, you can press this button...a single sheet, or to advance continuous paper to resume activity. The table below shows how the Font lights appear for each time you turn on l =ofi 6sflashing Printer Settings - EPSON LQ-300-4 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers The POUS light goes on (0), go off the printer. For most users, the factory sett...
EPSON LQ-300 Lights and buttons Pause Light The orange Pause light is on the control panel. The light also flashes when you can tear off the last sheet of continuous paper at the edge of the printer's settings. ' LF/FF button During normal operation, you can press this button...a single sheet, or to advance continuous paper to resume activity. The table below shows how the Font lights appear for each time you turn on l =ofi 6sflashing Printer Settings - EPSON LQ-300-4 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers The POUS light goes on (0), go off the printer. For most users, the factory sett...
Product Information Guide
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...length to the tear-off the printed pages. When you select IBM X24E, this feature advances the paper perforation to 8.5, 11,12, or 70/6(the length of A4 paper) inches. Auto line feed When the auto line feed feature is on, each other, set this...an EFSON ESC/P 2 printer in different languages. Set this feature to control the printer, if possible. EPSON LQ-300 Graphic print direction You can use this feature, the printer skips over -perforation When you to use your sojbare program to off . Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-5 When the printer receives data, it toon...
...length to the tear-off the printed pages. When you select IBM X24E, this feature advances the paper perforation to 8.5, 11,12, or 70/6(the length of A4 paper) inches. Auto line feed When the auto line feed feature is on, each other, set this...an EFSON ESC/P 2 printer in different languages. Set this feature to control the printer, if possible. EPSON LQ-300 Graphic print direction You can use this feature, the printer skips over -perforation When you to use your sojbare program to off . Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-5 When the printer receives data, it toon...
Product Information Guide
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...to make sure you have made remain in a submenu table. EPSON LQ-300-6 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Here's how: El Caution: To print the help text. Also make your selection. The printer automatically loads the paper and prints out a table of your choice, and then ...now to print help text. 1. the Pause button once. Make sure the paper is flashing. The printer prints the current settings in the table. EPSON LQ-300 Changing the printer settings If you cannot use your software program to change the printer's settings, you through the operations. Table A Font lights 1 l 0 ...
...to make sure you have made remain in a submenu table. EPSON LQ-300-6 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Here's how: El Caution: To print the help text. Also make your selection. The printer automatically loads the paper and prints out a table of your choice, and then ...now to print help text. 1. the Pause button once. Make sure the paper is flashing. The printer prints the current settings in the table. EPSON LQ-300 Changing the printer settings If you cannot use your software program to change the printer's settings, you through the operations. Table A Font lights 1 l 0 ...
Product Information Guide
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...paper or single sheets; this can run the self test; Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it is easier toinstall. 6. Open the printer cover to the upright position+ then pull it up to make sure the printer is turned off. 1. EPSON LQ-300 4. You can damage the printer.... Slide the print head from the ribbon so it moves smoothly. 7. la Caution: You should not be twisted or creased. 3. then press both sides of the printer. Running the Self...
...paper or single sheets; this can run the self test; Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it is easier toinstall. 6. Open the printer cover to the upright position+ then pull it up to make sure the printer is turned off. 1. EPSON LQ-300 4. You can damage the printer.... Slide the print head from the ribbon so it moves smoothly. 7. la Caution: You should not be twisted or creased. 3. then press both sides of the printer. Running the Self...
Product Information Guide
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... correctly for all Windows progr;ilms If Windows is mt already installed on the printer. EPSON LQ-300-8 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers EPSON LQ-300 1. The printer loads the paper guide upright. If Windows is installed on your paper. Choose the Ad&> button. sheet automatically. The printer cm& helps the paperfeed prqxrly. 5. Setting Up Your software Most software lets you specify...
... correctly for all Windows progr;ilms If Windows is mt already installed on the printer. EPSON LQ-300-8 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers EPSON LQ-300 1. The printer loads the paper guide upright. If Windows is installed on your paper. Choose the Ad&> button. sheet automatically. The printer cm& helps the paperfeed prqxrly. 5. Setting Up Your software Most software lets you specify...
Product Information Guide
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... load continuous paper using the push tractor, it as a pull tractor. ActionPrinter~ 3260 LQ-150 w-860 LQ-2550 LQ-570+ Stylus &IO@ LQ-870 ActionPrinter 3250 Any LQ printer EPSON printer 5. lO.Highlight EPSON LQ300 (or the printer you selected the LQ-860, LQ-2550, LQ-570+, or LQa70 printer, select Sheet Feeder - Printing in the push tractor position. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-9 If you...
