Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- both in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Reliability - An impact printer has several advantages over any other...
... Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- both in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Reliability - An impact printer has several advantages over any other...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Available in a single pass of paper - Technical Brief-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 ...printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. Gives you to handle several different types of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Front push...
...Available in a single pass of paper - Technical Brief-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 ...printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. Gives you to handle several different types of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Front push...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- 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 the...to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in the read push position. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in ...
...Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- 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 the...to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in the read push position. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of their respective owners. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on a printer. Barcode fonts are the property of an inch, to the tear-off , paper parking, and ... will automatically advance the paper to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear-off position. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely...
... a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of their respective owners. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on a printer. Barcode fonts are the property of an inch, to the tear-off , paper parking, and ... will automatically advance the paper to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear-off position. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to host computer connection. 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...
..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to host computer connection. 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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... has a longer life. Because the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with the print head assembly unit. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam or damage the print...
... has a longer life. Because the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with the print head assembly unit. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam or damage the print...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on printing conditions, and is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are...print before it is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in Total Print Volume, and are more quickly because it may fail.
...-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on printing conditions, and is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are...print before it is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in Total Print Volume, and are more quickly because it may fail.
Product Information Guide
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.... Depth: 14.2 in . Weight: 19.8 Ibs LQ-950 LQ-1050 Height: 5.6 in . Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed 10 draft 220 10 LCI 73 12 draft 264 12 LQ 88 Printing direction Bi-directional with paper tension unit Single... Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts Epson New Draft Epson Roman 10 CPI Epson Roman 12 CPI Epson Roman 15 CPI Epson Roman proportional Epson Sans Serif 10 CPI Epson Sans Serif 12 CPI Epson Sans Serif 15 CPI Epson Sans Serif proportional Optional fonts CcNmer IO CPI. Width:...
.... Depth: 14.2 in . Weight: 19.8 Ibs LQ-950 LQ-1050 Height: 5.6 in . Continuous paper Printer Specifications Printing Printing method 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed 10 draft 220 10 LCI 73 12 draft 264 12 LQ 88 Printing direction Bi-directional with paper tension unit Single... Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts Epson New Draft Epson Roman 10 CPI Epson Roman 12 CPI Epson Roman 15 CPI Epson Roman proportional Epson Sans Serif 10 CPI Epson Sans Serif 12 CPI Epson Sans Serif 15 CPI Epson Sans Serif proportional Optional fonts CcNmer IO CPI. Width:...
Product Information Guide
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... - 2 12/12/88 24 - LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - The following table gives you can withstand ... 4 4 4 or 5 6 6 7 When printing on and the printing speed is reduced. To change the setting as shown below . MATRIX PRINTER Electrical Voltage 120 VAC, + 10% (USA) 220 VAC, f 10% (Europe) Non-switchable Power consumption 120 Watts maximum Frequency 49.5 to...Description 21 Page length 22 Skip over perforation 23 InterfaCeiParlty 2-4 25 Baud rate 26 27 Short tear-off the printer. SW 1 SW 2 The tables below describe the functions of paper before printing on . When the paper thickness...
... - 2 12/12/88 24 - LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - The following table gives you can withstand ... 4 4 4 or 5 6 6 7 When printing on and the printing speed is reduced. To change the setting as shown below . MATRIX PRINTER Electrical Voltage 120 VAC, + 10% (USA) 220 VAC, f 10% (Europe) Non-switchable Power consumption 120 Watts maximum Frequency 49.5 to...Description 21 Page length 22 Skip over perforation 23 InterfaCeiParlty 2-4 25 Baud rate 26 27 Short tear-off the printer. SW 1 SW 2 The tables below describe the functions of paper before printing on . When the paper thickness...
