Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which prints with Windows applications. many at the same time. Two tractors hold the forms securely. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned...
... features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which prints with Windows applications. many at the same time. Two tractors hold the forms securely. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... single sheets from the tractor in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten ... when using the rear push and pull tractor in the read push 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:...
... single sheets from the tractor in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten ... when using the rear push and pull tractor in the read push 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:...
Product Brochure
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... to maximaize performance by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Epson LQ-590 C11C558001 S015337 C806381 C806371 C800201 C814002 Epson LQ-2090 C11C559001 S015335 C806401 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...
... to maximaize performance by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Epson LQ-590 C11C558001 S015337 C806381 C806371 C800201 C814002 Epson LQ-2090 C11C559001 S015335 C806401 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...
User Manual
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...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 31 Adjusting the tear-off position 31 Adjusting the top-of-form position 33 3 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 ...
...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 31 Adjusting the tear-off position 31 Adjusting the top-of-form position 33 3 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 ...
User Manual
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... Guide if you need to install an interface card.) Note: You can use the paper guide only when the tractor is equipped with a 36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for the printer. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer is installed in parallel interface, you need a standard, shielded USB cable. 1. Setting Up the...
... Guide if you need to install an interface card.) Note: You can use the paper guide only when the tractor is equipped with a 36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for the printer. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer is installed in parallel interface, you need a standard, shielded USB cable. 1. Setting Up the...
User Manual
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...to use paper in your printer. Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear push position or when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push... paper handling information, see the Reference Guide. Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Chapter 2 Paper Handling ...
...to use paper in your printer. Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear push position or when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the front push... paper handling information, see the Reference Guide. Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Chapter 2 Paper Handling ...
User Manual
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Make sure the printer is difficult to remove, you want to the front push tractor position. Then open the front cover and make sure the tractor is installed in the front push position. (You may need to move it .) Be sure to the proper position for instructions. 4. Also set the paper-... print from the rear push or pull position.) 2. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the blue lock levers backward. If you have the LQ-2090, remove the sub cover from the front cover. (If it is turned off. See "Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting" on page 18 for your...
Make sure the printer is difficult to remove, you want to the front push tractor position. Then open the front cover and make sure the tractor is installed in the front push position. (You may need to move it .) Be sure to the proper position for instructions. 4. Also set the paper-... print from the rear push or pull position.) 2. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the blue lock levers backward. If you have the LQ-2090, remove the sub cover from the front cover. (If it is turned off. See "Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting" on page 18 for your...
User Manual
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... your paper, but do not lock it. 6. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of the paper, with the printable side up, over the tractor pins. 8. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of your paper has a clean, straight edge. then lock it in place by...
... your paper, but do not lock it. 6. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of the paper, with the printable side up, over the tractor pins. 8. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of your paper has a clean, straight edge. then lock it in place by...
User Manual
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... release lever to adjust the top-of the paper guide. 12. Attach the front cover with the Rear Push Tractor 1. Loading Continuous Paper with the continuous paper positioned as described on the printer and slide the edge guides to lose the top-of-form position. Make sure the paper guide is removed.... (You may damage the printer or cause it to the middle of -form position; c Caution: Never use the knob to the rear push tractor position. 3. this may need to On. Turn on your page appears too high or low, you...
... release lever to adjust the top-of the paper guide. 12. Attach the front cover with the Rear Push Tractor 1. Loading Continuous Paper with the continuous paper positioned as described on the printer and slide the edge guides to lose the top-of-form position. Make sure the paper guide is removed.... (You may damage the printer or cause it to the middle of -form position; c Caution: Never use the knob to the rear push tractor position. 3. this may need to On. Turn on your page appears too high or low, you...
User Manual
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... the first line on top of the printer indicates the point furthest to the left position and push the blue lever back to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place by pushing the blue lock lever down , over the tractor pins. 6. The triangle mark on your page appears... match the width of the paper guide. 8. Make sure your paper, but do not lock it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. When the printer receives data, it . Close the sprocket covers. 4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from the far left where printing can begin. 5. Then ...
