Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Draft up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - Reliability - L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Impact printers are capable of printing. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation ... Letter Quality LLL The name 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 carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability with...
...Draft up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - Reliability - L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Impact printers are capable of printing. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation ... Letter Quality LLL The name 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 carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability with...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which prints with 360...
... stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which prints with 360...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...the front push position. 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 ...path The top paper path accommodates single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper ...
...the front push position. 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 ...path The top paper path accommodates single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... to the tear-off position. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of paper from the other path is printed, the printer will overide all built-in fonts 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 available on the control panel...
... to the tear-off position. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of paper from the other path is printed, the printer will overide all built-in fonts 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 available on the control panel...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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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 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
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 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are the property of their respective owners. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the life...
... ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are the property of their respective owners. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the life...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. 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 less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean... Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Mean Time Between Failures estimates the number of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor ...
... is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. 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 less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean... Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Mean Time Between Failures estimates the number of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor ...
Product Information Guide
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...: 14.2 in . " wrdth paper) (LQ-950: 4 - Height: 5.6 in . No. 10 Printable area Single sheet I /. Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - Pin Printers 12/12/88 I 0.47" (~/o-850: 4" to 0.0126 inches for single sheets; one original plus up to 9 I - Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed 10...
...: 14.2 in . " wrdth paper) (LQ-950: 4 - Height: 5.6 in . No. 10 Printable area Single sheet I /. Weight: 26.4 Ibs LQ - 850/950/1050 - 1 LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - Pin Printers 12/12/88 I 0.47" (~/o-850: 4" to 0.0126 inches for single sheets; one original plus up to 9 I - Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed 10...
Product Information Guide
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...5 4 4 4 or 5 6 6 7 When printing on special types of paper before printing on and the printing speed is set and page length. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 2 12/12/88 24 - The following table gives you can withstand 1.25 kV rms applied between AC power line and chassis Dielectric strength 120... Kbytes DIP Switch 2 Switch Description 21 Page length 22 Skip over perforation 23 InterfaCeiParlty 2-4 25 Baud rate 26 27 Short tear-off the printer. and Page length (DIP switch 2-1) vary depending on . SW 1 SW 2 The tables below . Selecting Character Sets more Setting the ...
...5 4 4 4 or 5 6 6 7 When printing on special types of paper before printing on and the printing speed is set and page length. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 2 12/12/88 24 - The following table gives you can withstand 1.25 kV rms applied between AC power line and chassis Dielectric strength 120... Kbytes DIP Switch 2 Switch Description 21 Page length 22 Skip over perforation 23 InterfaCeiParlty 2-4 25 Baud rate 26 27 Short tear-off the printer. and Page length (DIP switch 2-1) vary depending on . SW 1 SW 2 The tables below . Selecting Character Sets more Setting the ...
Product Information Guide
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MATRIX PRINTER Character sets Country ASClt coda Ihex) OUSA 1 France 2 Germany 23 24 40 50 5C 50... the price schedule for higher print quality at a lower speed. DRAFT !"#$%&'()*t,- ./0123456789:;~=>?@ABCDEFGHIJK LMNOPPRSTUVWXYZ[\]A-'abcdefg^hi.j_k^lm. The Roman and Sans Serif Letter Quality (LQ) fonts use a larger number of Trader's Times. ROMAN !"t$X&'()*+,-./0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJK wLM xyNz(O:}P'CQ~RQSiT~UBVHW ~eX^e.eY..lZ1..I . s ^ ' Ii ) - 0 Japan x$e[Y; ^ ...ve just seen your excellent ad for high-speed printing. Choosing a character set LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT -
MATRIX PRINTER Character sets Country ASClt coda Ihex) OUSA 1 France 2 Germany 23 24 40 50 5C 50... the price schedule for higher print quality at a lower speed. DRAFT !"#$%&'()*t,- ./0123456789:;~=>?@ABCDEFGHIJK LMNOPPRSTUVWXYZ[\]A-'abcdefg^hi.j_k^lm. The Roman and Sans Serif Letter Quality (LQ) fonts use a larger number of Trader's Times. ROMAN !"t$X&'()*+,-./0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJK wLM xyNz(O:}P'CQ~RQSiT~UBVHW ~eX^e.eY..lZ1..I . s ^ ' Ii ) - 0 Japan x$e[Y; ^ ...ve just seen your excellent ad for high-speed printing. Choosing a character set LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT -
Product Information Guide
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...required before you have both parts of the slots (A or B) m the printer. or q7312 for the LQ-950. To mamtaln 54 prmted lmes per page. Micro adJustmeW sets a new sheet loading posItIon for assembly instructions. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 4 12/12/88 24 - paper support paper feeder rests n... Keep the packing materials in the original box in the same way. Make sure the printer is set to use the pull tractor along with a software command (ESC EM) or the control panel. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ- 1050 Single bin #7339 #7345 #7340 Dual bin $7346 #7347 #7348 The ...