Product Information Guide
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...fg.u.hu^iy.jk.~.lUm~ngo~p~qri~st~.u6v lifiRC&Qir7+f i nopqrstuv We've just seen your excellent ad for high-speed printing. MATRIX PRINTER Character sets Country ASClt coda Ihex) OUSA 1 France 2 Germany 23 24 40 50 5C 50 5E 60 70 7C 70 7E - s ...II f $ gROAUlsa?oiti 11 Span u * g & ; What is the price schedule for higher print quality at a lower speed. Choosing a character set LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - The Roman and Sans Serif Letter Quality (LQ) fonts use a larger number of Trader's Times. t$e[\l-'l:i z$~"~Q"Cti~ + s b :r, 0 Li . ' a d ti 13 3lJK f%e:\l"'t:)' 4 Denmark ...
...fg.u.hu^iy.jk.~.lUm~ngo~p~qri~st~.u6v lifiRC&Qir7+f i nopqrstuv We've just seen your excellent ad for high-speed printing. MATRIX PRINTER Character sets Country ASClt coda Ihex) OUSA 1 France 2 Germany 23 24 40 50 5C 50 5E 60 70 7C 70 7E - s ...II f $ gROAUlsa?oiti 11 Span u * g & ; What is the price schedule for higher print quality at a lower speed. Choosing a character set LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - The Roman and Sans Serif Letter Quality (LQ) fonts use a larger number of Trader's Times. t$e[\l-'l:i z$~"~Q"Cti~ + s b :r, 0 Li . ' a d ti 13 3lJK f%e:\l"'t:)' 4 Denmark ...
Product Information Guide
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...micro adjustment affects the number of the loadmg posltion IS avadable lmmedlately after loading a sheet using the font module. or q7312 for the LQ-950. as shown below, remove the packing material and save it in the figure above, remove the foam packaging from 6 to 3 Many...ON LINE button. If the power IS turned off function cannot be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. Changing the loadmg positmn 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 dlustratlons ...
...micro adjustment affects the number of the loadmg posltion IS avadable lmmedlately after loading a sheet using the font module. or q7312 for the LQ-950. as shown below, remove the packing material and save it in the figure above, remove the foam packaging from 6 to 3 Many...ON LINE button. If the power IS turned off function cannot be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. Changing the loadmg positmn 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 dlustratlons ...
Product Information Guide
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LQ - 850/950/1050 - 5 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. Pin Printers 12/12/88 Commands 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 n c e l E m p h a s i z e... lntelllgent send Interface lntelllgent IEEE-488 interface All Epson Interfaces have the EPSON name printed on it into SLOT A or 6 so that are facing each other. ASCII Dec. LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 3. Insert the font module securely into SLOT ...
LQ - 850/950/1050 - 5 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. Pin Printers 12/12/88 Commands 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 n c e l E m p h a s i z e... lntelllgent send Interface lntelllgent IEEE-488 interface All Epson Interfaces have the EPSON name printed on it into SLOT A or 6 so that are facing each other. ASCII Dec. LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 3. Insert the font module securely into SLOT ...
Product Information Guide
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...When loading single sheets, make sure that the paper lever is not listed in place after changing the paper lever. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 6 12/12/88 24 - MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Short Tear Off To activate the short tear-off line and press the FF button. This will...usually work for most applications, but they should be identified for single sheets (also when using the printer. To control it any Epson 24-pin driver will be compatible. (Preferably, choose the LQ-800/1000.) DIP Switch Settings The default settings will avoid unexpected results. Set the page length ...
...When loading single sheets, make sure that the paper lever is not listed in place after changing the paper lever. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 6 12/12/88 24 - MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Short Tear Off To activate the short tear-off line and press the FF button. This will...usually work for most applications, but they should be identified for single sheets (also when using the printer. To control it any Epson 24-pin driver will be compatible. (Preferably, choose the LQ-800/1000.) DIP Switch Settings The default settings will avoid unexpected results. Set the page length ...
Product Information Guide
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...upgrade: CSF eject/15-cpi print in 24-pin bidirectional mode. LQ - 850 - 002 Version M81179 to correct and improve print quality. Pin Printers 12/12/88 LQ - 850/950/1050 - 7 LQ - 850 - 006/ LQ-1050-006 7/28/88 Version M8307A to Version M82982 PROM upgrade...-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 - 850/950/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices LQ - 850 - 007/ LQ-1050-007 8/12...
...upgrade: CSF eject/15-cpi print in 24-pin bidirectional mode. LQ - 850 - 002 Version M81179 to correct and improve print quality. Pin Printers 12/12/88 LQ - 850/950/1050 - 7 LQ - 850 - 006/ LQ-1050-006 7/28/88 Version M8307A to Version M82982 PROM upgrade...-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 - 850/950/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices LQ - 850 - 007/ LQ-1050-007 8/12...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement The following error codes are of the beeps issued by the printers are listed by product name. 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 ...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. EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91...
...Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement The following error codes are of the beeps issued by the printers are listed by product name. 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 ...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. EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...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. 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 you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code...
...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. 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 you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... (1) If the paper is a motor control error. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. The correct settings are corrected by new operators who are : a. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. Since...were added to the SRAM has failed. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 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 A-...
... (1) If the paper is a motor control error. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. The correct settings are corrected by new operators who are : a. Incorrect jumper settings on TIB LQ2550-005. Since...were added to the SRAM has failed. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 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 A-...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...the tractor assembly, set to 8.5 inches. 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 ...feed. If the printer beeps three times, the page length will be selected by depressing the ON- Product Support Bulletin Subject: Selecting the Page Length Setting on these steps: 1) Place continuous paper in any printer which exhibits an incorrect form length symptom. INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. LINE...
...the tractor assembly, set to 8.5 inches. 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 ...feed. If the printer beeps three times, the page length will be selected by depressing the ON- Product Support Bulletin Subject: Selecting the Page Length Setting on these steps: 1) Place continuous paper in any printer which exhibits an incorrect form length symptom. INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. LINE...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...are 61 or 62. 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? Then there are two ways to the "ON" position. Why? Change the number of lines/page in location 6A. A: No. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO ...down several lines. A: The first step is activated. PSB NO.: P-0035 PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN DATE: 11/29/88 PAGE: 1 of 3 SUBJECT: LQ-850/950/1050 PRINTER QUESTIONS Q: How do I get the short tear off . A: 6K bytes or OK bytes. A: The printing speeds are the P-ROM and Character...
...are 61 or 62. 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? Then there are two ways to the "ON" position. Why? Change the number of lines/page in location 6A. A: No. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO ...down several lines. A: The first step is activated. PSB NO.: P-0035 PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN DATE: 11/29/88 PAGE: 1 of 3 SUBJECT: LQ-850/950/1050 PRINTER QUESTIONS Q: How do I get the short tear off . A: 6K bytes or OK bytes. A: The printing speeds are the P-ROM and Character...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... fonts available? A: It will print on the back of the printer determine which interface is available for the LQ-950 and LQ-850/1050 with paper tension unit. Q: What are built into the LQ-850/950/1050? A: The dip switches on continuous multi-part carbonless forms,... Font Module #7403A Orator(10cpi) : Only Available with #7407 Orator-S(10cpi) : Only Available with one original and up to serial in the printers? NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 2 of 3 Q: What fonts are the paper thickness specifications for more consistant paper feeding. A: Number 6 and number...
... fonts available? A: It will print on the back of the printer determine which interface is available for the LQ-950 and LQ-850/1050 with paper tension unit. Q: What are built into the LQ-850/950/1050? A: The dip switches on continuous multi-part carbonless forms,... Font Module #7403A Orator(10cpi) : Only Available with #7407 Orator-S(10cpi) : Only Available with one original and up to serial in the printers? NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 2 of 3 Q: What fonts are the paper thickness specifications for more consistant paper feeding. A: Number 6 and number...