Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... low cost 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 tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. These printers have paper loaded and waiting.... or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-...
... low cost 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 tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. These printers have paper loaded and waiting.... or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... print head, and therefore has a longer life. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends...
... print head, and therefore has a longer life. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends...
Product Information Guide
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... Dratt : Epson Roman Epson Sans Surf Cower ioptlonal) Prestrge (OptIonal) ScrlotODtlO".d) i OCR-8 (optional) 1 AvaiIable Pitches (characters per Inch) I To expand the range ot your pnnter has a slot in increments of 1/180th of single sheet paper. L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Paper rest %3 Paper feed knob Ribbon cartridge Single ...-bin cut sheet feeder gives you can be switched to 364 mm) L-1000-1 II Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Y Pitch Quality : Character/second/line 10 draft i 150 10 Letter Quality 50 12 draft...
... Dratt : Epson Roman Epson Sans Surf Cower ioptlonal) Prestrge (OptIonal) ScrlotODtlO".d) i OCR-8 (optional) 1 AvaiIable Pitches (characters per Inch) I To expand the range ot your pnnter has a slot in increments of 1/180th of single sheet paper. L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Paper rest %3 Paper feed knob Ribbon cartridge Single ...-bin cut sheet feeder gives you can be switched to 364 mm) L-1000-1 II Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Y Pitch Quality : Character/second/line 10 draft i 150 10 Letter Quality 50 12 draft...
Product Information Guide
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... (Interface) ("0 elk!) 1 ~HlghlLow I Pulsed Enabled jea char HtghlLaw ~Pulsed Disabled' 1% c h a r 'Whlie pr~ntmg 1s disabled. 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 copies: Approx. 100 msiline ... (50 Hz verslon~ 59.5 to 0.01 Inches) With contmuous multi-part paper only. Do not use ribbons for another DC1 character. one mmute Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the tlrmng tar the parailei ...
... (Interface) ("0 elk!) 1 ~HlghlLow I Pulsed Enabled jea char HtghlLaw ~Pulsed Disabled' 1% c h a r 'Whlie pr~ntmg 1s disabled. 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 copies: Approx. 100 msiline ... (50 Hz verslon~ 59.5 to 0.01 Inches) With contmuous multi-part paper only. Do not use ribbons for another DC1 character. one mmute Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the tlrmng tar the parailei ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. This is not connected. 20 CPU error. The correct settings are : a. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. An undefined op-code ... turning the printer back on the ROMA board may have failed or is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may cause errors 10 or 20. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may require a repair, adjustment or replacement. The SRAM could be bad. 10 This is loaded using the knob instead of 4 LQ-2550 cont...
Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. This is not connected. 20 CPU error. The correct settings are : a. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. An undefined op-code ... turning the printer back on the ROMA board may have failed or is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may cause errors 10 or 20. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may require a repair, adjustment or replacement. The SRAM could be bad. 10 This is loaded using the knob instead of 4 LQ-2550 cont...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Epson part numbers and can be used to printers. This list supercedes PSB-013. 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 (BLACK) LQ... color is not required. SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the correct matching of Epson ribbons to order ribbons. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505
...Epson part numbers and can be used to printers. This list supercedes PSB-013. 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 (BLACK) LQ... color is not required. SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the correct matching of Epson ribbons to order ribbons. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505
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
User Manual
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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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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. Insert the knob into... the hole on the printer's side and rotate it until it slips onto the six-sided shaft. l Install the ribbon cartridge. 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...
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. Insert the knob into... the hole on the printer's side and rotate it until it slips onto the six-sided shaft. l Install the ribbon cartridge. 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...
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Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge. 1. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Assembling the Printer 2. Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on the knob until it . 1-8 Setting Up the Printer let it cool for a few minutes before touching it fits against the printer case. Push firmly on because this can damage the printer.
Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge. 1. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Assembling the Printer 2. Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on the knob until it . 1-8 Setting Up the Printer let it cool for a few minutes before touching it fits against the printer case. Push firmly on because this can damage the printer.
User Manual
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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. Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Assembling the Printer 2. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 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. Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Assembling the Printer 2. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 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. 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. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer
Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the-ribbon into place. 6. Assembling the Printer 5. 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. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer
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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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Follow these steps to feed the paper until the printer is just about even with the ribbon. Paper Handling 2-17 Using Continuous Paper 2. Use the paper feed knob 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. Slide the edge guides to set the top of the paper's width. Setting the top of form position It is important to the center of form position. 1. Turn off , reset, or initialized.
Follow these steps to feed the paper until the printer is just about even with the ribbon. Paper Handling 2-17 Using Continuous Paper 2. Use the paper feed knob 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. Slide the edge guides to set the top of the paper's width. Setting the top of form position It is important to the center of form position. 1. Turn off , reset, or initialized.
User Manual
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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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... the AUTO FEED XT signal of your interface. The printout is faint or uneven The ribbon may be in Chapter 2. The paper thickness lever may not be worn out. l If the printer is inserting extra blank lines between lines of text. See the section on the paper ...lines between lines of printed characters are being sent at the same time. Contact an Authorized Epson Dealer to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be worn out. l If the printer inserts extra blank lines even after turning DIP switch 2-4 off . Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-3 ...
... the AUTO FEED XT signal of your interface. The printout is faint or uneven The ribbon may be in Chapter 2. The paper thickness lever may not be worn out. l If the printer is inserting extra blank lines between lines of text. See the section on the paper ...lines between lines of printed characters are being sent at the same time. Contact an Authorized Epson Dealer to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be worn out. l If the printer inserts extra blank lines even after turning DIP switch 2-4 off . Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-3 ...
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... in Chapter 2. Check the paper supply. Push it . l If the READY light is flickering, the printer has stopped to allow the print head to print again. l The ribbon may be wrong. Single sheets do anything to restart it back to a qualified service person. l The cut sheet feeder mode may be ...out of the paper release lever may be jammed. l If the printer stops, the beeper sounds, and the ON LINE...
... in Chapter 2. Check the paper supply. Push it . l If the READY light is flickering, the printer has stopped to allow the print head to print again. l The ribbon may be wrong. Single sheets do anything to restart it back to a qualified service person. l The cut sheet feeder mode may be ...out of the paper release lever may be jammed. l If the printer stops, the beeper sounds, and the ON LINE...
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Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint you need to replace the ribbon: 1. To remove the ribbon cartridge, lift it cool before attempting to the middle of the printer. 3. Follow these steps to replace the ribbon. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. 4-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Let it straight up and out of the printer. 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. The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge is removed. 2.
Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint you need to replace the ribbon: 1. To remove the ribbon cartridge, lift it cool before attempting to the middle of the printer. 3. Follow these steps to replace the ribbon. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. 4-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Let it straight up and out of the printer. 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. The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge is removed. 2.
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Replacing the Ribbon 4. 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. 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. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-9
Replacing the Ribbon 4. 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. 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. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-9
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Insert the legs of the printer cover into the printer, then tilt the printer cover back into place. 7. Replacing the Ribbon 6. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed-the ribbon into place. 4-10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. 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.
Insert the legs of the printer cover into the printer, then tilt the printer cover back into place. 7. Replacing the Ribbon 6. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed-the ribbon into place. 4-10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. 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.