Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in fonts M Computer-based set-up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are either 9- Reliability - only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of printer: Low cost...
... determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in fonts M Computer-based set-up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are either 9- Reliability - only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of printer: Low cost...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front, bottom and rear paper paths. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to handle several different types of impact printers. In...
...-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front, bottom and rear paper paths. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to handle several different types of impact printers. In...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol Series 2 & 100/ 10Base-TX Ethernet Print Server LocalTalk Interface board Description RS-232C serial port Standard serial port IBM® mainframe connection IBM minicomputer connection Direct Ethernet/ EtherTalk network connection AppleTalk connection Compatibility PC/Macintosh...
... you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol Series 2 & 100/ 10Base-TX Ethernet Print Server LocalTalk Interface board Description RS-232C serial port Standard serial port IBM® mainframe connection IBM minicomputer connection Direct Ethernet/ EtherTalk network connection AppleTalk connection Compatibility PC/Macintosh...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... set-up EPSON Remote! Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi-d Skip over hold : OFF Interface mode : Auto I/F interval : 10s Input Buffer : ON Auto Tear off : OFF Auto Line Feed : OFF Control Code : ESC/P 0 slash : OFF Buzzer : ON Roll Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer...
... set-up EPSON Remote! Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi-d Skip over hold : OFF Interface mode : Auto I/F interval : 10s Input Buffer : ON Auto Tear off : OFF Auto Line Feed : OFF Control Code : ESC/P 0 slash : OFF Buzzer : ON Roll Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. A blank LCD screen with beeps to inform the user of the PROMS or jumper J1 may have been mixed. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with the Power-on LED lit can be caused by a bent pin on one of problems. The following messages will help...
...) LQ-2500 LCD Codes: 00 Invalid ID request to troubleshoot problems. A blank LCD screen with beeps to inform the user of the PROMS or jumper J1 may have been mixed. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with the Power-on LED lit can be caused by a bent pin on one of problems. The following messages will help...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...: Error codes 11 and 12 are documented in printhead failures. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on the ROMA board may require a repair, adjustment or replacement. Both of the LOAD/EJECT switch, this error condition will occur. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. This is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may have failed or is a motor control error...
...: Error codes 11 and 12 are documented in printhead failures. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on the ROMA board may require a repair, adjustment or replacement. Both of the LOAD/EJECT switch, this error condition will occur. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. This is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may have failed or is a motor control error...
User Manual
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... accurate paper alignment. Features In addition to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-860 offers the following features: • Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading. • Color printing in seven colors with a color ribbon. With suitable graphics software, you can mix colors within a line and print screen dumps in color. • Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by the LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1000, LQ-1050, LQ-1500, LQ...
... accurate paper alignment. Features In addition to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-860 offers the following features: • Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading. • Color printing in seven colors with a color ribbon. With suitable graphics software, you can mix colors within a line and print screen dumps in color. • Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by the LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1000, LQ-1050, LQ-1500, LQ...
User Manual
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... printing, but nothing is printed. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. See Replacing the Ribbon in Chapter 6. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. 1-24 Setting Up the Printer Make sure you hold down the FORM FEED or LINE FEED button the entire time you are turning on the printer. Problem The printer does not print. The test...
... printing, but nothing is printed. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. See Replacing the Ribbon in Chapter 6. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. 1-24 Setting Up the Printer Make sure you hold down the FORM FEED or LINE FEED button the entire time you are turning on the printer. Problem The printer does not print. The test...
User Manual
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... thicknesses of paper types, including multi-part forms, labels, and envelopes. WARNING: When printing on multi-part forms, labels, or envelopes, make sure that can also print on a wide variety of paper, the printer is recommended that you need to change the paper thickness setting. If you are identified by a scale on the printer next to the lever. These positions are printing preprinted or multi-part forms or...
... thicknesses of paper types, including multi-part forms, labels, and envelopes. WARNING: When printing on multi-part forms, labels, or envelopes, make sure that can also print on a wide variety of paper, the printer is recommended that you need to change the paper thickness setting. If you are identified by a scale on the printer next to the lever. These positions are printing preprinted or multi-part forms or...
User Manual
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... sheet feeder. CAUTION: Do not use multi-part forms that have up to four parts including the original. When you set at a position higher than -normal paper can shorten the life of envelopes, multi-part forms, labels, or thicker-than 2 can damage the print head. Printing past the edge of the print head. For details, see Adjusting the Loading Position and Page Length in tractor unit, your printer can print...
... sheet feeder. CAUTION: Do not use multi-part forms that have up to four parts including the original. When you set at a position higher than -normal paper can shorten the life of envelopes, multi-part forms, labels, or thicker-than 2 can damage the print head. Printing past the edge of the print head. For details, see Adjusting the Loading Position and Page Length in tractor unit, your printer can print...
User Manual
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... TEAR OFF button on ) even when using single sheets. Note: You can also use the tear-off edge of two ways. You can use short tear-off their backing and jam the printer. Moving the paper release lever to the single-sheet position disables the short tear-off feature on (DIP switch 2-7 on the control panel to the loading position. Leave the paper guide cover open so that...
... TEAR OFF button on ) even when using single sheets. Note: You can also use the tear-off edge of two ways. You can use short tear-off their backing and jam the printer. Moving the paper release lever to the single-sheet position disables the short tear-off feature on (DIP switch 2-7 on the control panel to the loading position. Leave the paper guide cover open so that...
User Manual
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... Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Print Quality and Fonts 4-2 Character Spacing 4-3 Character Size 4-4 Special Effects and Emphasis 4-5 Graphics 4-8 Color Graphics 4-9 The Print Head 4-9 The Graphics Command 4-11 Column Reservation Numbers 4-12 A Simple Graphics Program 4-13 Designing Your Own Graphics 4-14 User-defined Characters 4-19 Designing Your Characters 4-19 Defining Your Characters 4-21 Sending Information to Your Printer 4-23 Printing User-defined Characters 4-26 Copying ROM...
... Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Print Quality and Fonts 4-2 Character Spacing 4-3 Character Size 4-4 Special Effects and Emphasis 4-5 Graphics 4-8 Color Graphics 4-9 The Print Head 4-9 The Graphics Command 4-11 Column Reservation Numbers 4-12 A Simple Graphics Program 4-13 Designing Your Own Graphics 4-14 User-defined Characters 4-19 Designing Your Characters 4-19 Defining Your Characters 4-21 Sending Information to Your Printer 4-23 Printing User-defined Characters 4-26 Copying ROM...
User Manual
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Make sure that the printer is turned off. Do not use ribbons designed for nine-pin printers. 1. Then open the printer cover and the paper guide cover. Replace the film ribbon at this point. The following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges are available: #7762: Standard (black) #7763: Color #7764: Film (black) Note: The optional film ribbon prints in red near the end of the ribbon. Let it cool before attempting to...
Make sure that the printer is turned off. Do not use ribbons designed for nine-pin printers. 1. Then open the printer cover and the paper guide cover. Replace the film ribbon at this point. The following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges are available: #7762: Standard (black) #7763: Color #7764: Film (black) Note: The optional film ribbon prints in red near the end of the ribbon. Let it cool before attempting to...
User Manual
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... printing result, first locate the problem in the printed characters or graphics. See 7-8 l The print position is not what you expected. See 7-11 l The color printing is not what you expected. l Continuous paper does not feed properly. Power supply l Power is faint or uneven. Paper handling l Single sheets do not feed properly. If the self test does not work, contact your printer and their likely solutions. See 7-4 Printing...
... printing result, first locate the problem in the printed characters or graphics. See 7-8 l The print position is not what you expected. See 7-11 l The color printing is not what you expected. l Continuous paper does not feed properly. Power supply l Power is faint or uneven. Paper handling l Single sheets do not feed properly. If the self test does not work, contact your printer and their likely solutions. See 7-4 Printing...
User Manual
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... LINE light is printed. Solution The software may be using the wire retaining clips. Make sure your printer. If the self test is successful, the problem is off line and cannot receive data. The PAPER OUT light should go off. The PAPER OUT light is on but nothing is on . Check both ends of paper. See Chapter 3. Troubleshooting 7-5 The ON LINE light is with the software and not with the interface cable...
... LINE light is printed. Solution The software may be using the wire retaining clips. Make sure your printer. If the self test is successful, the problem is off line and cannot receive data. The PAPER OUT light should go off. The PAPER OUT light is on but nothing is on . Check both ends of paper. See Chapter 3. Troubleshooting 7-5 The ON LINE light is with the software and not with the interface cable...