...required before you have both parts of the slots (A or B) m the printer. or q7312 for the LQ-950. To mamtaln 54 prmted lmes per page. Micro adJustmeW sets a new sheet loading posItIon for assembly instructions. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 4 12/12/88 24 - paper support paper feeder rests n... Keep the packing materials in the original box in the same way. Make sure the printer is set to use the pull tractor along with a software command (ESC EM) or the control panel. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ- 1050 Single bin #7339 #7345 #7340 Dual bin $7346 #7347 #7348 The ...
Product Information Guide
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... and should correspond 10 one font module, be found. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 5 LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 3. If you install only one of Epson interfaces that the arrow symbols on the font module and the... slot are compatible with your LQ prmter. Commands in Numerical Order The following is a list of the numbers listed in Inches 9-14 44 S e t H o r i z o n t a l T a b s 9-21 45 S e l e c t Emphasized M o d e 9-26 46 C a...
... and should correspond 10 one font module, be found. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 5 LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 3. If you install only one of Epson interfaces that the arrow symbols on the font module and the... slot are compatible with your LQ prmter. Commands in Numerical Order The following is a list of the numbers listed in Inches 9-14 44 S e t H o r i z o n t a l T a b s 9-21 45 S e l e c t Emphasized M o d e 9-26 46 C a...
Product Information Guide
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...the paper lever is usually done through the software, send a form feed command at the end of each software package. If the LQ-850/950/1050 is put back on the printer, first turn DIP switch 2-7 to the top of lines/page, single sheets require a shorter page length than does tractor paper. ...it is not listed in place after changing the paper lever. After sending a form feed, do not send it any Epson 24-pin driver will be compatible. (Preferably, choose the LQ-800/1000.) DIP Switch Settings The default settings will usually work for single sheets (also when using tractor paper. When ...
...the paper lever is usually done through the software, send a form feed command at the end of each software package. If the LQ-850/950/1050 is put back on the printer, first turn DIP switch 2-7 to the top of lines/page, single sheets require a shorter page length than does tractor paper. ...it is not listed in place after changing the paper lever. After sending a form feed, do not send it any Epson 24-pin driver will be compatible. (Preferably, choose the LQ-800/1000.) DIP Switch Settings The default settings will usually work for single sheets (also when using tractor paper. When ...
Product Information Guide
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... and lower case modification Change of printer cover B Product Support Bulletins P - 0020 5/6/88 Paper thickness lever Related Documentation M-TM-LQ8/9/10 Y45499114000 LQ -850/950/1050 Technical Manual LQ -850/950/1050 User's Manual Technical Information Bulletins LQ - 850 - 001 LQ-1050-001 5/6/88 MONMA carriage width selection 24 - LQ - 850 - 006/ LQ-1050-006 7/28/88 Version M8307A...
... and lower case modification Change of printer cover B Product Support Bulletins P - 0020 5/6/88 Paper thickness lever Related Documentation M-TM-LQ8/9/10 Y45499114000 LQ -850/950/1050 Technical Manual LQ -850/950/1050 User's Manual Technical Information Bulletins LQ - 850 - 001 LQ-1050-001 5/6/88 MONMA carriage width selection 24 - LQ - 850 - 006/ LQ-1050-006 7/28/88 Version M8307A...
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. Those beeps can assist you in the text. 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. LQ...the pauses are longer, it has been noted in locating and repairing customer's printers. The description "3 Beeps x 2" means two sets of 4 PSB No: P-0076 Originator JV Epson printers issue beep tones when certain error conditions exist. The following error codes are...
EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of three beeps. Those beeps can assist you in the text. 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. LQ...the pauses are longer, it has been noted in locating and repairing customer's printers. The description "3 Beeps x 2" means two sets of 4 PSB No: P-0076 Originator JV Epson printers issue beep tones when certain error conditions exist. The following error codes are...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... problems. The following messages will help you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. 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...
... problems. The following messages will help you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. 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...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. The SRAM could be bad. 10 This is loaded using the knob instead 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...or replacement. An undefined op-code was detected. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on TIB LQ2550-005. Both of failure are corrected by new operators who are documented in printhead failures. Four ...
... obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. The SRAM could be bad. 10 This is loaded using the knob instead 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...or replacement. An undefined op-code was detected. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on TIB LQ2550-005. Both of failure are corrected by new operators who are documented in printhead failures. Four ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... will be selected by depressing the ON- INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. LINE button. 3) Depress the LOAD/EJECT button once. If the printer beeps four times, the page length will be set the page length follow these PROM updates). The LQ-950/1050 printers now support a page length setting of an 8.5... inch form feed. This feature was implemented beginning with PROM version M09-G5 for the LQ-950, and M09-D2 for information on the LQ-950/1050 Printers Date: 12/12/89 Page: 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0059 Originator: RFA There have been several cases of ...
... will be selected by depressing the ON- INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. LINE button. 3) Depress the LOAD/EJECT button once. If the printer beeps four times, the page length will be set the page length follow these PROM updates). The LQ-950/1050 printers now support a page length setting of an 8.5... inch form feed. This feature was implemented beginning with PROM version M09-G5 for the LQ-950, and M09-D2 for information on the LQ-950/1050 Printers Date: 12/12/89 Page: 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0059 Originator: RFA There have been several cases of ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... the end of printable lines on single sheets, each page. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 In both instances data transmission must stop for a minimum of the LQ-850/950/1050? Q: What are the P-ROM and Character Generator ROM ...location 6A. A: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard Ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film Ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Q: Does the LQ-850/950/1050 support color? This is activated. Why? The Character Generator ROM is to the printer. Change the number of 3 SUBJECT: LQ-850/950/1050 PRINTER QUESTIONS Q: How do...
... the end of printable lines on single sheets, each page. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 In both instances data transmission must stop for a minimum of the LQ-850/950/1050? Q: What are the P-ROM and Character Generator ROM ...location 6A. A: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard Ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film Ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Q: Does the LQ-850/950/1050 support color? This is activated. Why? The Character Generator ROM is to the printer. Change the number of 3 SUBJECT: LQ-850/950/1050 PRINTER QUESTIONS Q: How do...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... I switch from parallel to 3 copies. The maximum paper thickness should not exceed 0.0126 inches. A: When printing on the back of the printer determine which interface is available for the LQ-950 and LQ-850/1050 with #7407 Multi-Font Module* : Font Module #7407 * Multi-Font Module contains all the above listed fonts. A: The dip...? A: Friction Built-in push feed tractor unit, why does it need an optional pull tractor? A: Number 6 and number 10 envelopes. Q: What are built into the LQ-850/950/1050?
... I switch from parallel to 3 copies. The maximum paper thickness should not exceed 0.0126 inches. A: When printing on the back of the printer determine which interface is available for the LQ-950 and LQ-850/1050 with #7407 Multi-Font Module* : Font Module #7407 * Multi-Font Module contains all the above listed fonts. A: The dip...? A: Friction Built-in push feed tractor unit, why does it need an optional pull tractor? A: Number 6 and number 10 envelopes. Q: What are built into the LQ-850/950/1050?