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...Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in . User can select unidirectional printing (left to 14 7, - Pin Printers 12/12/88 I 0.47" (~/o-850: 4" to 9 I - " wrdth paper) (LQ-950: 4 - Width: 23.8 in push feed tractor with logic-seeking. Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact... dot matrix Printing speed 10 draft 220 10 LCI 73 12 draft 264 12 LQ 88 Printing...
...Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in . User can select unidirectional printing (left to 14 7, - Pin Printers 12/12/88 I 0.47" (~/o-850: 4" to 9 I - " wrdth paper) (LQ-950: 4 - Width: 23.8 in push feed tractor with logic-seeking. Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact... dot matrix Printing speed 10 draft 220 10 LCI 73 12 draft 264 12 LQ 88 Printing...
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...Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. WARNING The connection of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will not occur in a particular installation. All rights reserved. Copyright 0 1988 by any liability ...interference levels which exceed the limits established by turning the equipment off and on different branch circuits. Centronics is assumed with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted,...
...Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. WARNING The connection of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will not occur in a particular installation. All rights reserved. Copyright 0 1988 by any liability ...interference levels which exceed the limits established by turning the equipment off and on different branch circuits. Centronics is assumed with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted,...
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... Envelope loading 7-10 Using the cut sheet feeder 7-11 Software operation 7-11 Setting up your software 7-12 Control panel operation 7-14 Testing the printer in the cut sheet feeder mode 7-14 Switching between cut sheet feeder and continuous paper 7-15 The Pull Tractor 7-16 Installation and use 7-17 ...7-24 Installing the interface board 7-25 The Multi-Font Module 7-34 Using the font module 7-36 The Emulation Module 7-38 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-4 Electrical 8-5 Environment 8-5 vi
... Envelope loading 7-10 Using the cut sheet feeder 7-11 Software operation 7-11 Setting up your software 7-12 Control panel operation 7-14 Testing the printer in the cut sheet feeder mode 7-14 Switching between cut sheet feeder and continuous paper 7-15 The Pull Tractor 7-16 Installation and use 7-17 ...7-24 Installing the interface board 7-25 The Multi-Font Module 7-34 Using the font module 7-36 The Emulation Module 7-38 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-4 Electrical 8-5 Environment 8-5 vi
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Interface Specifications 8-6 Parallel interface 8-6 Serial interface 8-9 Chapter 9 Command Summary The Command Summary 9-2 Commands in Numerical Order 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-8 Printer operation 9-8 Data control 9-13 Vertical motion 9-13 Horizontal motion 9-18 Overall printing style 9-22 Print size and character width 9-23 Print enhancement 9-26 Word processing 9-3 1 Character tables 9-32 User-defined characters 9-33 Graphics 9-36 Contents Glossary Index Vii
Interface Specifications 8-6 Parallel interface 8-6 Serial interface 8-9 Chapter 9 Command Summary The Command Summary 9-2 Commands in Numerical Order 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-8 Printer operation 9-8 Data control 9-13 Vertical motion 9-13 Horizontal motion 9-18 Overall printing style 9-22 Print size and character width 9-23 Print enhancement 9-26 Word processing 9-3 1 Character tables 9-32 User-defined characters 9-33 Graphics 9-36 Contents Glossary Index Vii
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... Code for Information Interchange). Because the 33 control codes are not enough to control all possible printer functions, most printer commands are still having trouble printing, consult Chapter 6. Many application programs specifically ask for ASCII codes to send printer commands. If the document does not print the way you are sequences of codes, the...
... Code for Information Interchange). Because the 33 control codes are not enough to control all possible printer functions, most printer commands are still having trouble printing, consult Chapter 6. Many application programs specifically ask for ASCII codes to send printer commands. If the document does not print the way you are sequences of codes, the...
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... Summary in the manual for information on page 4-2 to a printer. First, almost all spreadsheets have some very specific requirements. Spreadsheets Although spreadsheets seldom use the list on printing. The LQ-850 is an 80 column printer, the LQ-950 is a 110 column printer, and the LQ-1050 is a 136 column printer, but by using condensed 12 cpi you change...
... Summary in the manual for information on page 4-2 to a printer. First, almost all spreadsheets have some very specific requirements. Spreadsheets Although spreadsheets seldom use the list on printing. The LQ-850 is an 80 column printer, the LQ-950 is a 110 column printer, and the LQ-1050 is a 136 column printer, but by using condensed 12 cpi you change...
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... spreadsheets use the decimal equivalent for condensed 12 cpi might look like this chapter gives specific information on the control panel. Graphics programs The LQ is SI. The second method is for SI (condensed). q If you have a printer selection procedure. This feature allows you to make sure it has a suitable option to select...
... spreadsheets use the decimal equivalent for condensed 12 cpi might look like this chapter gives specific information on the control panel. Graphics programs The LQ is SI. The second method is for SI (condensed). q If you have a printer selection procedure. This feature allows you to make sure it has a suitable option to select...
