Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of 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. only impact printers can all have the sturdiest printhead pins...
... whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of 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. only impact printers can all have the sturdiest printhead pins...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... and extends the life of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. L EPSON brand ribbons are ... L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to move the ribbon with smaller ribbon on the motor...
... and extends the life of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. L EPSON brand ribbons are ... L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to move the ribbon with smaller ribbon on the motor...
Product Information Guide
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...:2 '5 10 12. '5 Proportional NO iNO 1 uo I . II Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Y Pitch Quality : Character/second/line 10 draft i 150 10 Letter Quality...: Paper width: Paper length: 06 standard ASCII characters 13 mtematlonai character sets Epson Extended Graphics character Frictron Single-bin cut sheet feeder gives you can be switched.... 15. L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Paper rest %3 Paper feed knob Ribbon cartridge Single - The table beiow hsts some of standard bond paper ml the printer without reloading. It ...
...:2 '5 10 12. '5 Proportional NO iNO 1 uo I . II Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Y Pitch Quality : Character/second/line 10 draft i 150 10 Letter Quality...: Paper width: Paper length: 06 standard ASCII characters 13 mtematlonai character sets Epson Extended Graphics character Frictron Single-bin cut sheet feeder gives you can be switched.... 15. L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper guide Paper rest %3 Paper feed knob Ribbon cartridge Single - The table beiow hsts some of standard bond paper ml the printer without reloading. It ...
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...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. DC1 or DC3. 'ON LINE SLCT IN ... onginal plus up to two copies. one mmute l 720,240 V model can look for 9-pin printers. Do not use ribbons for another DC1 character. L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Environment Temperature: Humidity: Shock: Vibration: Printable area: Smgle sheet Co"tlnuous paper Paper feed speed...
...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. DC1 or DC3. 'ON LINE SLCT IN ... onginal plus up to two copies. one mmute l 720,240 V model can look for 9-pin printers. Do not use ribbons for another DC1 character. L-1000/LQ-500 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Environment Temperature: Humidity: Shock: Vibration: Printable area: Smgle sheet Co"tlnuous paper Paper feed speed...
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
User Manual
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...setting up the printer is to manually feed paper in the white foam packing material. 1. You'll find the paper feed knob packed in an indentation in the printer when the printer is turned off.... You use this knob to install the paper feed knob. Insert the knob into the hole on the printer's side and rotate it until... it slips onto the six-sided shaft. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need only do the following: l Install ...
...setting up the printer is to manually feed paper in the white foam packing material. 1. You'll find the paper feed knob packed in an indentation in the printer when the printer is turned off.... You use this knob to install the paper feed knob. Insert the knob into the hole on the printer's side and rotate it until... it slips onto the six-sided shaft. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need only do the following: l Install ...
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CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on the knob until it . 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of 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; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it fits against the printer case. Assembling the Printer 2. Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge. 1.
CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on the knob until it . 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of 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; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it fits against the printer case. Assembling the Printer 2. Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge. 1.
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Remove the ribbon cartridge from its handle and push it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. This removes any excess slack in the direction of the cartridge to install. 4. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 3. Assembling the Printer 2.
Remove the ribbon cartridge from its handle and push it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. This removes any excess slack in the direction of the cartridge to install. 4. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 3. Assembling the Printer 2.
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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. Let it straight up and out of the printer. 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 WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint you need to the middle of the printer. 3.
The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge is removed. 2. Be sure the printer is turned off and printer cover is recommended. Let it straight up and out of the printer. 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 WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint you need to the middle of the printer. 3.
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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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Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide and paper rest. 3. Unplug the power cable from the printer. 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-11 Remove the ribbon cartridge and paper feed knob. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack the printer using the original box and packaging materials, as described below. 1.
Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide and paper rest. 3. Unplug the power cable from the printer. 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4-11 Remove the ribbon cartridge and paper feed knob. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack the printer using the original box and packaging materials, as described below. 1.
