Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are capable 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. only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation...
... forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are capable 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. only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the ribbon, the printer can achieve faster print speeds. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam or damage the...
... Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the ribbon, the printer can achieve faster print speeds. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam or damage the...
Product Information Guide
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... ; Ribbon cartridge The Cut Sheet Feeder LQ- 510 DOT- Up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper can use any of an inch Single sheet: 2.2 inches per sec (100 ms/line) The optional cut sheet feeder (C806122) makes it possible to 364 mm) 24 - MATRIX PRINTER 1 Printer Specifications 1 Printing Print method: Print speed: X-pin impact dot...
... ; Ribbon cartridge The Cut Sheet Feeder LQ- 510 DOT- Up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper can use any of an inch Single sheet: 2.2 inches per sec (100 ms/line) The optional cut sheet feeder (C806122) makes it possible to 364 mm) 24 - MATRIX PRINTER 1 Printer Specifications 1 Printing Print method: Print speed: X-pin impact dot...
Product Information Guide
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... to 3 sheets including the original. Note: Label printing is a list of ribbon: MCBF: Cartridge ribbon, available in black: #7753 #7753: 2,000,000 characters (in Letter Quality characters, at normal temperature. LQ-510-2 5/1/89 24 - Compatible Interfaces The following is available only at 48 dots/...0.01 inches (0.25 mm). Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: Life expectancy of Epson interfaces that are compatible with its long side horizontal. MATRIX PRINTER 0.51 inches (13 mm) or more (both sides) when the 10 inch (254 mm...
... to 3 sheets including the original. Note: Label printing is a list of ribbon: MCBF: Cartridge ribbon, available in black: #7753 #7753: 2,000,000 characters (in Letter Quality characters, at normal temperature. LQ-510-2 5/1/89 24 - Compatible Interfaces The following is available only at 48 dots/...0.01 inches (0.25 mm). Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: Life expectancy of Epson interfaces that are compatible with its long side horizontal. MATRIX PRINTER 0.51 inches (13 mm) or more (both sides) when the 10 inch (254 mm...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...printer back on. Four possible areas of these errors are corrected by new operators who are documented in printhead failures. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. Since the initial reading upon loading a single sheet paper, the paper has skewed. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon...a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper positioning. (1) If the paper is loaded using the knob instead of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result ...
...printer back on. Four possible areas of these errors are corrected by new operators who are documented in printhead failures. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. Since the initial reading upon loading a single sheet paper, the paper has skewed. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly c. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon...a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper positioning. (1) If the paper is loaded using the knob instead of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...-A EiZx C1-9E-A EEx C1-9E-A g:; CPD-552 CPD-552 KP - STAND 8501-A EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - 0K BUFFER SERIAL - 8K BUFFER PARALLEL - 32K BUFFER ...IEEE 488 - 8K BUFFER CABLES STANDARD IBM PARALLEL SERlAL DB-25 TO DB-9 SERIAL DB-25 TO DB-25 MISC. Matrix Printer Options and Accessories Date: 8/1/89 ...
...-A EiZx C1-9E-A EEx C1-9E-A g:; CPD-552 CPD-552 KP - STAND 8501-A EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - 0K BUFFER SERIAL - 8K BUFFER PARALLEL - 32K BUFFER ...IEEE 488 - 8K BUFFER CABLES STANDARD IBM PARALLEL SERlAL DB-25 TO DB-9 SERIAL DB-25 TO DB-25 MISC. Matrix Printer Options and Accessories Date: 8/1/89 ...
User Manual
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... Graphics 4-1 Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-9 User-defined Characters 4-20 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options 5-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 The Pull Tractor 5-17 The Multi-Font Module 5-28 The Interface Boards 5-34 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-10 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 P r i n t i n g 7-5 Paper Handling 7-14 Options...
... Graphics 4-1 Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-9 User-defined Characters 4-20 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options 5-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 The Pull Tractor 5-17 The Multi-Font Module 5-28 The Interface Boards 5-34 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-10 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 P r i n t i n g 7-5 Paper Handling 7-14 Options...
User Manual
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Introduction l Pull Tractor Unit (C800062) This option improves the performance of fonts available in the Letter Quality mode. Introduction 3 It is especially useful with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. l Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7768) The optional film ribbon cartridge provides you with continuous multi-part forms, l Multi-Font Module (#7407) The optional Multi-Font module adds to the number of continuous paper handling.
