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Letter aualhv 2Cpin impact dot matrix Chawctvs prr Inch 10 10 Chu8ctemlncondllin* ml 275 LQ-870/1170 Character fonts: Font EDson Draft Epson Courbr Epson Raman Epson Sans Serif Enson Prestiae Epson Script Ewon &'iDl C Epson Orator Epson Orator-S 1 OCR-E 1 Point 1 Pitch 7Pt 15cpi a a a 0 I I 1 ospt 1oCPi 1 1 2 c p i j P r o p o r t i o n a l a IO I a a a 0 0 a 0 ...to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inch) 24-Pin Printers 7/16/91 LQ-870/1170-l Paper guide Printer Poum cord Ribbon cartridgr Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Pcin ting spud: auality High-speed ...
Letter aualhv 2Cpin impact dot matrix Chawctvs prr Inch 10 10 Chu8ctemlncondllin* ml 275 LQ-870/1170 Character fonts: Font EDson Draft Epson Courbr Epson Raman Epson Sans Serif Enson Prestiae Epson Script Ewon &'iDl C Epson Orator Epson Orator-S 1 OCR-E 1 Point 1 Pitch 7Pt 15cpi a a a 0 I I 1 ospt 1oCPi 1 1 2 c p i j P r o p o r t i o n a l a IO I a a a 0 0 a 0 ...to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inch) 24-Pin Printers 7/16/91 LQ-870/1170-l Paper guide Printer Poum cord Ribbon cartridgr Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Pcin ting spud: auality High-speed ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Pin Printer Paper Specifications Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D Originator: SLS This PSB provides a quick reference for the paper specifications on Epson's ...EPSON AMERICA, INC. of Copies" is the maximum allowable number of 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers when using continuous multi-part carbonless paper. Total of copies including the original. Model AP-2250 l LX-810 FX-870...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) 24-PIN PRINTERS Model AP-3250 * LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 Orig. + Maximum No.
...Pin Printer Paper Specifications Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D Originator: SLS This PSB provides a quick reference for the paper specifications on Epson's ...EPSON AMERICA, INC. of Copies" is the maximum allowable number of 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers when using continuous multi-part carbonless paper. Total of copies including the original. Model AP-2250 l LX-810 FX-870...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) 24-PIN PRINTERS Model AP-3250 * LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 Orig. + Maximum No.
User Manual
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... P Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products LI Information on application software drivers P Sales of the Epson ESC/P Reference Manual, which has comprehensive information on all commands, including ESC/P 2 P Epson technical information library fax service P Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products P Sales of ribbons, supplies...
... P Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products LI Information on application software drivers P Sales of the Epson ESC/P Reference Manual, which has comprehensive information on all commands, including ESC/P 2 P Epson technical information library fax service P Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products P Sales of ribbons, supplies...
User Manual
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...-sheet Feeder 4-2 Additional Tractor Unit 4-13 Interface Card 4-16 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Interface Specifications Optional Specifications Initialization 7-1 7-2 7-10 7-14 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8-2 Commands Arranged by...
...-sheet Feeder 4-2 Additional Tractor Unit 4-13 Interface Card 4-16 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Interface Specifications Optional Specifications Initialization 7-1 7-2 7-10 7-14 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8-2 Commands Arranged by...
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... your equipment. Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on installing options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for setting up , testing..., and connecting the printer. Be sure to -day operation of printer terms and an index. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed to your printer. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily ...
... your equipment. Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on installing options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for setting up , testing..., and connecting the printer. Be sure to -day operation of printer terms and an index. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed to your printer. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily ...
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... cabinet has been damaged. If the product exhibits a distinct change in a risk of any kind into the product. Unplug this product through cabinet slots as specifically explained in the User's Manual, do not attempt to dangerous voltage points or other controls may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that...
... cabinet has been damaged. If the product exhibits a distinct change in a risk of any kind into the product. Unplug this product through cabinet slots as specifically explained in the User's Manual, do not attempt to dangerous voltage points or other controls may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that...
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... load multi-part paper the same way as ordinary paper. CAUTION: Do not load individual multi-part forms from the top. Except for complete paper specifications Note: If the paper-thickness lever is reduced.
... load multi-part paper the same way as ordinary paper. CAUTION: Do not load individual multi-part forms from the top. Except for complete paper specifications Note: If the paper-thickness lever is reduced.
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... conventions, such as word structure or communications protocol, see the baud rate selection table in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or sets the DTR flag to "1" (MARK) indicating that it cannot receive data. You may be necessary for... C823051 serial interface card If you are using the C823051 optional interface card with your printer, make sure that you read through the section below on handshake timing and error handling for interface information specific to your printer. Error handling When a parity error is again ready to receive data.
... conventions, such as word structure or communications protocol, see the baud rate selection table in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or sets the DTR flag to "1" (MARK) indicating that it cannot receive data. You may be necessary for... C823051 serial interface card If you are using the C823051 optional interface card with your printer, make sure that you read through the section below on handshake timing and error handling for interface information specific to your printer. Error handling When a parity error is again ready to receive data.
