Start Here - Installation Guide
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Pull the ribbon guide until it is out of the cartridge Slide the ribbon guide into the print head until it does not hit the paper tension unit Note: Do not touch the white cable. 3 OFF 4 From Web site From CD-ROM OFF Download and install the Epson software if necessary. 1 2 USB Parallel Installing the wing on the printer Remove the printer cover Slide the print head so that it clicks in place Follow the instructions
Pull the ribbon guide until it is out of the cartridge Slide the ribbon guide into the print head until it does not hit the paper tension unit Note: Do not touch the white cable. 3 OFF 4 From Web site From CD-ROM OFF Download and install the Epson software if necessary. 1 2 USB Parallel Installing the wing on the printer Remove the printer cover Slide the print head so that it clicks in place Follow the instructions
Users Guide
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 122 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 122 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 122 Cut-Sheet Feeder 126 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 127 Loading paper in the single-bin... 144 Mechanical 144 Electronic 147 Electrical 148 Environmental 149 System Requirements 149 Paper 150 Recommended printable area 154 Command Lists 156 Epson ESC/P control codes 156 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 157 Standards and Approvals 158 Safety approvals 159 Cleaning the Printer 159...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 122 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 122 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 122 Cut-Sheet Feeder 126 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 127 Loading paper in the single-bin... 144 Mechanical 144 Electronic 147 Electrical 148 Environmental 149 System Requirements 149 Paper 150 Recommended printable area 154 Command Lists 156 Epson ESC/P control codes 156 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 157 Standards and Approvals 158 Safety approvals 159 Cleaning the Printer 159...
Users Guide
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...the print head may result in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety such as transportation devices related to replace the ribbon cartridge. or functional/precision devices etc., you may damage the printer. ❏ Do not turn off the ...EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13 Restriction of the printer must be hot; various safety devices etc.; Because this product was not intended for use When this product only after a full evaluation. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ...
...the print head may result in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety such as transportation devices related to replace the ribbon cartridge. or functional/precision devices etc., you may damage the printer. ❏ Do not turn off the ...EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13 Restriction of the printer must be hot; various safety devices etc.; Because this product was not intended for use When this product only after a full evaluation. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ...
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... you insert the paper in the illustration below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Paper Handling 35 Then pull up . Rear slot: Load paper in place. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. Insert the paper into the rear, front, or bottom paper slot as shown in the paper...
... you insert the paper in the illustration below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Paper Handling 35 Then pull up . Rear slot: Load paper in place. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. Insert the paper into the rear, front, or bottom paper slot as shown in the paper...
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... with the rear push tractor" on page 22. 3. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: C933761 LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: C933791 Follow these steps to use the Micro Adjust function (described in "Using the Micro Adjust Function" on page 55) to the top-of the printer's ribbon. ! Turn on the printer and press the Load/Eject...the front or rear push position as described in "Installing the tractor in a push/pull combination Using two tractors at the same time: 1. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Using two tractors in the pull position" on page 31. 6. Caution: Do not pull up the paper by hand ...
... with the rear push tractor" on page 22. 3. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: C933761 LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: C933791 Follow these steps to use the Micro Adjust function (described in "Using the Micro Adjust Function" on page 55) to the top-of the printer's ribbon. ! Turn on the printer and press the Load/Eject...the front or rear push position as described in "Installing the tractor in a push/pull combination Using two tractors at the same time: 1. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Using two tractors in the pull position" on page 31. 6. Caution: Do not pull up the paper by hand ...
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... situations). Cause What to turn the printer on page 147 and your computer documentation. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in "Printing a Self Test" on page 19 for a while. Then, turn off , ...incorrectly. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. See "Electronic" on again, and start printing. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The printer is not connected directly to match the thickness of your paper. Make sure that both the ...
... situations). Cause What to turn the printer on page 147 and your computer documentation. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in "Printing a Self Test" on page 19 for a while. Then, turn off , ...incorrectly. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. See "Electronic" on again, and start printing. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The printer is not connected directly to match the thickness of your paper. Make sure that both the ...
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... do The printing speed is replaced. Also, other parts of each carriage return. Turn on page 122. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on the auto line feed setting using the printer's Default Setting mode so that the printer automatically adds a ...Cause What to Ultra high speed draft Change the printing speed setting as described in "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 90. See "Changing default settings" on the same line. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The paper is worn out. Font and Pitch" on page 122. Move...
... do The printing speed is replaced. Also, other parts of each carriage return. Turn on page 122. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on the auto line feed setting using the printer's Default Setting mode so that the printer automatically adds a ...Cause What to Ultra high speed draft Change the printing speed setting as described in "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 90. See "Changing default settings" on the same line. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The paper is worn out. Font and Pitch" on page 122. Move...
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... not covered by Epson's warranties. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge When printing becomes faint, you have just used the printer, the print head may cause damage to your Epson printer. Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: Epson black ribbon cartridge LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: S015337 LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: S015335...
... not covered by Epson's warranties. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge When printing becomes faint, you have just used the printer, the print head may cause damage to your Epson printer. Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: Epson black ribbon cartridge LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: S015337 LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: S015335...
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Grasp the ribbon guide and pull it until it up and out of the printer. 7. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the print head. 6. Options and Consumables 124 Grasp the used cartridge by its handle and pull it is out of the cartridge. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5.
Grasp the ribbon guide and pull it until it up and out of the printer. 7. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the print head. 6. Options and Consumables 124 Grasp the used cartridge by its handle and pull it is out of the cartridge. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5.
