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...2.7 inches per sheet. Characters: 96 standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 14 international character sets 1 Legal character set Epson Extended Graphics character set 5 graphics character sets Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Printable columns: Paper weight: Bidirectional ...to 2 copies (all temperature ranges) Total thickness must be selected with a DIP switch or by using escape sequences. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Buffer: Character fonts: 6KB or 0KB (panel button selectable) Cross-head screwdriver Printer Specifications Main Board...
...2.7 inches per sheet. Characters: 96 standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 14 international character sets 1 Legal character set Epson Extended Graphics character set 5 graphics character sets Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Printable columns: Paper weight: Bidirectional ...to 2 copies (all temperature ranges) Total thickness must be selected with a DIP switch or by using escape sequences. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Buffer: Character fonts: 6KB or 0KB (panel button selectable) Cross-head screwdriver Printer Specifications Main Board...
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... strokes film ribbon Dimensions and weight: Electrical Voltage: 120 VAC ± 10% Power consumption: (self test printing: draft mode) LQ-850: 55W 240W (maximum) LQ-1050: 60 W Frequency: 49.5-60.5 Hz Insulation resistance: 10M ohms between AC power line and chassis Dielectric strength (between 10 and...Storage: 5% to 85% Less than 15° (without cut sheet feeder) 0° (with cut sheet feeder (optional) Paper width and length: < Paper LQ-850 LQ-1050 Single sheet width length 7.2 to 10.1 inches (182 to 257 mm) 7.2 to 14.3 inches (182 to 364 mm) 7.2 to 14.3 inches (182...
... strokes film ribbon Dimensions and weight: Electrical Voltage: 120 VAC ± 10% Power consumption: (self test printing: draft mode) LQ-850: 55W 240W (maximum) LQ-1050: 60 W Frequency: 49.5-60.5 Hz Insulation resistance: 10M ohms between AC power line and chassis Dielectric strength (between 10 and...Storage: 5% to 85% Less than 15° (without cut sheet feeder) 0° (with cut sheet feeder (optional) Paper width and length: < Paper LQ-850 LQ-1050 Single sheet width length 7.2 to 10.1 inches (182 to 257 mm) 7.2 to 14.3 inches (182 to 364 mm) 7.2 to 14.3 inches (182...
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... Graphics character set to 0.98 inch (25.0 mm) when printing on IO-inch wide paper on the SW Description LQ-850 or on 16-inch wide paper on the LQ-1050. -2- Page le1 ngth selectio- The following table gives you general guidelines for selecting the right paper thickness lever... for the right and left margins increases to position 4 or higher the printing speed may be reduced slightly, 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+3 Continuous paper : j Printable area ; : 035inch(9mmJ t 01 I . n See Table OFF 2-3 OFF Envelope -0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Note: Envelope printing is...
... Graphics character set to 0.98 inch (25.0 mm) when printing on IO-inch wide paper on the SW Description LQ-850 or on 16-inch wide paper on the LQ-1050. -2- Page le1 ngth selectio- The following table gives you general guidelines for selecting the right paper thickness lever... for the right and left margins increases to position 4 or higher the printing speed may be reduced slightly, 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+3 Continuous paper : j Printable area ; : 035inch(9mmJ t 01 I . n See Table OFF 2-3 OFF Envelope -0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Note: Envelope printing is...
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... and backward (out of the paper path) if the release lever is off line status. NEW LQ-850/1050 + -4 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers Page length selection pygg Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you set the DIP switches for a certain character set, that... Graphics character sets are listed in order of preference. A c) A 1) 6 Y 6 A 0 OFF ON OFF #se-\6- LQ-850 (LQ-1050) LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-510/LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of the printer, however, it does not list the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on -line, 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America 13 Korea 64 Lagal...
