Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- both in their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in fonts M Computer-based set-up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. EPSON impact printers are capable of multi-part forms...
... forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- both in their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in fonts M Computer-based set-up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. EPSON impact printers are capable of multi-part forms...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. 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 a stationary ribbon cartridge. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with the print head, and therefore has a longer...
... extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. 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 a stationary ribbon cartridge. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with the print head, and therefore has a longer...
Product Information Guide
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...impact dot matrix Printing speed: Y Pitch Quality : Character/second/line 10 draft i 150 10 Letter Quality 50 12 draft 1I 180 12 Letter Quality I 10. 12. 15 10. 12. 15, prooomonal / 10. 12. 15. The table beiow hsts some of standard bond paper ml the printer... L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Paper rest %3 Paper feed knob Ribbon cartridge Single - your pnnter's capabiiitles. Printer Specifications I...width: Paper length: 06 standard ASCII characters 13 mtematlonai character sets Epson Extended Graphics character Frictron Single-bin cut sheet feeder gives you ...
...impact dot matrix Printing speed: Y Pitch Quality : Character/second/line 10 draft i 150 10 Letter Quality 50 12 draft 1I 180 12 Letter Quality I 10. 12. 15 10. 12. 15, prooomonal / 10. 12. 15. The table beiow hsts some of standard bond paper ml the printer... L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Paper rest %3 Paper feed knob Ribbon cartridge Single - your pnnter's capabiiitles. Printer Specifications I...width: Paper length: 06 standard ASCII characters 13 mtematlonai character sets Epson Extended Graphics character Frictron Single-bin cut sheet feeder gives you ...
Product Information Guide
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.... l 120 V model can wtthstand 1.25 ki rms applied for one mmute l 720,240 V model can look for 9-pin printers. Pin Printers L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Environment Temperature: Humidity: Shock: Vibration: Printable area: Smgle sheet Co"tlnuous paper Paper feed speed: Paper thickness: Number of ... status. one mmute Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the tlrmng tar the parailei lnteriace Ribbon: Cartridge ribbon. Do not use ribbons for another DC1 character. the on line High DC1 Recvd lDC3 ,Recvd lH@ I IHIgh / High/Low I ...
.... l 120 V model can wtthstand 1.25 ki rms applied for one mmute l 720,240 V model can look for 9-pin printers. Pin Printers L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Environment Temperature: Humidity: Shock: Vibration: Printable area: Smgle sheet Co"tlnuous paper Paper feed speed: Paper thickness: Number of ... status. one mmute Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the tlrmng tar the parailei lnteriace Ribbon: Cartridge ribbon. Do not use ribbons for another DC1 character. the on line High DC1 Recvd lDC3 ,Recvd lH@ I IHIgh / High/Low I ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... power up b. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check...
... power up b. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the correct matching of Epson ribbons to order ribbons. EAI # OEM # USAGE 7751 7753 7754 7756 7757 8750 8753 8755 8759 8760 8762 8763 8764 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ERC-04 ERC-13 ERC-08 ERC-14 ERC-16 ERC-17 N/A N/A ALL DX LQ-500, LQ-800, LQ-850 LQ-1000, LQ-1050 LQ-2500...
...: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the correct matching of Epson ribbons to order ribbons. EAI # OEM # USAGE 7751 7753 7754 7756 7757 8750 8753 8755 8759 8760 8762 8763 8764 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ERC-04 ERC-13 ERC-08 ERC-14 ERC-16 ERC-17 N/A N/A ALL DX LQ-500, LQ-800, LQ-850 LQ-1000, LQ-1050 LQ-2500...
User Manual
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... Handling 2-1 Using Single Sheets 2-2 Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Printing on Special Paper 2-20 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 DIP Switches 3-5 Selecting Typestyles 3-11 Selecting an International Character Set 3-14 Choosing a Character Table 3-16 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-1 Problems and Solutions 4-2 Cleaning the Printer 4-6 Replacing the Ribbon 4-8 Transporting the Printer 4-11 Contents iii
... Handling 2-1 Using Single Sheets 2-2 Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Printing on Special Paper 2-20 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 DIP Switches 3-5 Selecting Typestyles 3-11 Selecting an International Character Set 3-14 Choosing a Character Table 3-16 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-1 Problems and Solutions 4-2 Cleaning the Printer 4-6 Replacing the Ribbon 4-8 Transporting the Printer 4-11 Contents iii
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Removing the pull tractor 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the paper feed knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-11 Testing the Printer 1-13 Plugging in the printer 1-13 Loading a sheet of paper 1-14 Running the self test 1-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-19 The parallel interface 1-19 Printer Selection Menus 1-21 Choosing from a menu 1-21 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Removing the pull tractor 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the paper feed knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-11 Testing the Printer 1-13 Plugging in the printer 1-13 Loading a sheet of paper 1-14 Running the self test 1-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-19 The parallel interface 1-19 Printer Selection Menus 1-21 Choosing from a menu 1-21 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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... onto the six-sided shaft. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Installing the paper feed knob The first step in setting up the printer is turned off. You use this knob to install the paper feed knob. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need only do the following: l Install... the paper feed knob. l Attach the paper guide. You'll find the paper feed knob packed in an indentation in the printer when the printer is to manually feed paper in the white foam packing material. 1. l Install the ribbon ...
... onto the six-sided shaft. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Installing the paper feed knob The first step in setting up the printer is turned off. You use this knob to install the paper feed knob. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need only do the following: l Install... the paper feed knob. l Attach the paper guide. You'll find the paper feed knob packed in an indentation in the printer when the printer is to manually feed paper in the white foam packing material. 1. l Install the ribbon ...