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...the ribbon cartridge. Check that the software is printed. See the section on . The PAUSE light is off the printer and check for your printer. The ribbon may be incorrect. The PAPER OUT light is printed. The paper thickness setting may not be sure your..., ribbon jam, or other problems; For the parallel interface, be installed properly. Printing The printer does not print. The printer makes a strange noise, the beeper sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. The ribbon cartridge may be worn out. Check both the printer and computer specifications.
...the ribbon cartridge. Check that the software is printed. See the section on . The PAUSE light is off the printer and check for your printer. The ribbon may be incorrect. The PAPER OUT light is printed. The paper thickness setting may not be sure your..., ribbon jam, or other problems; For the parallel interface, be installed properly. Printing The printer does not print. The printer makes a strange noise, the beeper sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. The ribbon cartridge may be worn out. Check both the printer and computer specifications.
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... properly. l The paper feed is not what you can use the interface with the wrong specifications. Make sure the settings on both tractors are aligned. You may not match. l The printer does not print or the printout is crooked or paper jams. Make sure that the sprocket ...units on the computer and printer match. 6-12 Troubleshooting Check the specifications to use two tractor units in combination, continuous paper does not feed properly. The computer and printer interface settings may be trying to make sure you expected. When you ...
... properly. l The paper feed is not what you can use the interface with the wrong specifications. Make sure the settings on both tractors are aligned. You may not match. l The printer does not print or the printout is crooked or paper jams. Make sure that the sprocket ...units on the computer and printer match. 6-12 Troubleshooting Check the specifications to use two tractor units in combination, continuous paper does not feed properly. The computer and printer interface settings may be trying to make sure you expected. When you ...
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Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 7-2 Printing 7-2 Paper 7-4 Mechanical 7-7 Electrical 7-8 Environmental 7-9 Interface Specifications 7-10 Specifications and pin assignments 7-10 Interface timing 7-13 Optional Specifications 7-14 Cut-sheet feeder 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Default settings 7-16 Technical Specifications 7-1
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 7-2 Printing 7-2 Paper 7-4 Mechanical 7-7 Electrical 7-8 Environmental 7-9 Interface Specifications 7-10 Specifications and pin assignments 7-10 Interface timing 7-13 Optional Specifications 7-14 Cut-sheet feeder 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Default settings 7-16 Technical Specifications 7-1
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Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter quality Characters per inch 10 10 12 15 10 12 15 Characters/second/line 300 275 330 413 92 ... at 1/6-inch line spacing Tractor: 64.1 ms/line at 1/6-inch line spacing Continuous feed: 3.6 inches per second Buffer: 8KB or 0KB (DIP-switch selectable) .- 7-2 Technical Specifications Unidirectional for graphics. (Bidirectional for text.
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter quality Characters per inch 10 10 12 15 10 12 15 Characters/second/line 300 275 330 413 92 ... at 1/6-inch line spacing Tractor: 64.1 ms/line at 1/6-inch line spacing Continuous feed: 3.6 inches per second Buffer: 8KB or 0KB (DIP-switch selectable) .- 7-2 Technical Specifications Unidirectional for graphics. (Bidirectional for text.
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.... Printer Specifications Printable columns: Character size I IO cpi Maximum printed characters I LQ-870 I LQ-1170 1 80 136 12 cpi 96 164 15 cpi 120 204 1 17 cpi (10 cpi condensed) 1 137 I 233 I 20 cpi (12 cpi condensed) 1 160 272 Character fonts: Font Point Pitch 7Pt 15cpi 1Ocpi 10spt 12cpi Proportional Epson Draft 0 0 0 Epson Courier 0 0 0 Epson Roman 0 0 0 0 Epson Sans Serif I Epson...
.... Printer Specifications Printable columns: Character size I IO cpi Maximum printed characters I LQ-870 I LQ-1170 1 80 136 12 cpi 96 164 15 cpi 120 204 1 17 cpi (10 cpi condensed) 1 137 I 233 I 20 cpi (12 cpi condensed) 1 160 272 Character fonts: Font Point Pitch 7Pt 15cpi 1Ocpi 10spt 12cpi Proportional Epson Draft 0 0 0 Epson Courier 0 0 0 Epson Roman 0 0 0 0 Epson Sans Serif I Epson...