... and backward (out of the paper path) if the release lever is off line status. NEW LQ-850/1050 + -4 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers Page length selection pygg Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you set the DIP switches for a certain character set, that... Graphics character sets are listed in order of preference. A c) A 1) 6 Y 6 A 0 OFF ON OFF #se-\6- LQ-850 (LQ-1050) LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-510/LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of the printer, however, it does not list the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on -line, 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America 13 Korea 64 Lagal...
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...approximately 40 percent of their normal width You cannot select condensed mode with continuous multi-part forms. 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-5 You can be automatically fed into the printer without reloading. 1 The Pull Tractor ( 1 I CRT II Single-density 24 ...envelopes more easily and more information PITCH Press this button to select a font. For regular paper, this light should not be used. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Graphics 1 Option Single-density Double-density High-speed double-density Quadruple-density CRT I PulI Tractor Unit (#7311-A/#...
...approximately 40 percent of their normal width You cannot select condensed mode with continuous multi-part forms. 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-5 You can be automatically fed into the printer without reloading. 1 The Pull Tractor ( 1 I CRT II Single-density 24 ...envelopes more easily and more information PITCH Press this button to select a font. For regular paper, this light should not be used. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Graphics 1 Option Single-density Double-density High-speed double-density Quadruple-density CRT I PulI Tractor Unit (#7311-A/#...
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ESC# ESC$ ESC% ESC& ESC(ESC* ESC+ ESC- NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Commands in Inches 9-14 68 44 Set Horizontal Tabs 9-22 69 45 Select Emphasized Mode 9-28 70 46 Cancel Emphasized Mode . . . . . 9-...29 71 47 Select Double-strike Mode . . . . . 9-29 72 48 Cancel Double-strike Mode . . . . 9-29 74 4A Perform n/W-inch Line Feed. . 9-17 NEW LQ-850/1050 + -6 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers Description Page 7 07 9-12 8 08 Backspace 9-20 9 09 Tab Horizontally 9-21 10 0A LineFeed 9-15 11 Tab Vertically...
ESC# ESC$ ESC% ESC& ESC(ESC* ESC+ ESC- NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Commands in Inches 9-14 68 44 Set Horizontal Tabs 9-22 69 45 Select Emphasized Mode 9-28 70 46 Cancel Emphasized Mode . . . . . 9-...29 71 47 Select Double-strike Mode . . . . . 9-29 72 48 Cancel Double-strike Mode . . . . 9-29 74 4A Perform n/W-inch Line Feed. . 9-17 NEW LQ-850/1050 + -6 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers Description Page 7 07 9-12 8 08 Backspace 9-20 9 09 Tab Horizontally 9-21 10 0A LineFeed 9-15 11 Tab Vertically...
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... Table 9-34 119 77 Turn Doublehigh Mode on/Off 9-28 120 78 Select Letter Quality or Draft. .. 9-22 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-7 Hex. ASCII ESC K ESCL ESCM ESCN ESCO Fz: ESCR ESC S0 ESC S1 ESCT ESCU ESCW ESCY ESCZ ESC\ ESCa ESCb ESCg ESCk ESC1...
... Table 9-34 119 77 Turn Doublehigh Mode on/Off 9-28 120 78 Select Letter Quality or Draft. .. 9-22 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-7 Hex. ASCII ESC K ESCL ESCM ESCN ESCO Fz: ESCR ESC S0 ESC S1 ESCT ESCU ESCW ESCY ESCZ ESC\ ESCa ESCb ESCg ESCk ESC1...
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NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Installation/Support Tips 1 Short Tear Off To activate the short tear-off feature ...Setting up the number of each software package. To control it any Epson 24-pin driver will be adjusted for using the printer. This will usually work for tractor paper. NEW LQ-850/1050+-8 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers The paper can be checked... before using single sheets and for each page. If the LQ-850/1050+ is usually done through the software, send a form feed command at the end of lines/page, single ...
NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Installation/Support Tips 1 Short Tear Off To activate the short tear-off feature ...Setting up the number of each software package. To control it any Epson 24-pin driver will be adjusted for using the printer. This will usually work for tractor paper. NEW LQ-850/1050+-8 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers The paper can be checked... before using single sheets and for each page. If the LQ-850/1050+ is usually done through the software, send a form feed command at the end of lines/page, single ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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NOTE: Most of .1 second duration with a .1 second pause between beeps. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of three beeps. LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500 1 beep: BEL code (.5 set beep) 1 beep: A Control Panel setting is over heated. The following...
NOTE: Most of .1 second duration with a .1 second pause between beeps. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of three beeps. LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500 1 beep: BEL code (.5 set beep) 1 beep: A Control Panel setting is over heated. The following...
User Manual
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... system that lets you have come to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you use single sheets of features. Introduction 1 Introduction The Epson® LQ-850 and LQ-1050 are advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix printers, combining high performance and reliability with a wide range of paper without removing the continuous paper...
... system that lets you have come to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you use single sheets of features. Introduction 1 Introduction The Epson® LQ-850 and LQ-1050 are advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix printers, combining high performance and reliability with a wide range of paper without removing the continuous paper...
User Manual
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...to get the most likely to need. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to your printer and computer. Note: The LQ-850 and LQ-1050 are basically the same printer except for troubleshooting instructions. • Other chapters and the appendix contain information on printer options, ... 9 for a useful summary of software commands and graphics, and creating your printer. Therefore, the illustrations in this guide show only the LQ-1050. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the use of printer commands. • If the printer does not operate properly or...
...to get the most likely to need. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to your printer and computer. Note: The LQ-850 and LQ-1050 are basically the same printer except for troubleshooting instructions. • Other chapters and the appendix contain information on printer options, ... 9 for a useful summary of software commands and graphics, and creating your printer. Therefore, the illustrations in this guide show only the LQ-1050. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the use of printer commands. • If the printer does not operate properly or...
User Manual
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The ribbon cartridge that comes with the LQ-850 is protected during shipping by two locking brackets, two locking tabs, and a print head protector. These protective items must be removed before you turn on ...the printer. Remove the printer cover unit, which includes the printer cover and the paper guide cover. After removing these items, store them with the LQ-1050. After removing the parts, save the packing materials in case you ever need to transport your printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 Removing the Protective...
The ribbon cartridge that comes with the LQ-850 is protected during shipping by two locking brackets, two locking tabs, and a print head protector. These protective items must be removed before you turn on ...the printer. Remove the printer cover unit, which includes the printer cover and the paper guide cover. After removing these items, store them with the LQ-1050. After removing the parts, save the packing materials in case you ever need to transport your printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 Removing the Protective...
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Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 5. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its black, fin-like handles with the exposed ribbon away from you. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) Push the cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots inside the printer.
Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 5. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its black, fin-like handles with the exposed ribbon away from you. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) Push the cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots inside the printer.
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... the self test, see Setting the DIP Switches in either SuperDraft, normal draft, or Letter Quality (LQ) mode. You choose between the SuperDraft and the normal draft mode by changing your printer's DIP switch...to use singlesheet paper now because single-sheet loading is 8 inches wide on the LQ-850 and 14 inches wide on the LQ-1050. CAUTION: Never run the test in normal draft mode, see Loading Continuous... the printer's memory. Make sure the printer is narrower than 8.27 inches (210 mm) on the LQ-850 or 14 inches (360 mm) on the printer. You select the draft mode or Letter Quality mode...
... the self test, see Setting the DIP Switches in either SuperDraft, normal draft, or Letter Quality (LQ) mode. You choose between the SuperDraft and the normal draft mode by changing your printer's DIP switch...to use singlesheet paper now because single-sheet loading is 8 inches wide on the LQ-850 and 14 inches wide on the LQ-1050. CAUTION: Never run the test in normal draft mode, see Loading Continuous... the printer's memory. Make sure the printer is narrower than 8.27 inches (210 mm) on the LQ-850 or 14 inches (360 mm) on the printer. You select the draft mode or Letter Quality mode...
