Product Information Guide
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... Print speed: OCR-A and Orator-S must not exceed 0.012 inch (0.32 mm) 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050 +-1 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...
... Print speed: OCR-A and Orator-S must not exceed 0.012 inch (0.32 mm) 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050 +-1 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...
Product Information Guide
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... print l Labels with a pressure sensitive covering, either glued or tacked onto the backing sheet, can be printed under the conditions listed below. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Mechanical Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Black ribbon cartridge #7753/#7754: Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character)...and left margins to 35°C). -The relative humidity is between 41°F and 95°F (5 to 0.53 inches. NEW LQ-850/1050+-2 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers l Printing past the edge of 24 lb paper is only available at up to 55 Hz Storage: Up to 0.50 G at...
... print l Labels with a pressure sensitive covering, either glued or tacked onto the backing sheet, can be printed under the conditions listed below. NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Mechanical Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Black ribbon cartridge #7753/#7754: Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character)...and left margins to 35°C). -The relative humidity is between 41°F and 95°F (5 to 0.53 inches. NEW LQ-850/1050+-2 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers l Printing past the edge of 24 lb paper is only available at up to 55 Hz Storage: Up to 0.50 G at...
Product Information Guide
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... the DIP Switches DIP Switch 1 Settings Graphics character set to position 4 or higher the printing speed may be reduced slightly, 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+3 Page le1 ngth selectio- n See Table OFF 2-3 OFF Envelope -0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Note: Envelope printing is set ... can change the above settings 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- Load the envelope with standard ribbon installed) 2 or 1 2 24 lb paper (single sheets) 3 Multi-part forms P-sheet 3...
... the DIP Switches DIP Switch 1 Settings Graphics character set to position 4 or higher the printing speed may be reduced slightly, 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+3 Page le1 ngth selectio- n See Table OFF 2-3 OFF Envelope -0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum Note: Envelope printing is set ... can change the above settings 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- Load the envelope with standard ribbon installed) 2 or 1 2 24 lb paper (single sheets) 3 Multi-part forms P-sheet 3...
Product Information Guide
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... remains valid even after you turn off line. et@ [ \ 1 -' (: ) - LQ-850 (LQ-1050) LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-510/LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of these printers is off line, press until the commands are listed in order of the printer, however, it off , reset, or initialize the printer. h A b a 1 OFF OFF ON A 8 l i R i * ' *' ...one line, or hold it does not list the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on its menu. Press this button to select ON LINE This button controls the printer's on line or take it is already loaded. of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you can receive Once...
... remains valid even after you turn off line. et@ [ \ 1 -' (: ) - LQ-850 (LQ-1050) LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-510/LQ-500 LQ-1500 If none of these printers is off line, press until the commands are listed in order of the printer, however, it off , reset, or initialize the printer. h A b a 1 OFF OFF ON A 8 l i R i * ' *' ...one line, or hold it does not list the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on its menu. Press this button to select ON LINE This button controls the printer's on line or take it is already loaded. of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you can receive Once...
Product Information Guide
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...and off. You cannot select proportional spacing with continuous multi-part forms. 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-5 m Horiz. POWER (green) On when the POWER switch is on when the printer is blinking, the microadjustment function can choose 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI,...used. The orange indicator lights show which font you select. You can be on line and ready to select a font. 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/#7312G-A) This ...
...and off. You cannot select proportional spacing with continuous multi-part forms. 24-Pin Printers 12/31/90 NEW LQ-850/1050+-5 m Horiz. POWER (green) On when the POWER switch is on when the printer is blinking, the microadjustment function can choose 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI,...used. The orange indicator lights show which font you select. You can be on line and ready to select a font. 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/#7312G-A) This ...
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... BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DC1 E DC4 CAN DEL ESC SO ESC SI ESC EM ESC SP ESC! Hex. 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...
... BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DC1 E DC4 CAN DEL ESC SO ESC SI ESC EM ESC SP ESC! Hex. 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...
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... ESCO Fz: ESCR ESC S0 ESC S1 ESCT ESCU ESCW ESCY ESCZ ESC\ ESCa ESCb ESCg ESCk ESC1 ESCp ESCq ESCt ESCw ESCx NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Dec. Hex. Description Page 75 4B Select Singledensity Graphics Mode 9-38 76 4C Select Doubledensity Graphics Mode 9-38 77 4D Select 12 CPI... 9-32 116 74 Select Character 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
... ESCO Fz: ESCR ESC S0 ESC S1 ESCT ESCU ESCW ESCY ESCZ ESC\ ESCa ESCb ESCg ESCk ESC1 ESCp ESCq ESCt ESCw ESCx NEW LQ-850/1050+ DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Dec. Hex. Description Page 75 4B Select Singledensity Graphics Mode 9-38 76 4C Select Doubledensity Graphics Mode 9-38 77 4D Select 12 CPI... 9-32 116 74 Select Character 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
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...default settings will usually work for most applications, but they should be identified for each page. NEW LQ-850/1050+-8 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers The paper can be compatible. To control it any Epson 24-pin driver will avoid unexpected results. After sending a form feed, do not send it ...lines/page, single sheets require a shorter page length than does tractor paper. When your system must be checked before using the printer. If the LQ-850/1050+ is not listed in the software package, any more data for tractor paper. Setting up the number of each software package.
...default settings will usually work for most applications, but they should be identified for each page. NEW LQ-850/1050+-8 12/31/90 24-Pin Printers The paper can be compatible. To control it any Epson 24-pin driver will avoid unexpected results. After sending a form feed, do not send it ...lines/page, single sheets require a shorter page length than does tractor paper. When your system must be checked before using the printer. If the LQ-850/1050+ is not listed in the software package, any more data for tractor paper. Setting up the number of each software package.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...NOTE: Most of .1 second duration with a .1 second pause between beeps. Carriage will stop until the printhead cools down. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of three beeps. Where the beeps or the pauses are of the... codes are listed by the printers are longer, it has been noted in locating and repairing customer's printers. 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. EPSON AMERICA, INC. Those beeps...
