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...or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by any and all rights in other ...options or any form or by the purchaser or third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks...
...or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by any and all rights in other ...options or any form or by the purchaser or third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Contents About This Manual Where to Find Information 7 Descriptions Used in this Manual 7 Operating System Versions 7 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 9 Warnings, Cautions, and ...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Contents About This Manual Where to Find Information 7 Descriptions Used in this Manual 7 Operating System Versions 7 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 9 Warnings, Cautions, and ...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper 31 Positioning the continuous paper supply 31 Loading continuous paper with the tractor 32 Loading Single Sheets 37 Loading single ... printer driver settings 51 Printer Driver Settings Overview 52 Printer settings 52 Monitoring settings 55 Setting Utility 55 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 55 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 56 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 56 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 58 Using Bi-D Adjustment 59 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 59 Using Printer Setting 61 Changing...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper 31 Positioning the continuous paper supply 31 Loading continuous paper with the tractor 32 Loading Single Sheets 37 Loading single ... printer driver settings 51 Printer Driver Settings Overview 52 Printer settings 52 Monitoring settings 55 Setting Utility 55 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 55 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 56 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 56 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 58 Using Bi-D Adjustment 59 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 59 Using Printer Setting 61 Changing...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Setting for the clients 65 Cancelling Printing 69 Uninstalling the Printer Software 70 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 70 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Checking the Printer Status 73 Using the Error Indicators 73 Problems and Solutions 74 Power supply problems 75... Self Test 90 Printing Hex Dump 91 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 93 Contacting Customer Support 93 Before Contacting Epson 93 Help for Users in Europe 94 Help for Users in Singapore 94 Help for Users in Vietnam 94 Help for Users in Indonesia 95...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Setting for the clients 65 Cancelling Printing 69 Uninstalling the Printer Software 70 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 70 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Checking the Printer Status 73 Using the Error Indicators 73 Problems and Solutions 74 Power supply problems 75... Self Test 90 Printing Hex Dump 91 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 93 Contacting Customer Support 93 Before Contacting Epson 93 Help for Users in Europe 94 Help for Users in Singapore 94 Help for Users in Vietnam 94 Help for Users in Indonesia 95...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 99 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 99 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 99 Roll Paper Holder 103 Assembling the roll paper holder 103 Installing the roll paper holder 104 Loading ...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 99 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 99 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 99 Roll Paper Holder 103 Assembling the roll paper holder 103 Installing the roll paper holder 104 Loading ...
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...information and instructions on the model and situation. ❏ Illustrations of the printer software screens are supplied with your Epson printer. Operating System Versions Regarding the operating systems, the explanations in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer ...174; ❏ Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system About This Manual 7 Additionally, "Windows" is the same. Network Guide ( LQ-780N only) Provides network information on management and printer settings. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system.
...information and instructions on the model and situation. ❏ Illustrations of the printer software screens are supplied with your Epson printer. Operating System Versions Regarding the operating systems, the explanations in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer ...174; ❏ Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system About This Manual 7 Additionally, "Windows" is the same. Network Guide ( LQ-780N only) Provides network information on management and printer settings. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system.
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows 8 operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows 7 operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows Vista operating system ® ...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows 8 operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows 7 operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows Vista operating system ® ...
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... minutes before using the printer. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on your printer are to avoid bodily injury. ! LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions...
... minutes before using the printer. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on your printer are to avoid bodily injury. ! LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions...
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...the printer for use with this product only. Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to a network interface cable, if necessary (LQ-780N only). ❏ Use only the type of cordless telephones. Also, make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet..., contact your local power company or consult your dealer. ❏ Connect all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as...
...the printer for use with this product only. Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to a network interface cable, if necessary (LQ-780N only). ❏ Use only the type of cordless telephones. Also, make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet..., contact your local power company or consult your dealer. ❏ Connect all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as...
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... voltage fluctuations. ❏ Use a grounded power outlet; When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with paper feeding. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by a 10- Safety Instructions 11 The printer should always be protected by wall switches or automatic timers. If...
... voltage fluctuations. ❏ Use a grounded power outlet; When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with paper feeding. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by a 10- Safety Instructions 11 The printer should always be protected by wall switches or automatic timers. If...
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... turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it is printing the self test. disaster prevention devices; AMSTERDAM. For German users Importeur EPSON EUROPE. B.V. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for your design to aviation, rail, marine, automotive...
... turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it is printing the self test. disaster prevention devices; AMSTERDAM. For German users Importeur EPSON EUROPE. B.V. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for your design to aviation, rail, marine, automotive...
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https://support.epson.net/zicta/ Safety Instructions 13 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ZICTA Type Approval for Users in Zambia See the following website to check the information for ZICTA Type Approval.
https://support.epson.net/zicta/ Safety Instructions 13 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ZICTA Type Approval for Users in Zambia See the following website to check the information for ZICTA Type Approval.
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... sheets. Use this when replacing the ribbon cartridge or removing jammed paper. Allows you to use. The printer's operation panel. Chapter 1 Printer Basics Printer Parts LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 1 printer cover 2 power switch 3 tear off .
... sheets. Use this when replacing the ribbon cartridge or removing jammed paper. Allows you to use. The printer's operation panel. Chapter 1 Printer Basics Printer Parts LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 1 printer cover 2 power switch 3 tear off .
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... the paper. Prints on paper. When feeding continuous paper, adjust the sprockets to the width of the continuous paper. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 1 parallel interface connector 2 USB port 3 LAN port (LQ-780N only) 4 status sheet button (LQ-780N only) 5 tractor unit 6 center paper support 7 sprocket 8 AC inlet Connects the parallel interface cable. Place this to check...
... the paper. Prints on paper. When feeding continuous paper, adjust the sprockets to the width of the continuous paper. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 1 parallel interface connector 2 USB port 3 LAN port (LQ-780N only) 4 status sheet button (LQ-780N only) 5 tractor unit 6 center paper support 7 sprocket 8 AC inlet Connects the parallel interface cable. Place this to check...
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For details, (Button combinations) see "Selecting a Font and Menu" on . Control Panel Buttons and Lights LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Note: The control panel is in the tear off position to the top-of-form position. 5 [Menu] Press both button o and d at the ...
For details, (Button combinations) see "Selecting a Font and Menu" on . Control Panel Buttons and Lights LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Note: The control panel is in the tear off position to the top-of-form position. 5 [Menu] Press both button o and d at the ...
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... u, simultaneously, the printer clears buffer and returns to the next top-of -form or tear (Functions mode) off position" on when the printer is loaded. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 6 LF/FF button (d) Feeds paper line by line when pressing shortly. (Single button) Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to its default...
... u, simultaneously, the printer clears buffer and returns to the next top-of -form or tear (Functions mode) off position" on when the printer is loaded. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 6 LF/FF button (d) Feeds paper line by line when pressing shortly. (Single button) Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to its default...
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... notes regarding network settings such as the "Clearing a Paper Jam" on page 82 and the "Replacing the ribbon cartridge" on the product. Printer Basics 18 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Decoration label This product comes with a label that may interfere with the paper or moving parts when printing. Attach these links to easy...
... notes regarding network settings such as the "Clearing a Paper Jam" on page 82 and the "Replacing the ribbon cartridge" on the product. Printer Basics 18 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Decoration label This product comes with a label that may interfere with the paper or moving parts when printing. Attach these links to easy...
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... to select a font and make other fonts than the seven fonts on the control panel by using the Windows driver. Example of label attachment position: LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Selecting a Font and Menu You can select one of the printer's fonts and Menu (default settings) by selecting Others. Make sure that the...
... to select a font and make other fonts than the seven fonts on the control panel by using the Windows driver. Example of label attachment position: LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Selecting a Font and Menu You can select one of the printer's fonts and Menu (default settings) by selecting Others. Make sure that the...
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... set these functions through your software or printer driver, you can select in detail after the table. Make sure that the desired font is selected. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Roman Sans Serif = on page 25.
... set these functions through your software or printer driver, you can select in detail after the table. Make sure that the desired font is selected. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Roman Sans Serif = on page 25.
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... Settings in inches) for the continuous paper loaded on the country. *2 These settings are effective when IBM PPDS emulation is selected. *3 LQ-780N only Page length for tractor This setting allows you set the page length (in bold are the default settings. These may vary depending on... the tractor. Printer Basics 21 When you to set the correct paper length, the Skip over perforation and Auto tear off functions will work properly. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Item Setting / value *1 Packet mode Auto CR (IBM PPDS)*2 Auto, Off Off, On A.G.M. (IBM PPDS)*2 Off, On Font OCR...
... Settings in inches) for the continuous paper loaded on the country. *2 These settings are effective when IBM PPDS emulation is selected. *3 LQ-780N only Page length for tractor This setting allows you set the page length (in bold are the default settings. These may vary depending on... the tractor. Printer Basics 21 When you to set the correct paper length, the Skip over perforation and Auto tear off functions will work properly. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Item Setting / value *1 Packet mode Auto CR (IBM PPDS)*2 Auto, Off Off, On A.G.M. (IBM PPDS)*2 Off, On Font OCR...