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... program has a printer selection menu, use an application program even if it does not list the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on its menu. LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-510/LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of preference. If your application programs. Most application programs let you specify the type... of printer you are listed in order of these programs provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of the following list: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson...
... program has a printer selection menu, use an application program even if it does not list the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on its menu. LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-510/LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of preference. If your application programs. Most application programs let you specify the type... of printer you are listed in order of these programs provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of the following list: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson...
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...: For normal use, the paper thickness lever is set to the single-sheet position. If you do most of 10.1 inches (257 mm) on the LQ-850 and 14.3 inches (364 mm) on special paper. 2-2 Paper Handling For more convenient to install the optional cut sheet feeder. See The Paper Thickness Lever... back to position 2. Using Single Sheets Your printer can hold up to a maximum width of your printing on single sheets, you are printing on the LQ-1050. Loading Paper 1.
...: For normal use, the paper thickness lever is set to the single-sheet position. If you do most of 10.1 inches (257 mm) on the LQ-850 and 14.3 inches (364 mm) on special paper. 2-2 Paper Handling For more convenient to install the optional cut sheet feeder. See The Paper Thickness Lever... back to position 2. Using Single Sheets Your printer can hold up to a maximum width of your printing on single sheets, you are printing on the LQ-1050. Loading Paper 1.
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Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and trouble-free paper feeding is remarkably easy to 16.0 inches or 406 mm wide on the LQ-1050. Using Continuous Paper The tractor built into your printer is the position of positioning your paper supply. Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper up to 10.0 inches or 254 mm wide on the LQ-850 and up to load and operate. Three ways of your printer and continuous paper supply are shown below. 2-6 Paper Handling
Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and trouble-free paper feeding is remarkably easy to 16.0 inches or 406 mm wide on the LQ-1050. Using Continuous Paper The tractor built into your printer is the position of positioning your paper supply. Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper up to 10.0 inches or 254 mm wide on the LQ-850 and up to load and operate. Three ways of your printer and continuous paper supply are shown below. 2-6 Paper Handling
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... all). The command looks like this change with caution. If you change one of the graphics option that you are printing. The reassigning command The LQ-850 and LQ-1050 have a command that allows you will change the width without changing the program that supplies the graphics data, you to change the graphics...
... all). The command looks like this change with caution. If you change one of the graphics option that you are printing. The reassigning command The LQ-850 and LQ-1050 have a command that allows you will change the width without changing the program that supplies the graphics data, you to change the graphics...
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... feeder. Up to 150 sheets of paper. You can use the other sheet feeders in this section show the single-bin feeder for the LQ-1050. The illustrations in the same way. 5-2 Using the Printer Options You can be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. You select... the bin to handle singlesheet paper more easily and more efficiently. You use the following cut sheet feeders with the printers: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Single bin #7339 #7340 Double bin #7346 #7348 The double-bin sheet feeders have a front bin (bin 1) and a back bin (bin 2) ...
... feeder. Up to 150 sheets of paper. You can use the other sheet feeders in this section show the single-bin feeder for the LQ-1050. The illustrations in the same way. 5-2 Using the Printer Options You can be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. You select... the bin to handle singlesheet paper more easily and more efficiently. You use the following cut sheet feeders with the printers: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Single bin #7339 #7340 Double bin #7346 #7348 The double-bin sheet feeders have a front bin (bin 1) and a back bin (bin 2) ...
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... guide. 2. The Pull Tractor The optional pull tractor provides optimum continuous paper handling. For best results, use the following pull tractors with the printers: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Pull tractor #7311 #7312 Installation 1. The pull tractor is also recommended for obtaining the highest quality graphics. You can use the pull tractor along...
... guide. 2. The Pull Tractor The optional pull tractor provides optimum continuous paper handling. For best results, use the following pull tractors with the printers: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Pull tractor #7311 #7312 Installation 1. The pull tractor is also recommended for obtaining the highest quality graphics. You can use the pull tractor along...