...NOTE: Most of .1 second duration with a .1 second pause between beeps. Carriage will stop until the printhead cools down. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of three beeps. Where the beeps or the pauses are of the... codes are listed by the printers are longer, it has been noted in locating and repairing customer's printers. 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. EPSON AMERICA, INC. Those beeps...
User Manual
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... ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-850 and LQ-1050 offer the following features: • Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading. • Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by the LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-1500, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550. • Fast draft printing of up to...
... ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-850 and LQ-1050 offer the following features: • Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading. • Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by the LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-1500, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550. • Fast draft printing of up to...
User Manual
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... a useful summary of your printer. Note: The LQ-850 and LQ-1050 are most from your printer operates correctly. • Chapter 4 shows you how to get the most likely to need. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to ensure that contains the information you are basically the same printer except for troubleshooting instructions. •...
... a useful summary of your printer. Note: The LQ-850 and LQ-1050 are most from your printer operates correctly. • Chapter 4 shows you how to get the most likely to need. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to ensure that contains the information you are basically the same printer except for troubleshooting instructions. •...
User Manual
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... removing these items, store them with the LQ-1050. 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. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 Remove the printer cover unit, which includes the printer cover and the paper guide cover. After removing the parts...
... removing these items, store them with the LQ-1050. 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. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 Remove the printer cover unit, which includes the printer cover and the paper guide cover. After removing the parts...
User Manual
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Setting Up the Printer 1-13 5. Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 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.
Setting Up the Printer 1-13 5. Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 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.
User Manual
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...in Chapter 3 before following the steps below. Your printers default setting is turned off. Be sure to use singlesheet paper now because single-sheet loading is narrower than 8.27 inches (210 mm) on the LQ-850 or 14 inches (360 mm) on the LQ-1050. To run with continuous paper, use paper ...can be run the self test using paper that is 8 inches wide on the LQ-850 and 14 inches wide on the printer. If you turn on the LQ-1050. CAUTION: Never run in the printer's memory. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 This prevents the print head from printing directly onto the platen, which ...
...in Chapter 3 before following the steps below. Your printers default setting is turned off. Be sure to use singlesheet paper now because single-sheet loading is narrower than 8.27 inches (210 mm) on the LQ-850 or 14 inches (360 mm) on the LQ-1050. To run with continuous paper, use paper ...can be run the self test using paper that is 8 inches wide on the LQ-850 and 14 inches wide on the printer. If you turn on the LQ-1050. CAUTION: Never run in the printer's memory. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 This prevents the print head from printing directly onto the platen, which ...
User Manual
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... list the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on its menu. Many of these printers is not listed, choose one available on its printer selection menu. If your application programs. Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you are listed in order of the following list: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. To...
... list the LQ-850 or LQ-1050 on its menu. Many of these printers is not listed, choose one available on its printer selection menu. If your application programs. Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you are listed in order of the following list: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. To...
User Manual
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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 Loading Paper 1. Make sure the printer is set to position 2. See The Paper Thickness Lever later in this chapter if you may find it more details, see Chapter 5. 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. This option automatically inserts a new sheet and can accommodate single sheets up to the ...
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 Loading Paper 1. Make sure the printer is set to position 2. See The Paper Thickness Lever later in this chapter if you may find it more details, see Chapter 5. 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. This option automatically inserts a new sheet and can accommodate single sheets up to the ...
User Manual
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Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper up to 10.0 inches or 254 mm wide on the LQ-1050. 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-850 and up to load and operate. Three ways of your printer and continuous paper supply are shown below. 2-6 Paper Handling 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-1050. 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-850 and up to load and operate. Three ways of your printer and continuous paper supply are shown below. 2-6 Paper Handling Using Continuous Paper The tractor built into your printer is the position of positioning your paper supply.
User Manual
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... can store two different types of standard bond paper can also feed envelopes using a simple command. 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) in... which you can use the other sheet feeders in this section show the single-bin feeder for the LQ-1050. Up to feed from through the control panel or using the cut sheet feeder makes it possible to handle singlesheet paper more easily and...
... can store two different types of standard bond paper can also feed envelopes using a simple command. 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) in... which you can use the other sheet feeders in this section show the single-bin feeder for the LQ-1050. Up to feed from through the control panel or using the cut sheet feeder makes it possible to handle singlesheet paper more easily and...
User Manual
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... the built-in push tractor as described in this section. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover unit and paper guide. 2. Install the paper rest. 5-28 Using the Printer Options You can use the pull tractor along with the printers: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Pull tractor #7311 #7312 Installation 1. The Pull Tractor The optional pull...
... the built-in push tractor as described in this section. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover unit and paper guide. 2. Install the paper rest. 5-28 Using the Printer Options You can use the pull tractor along with the printers: Printer LQ-850 LQ-1050 Pull tractor #7311 #7312 Installation 1. The Pull Tractor The optional pull...
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Place the paper supports evenly between the sprocket units. (There is only one paper support on the sprocket units, adjusting the position of the paper over the tractor pins on the LQ-850.) 5. Using the Printer Options 5-33 Fit the holes of the sprocket units as necessary. Adjust the sprocket units so that they are parallel with the push tractor sprockets. 4.
Place the paper supports evenly between the sprocket units. (There is only one paper support on the sprocket units, adjusting the position of the paper over the tractor pins on the LQ-850.) 5. Using the Printer Options 5-33 Fit the holes of the sprocket units as necessary. Adjust the sprocket units so that they are parallel with the push tractor sprockets. 4.