... load continuous paper using the push tractor, it as a pull tractor. ActionPrinter~ 3260 LQ-150 w-860 LQ-2550 LQ-570+ Stylus &IO@ LQ-870 ActionPrinter 3250 Any LQ printer EPSON printer 5. lO.Highlight EPSON LQ300 (or the printer you selected the LQ-860, LQ-2550, LQ-570+, or LQa70 printer, select Sheet Feeder - Printing in the push tractor position. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-9 If you...
Product Information Guide
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... flashes. To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper, attach the paper guide by pulling the sprocket locks forward. The printer prints to the edge of your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Make sure the printer cover is midway between the sprocket units. 6. Then turn on the printer as shown below. EPSON LQ-300 2. Slide the left sprocket...
... flashes. To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper, attach the paper guide by pulling the sprocket locks forward. The printer prints to the edge of your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Make sure the printer cover is midway between the sprocket units. 6. Then turn on the printer as shown below. EPSON LQ-300 2. Slide the left sprocket...
Product Information Guide
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... the notches snap into the paper-park position. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. _-Y---.. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-11 as a guide. Turn the printer off paper before back-feeding; Remove the printer cover. 4. EPSON LQ-300 Switching back to single sheets To switch to the continuous paper position. 2. the printer feeds the paper backward into place. If...
... the notches snap into the paper-park position. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. _-Y---.. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-11 as a guide. Turn the printer off paper before back-feeding; Remove the printer cover. 4. EPSON LQ-300 Switching back to single sheets To switch to the continuous paper position. 2. the printer feeds the paper backward into place. If...
Product Information Guide
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... the sprocket covers. If you feel it . Insert the motor unit plug into the slots. 3. Open the sprocket covers. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Make sure the printer cover is installed, remove it click Slide the left edge guide to install the kit: 1. Here's how to the...
... the sprocket covers. If you feel it . Insert the motor unit plug into the slots. 3. Open the sprocket covers. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Make sure the printer cover is installed, remove it click Slide the left edge guide to install the kit: 1. Here's how to the...
User Manual
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... 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...16 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows programs 1-17 Using non-Windows software 1-18 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel 2-2 Lights and buttons 2-2 Selecting fonts 2-4 Printing on Single Sheets 2-5 Loading single sheets 2-5 Getting the...
... 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...16 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows programs 1-17 Using non-Windows software 1-18 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel 2-2 Lights and buttons 2-2 Selecting fonts 2-4 Printing on Single Sheets 2-5 Loading single sheets 2-5 Getting the...
User Manual
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...the pull tractor position 2-13 Printing on Special Paper 2-17 Adjusting the paper-thickness lever 2-17 Multi-part forms 2-19 Labels 2-20 Envelopes 2-21 Using the Printer Setting Mode 2-22 Printer setting descriptions 2-23 Changing the printer settings 2-25 Installing and Using Options 2-29 ...33 Color Upgrade Kit 2-35 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions 3-2 Power Supply 3-2 Power is not being supplied 3-2 Printing 3-3 The printer does not print 3-3 The print is faint or uneven 3-4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 3-5 Printed characters are not...
...the pull tractor position 2-13 Printing on Special Paper 2-17 Adjusting the paper-thickness lever 2-17 Multi-part forms 2-19 Labels 2-20 Envelopes 2-21 Using the Printer Setting Mode 2-22 Printer setting descriptions 2-23 Changing the printer settings 2-25 Installing and Using Options 2-29 ...33 Color Upgrade Kit 2-35 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions 3-2 Power Supply 3-2 Power is not being supplied 3-2 Printing 3-3 The printer does not print 3-3 The print is faint or uneven 3-4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 3-5 Printed characters are not...
User Manual
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... Electrical Environmental Safety approvals Interface Specifications Parallel interface Serial interface Command Summary Sending printer commands Using the command summary General operation Paper feeding Page format Print position motion Font selection Font enhancement Spacing Character handling Bit image Graphics Color printing Character Tables A-2 A-2 A-4 A-6 A-7 A-7 A-8 A-8 A-8 A-8 A-10 A-10 A-10 A-11 A-11 A-...
... Electrical Environmental Safety approvals Interface Specifications Parallel interface Serial interface Command Summary Sending printer commands Using the command summary General operation Paper feeding Page format Print position motion Font selection Font enhancement Spacing Character handling Bit image Graphics Color printing Character Tables A-2 A-2 A-4 A-6 A-7 A-7 A-8 A-8 A-8 A-8 A-10 A-10 A-10 A-11 A-11 A-...
