Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of printing. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are capable of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- These printers have paper loaded and waiting. MTBF M Off-carriage motor...
... Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of printing. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are capable of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- These printers have paper loaded and waiting. MTBF M Off-carriage motor...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the print head, and therefore has a longer life. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are the property of their respective owners. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade...
... the print head, and therefore has a longer life. Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are the property of their respective owners. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade...
Product Information Guide
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L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Paper rest %3 Paper feed knob Ribbon cartridge Single - Sheet Feeder (#7341A) The ...: Paper Paper feed methods: Paper width: Paper length: 06 standard ASCII characters 13 mtematlonai character sets Epson Extended Graphics character Frictron Single-bin cut sheet feeder gives you easy and efficient handling of an inch...also be used wrth the L-loo0. Printer Specifications I Interface number a0143 18145 a8148 al3149 Xf3149M 'XB161 #I3165 #81?2 ra172'\n Name 24 - II Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Y Pitch...
L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Paper rest %3 Paper feed knob Ribbon cartridge Single - Sheet Feeder (#7341A) The ...: Paper Paper feed methods: Paper width: Paper length: 06 standard ASCII characters 13 mtematlonai character sets Epson Extended Graphics character Frictron Single-bin cut sheet feeder gives you easy and efficient handling of an inch...also be used wrth the L-loo0. Printer Specifications I Interface number a0143 18145 a8148 al3149 Xf3149M 'XB161 #I3165 #81?2 ra172'\n Name 24 - II Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Y Pitch...
Product Information Guide
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... characters. Do not use ribbons for another DC1 character. the on line High DC1 Recvd lDC3 ,Recvd lH@ I IHIgh / High/Low 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...3.75 kV rms applied tar one mmute Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the tlrmng tar the parailei lnteriace Ribbon: Cartridge ribbon. at l/&inch lrne spacing with intermIttent feeding; 2.2 inches/s wth continuous feeding. whxh would allow It t o r e s u...
... characters. Do not use ribbons for another DC1 character. the on line High DC1 Recvd lDC3 ,Recvd lH@ I IHIgh / High/Low 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...3.75 kV rms applied tar one mmute Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the tlrmng tar the parailei lnteriace Ribbon: Cartridge ribbon. at l/&inch lrne spacing with intermIttent feeding; 2.2 inches/s wth continuous feeding. whxh would allow It t o r e s u...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...failure are un-familiar with the machine. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. This is a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper positioning. (1) ...documented in printhead failures. Both features were added to the SRAM has failed. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result... b. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the...
...failure are un-familiar with the machine. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. This is a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper positioning. (1) ...documented in printhead failures. Both features were added to the SRAM has failed. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result... b. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the...
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
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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... feed knob. 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. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need only do the following: l Install the paper feed knob. Setting Up... the Printer 1-7 Insert the knob into the hole on the printer's side and rotate it until it slips onto the six-sided shaft. l Attach the paper guide. l Install the ribbon cartridge. Installing the paper feed knob The first step in setting...
... feed knob. 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. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need only do the following: l Install the paper feed knob. Setting Up... the Printer 1-7 Insert the knob into the hole on the printer's side and rotate it until it slips onto the six-sided shaft. l Attach the paper guide. l Install the ribbon cartridge. Installing the paper feed knob The first step in setting...
User Manual
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Push firmly on because this can damage the printer. 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 Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge. 1. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it fits against the printer case. Assembling the Printer 2.
Push firmly on because this can damage the printer. 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 Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge. 1. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it fits against the printer case. Assembling the Printer 2.
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Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 3. 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. 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
Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 3. 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. 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
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Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer 5. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the-ribbon into place. 6. 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 Assembling the Printer 5. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the-ribbon into place. 6. 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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Pull it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. Open both sprocket covers. 8. Using Continuous Paper 7. 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. Open both sprocket covers. 8. Using Continuous Paper 7. 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
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Use the paper feed knob to set the top of the paper's width. Follow these steps to the center of form position. 1. Slide the edge guides to set the top of form position properly because this position determines the first printable line of each page: The top of form position It is important to feed the paper until the printer is just about even with the ribbon. Setting the top of form position remains valid until its perforation is turned off the printer. 2. Turn off , reset, or initialized. Paper Handling 2-17 Using Continuous Paper 2.
Use the paper feed knob to set the top of the paper's width. Follow these steps to the center of form position. 1. Slide the edge guides to set the top of form position properly because this position determines the first printable line of each page: The top of form position It is important to feed the paper until the printer is just about even with the ribbon. Setting the top of form position remains valid until its perforation is turned off the printer. 2. Turn off , reset, or initialized. Paper Handling 2-17 Using Continuous Paper 2.
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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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...switch 2-4 off , you may not be in Chapter 2. The ribbon may be worn out. See the section on replacing the ribbon later in Chapter 1. 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 text.... l If the printer inserts extra blank lines even after turning DIP switch...
...switch 2-4 off , you may not be in Chapter 2. The ribbon may be worn out. See the section on replacing the ribbon later in Chapter 1. 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 text.... l If the printer inserts extra blank lines even after turning DIP switch...
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... guide may be selected by the DIP switch. See the section on replacing the ribbon later in Chapter 3. 4-4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Remove the jammed paper and reload. Problems and Solutions The printer stops printing l The printer may be jammed. l The ribbon may be out of the paper release lever may be wrong. See the...
... guide may be selected by the DIP switch. See the section on replacing the ribbon later in Chapter 3. 4-4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Remove the jammed paper and reload. Problems and Solutions The printer stops printing l The printer may be jammed. l The ribbon may be out of the paper release lever may be wrong. See the...
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The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge is removed. 2. 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. 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. To remove the ribbon cartridge, lift it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon: 1. Follow these steps to replace the ribbon. 4-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge is removed. 2. 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. 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. To remove the ribbon cartridge, lift it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon: 1. Follow these steps to replace the ribbon. 4-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Replacing the Ribbon 4. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. 5. 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. Replacing the Ribbon 4. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. 5. 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.
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Slide the print head from side to side to help feed-the ribbon into place. 4-10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 6. 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. Insert the legs of the printer cover into the printer, then tilt the printer cover back into place. 7.
Slide the print head from side to side to help feed-the ribbon into place. 4-10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 6. 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. Insert the legs of the printer cover into the printer, then tilt the printer cover back into place. 7.