User Manual
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... have parts missing at the bottom as shown here. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it stops printing abruptly. Turn off the printer, check for paper jams or other problems, then turn the printer back on. See Chapter 6. the printer resumes printing automatically when the print head cools. The ribbon may not be installed properly. This indicates an error in the ribbon. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. See Chapter 6. 7-6 Troubleshooting...
... have parts missing at the bottom as shown here. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it stops printing abruptly. Turn off the printer, check for paper jams or other problems, then turn the printer back on. See Chapter 6. the printer resumes printing automatically when the print head cools. The ribbon may not be installed properly. This indicates an error in the ribbon. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. See Chapter 6. 7-6 Troubleshooting...
User Manual
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... always use the FORM FEED button and feed labels forward to the printer. Troubleshooting 7-23 The short tear-off the power after the FF code to prevent any additional codes from being sent to eject them. Labels may have turned off function works only if the data in the print buffer. See Chapter 2. To make new DIP switch settings effective turn the power off the last printed page. Problem Continuous paper does not feed...
... always use the FORM FEED button and feed labels forward to the printer. Troubleshooting 7-23 The short tear-off the power after the FF code to prevent any additional codes from being sent to eject them. Labels may have turned off function works only if the data in the print buffer. See Chapter 2. To make new DIP switch settings effective turn the power off the last printed page. Problem Continuous paper does not feed...
User Manual
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.... Make sure that DIP switches 2-3 and 2-4 are set for the correct settings. 7-36 Troubleshooting You may be set incorrectly. Make sure that you expected (continued). See the interface manual for the correct settings. Solution You may be trying to use a cable with the wrong specification. See Chapter 3. Check the specifications to use the interface with this printer. The printer does not print or the printout is parallel or serial. Problem Using...
.... Make sure that DIP switches 2-3 and 2-4 are set for the correct settings. 7-36 Troubleshooting You may be set incorrectly. Make sure that you expected (continued). See the interface manual for the correct settings. Solution You may be trying to use a cable with the wrong specification. See Chapter 3. Check the specifications to use the interface with this printer. The printer does not print or the printout is parallel or serial. Problem Using...
User Manual
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... interface settings may want to make sure that helps advanced users determine the causes of communication problems between the printer and the computer. Match the settings for more information. Two cables may be installed on -board defects. If any time. The printer does not print or the printout is found, contact your Epson dealer. Troubleshooting 7-37 If the printer still does not operate properly after working through...
... interface settings may want to make sure that helps advanced users determine the causes of communication problems between the printer and the computer. Match the settings for more information. Two cables may be installed on -board defects. If any time. The printer does not print or the printout is found, contact your Epson dealer. Troubleshooting 7-37 If the printer still does not operate properly after working through...
User Manual
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..., 1-16 setting up, l-l--32 specifications, 8-2--19 testing, 1-16--26 transporting, 6-9--l1 unpacking, l-2--5 using, 3-l--30 Printer stand, l-7 Printing enhancing, 4-2--7 problems, 7-5--15 speeds, 4-2 Problems, 7-l--37 options, 7-27--37 paper handling, 7-16--26 power supply, 7-4 printing, 7-5--15 solutions, 7-l--37 Proportional spacing, 3-4, 4-3--4, 9-27 Proportional width table, A-2--5 Protective materials, l-3--5 Pull tractor, Intro-3, 5-25--36 continuous paper, 5-25--33 installing, 5-25--28 paper handling, 5-28--33 removing, 5-34--36 READY light, 3-2 Reassigning...
..., 1-16 setting up, l-l--32 specifications, 8-2--19 testing, 1-16--26 transporting, 6-9--l1 unpacking, l-2--5 using, 3-l--30 Printer stand, l-7 Printing enhancing, 4-2--7 problems, 7-5--15 speeds, 4-2 Problems, 7-l--37 options, 7-27--37 paper handling, 7-16--26 power supply, 7-4 printing, 7-5--15 solutions, 7-l--37 Proportional spacing, 3-4, 4-3--4, 9-27 Proportional width table, A-2--5 Protective materials, l-3--5 Pull tractor, Intro-3, 5-25--36 continuous paper, 5-25--33 installing, 5-25--28 paper handling, 5-28--33 removing, 5-34--36 READY light, 3-2 Reassigning...