Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Best for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing with 360 dpi in front and rear paper paths..... Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. In some it is moveable, and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation...
...Best for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing with 360 dpi in front and rear paper paths..... Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. In some it is moveable, and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in the pull position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through...
... position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in the pull position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through...
Product Brochure
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...simple setup via a PC Convenient setting for whisper-quiet operation Three-year warranty backed by Epson's superior service and support EPSON LQ-2090 IMPACT PRINTER LQ-590/LQ-2090 And, with practically any system. ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Pages Per Minute Epson LQ-590/2090 Okidata ML-490/491 Lexmark 2490/2491 9 8 7 6 6.1 5 5.0 ... s Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to Epson LQ-590 529 cps and seamless integration into existing printing environments, these two printers boast an amazing 20,000 POH MTBF rating and ...
...simple setup via a PC Convenient setting for whisper-quiet operation Three-year warranty backed by Epson's superior service and support EPSON LQ-2090 IMPACT PRINTER LQ-590/LQ-2090 And, with practically any system. ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Pages Per Minute Epson LQ-590/2090 Okidata ML-490/491 Lexmark 2490/2491 9 8 7 6 6.1 5 5.0 ... s Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to Epson LQ-590 529 cps and seamless integration into existing printing environments, these two printers boast an amazing 20,000 POH MTBF rating and ...
Product Brochure
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... C806391 C800211 C814012 C814031 Description Epson LQ-590 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Additional Pull Tractor Unit Front Sheet Guide Epson LQ-2090 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Additional Pull Tractor Unit Front Sheet Guide Front Paper Guide Product Code Description Epson LQ-590 and LQ-2090 Accessories C811141 C823051 C823071...
... C806391 C800211 C814012 C814031 Description Epson LQ-590 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Additional Pull Tractor Unit Front Sheet Guide Epson LQ-2090 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Additional Pull Tractor Unit Front Sheet Guide Front Paper Guide Product Code Description Epson LQ-590 and LQ-2090 Accessories C811141 C823051 C823071...
User Manual
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Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 7 Choosing a Place for the Printer 7 Assembling the Printer 8 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 11 Installing the Printer Software 12 For DOS programs 15 Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide 15 Installing the Remote Configuration Manager 15 Chapter 2 -... with the Pull Tractor 23 Removing paper from the pull tractor 26 Loading Single Sheets with the Paper Guide 26 Loading Special Papers 28 Continuous multipart forms 28 Single-sheet multipart forms 28 Labels 28 Envelopes 30 Postcards 30 Using the Micro Adjust Function ...
Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 7 Choosing a Place for the Printer 7 Assembling the Printer 8 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 11 Installing the Printer Software 12 For DOS programs 15 Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide 15 Installing the Remote Configuration Manager 15 Chapter 2 -... with the Pull Tractor 23 Removing paper from the pull tractor 26 Loading Single Sheets with the Paper Guide 26 Loading Special Papers 28 Continuous multipart forms 28 Single-sheet multipart forms 28 Labels 28 Envelopes 30 Postcards 30 Using the Micro Adjust Function ...
User Manual
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... only). Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's built-in this manual show the LQ-590, the instructions apply to both the LQ-590 and the LQ-2090. Options By adding options such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you install the printer software. c Cautions must be observed to prevent damaging your equipment...
... only). Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's built-in this manual show the LQ-590, the instructions apply to both the LQ-590 and the LQ-2090. Options By adding options such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you install the printer software. c Cautions must be observed to prevent damaging your equipment...
User Manual
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... placed at an angle. ❏ Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes in the future. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Ribbon cartridge Paper guide Front sheet guide (LQ-590 only) Front paper guide (LQ-2090 only) Power cord Printer software Follow the directions on a flat, stable surface.
... placed at an angle. ❏ Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes in the future. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Ribbon cartridge Paper guide Front sheet guide (LQ-590 only) Front paper guide (LQ-2090 only) Power cord Printer software Follow the directions on a flat, stable surface.
User Manual
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Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. You can load paper in the front, rear, ... Lever Before you start printing, be sure to set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you need to use paper in your printer. Chapter 2 Paper Handling This chapter covers some important instructions you want to load and use , as described in the table below. For complete paper handling...
Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. You can load paper in the front, rear, ... Lever Before you start printing, be sure to set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you need to use paper in your printer. Chapter 2 Paper Handling This chapter covers some important instructions you want to load and use , as described in the table below. For complete paper handling...
User Manual
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... side of paper you start printing, make sure the paper-thickness setting is correct for the type of the printer. Select the correct setting according to this table: Paper type Plain paper (single sheets or continuous paper) Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5... one position higher to the lever indicate the thickness setting. The numbers next to improve print quality. 18 Paper Handling Turn the printer off and open the printer cover. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting Before you are using.
... side of paper you start printing, make sure the paper-thickness setting is correct for the type of the printer. Select the correct setting according to this table: Paper type Plain paper (single sheets or continuous paper) Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5... one position higher to the lever indicate the thickness setting. The numbers next to improve print quality. 18 Paper Handling Turn the printer off and open the printer cover. Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting Before you are using.
User Manual
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To feed paper forward and eject it, hold down the LF/FF button. Loading Single Sheets with the front sheet guide (LQ-590) or the front paper guide (LQ-2090) installed. To load single-sheet multipart forms, use the front paper entry slot with the Paper Guide You can be up to 10.1 inches ...257 mm) wide on the LQ-590 and 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide on the LQ-2090. The paper can load ordinary single sheets and envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. c Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the printer. Removing paper from the top...