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Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge. 1. Assembling the Printer 2. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it fits against the printer case. CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on the knob until it . 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Push firmly on because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot;
Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge. 1. Assembling the Printer 2. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it fits against the printer case. CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on the knob until it . 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Push firmly on because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot;
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This removes any excess slack in the direction of the cartridge to install. 4. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 3. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Assembling the Printer 2. Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its handle and push it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted.
This removes any excess slack in the direction of the cartridge to install. 4. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 3. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Assembling the Printer 2. Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its handle and push it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted.
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Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the-ribbon into place. 6. Assembling the Printer 5. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to be sure it moves smoothly.
Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the-ribbon into place. 6. Assembling the Printer 5. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to be sure it moves smoothly.
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Using Continuous Paper 7. Open both sprocket covers. 8. Be sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and then insert the paper into the printer until it up to the sprocket frames. 2-14 Paper Handling Pull it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide.
Using Continuous Paper 7. Open both sprocket covers. 8. Be sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and then insert the paper into the printer until it up to the sprocket frames. 2-14 Paper Handling Pull it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide.
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Setting the top of form position It is important to set the top of form position properly because this position determines the first printable line of each page: The top of form position remains valid until its perforation is turned off the printer. 2. Turn off , reset, or initialized. Using Continuous Paper 2. Paper Handling 2-17 Follow these steps to set the top of the paper's width. Slide the edge guides to feed the paper until the printer is just about even with the ribbon. Use the paper feed knob to the center of form position. 1.
Setting the top of form position It is important to set the top of form position properly because this position determines the first printable line of each page: The top of form position remains valid until its perforation is turned off the printer. 2. Turn off , reset, or initialized. Using Continuous Paper 2. Paper Handling 2-17 Follow these steps to set the top of the paper's width. Slide the edge guides to feed the paper until the printer is just about even with the ribbon. Use the paper feed knob to the center of form position. 1.
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems and Solutions 4-2 The printer does not print 4-2 The printout is spaced incorrectly 4-3 The printout is faint or uneven 4-3 The printer stops printing 4-4 Single sheets do not feed properly 4-4 Continuous paper does not feed properly 4-5 The printout is not what you expect 4-5 Cleaning the Printer 4-6 Replacing the Ribbon 4-8 Transporting the Printer 4-11 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-1
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems and Solutions 4-2 The printer does not print 4-2 The printout is spaced incorrectly 4-3 The printout is faint or uneven 4-3 The printer stops printing 4-4 Single sheets do not feed properly 4-4 Continuous paper does not feed properly 4-5 The printout is not what you expect 4-5 Cleaning the Printer 4-6 Replacing the Ribbon 4-8 Transporting the Printer 4-11 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-1
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... are missing. Never attempt to have the head replaced. Turn DIP switch 2-4 on ribbon installation in the wrong position. l If the printer is inserting extra blank lines between lines of your interface. l If the printer inserts extra blank lines even after turning DIP switch 2-4 off . Troubleshooting and Maintenance ...line, no line feed signal is faint or uneven The ribbon may not be properly installed. The print head may be worn out. Contact an Authorized Epson Dealer to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be checked at the end of each line of...
... are missing. Never attempt to have the head replaced. Turn DIP switch 2-4 on ribbon installation in the wrong position. l If the printer is inserting extra blank lines between lines of your interface. l If the printer inserts extra blank lines even after turning DIP switch 2-4 off . Troubleshooting and Maintenance ...line, no line feed signal is faint or uneven The ribbon may not be properly installed. The print head may be worn out. Contact an Authorized Epson Dealer to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be checked at the end of each line of...
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... the READY light is off and then turn it . Printing resumes soon; l The paper guide may not be wrong. See the section on replacing the ribbon later in Chapter 3. 4-4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance l The cut sheet feeder mode may be too large or too small. l The paper may be selected by...2. See the section on installing the paper guide in Chapter 5. l If the printer stops, the beeper sounds, and the ON LINE light does not flicker, turn the printer off and the ON LINE light is flickering, the printer has stopped to allow the print head to restart it back on setting DIP...
... the READY light is off and then turn it . Printing resumes soon; l The paper guide may not be wrong. See the section on replacing the ribbon later in Chapter 3. 4-4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance l The cut sheet feeder mode may be too large or too small. l The paper may be selected by...2. See the section on installing the paper guide in Chapter 5. l If the printer stops, the beeper sounds, and the ON LINE light does not flicker, turn the printer off and the ON LINE light is flickering, the printer has stopped to allow the print head to restart it back on setting DIP...
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Be sure the printer is turned off and printer cover is recommended. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. To remove the ribbon cartridge, lift it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon: 1. The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge is removed. 2. Let it straight up and out of the printer. Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint you need to the middle of the printer. 3. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. Follow these steps to replace the ribbon. 4-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Be sure the printer is turned off and printer cover is recommended. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. To remove the ribbon cartridge, lift it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon: 1. The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge is removed. 2. Let it straight up and out of the printer. Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint you need to the middle of the printer. 3. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. Follow these steps to replace the ribbon. 4-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-9 To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. 5. Replacing the Ribbon 4.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-9 To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. 5. Replacing the Ribbon 4.
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Insert the legs of the printer cover into the printer, then tilt the printer cover back into place. 7. Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to be sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Replacing the Ribbon 6. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed-the ribbon into place. 4-10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Insert the legs of the printer cover into the printer, then tilt the printer cover back into place. 7. Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to be sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Replacing the Ribbon 6. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed-the ribbon into place. 4-10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance