Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide...
... in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Available in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. The following chart explains the best use for the push tractor, pull tractor... push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document or form without...
... Available in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. The following chart explains the best use for the push tractor, pull tractor... push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document or form without...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...the top or front slot. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an...single sheet labels, top- L L Paper release lever positions: You can load paper in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Set...
...the top or front slot. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an...single sheet labels, top- L L Paper release lever positions: You can load paper in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Set...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts. After a document is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all built-in fonts in favor of the Windows fonts resident on your ...all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are the property of their respective owners. EPSON impact printers offers these types of Seiko Epson Corporation...
...and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts. After a document is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all built-in fonts in favor of the Windows fonts resident on your ...all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are the property of their respective owners. EPSON impact printers offers these types of Seiko Epson Corporation...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11...
.... 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. L EPSON brand ribbons are the property of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by .... Because the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to move the ribbon with ink precisely applied to the less expensive compatible ribbons...
...ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. L EPSON brand ribbons are the property of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by .... Because the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to move the ribbon with ink precisely applied to the less expensive compatible ribbons...
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.... 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in Mean Time Between Failures. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is not carrying the extra motor weight. Off-carriage motor On-carriage motor P u lle y M o to r F ix e d T im in ... rated for greater overall reliability. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on the motor for reliability in competitive printers. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail.
.... 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in Mean Time Between Failures. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is not carrying the extra motor weight. Off-carriage motor On-carriage motor P u lle y M o to r F ix e d T im in ... rated for greater overall reliability. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on the motor for reliability in competitive printers. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Main Group window in . The dialogue box expands to find the Windows driver. 7) Select the 'EPSON LQ COLOR" and choose OK. Letter, 11 x 8 1/2 in Program Manager. The Control Panel window appears. 2) Choose the Printers icon. Legal, 8 1/2 x 14 in . Tabloid, 11 x 17 in . A4, 210 ... . PSB No: P-0087 Page: 2 of the display. 5) Choose Install. 6) Select the correct drive and path to display a list of printer-driver files. 4) Select 'Unlisted Printer" at the end of 3 The fonts supported are: Courier, Roman, San Serif, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S. Cartridge or...
... Main Group window in . The dialogue box expands to find the Windows driver. 7) Select the 'EPSON LQ COLOR" and choose OK. Letter, 11 x 8 1/2 in Program Manager. The Control Panel window appears. 2) Choose the Printers icon. Legal, 8 1/2 x 14 in . Tabloid, 11 x 17 in . A4, 210 ... . PSB No: P-0087 Page: 2 of the display. 5) Choose Install. 6) Select the correct drive and path to display a list of printer-driver files. 4) Select 'Unlisted Printer" at the end of 3 The fonts supported are: Courier, Roman, San Serif, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S. Cartridge or...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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This is only supported with tractor paper. Refer to begin using it immediately. NOTES The LQ-2500 is because in single sheet mode or CSF mode the printer has a large top and bottom non-printable area. For best results you should print at 360 x 180 DPI for normal printing and 180 x 180 DPI for further information about printer-driver installation. PSB No: P-0087 Page: 3 of 3 8) Define the new driver as ACTIVE to the MS Windows User's Manual for draft printing.
This is only supported with tractor paper. Refer to begin using it immediately. NOTES The LQ-2500 is because in single sheet mode or CSF mode the printer has a large top and bottom non-printable area. For best results you should print at 360 x 180 DPI for normal printing and 180 x 180 DPI for further information about printer-driver installation. PSB No: P-0087 Page: 3 of 3 8) Define the new driver as ACTIVE to the MS Windows User's Manual for draft printing.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of three beeps. NOTE: Most of the beeps issued by product name. Carriage will stop until the printhead cools down. Those beeps can assist you in the text. LQ...: Abnormal carriage movement On-Line light is flashing: Printhead is accepted 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement EPSON AMERICA, INC. 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 ...
...EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of three beeps. NOTE: Most of the beeps issued by product name. Carriage will stop until the printhead cools down. Those beeps can assist you in the text. LQ...: Abnormal carriage movement On-Line light is flashing: Printhead is accepted 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement EPSON AMERICA, INC. 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 ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... user of the PROMS or jumper J1 may have been mixed. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Case open LQ-2550 LCD Codes: 00 (1) (2) The font could not find the target font. The printer's internal program could not be set incorrectly. 1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal voltage- 5 beeps:... Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Platen Gap adjustment error (.5 sec. 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...
... user of the PROMS or jumper J1 may have been mixed. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Case open LQ-2550 LCD Codes: 00 (1) (2) The font could not find the target font. The printer's internal program could not be set incorrectly. 1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal voltage- 5 beeps:... Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: Platen Gap adjustment error (.5 sec. 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...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...20 may have failed or is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may require a repair, adjustment or replacement. Four possible areas of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result in the Service Manual (page...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. An undefined op-code was detected. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. Both features were added...
...20 may have failed or is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may require a repair, adjustment or replacement. Four possible areas of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result in the Service Manual (page...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. An undefined op-code was detected. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. Both features were added...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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EPSON AMERICA INC. Elite: 12 Characters Per Inch (12 CPI) Pica: 10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI) LQ: Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increases the number of dots per character to increase the print quality. NLQ printing requires two passes per character for Current Dot-Matrix Printer Print Speeds ...l%Y 200 CPS 200 CPS D":,"n"-",""c"p4 legal llLFPl , 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS 24-PIN PRINTERS Model AP-3250 LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 Draft 10 CPI Draft High-Speed 12 CPI Draft 10 CPI 1 ICZPI / IEPI 167 CPS 1 200 CPS n/a 1 60 CPS 1...