Introduction l Pull Tractor Unit (C800062) This option improves the performance of fonts available in the Letter Quality mode. Introduction 3 It is especially useful with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. l Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7768) The optional film ribbon cartridge provides you with continuous multi-part forms, l Multi-Font Module (#7407) The optional Multi-Font module adds to the number of continuous paper handling.
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the Parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the Platen Knob 1-6 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-7 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-10 Testing the Printer 1-13 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Running the Self Test 1-14 Checking the Operation 1-21 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-22 The Parallel Interface 1-22 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-25 Choosing From a Menu 1-25 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the Parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the Platen Knob 1-6 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-7 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-10 Testing the Printer 1-13 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Running the Self Test 1-14 Checking the Operation 1-21 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-22 The Parallel Interface 1-22 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-25 Choosing From a Menu 1-25 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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This interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is designed for easy installation and removal. Slide the print head to adjust the position of the printer. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is turned off. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 CAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to the middle of the paper. Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Assembling the Printer 3. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case.
This interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is designed for easy installation and removal. Slide the print head to adjust the position of the printer. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is turned off. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 CAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to the middle of the paper. Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Assembling the Printer 3. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case.
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This removes slack in the direction of the arrow. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it . 2. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it easier to install. 3. Open the paper tension unit cover. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot;
This removes slack in the direction of the arrow. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it . 2. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it easier to install. 3. Open the paper tension unit cover. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned 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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Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into the slots. Assembling the Printer 4. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into place.
Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into the slots. Assembling the Printer 4. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into place.
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Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 7. Attach the paper guide using the following procedure. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Close the paper tension unit cover. Attaching the Paper Guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide helps to make sure it moves smoothly. Slide the print head from side to side to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently into the printer. Assembling Printer 6.
Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 7. Attach the paper guide using the following procedure. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Close the paper tension unit cover. Attaching the Paper Guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide helps to make sure it moves smoothly. Slide the print head from side to side to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently into the printer. Assembling Printer 6.
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Plugging in self test function to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 Testing the Printer Now that your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the printer is working correctly before you connect it to a computer. Make sure that the ribbon is correctly installed. Before running the self test, you can use its built-in the Printer 1. You should perform this test to make sure that your printer is fully assembled, you need to connect the printer to see that the printer is turned off.
Plugging in self test function to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 Testing the Printer Now that your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the printer is working correctly before you connect it to a computer. Make sure that the ribbon is correctly installed. Before running the self test, you can use its built-in the Printer 1. You should perform this test to make sure that your printer is fully assembled, you need to connect the printer to see that the printer is turned off.
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... 6-4. The test did not print when you are turning on the printer. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is jammed, turn off...
... 6-4. The test did not print when you are turning on the printer. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is jammed, turn off...
User Manual
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...the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to be made up of 24 pins arranged in newspapers and magazines are formed on the printer in about how your printer's print head works. In order for the dots to print graphics, as well as text because graphic images are printed. Dot patterns..., it against the paper producing a small dot. Instead, the letters and symbols seem to fire. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is that pictures in a single vertical column. Graphics Income Breakdown The Print Head To understand dot graphics you look 4-10 Software and...
...the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to be made up of 24 pins arranged in newspapers and magazines are formed on the printer in about how your printer's print head works. In order for the dots to print graphics, as well as text because graphic images are printed. Dot patterns..., it against the paper producing a small dot. Instead, the letters and symbols seem to fire. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is that pictures in a single vertical column. Graphics Income Breakdown The Print Head To understand dot graphics you look 4-10 Software and...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-10 Maintenance 6-1
Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-10 Maintenance 6-1
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Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Do not use ribbons designed for the LQ-510 printer. Then remove the printer cover. 6-4 Maintenance The #7753 standard ribbon cartridge or #7768 film ribbon cartridge are recommended for nine-pin printers. 1.
Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Do not use ribbons designed for the LQ-510 printer. Then remove the printer cover. 6-4 Maintenance The #7753 standard ribbon cartridge or #7768 film ribbon cartridge are recommended for nine-pin printers. 1.
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Open the paper tension unit cover. Let it by the black plastic tab and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. Maintenance 6-5 To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot. 2. Replacing the Ribbon 3.
Open the paper tension unit cover. Let it by the black plastic tab and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. Maintenance 6-5 To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot. 2. Replacing the Ribbon 3.
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To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the printer. 5. Replacing the Ribbon 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow. 6-6 Maintenance
To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the printer. 5. Replacing the Ribbon 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the arrow. 6-6 Maintenance