... the first line on top of the printer indicates the point furthest to the left position and push the blue lever back to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place by pushing the blue lock lever down , over the tractor pins. 6. The triangle mark on your page appears... match the width of the paper guide. 8. Make sure your paper, but do not lock it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. When the printer receives data, it . Close the sprocket covers. 4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from the far left where printing can begin. 5. Then ...
User Manual
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... off , and the printer cover is on the printer. (You may occur. Slide the left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from the rear push or front push position.) 2. Set the paper release lever to lock it . Edge guides Then slide the right sprocket to move the tractor from the far left position and...
... off , and the printer cover is on the printer. (You may occur. Slide the left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from the rear push or front push position.) 2. Set the paper release lever to lock it . Edge guides Then slide the right sprocket to move the tractor from the far left position and...
User Manual
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... . Slide the right sprocket to the center. 24 Paper Handling Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Slide the edge guides to remove any slack in the bottom slot with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on both sprockets. 6. Then close the sprocket covers. 8. Then pull up the paper...
... . Slide the right sprocket to the center. 24 Paper Handling Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Slide the edge guides to remove any slack in the bottom slot with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on both sprockets. 6. Then close the sprocket covers. 8. Then pull up the paper...
User Manual
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... from the pull tractor 1. 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. Removing paper from the top of the printer using the pull... tractor; c Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the...
... from the pull tractor 1. 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. Removing paper from the top of the printer using the pull... tractor; c Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the...
User Manual
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...a multipart form with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Note: ❏ Be sure the multipart forms do not exceed 0.015 inch (0.39 mm) in thickness. ❏ Do not...forms the same way as a multipart form with five parts, requires a straight paper path to print on single sheets of labels because the printer may not feed labels on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for continuous paper with labels is curled or has been folded. ❏ ...
...a multipart form with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Note: ❏ Be sure the multipart forms do not exceed 0.015 inch (0.39 mm) in thickness. ❏ Do not...forms the same way as a multipart form with five parts, requires a straight paper path to print on single sheets of labels because the printer may not feed labels on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for continuous paper with labels is curled or has been folded. ❏ ...
User Manual
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... with labels on the pull tractor. they may come off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Tear off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. Hold down the LF/FF button to remove continuous paper with labels from the printer: 1. Note: ❏ It ... operating conditions: Temperature 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity 30 to 60% RH ❏ Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; c Caution: Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Because the rear paper path is curled or has...
... with labels on the pull tractor. they may come off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Tear off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. Hold down the LF/FF button to remove continuous paper with labels from the printer: 1. Note: ❏ It ... operating conditions: Temperature 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity 30 to 60% RH ❏ Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; c Caution: Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. Because the rear paper path is curled or has...
User Manual
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... change it to adjust the top-of -form position. 1. Load paper. (If the tractor is in effect until you turn off the printer. If your printing appears too high or low on the page, you can use the... knob to lose the top-of -form position; Make sure the printer is the position on . 2. Hold down on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to ...exit Micro Adjust mode. The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. Press the Pause button to move the top-of -form position down the Pause ...
... change it to adjust the top-of -form position. 1. Load paper. (If the tractor is in effect until you turn off the printer. If your printing appears too high or low on the page, you can use the... knob to lose the top-of -form position; Make sure the printer is the position on . 2. Hold down on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to ...exit Micro Adjust mode. The Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. Press the Pause button to move the top-of -form position down the Pause ...
User Manual
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... panel default-setting mode. There are two ways to change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the Epson Remote Configuration Manager on which font you select.) NNO NON NOO ONN ONO OOO 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi ...17 cpi 20 cpi PS O = On, N = Off Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change one or more of the printer's default settings. The following table shows the options available for rear tractor Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Options (default in...
... panel default-setting mode. There are two ways to change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the Epson Remote Configuration Manager on which font you select.) NNO NON NOO ONN ONO OOO 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi ...17 cpi 20 cpi PS O = On, N = Off Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you can often change one or more of the printer's default settings. The following table shows the options available for rear tractor Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Options (default in...