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... Characters Following the specification of the range of characters to be defined in this command are printed to specify the dots in dot columns) is specified by do -d2) that specify the width of data to follow d2. 4-25 The left space (in one vertical column of dots, the LQ expects dl...
... Characters Following the specification of the range of characters to be defined in this command are printed to specify the dots in dot columns) is specified by do -d2) that specify the width of data to follow d2. 4-25 The left space (in one vertical column of dots, the LQ expects dl...
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... that the printer is flickering, the LQ has stopped to allow the print head to the single sheet position. l The paper may be wrong. If the printer beeps again and does not print, take it back to cool. Single sheets do not feed properly The position of paper. See the paper specifications in Chapter...
... that the printer is flickering, the LQ has stopped to allow the print head to the single sheet position. l The paper may be wrong. If the printer beeps again and does not print, take it back to cool. Single sheets do not feed properly The position of paper. See the paper specifications in Chapter...
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... printing is turned on air mail, plain, or bond envelopes. If you need more information on how to do the following: l Turn the printer off . The printer checks and recognizes new settings only at the time the power is closer than 1/4 of the envelope. If you plan to use paper with...section on DIP switch setting in Chapter 2. To set the printer into the cut sheet feeder you will need to set the paper thickness lever according to the thickness of an inch to the edges. 7-7 l Turn the printer back on . For specific information on paper thickness settings, see the section on printing ...
... printing is turned on air mail, plain, or bond envelopes. If you need more information on how to do the following: l Turn the printer off . The printer checks and recognizes new settings only at the time the power is closer than 1/4 of the envelope. If you plan to use paper with...section on DIP switch setting in Chapter 2. To set the printer into the cut sheet feeder you will need to set the paper thickness lever according to the thickness of an inch to the edges. 7-7 l Turn the printer back on . For specific information on paper thickness settings, see the section on printing ...
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Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-4 Electrical 8-5 Environment 8-5 Interface Specifications 8-6 Parallel interface 8-6 Serial interface 8-9
Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-4 Electrical 8-5 Environment 8-5 Interface Specifications 8-6 Parallel interface 8-6 Serial interface 8-9
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...Buffer 6 Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts Epson New Draft Epson Roman 10 CPI Epson Roman 12 CPI Epson Roman 15 CPI Epson Roman proportional Epson Sans Serif 10 CPI Epson Sans Serif 12 CPI Epson Sans Serif 15 CPI Epson Sans Serif proportional Optional fonts Courier 10 CPI, 12 CPI,... OCR-A 10 CPI OCR-B 10 CPI Orator 10 CPI Orator-S 10 CPI 8-2 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed Pitch Quality 10 draft 10 LQ 12 draft 12 LQ Characters/second/line 220 73 264 88 Printing direction Bi-directional with logic-seeking.
...Buffer 6 Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts Epson New Draft Epson Roman 10 CPI Epson Roman 12 CPI Epson Roman 15 CPI Epson Roman proportional Epson Sans Serif 10 CPI Epson Sans Serif 12 CPI Epson Sans Serif 15 CPI Epson Sans Serif proportional Optional fonts Courier 10 CPI, 12 CPI,... OCR-A 10 CPI OCR-B 10 CPI Orator 10 CPI Orator-S 10 CPI 8-2 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed Pitch Quality 10 draft 10 LQ 12 draft 12 LQ Characters/second/line 220 73 264 88 Printing direction Bi-directional with logic-seeking.
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Printer Specifications Character tables 96 standard ASCII characters 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in push feed tractor with paper tension unit Single-bin or dual-bin cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Paper width Type of paper LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ...10 Printable area Single sheet tO.33" or more Continuous paper 0.53 " or more 0.47" &Q-850: 4 N to 9 '4 N width paper) (LQ-950: 4" to 12" width paper) (LQ-1050: 4" to 14 '/B " width paper) 0.97" (LQ-850: 10" width paper) (LQ- 1050: 15" to 16" width paper) 8-3
Printer Specifications Character tables 96 standard ASCII characters 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in push feed tractor with paper tension unit Single-bin or dual-bin cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Paper width Type of paper LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ...10 Printable area Single sheet tO.33" or more Continuous paper 0.53 " or more 0.47" &Q-850: 4 N to 9 '4 N width paper) (LQ-950: 4" to 12" width paper) (LQ-1050: 4" to 14 '/B " width paper) 0.97" (LQ-850: 10" width paper) (LQ- 1050: 15" to 16" width paper) 8-3
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...Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 25% duty) Print head life 200 million strokes per wire Dimensions and weight LQ-850 Height: 5.6 in black only. Width: 23.8 in . Depth: 14.2 in . MTBF LQ-850: 4000 power on hours (at 25% duty) LQ...19.8 lbs LQ-950 Height: 5.6 in . Width: 17.0 in . up to 0.0126 inches for film ribbon MCBF For all components excluding print head: 5 million lines. Depth: 14.2 in . Depth: 14.2 in . Width: 20.5 in . Printer Specifications Paper feed ...
...Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 25% duty) Print head life 200 million strokes per wire Dimensions and weight LQ-850 Height: 5.6 in black only. Width: 23.8 in . Depth: 14.2 in . MTBF LQ-850: 4000 power on hours (at 25% duty) LQ...19.8 lbs LQ-950 Height: 5.6 in . Width: 17.0 in . up to 0.0126 inches for film ribbon MCBF For all components excluding print head: 5 million lines. Depth: 14.2 in . Depth: 14.2 in . Width: 20.5 in . Printer Specifications Paper feed ...
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Printer Specifications Electrical Voltage 120 VAC, f 10% (USA) 220 VAC, f 10% (Europe) Non-switchable Power consumption 120 Watts maximum Frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Insulation resistance 10 ...
Printer Specifications Electrical Voltage 120 VAC, f 10% (USA) 220 VAC, f 10% (Europe) Non-switchable Power consumption 120 Watts maximum Frequency 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Insulation resistance 10 ...
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... the receiving terminal. Pulse width must be more data. LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer cannot receive data. char. 4) During printer-error state Do not plug more than 0.5 microseconds at one time. IFi IN OUT About an 1 1 microsecond pulse.... bits of their respective interface signals are shown in the following table. OUT A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is ready to read data. Parallel interface Connector pin assignments and a description of parallel IN data, respectively. Interface Specifications The LQ is logical 0.
... the receiving terminal. Pulse width must be more data. LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer cannot receive data. char. 4) During printer-error state Do not plug more than 0.5 microseconds at one time. IFi IN OUT About an 1 1 microsecond pulse.... bits of their respective interface signals are shown in the following table. OUT A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is ready to read data. Parallel interface Connector pin assignments and a description of parallel IN data, respectively. Interface Specifications The LQ is logical 0.
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NC 35 - - 36 - Interface Specifications Pulled up to +5 volts through 3.3K ohm resistance The DC1/DC3 code is valid only when this signal is factory-set to +5V through 32 - ERROR 33 - This level becomes LOW when the printer is usually HIGH; Pulled up state and the print buffer is ...cleared. SLCT IN OUT IN LOW, the printer controller is "HIGH" (Internal fixing can be more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal....
NC 35 - - 36 - Interface Specifications Pulled up to +5 volts through 3.3K ohm resistance The DC1/DC3 code is valid only when this signal is factory-set to +5V through 32 - ERROR 33 - This level becomes LOW when the printer is usually HIGH; Pulled up state and the print buffer is ...cleared. SLCT IN OUT IN LOW, the printer controller is "HIGH" (Internal fixing can be more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal....
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...interface. BUSY r ACKNLG DA TA STROBE \' \' All interface conditions are based on the return side. 3. Interface Specifications Notes: 1. The column heading "Direction" refers to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of each signal and to be... carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. 2. For the interface wiring, be less than 0.2 microseconds. 4. "Return" denotes the twisted-pair return, to complete the connection on TTL ...
...interface. BUSY r ACKNLG DA TA STROBE \' \' All interface conditions are based on the return side. 3. Interface Specifications Notes: 1. The column heading "Direction" refers to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of each signal and to be... carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. 2. For the interface wiring, be less than 0.2 microseconds. 4. "Return" denotes the twisted-pair return, to complete the connection on TTL ...
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... *Even though printing is disabled, data characters are received and acknowledged, since the printer is an RS-232C asynchronous interface with the following characteristics: Data format 1 start bit...low High/Low High Pulsed ea. Pulsed ea. Pulsed ea. char. Serial interface The LQ built-in serial interface is looking for another DC1 character, which would allow it to ...level Mark (1) - 3V to - 27V Space (0) + 3V to resume printing. Interface Specifications Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the relationship between printing being ...
... *Even though printing is disabled, data characters are received and acknowledged, since the printer is an RS-232C asynchronous interface with the following characteristics: Data format 1 start bit...low High/Low High Pulsed ea. Pulsed ea. Pulsed ea. char. Serial interface The LQ built-in serial interface is looking for another DC1 character, which would allow it to ...level Mark (1) - 3V to - 27V Space (0) + 3V to resume printing. Interface Specifications Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the relationship between printing being ...
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...to receive data-when the number of bytes free in the input buffer rises to 528. The DTR signal changes to mark-meaning the printer is ready to receive data Receives data Not used Signal ground level 1Printer chassis ground The pins are ignored. In this table, the ... number of bytes free in the input buffer goes down to 256. The signal changes to space-meaning that the printer is given relative to the printer. Connector 6-pin DIN connector. Interface Specifications Handshaking Handshaking by DTR signal or X-on /X-off . Error handling All errors are arranged as shown below. 8-10...
...to receive data-when the number of bytes free in the input buffer rises to 528. The DTR signal changes to mark-meaning the printer is ready to receive data Receives data Not used Signal ground level 1Printer chassis ground The pins are ignored. In this table, the ... number of bytes free in the input buffer goes down to 256. The signal changes to space-meaning that the printer is given relative to the printer. Connector 6-pin DIN connector. Interface Specifications Handshaking Handshaking by DTR signal or X-on /X-off . Error handling All errors are arranged as shown below. 8-10...