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Ribbon: Cartridge ribbon, available in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character): 2 million MCBF: For all components excluding print head: 3 million lines MTBF: 4000 power on hours ...), 1 minute AC 1.2 kV (rms), 1 second 220/240 V model: AC 1.25 kV (rms), 1 minute AC 1.5 kV (rms), 1 second Technical Specifications 5-5 Do not use ribbons for 9-pin printers. Life expectancy (in black only ( # 7753).
Printer Specifications Mechanical Ribbon: Cartridge ribbon, available in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character): 2 million MCBF: For all components excluding print head: 3 million lines MTBF: 4000 power on hours ...), 1 minute AC 1.2 kV (rms), 1 second 220/240 V model: AC 1.25 kV (rms), 1 minute AC 1.5 kV (rms), 1 second Technical Specifications 5-5 Do not use ribbons for 9-pin printers. Life expectancy (in black only ( # 7753).
User Manual
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... Enable Upper Control Codes Cancels ESC 6 Command Summary 6-7 super/subscripts require only 2 bytes per column Copy ROM to RAM n= font family 0: Roman (Fonts in font cartridges 1: Sans Serif can also be copied) ESC % n 3 7 2 5 Select User-defined Set 0: Normal set 1: User-defined set ESC 6 ESC 7 54 36 55 37 Enable Printable Characters...
... Enable Upper Control Codes Cancels ESC 6 Command Summary 6-7 super/subscripts require only 2 bytes per column Copy ROM to RAM n= font family 0: Roman (Fonts in font cartridges 1: Sans Serif can also be copied) ESC % n 3 7 2 5 Select User-defined Set 0: Normal set 1: User-defined set ESC 6 ESC 7 54 36 55 37 Enable Printable Characters...
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Installing the interface board The optional interface boards available for your printer are unsure whether you need are listed below. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. The only tools you are easy to know more about interfaces, contact your computer. 2. Before installing an ...paper guide. 5. Note: Please note that are compatible with your computer does not have a parallel interface. Turn off both the printer and your Epson dealer. Interface number #8143 #8148 #8165 Name New serial interface Intelligent serial interface Intelligent IEEE-488 interface If you need an...
Installing the interface board The optional interface boards available for your printer are unsure whether you need are listed below. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. The only tools you are easy to know more about interfaces, contact your computer. 2. Before installing an ...paper guide. 5. Note: Please note that are compatible with your computer does not have a parallel interface. Turn off both the printer and your Epson dealer. Interface number #8143 #8148 #8165 Name New serial interface Intelligent serial interface Intelligent IEEE-488 interface If you need an...
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Press down on the front of the case to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Reattach the font compartment cover. Replace the ribbon cartridge, printer cover, and any other necessary parts or options. WARNING: When you use the optional interface, be sure to lock it into place. 4. The Interface Boards 3. Appendix A-11 You should never leave two interface cables connected at the same time. 5. Close the upper case.
Press down on the front of the case to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Reattach the font compartment cover. Replace the ribbon cartridge, printer cover, and any other necessary parts or options. WARNING: When you use the optional interface, be sure to lock it into place. 4. The Interface Boards 3. Appendix A-11 You should never leave two interface cables connected at the same time. 5. Close the upper case.
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R Ready light, 3-2, 4-4 Ribbon cartridge, 1-2 installing, 1-8-10 replacing, 4-8-10 Romspaenciffiocnatti,o3n-s3,,53--58, 3-11-13, 5-3 S Sans serif font, 3-3, 3-8, 3-11-13, 5-3 Script font, 5-3, A-4 SelecType, 3-12-13, 4-5, A-17 SelecType light, 3-3 Self test, 1-16-18, 3-4 Single-sheet paper, 2-1-7 loading, 2-4-7, 4-4 Skip over perforation, 3-7, 3-10 Special printing effects, 5-12 Specifications, 5-1-12 T Technical specifications, 5-1-12 Testing printer, 1-13-18...