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Printer Specifications Continuous paper 9 mm (0. 35'1 or more 9 mm (0..35') 01 more I.I'I Printable area I'I' I M See the table below LQ-870 Paper width 101 to 241 mm (4 to 9.5 inches) - 254 mm (10 inches) LQ-1170 Paper width 101 to 377.8 mm (4 to 14.575 inches) 381 to 406 mm (15 to 16 inches) - Minimum left and right margin 13 mm (0.51 inch) 15 mm (0.59 inch) 26 mm (1.02 inches) Technical Specifications 7-5
Printer Specifications Continuous paper 9 mm (0. 35'1 or more 9 mm (0..35') 01 more I.I'I Printable area I'I' I M See the table below LQ-870 Paper width 101 to 241 mm (4 to 9.5 inches) - 254 mm (10 inches) LQ-1170 Paper width 101 to 377.8 mm (4 to 14.575 inches) 381 to 406 mm (15 to 16 inches) - Minimum left and right margin 13 mm (0.51 inch) 15 mm (0.59 inch) 26 mm (1.02 inches) Technical Specifications 7-5
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... continuous paper: plain paper, carbonless multi-part forms Envelopes: bond paper, plain paper, air mail Number of paper. 7-6 Technical Specifications If this printer; Single sheet, front insertion or continuous paper: 1 original plus up to 0.0075 inch) Single sheets --. however, you may ...notice an increase in ribbon consumption and paper jamming. Printer Specifications Paper thickness: Single sheets top or front insertion 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inch) multi-part (front insertion): 0....
... continuous paper: plain paper, carbonless multi-part forms Envelopes: bond paper, plain paper, air mail Number of paper. 7-6 Technical Specifications If this printer; Single sheet, front insertion or continuous paper: 1 original plus up to 0.0075 inch) Single sheets --. however, you may ...notice an increase in ribbon consumption and paper jamming. Printer Specifications Paper thickness: Single sheets top or front insertion 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inch) multi-part (front insertion): 0....
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (without or with optional cut-sheet feeder) Push-tractor (front- or rear-tractor) Pull-tractor Push-pull-tractor (optional) Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge LQ-870: #7753, LQ-1170: #7754 Life expectancy In LQ, at 48 dots/character): 2 million characters Film ribbon cartridge LQ-870: #7768, LQ-1170: #7770 Life expectancy In LQ, at 48 dots/character...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (without or with optional cut-sheet feeder) Push-tractor (front- or rear-tractor) Pull-tractor Push-pull-tractor (optional) Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge LQ-870: #7753, LQ-1170: #7754 Life expectancy In LQ, at 48 dots/character): 2 million characters Film ribbon cartridge LQ-870: #7768, LQ-1170: #7770 Life expectancy In LQ, at 48 dots/character...
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Printer Specifications Electrical Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated current: Power consumption: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Insulation resistance: Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132 V 2.0 A (during self-test printing in draft mode, at 10 cpi) LQ-870: approx. 58 W LQ-1170: approx. 58 W 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 10 Mohms minimum (at DC 500 V between AC power line and chassis) AC 1.2 kV (rms), 1 second 7-8 Technical Specifications
Printer Specifications Electrical Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated current: Power consumption: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Insulation resistance: Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132 V 2.0 A (during self-test printing in draft mode, at 10 cpi) LQ-870: approx. 58 W LQ-1170: approx. 58 W 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 10 Mohms minimum (at DC 500 V between AC power line and chassis) AC 1.2 kV (rms), 1 second 7-8 Technical Specifications
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Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Printer Specifications Operation: 5" to 35°C (41" to 95°F) Storage: -30" to 60°C (-22" to 140°F) Operation: Storage: 10% to 80% RH without condensation 5% to 85% RH without condensation Technical Specifications 7-9
Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Printer Specifications Operation: 5" to 35°C (41" to 95°F) Storage: -30" to 60°C (-22" to 140°F) Operation: Storage: 10% to 80% RH without condensation 5% to 85% RH without condensation Technical Specifications 7-9
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.... About an 1 l-microsecond pulse. LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer is logical 0. Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with a parallel interface Specifications and pin assignments The built-in parallel interface has the following table. These signarelspreseintformation of the...5 IN DATA 6 IN DATA 7 IN DATA 8 IN ACKNLG OUT STROBE pulse to read data. Pulse width must be more data. 7-10 Technical Specifications Signal Return Pin Pin 1 19 2 20 3 21 4 22 5 23 6 24 7 25 8 26 9 27 10 28 Signal Direction Description...
.... About an 1 l-microsecond pulse. LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer is logical 0. Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with a parallel interface Specifications and pin assignments The built-in parallel interface has the following table. These signarelspreseintformation of the...5 IN DATA 6 IN DATA 7 IN DATA 8 IN ACKNLG OUT STROBE pulse to read data. Pulse width must be more data. 7-10 Technical Specifications Signal Return Pin Pin 1 19 2 20 3 21 4 22 5 23 6 24 7 25 8 26 9 27 10 28 Signal Direction Description...
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... and the print buffer is GND isolated from the logic ground. 18 - C H A S S I S - Interface Specifications Signal Return Pin Pin Signal Direction Description 11 29 BUSY OUT A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is normally HIGH; GND - GND - Technical Specifications 7-11 char. Printer's chassis ground, which is cleared. Twisted-pair return signal ground level. 31 16...
... and the print buffer is GND isolated from the logic ground. 18 - C H A S S I S - Interface Specifications Signal Return Pin Pin Signal Direction Description 11 29 BUSY OUT A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is normally HIGH; GND - GND - Technical Specifications 7-11 char. Printer's chassis ground, which is cleared. Twisted-pair return signal ground level. 31 16...