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Slide the ribbon guide into the slots on the printer. Caution: When inserting the ribbon guide, press firmly until it clicks. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer at an angle as shown below, then press firmly on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the print head until it clicks in place. ! Note: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer. 9. Options and Consumables 125 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 8.
Slide the ribbon guide into the slots on the printer. Caution: When inserting the ribbon guide, press firmly until it clicks. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer at an angle as shown below, then press firmly on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the print head until it clicks in place. ! Note: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer. 9. Options and Consumables 125 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 8.
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Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place. ! LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 10. Caution: The ribbon should not be twisted or creased. 11. Cut-Sheet Feeder Two types of optional cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer as shown below: Single-bin cut-sheet feeder: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN C80637* LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN C80639* Options and Consumables 126 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place.
Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place. ! LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 10. Caution: The ribbon should not be twisted or creased. 11. Cut-Sheet Feeder Two types of optional cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer as shown below: Single-bin cut-sheet feeder: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN C80637* LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN C80639* Options and Consumables 126 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place.
Users Guide
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paper tension unit 10. ribbon cartridge 11. parallel interface 15. AC inlet 18. edge guides LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. knob 12. paper-thickness lever *1 For Network compatible model. *2 For Ethernet cable (Category 5 or better shielded twisted-pair cable) *3 tractor unit parts Product Information 143 USB interface 13. sprockets*3 17. 8. serial interface*1 14. wing 19. LAN port*1 *2 16.
paper tension unit 10. ribbon cartridge 11. parallel interface 15. AC inlet 18. edge guides LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. knob 12. paper-thickness lever *1 For Network compatible model. *2 For Ethernet cable (Category 5 or better shielded twisted-pair cable) *3 tractor unit parts Product Information 143 USB interface 13. sprockets*3 17. 8. serial interface*1 14. wing 19. LAN port*1 *2 16.
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... approx. 9.4 kg (20.7 lb) Black ribbon cartridge S015337 for LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN S015335 for LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN (For users in America) S015336 for LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN (For worldwide users) Ribbon life approx. 5 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) for LQ-590II/ LQ-590IIN approx. 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) for LQ-2090II/ LQ-2090IIN Approx. 55 dB (A) (ISO...
... approx. 9.4 kg (20.7 lb) Black ribbon cartridge S015337 for LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN S015335 for LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN (For users in America) S015336 for LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN (For worldwide users) Ribbon life approx. 5 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) for LQ-590II/ LQ-590IIN approx. 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) for LQ-2090II/ LQ-2090IIN Approx. 55 dB (A) (ISO...
Users Guide
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Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you think lubrication is needed. Make sure the printer is installed, remove it . 3. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. If the outer case and...described in water. Keep the printer cover and front cover closed to clean the printer; Then remove the ribbon cartridge as the case. ❏ Be careful not to transport your Epson dealer if you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Warning: You need to...
Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you think lubrication is needed. Make sure the printer is installed, remove it . 3. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. If the outer case and...described in water. Keep the printer cover and front cover closed to clean the printer; Then remove the ribbon cartridge as the case. ❏ Be careful not to transport your Epson dealer if you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Warning: You need to...
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Make sure that the printer cover and front cover are closed. 6. Product Information 161 Repack the printer, sheet guide, ribbon cartridge, wing, tractor unit, wire, and power cord (if necessary) in their original packing materials and place them in the rear push position" on page 22 for instructions on installation procedure.) Also make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. (See "Installing the tractor in the printer's original box. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5.
Make sure that the printer cover and front cover are closed. 6. Product Information 161 Repack the printer, sheet guide, ribbon cartridge, wing, tractor unit, wire, and power cord (if necessary) in their original packing materials and place them in the rear push position" on page 22 for instructions on installation procedure.) Also make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. (See "Installing the tractor in the printer's original box. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5.
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide H Hex dump 116 High Speed Draft (HSD 90 I I/F (interface) mode 96 Installing cut-sheet feeder 127 front sheet guide 45 roll paper ... Printer driver accessing 59 settings 64, 65 uninstalling 85 Printer Setting 74 R Recommended printable area 154 Removing continuous paper 42 labels 51 roll paper 141 Ribbon cartridge replacing 122 Roll Paper 98 Roll paper loading 138 removing 141 specifications 153 Roll paper holder assembling 137 installing 138 S Self test 115 Index...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide H Hex dump 116 High Speed Draft (HSD 90 I I/F (interface) mode 96 Installing cut-sheet feeder 127 front sheet guide 45 roll paper ... Printer driver accessing 59 settings 64, 65 uninstalling 85 Printer Setting 74 R Recommended printable area 154 Removing continuous paper 42 labels 51 roll paper 141 Ribbon cartridge replacing 122 Roll Paper 98 Roll paper loading 138 removing 141 specifications 153 Roll paper holder assembling 137 installing 138 S Self test 115 Index...
Notices and Warranty
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..., or Puerto Rico, will be free from defects in cards, cables, or ribbons 2 Notices For repair, Epson will ship a replacement product to and from the date of the warranty service, the replacement ribbon carries the manufacturer's specified usage warranty stated above. You are responsible for packing the..., which may be repaired and sent back to you , freight prepaid, so long as ribbons and applies only to Epson within five working days of receipt of the original product. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: If your product requires service during usage ■ Damage caused...
..., or Puerto Rico, will be free from defects in cards, cables, or ribbons 2 Notices For repair, Epson will ship a replacement product to and from the date of the warranty service, the replacement ribbon carries the manufacturer's specified usage warranty stated above. You are responsible for packing the..., which may be repaired and sent back to you , freight prepaid, so long as ribbons and applies only to Epson within five working days of receipt of the original product. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: If your product requires service during usage ■ Damage caused...