EPSON AMERICA INC. Elite: 12 Characters Per Inch (12 CPI) Pica: 10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI) LQ: Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increases the number of dots per character to increase the print quality. NLQ printing requires two passes per character for Current Dot-Matrix Printer Print Speeds ...l%Y 200 CPS 200 CPS D":,"n"-",""c"p4 legal llLFPl , 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS 24-PIN PRINTERS Model AP-3250 LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 Draft 10 CPI Draft High-Speed 12 CPI Draft 10 CPI 1 ICZPI / IEPI 167 CPS 1 200 CPS n/a 1 60 CPS 1...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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..." (0.32mm) 1 5 6 0.018" (0.46mm) 1 3 4 0.012" (0.30mm) 1 5 6 0.018" (0.46mm) 1 3 4 0.012" (0.30mm) Model AP-3250 * LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 24-PIN PRINTERS Orig. + Maximum No. Total of copies including the original. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D Originator: SLS This...
..." (0.32mm) 1 5 6 0.018" (0.46mm) 1 3 4 0.012" (0.30mm) 1 5 6 0.018" (0.46mm) 1 3 4 0.012" (0.30mm) Model AP-3250 * LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 24-PIN PRINTERS Orig. + Maximum No. Total of copies including the original. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D Originator: SLS This...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...printers are averages while printing in Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode using single sheet paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS... MODEL I LX-810 FX-850 FX-1050 I DFX-5000 I DFX-8000 1 NOISE LEVEL 56 dB(A) II 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) I 55 dB(A) II I 55 dB(A) II 24 PIN PRINTERS LQ-510 56 dB(A) LQ-1010 56 dB(A) 11 LQ...-850 1 56 dB(A) 11 The acoustic noise levels for the 9 pin printers are averages while printing in Letter Quality (LQ...The acoustic noise levels for Printer Acoustic Noise Levels Date: 6/5/91 Page(s): 1...
...printers are averages while printing in Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode using single sheet paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS... MODEL I LX-810 FX-850 FX-1050 I DFX-5000 I DFX-8000 1 NOISE LEVEL 56 dB(A) II 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) I 55 dB(A) II I 55 dB(A) II 24 PIN PRINTERS LQ-510 56 dB(A) LQ-1010 56 dB(A) 11 LQ...-850 1 56 dB(A) 11 The acoustic noise levels for the 9 pin printers are averages while printing in Letter Quality (LQ...The acoustic noise levels for Printer Acoustic Noise Levels Date: 6/5/91 Page(s): 1...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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PSB No: P-0016D Page: 2 of 2 MODEL LQ-860 LQ-1050 LQ-2550 NOISE LEVEL 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) LASER PRINTERS
PSB No: P-0016D Page: 2 of 2 MODEL LQ-860 LQ-1050 LQ-2550 NOISE LEVEL 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) LASER PRINTERS
User Manual
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...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used herein are for radio noise emissions from that to this printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may be liable against harmful interference in the radio interference regulations of ... Canada. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to which the receiver is any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. The user is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS...
...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used herein are for radio noise emissions from that to this printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may be liable against harmful interference in the radio interference regulations of ... Canada. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to which the receiver is any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. The user is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS...
User Manual
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...Manual 5 Application Notes 6 Where to Get Help 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer l-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Assembling the Printer l-8 Testing the Printer l-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer l-27 Setting Up Your Application Software l-32 Chapter 2 Paper Handling ...Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-16 Printing on Special Paper 2-23 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-l Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Adjusting the Loading Position 3-14 Using Short Tear-off 3-...
...Manual 5 Application Notes 6 Where to Get Help 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer l-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Assembling the Printer l-8 Testing the Printer l-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer l-27 Setting Up Your Application Software l-32 Chapter 2 Paper Handling ...Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-16 Printing on Special Paper 2-23 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-l Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Adjusting the Loading Position 3-14 Using Short Tear-off 3-...
User Manual
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... Graphics 4-l Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-8 User-defined Characters 4-19 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options 5-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 The Pull Tractor 5-25 The Multi-Font Module 5-37 The Interface Boards 5-44 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-l Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 Printing 7-5 Paper Handling 7-16...
... Graphics 4-l Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-8 User-defined Characters 4-19 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options 5-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 The Pull Tractor 5-25 The Multi-Font Module 5-37 The Interface Boards 5-44 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-l Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 Printing 7-5 Paper Handling 7-16...
User Manual
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...range of operation you have come to the high-quality printing and ease of features. Introduction The Epson® LQ-860 is an advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix printer, combining high performance and reliability with short tear-off, and allows easy and accurate paper alignment.... Introduction 1 Features In addition to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-860 offers the following features: • Easy paper handling, featuring ...
...range of operation you have come to the high-quality printing and ease of features. Introduction The Epson® LQ-860 is an advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix printer, combining high performance and reliability with short tear-off, and allows easy and accurate paper alignment.... Introduction 1 Features In addition to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-860 offers the following features: • Easy paper handling, featuring ...