To feed paper forward and eject it, hold down the LF/FF button. Loading Single Sheets with the front sheet guide (LQ-590) or the front paper guide (LQ-2090) installed. To load single-sheet multipart forms, use the front paper entry slot with the Paper Guide You can be up to 10.1 inches ...257 mm) wide on the LQ-590 and 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide on the LQ-2090. The paper can load ordinary single sheets and envelopes one at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. c Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the printer. Removing paper from the top...
User Manual
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... adjust the right edge guide to 0 if you are using envelopes, see "Envelopes" on your paper. 5. See page 33 for more information. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is in place next to print. 1. Make sure the paper guide is ready to the triangle mark on the... printer, if necessary. 4. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in the upright position. Paper Handling 27 Load a sheet of your page appears too high or low, you are using ordinary single...
... adjust the right edge guide to 0 if you are using envelopes, see "Envelopes" on your paper. 5. See page 33 for more information. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is in place next to print. 1. Make sure the paper guide is ready to the triangle mark on the... printer, if necessary. 4. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in the upright position. Paper Handling 27 Load a sheet of your page appears too high or low, you are using ordinary single...
User Manual
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... guidelines in thickness. ❏ Do not load paper that is the same as that are mounted on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for use only the type of labels because the printer may not feed labels on labels, use with five parts, requires a straight paper path to 2 before printing. 28 Paper...
... guidelines in thickness. ❏ Do not load paper that is the same as that are mounted on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for use only the type of labels because the printer may not feed labels on labels, use with five parts, requires a straight paper path to 2 before printing. 28 Paper...
User Manual
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...backward, labels can easily come off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that is best to remove continuous paper with labels from the printer: 1. c Caution: Never feed labels backward using...or front push tractor. ❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear paper slot. Tear off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to load continuous paper with labels To prevent labels from peeling off the fresh supply of continuous labels at...
...backward, labels can easily come off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. they may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Do not load paper that is best to remove continuous paper with labels from the printer: 1. c Caution: Never feed labels backward using...or front push tractor. ❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear paper slot. Tear off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to load continuous paper with labels To prevent labels from peeling off the fresh supply of continuous labels at...
User Manual
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To load single envelopes, follow the instructions under "Loading Single Sheets with the arrow on the paper guide. Make sure your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the envelope or other thick paper. See "Printer Specifications" in the front or rear paper slot. The cards can be...the top edge of the envelope into the printer first. To load multiple envelopes, see the Reference Guide. Envelopes You can feed envelopes one at a time using the paper guide, or you can load multiple envelopes using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin ...
To load single envelopes, follow the instructions under "Loading Single Sheets with the arrow on the paper guide. Make sure your application program prints entirely within the printable area of the envelope or other thick paper. See "Printer Specifications" in the front or rear paper slot. The cards can be...the top edge of the envelope into the printer first. To load multiple envelopes, see the Reference Guide. Envelopes You can feed envelopes one at a time using the paper guide, or you can load multiple envelopes using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin ...
User Manual
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... allows you to move the perforation to the tear-off position, as described below. To load a single card, follow the instructions in "Loading Single Sheets with the tear-off edge, you can use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; Paper Handling 31 Note: ❏ When you are loading...❏ Before printing, turn off position If your paper's perforation is on page 26. Adjusting the tear-off the printer. To load multiple cards, see the Reference Guide. this may damage the printer or cause it , even if you turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button several...
... allows you to move the perforation to the tear-off position, as described below. To load a single card, follow the instructions in "Loading Single Sheets with the tear-off edge, you can use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; Paper Handling 31 Note: ❏ When you are loading...❏ Before printing, turn off position If your paper's perforation is on page 26. Adjusting the tear-off the printer. To load multiple cards, see the Reference Guide. this may damage the printer or cause it , even if you turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button several...
User Manual
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... printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Right light is on when Card mode is paused. When the printer is installed. Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby position if a sheet is jammed. 36 Using the Control Panel Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is loaded. Left...
... printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Right light is on when Card mode is paused. When the printer is installed. Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby position if a sheet is jammed. 36 Using the Control Panel Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or paper is loaded. Left...
User Manual
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..., 3 seconds Off, On Off, On Table 2, Table1 Off, On Default-setting mode Follow the steps below to load a new sheet each time the printer ejects a printed page. 1. Make sure the printer is on . The printer enters default-setting mode and prints a line showing which language is currently selected for italic table Font Manual feed...
..., 3 seconds Off, On Off, On Table 2, Table1 Off, On Default-setting mode Follow the steps below to load a new sheet each time the printer ejects a printed page. 1. Make sure the printer is on . The printer enters default-setting mode and prints a line showing which language is currently selected for italic table Font Manual feed...
User Manual
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... paper jam, see "Where To Get Help" on page 44. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to diagnose printer errors. Press the Load/Eject button to the standby position. Troubleshooting 41 Continuous paper is set to the standby position. Light status O Paper Out... Paper Out light goes off printed page at the perforation; the Pause light goes off and the printer starts printing. then press Load/Eject to feed paper to eject the sheet. The paper release lever is not fed to the wrong position. then move the paper release lever ...
... paper jam, see "Where To Get Help" on page 44. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to diagnose printer errors. Press the Load/Eject button to the standby position. Troubleshooting 41 Continuous paper is set to the standby position. Light status O Paper Out... Paper Out light goes off printed page at the perforation; the Pause light goes off and the printer starts printing. then press Load/Eject to feed paper to eject the sheet. The paper release lever is not fed to the wrong position. then move the paper release lever ...
User Manual
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... the following width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet LQ-590 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size LQ-2090 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. Troubleshooting 43 ...than the near letter-quality fonts, hold down the LF/FF button. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is a problem with the printer. A series of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) If...
... the following width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet LQ-590 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size LQ-2090 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. Troubleshooting 43 ...than the near letter-quality fonts, hold down the LF/FF button. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is a problem with the printer. A series of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) If...