Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in fonts M Computer-based set-up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which: Hit the... LL Why buy an impact printer? or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless ...
...FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in fonts M Computer-based set-up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which: Hit the... LL Why buy an impact printer? or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the carriage does not have the extra weight of the ribbon, the printer can be larger, since it doesn't 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 the ribbon with every printer Adds profit to move with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and...
... the carriage does not have the extra weight of the ribbon, the printer can be larger, since it doesn't 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 the ribbon with every printer Adds profit to move with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and...
Product Information Guide
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...Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in order of the following list: Lx FX EX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer To "se all components excluding print head: 3 million lines 4000 power-on the following...paper jointed by dotted or pasting and its men". If your program does not list any LX printers, contact the software manufacturer to 0.3 mm (0.0118") c.m be wd. LX - 810 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Paper weight: Paper thickness: Single sheet: Continuous paper: Multi-part forms: Roll paper: ...
...Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in order of the following list: Lx FX EX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer To "se all components excluding print head: 3 million lines 4000 power-on the following...paper jointed by dotted or pasting and its men". If your program does not list any LX printers, contact the software manufacturer to 0.3 mm (0.0118") c.m be wd. LX - 810 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Paper weight: Paper thickness: Single sheet: Continuous paper: Multi-part forms: Roll paper: ...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the platen knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-13 Testing the Printer 1-15 Plugging in the printer 1-15 Running the self test 1-17 Printing problems and solutions 1-24 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-26 The parallel interface 1-26 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Choosing from a menu 1-29 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the platen knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-13 Testing the Printer 1-15 Plugging in the printer 1-15 Running the self test 1-17 Printing problems and solutions 1-24 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-26 The parallel interface 1-26 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Choosing from a menu 1-29 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged. Printer Paper guide sa Platen knob Ribbon cartridge Power cable In some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged. Printer Paper guide sa Platen knob Ribbon cartridge Power cable In some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
User Manual
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a ICAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to allow easy installation and removal. Assembling the Printer 2. Installing the ribbon cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is not plugged in an electrical outlet. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is designed to adjust the position of the paper as this interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case.
a ICAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to allow easy installation and removal. Assembling the Printer 2. Installing the ribbon cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is not plugged in an electrical outlet. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is designed to adjust the position of the paper as this interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case.
User Manual
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Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Assembling the Printer 2. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Remove the printer cover.
Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Assembling the Printer 2. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Remove the printer cover.
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Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 6. Assembling the Printer 5. Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit in the slots. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into place.
Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 6. Assembling the Printer 5. Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit in the slots. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into place.
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... again. Printed characters have been removed from the computer. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it is printing, but nothing is jammed, turn off the printer and disconnect the cable from inside the printer. The printer sounds like it . The ribbon may not be worn. The ribbon may... head area and the control panel. See page 1-8. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the ribbon. Turn off the printer. If the paper is printed. Problem Solution The printer does not print. The print is faint or uneven. See page 6-4....
... again. Printed characters have been removed from the computer. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it is printing, but nothing is jammed, turn off the printer and disconnect the cable from inside the printer. The printer sounds like it . The ribbon may not be worn. The ribbon may... head area and the control panel. See page 1-8. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the ribbon. Turn off the printer. If the paper is printed. Problem Solution The printer does not print. The print is faint or uneven. See page 6-4....
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...Stop printing and contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. A line of your paper. See page 6-4. ABCD There is missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and caught on something. Install a new ribbon cartridge as soon as possible. If the printer still does not print ...the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center to match the thickness of dots is either too much slack ...
...Stop printing and contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. A line of your paper. See page 6-4. ABCD There is missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and caught on something. Install a new ribbon cartridge as soon as possible. If the printer still does not print ...the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center to match the thickness of dots is either too much slack ...
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Interface Boards 2. Do not attempt to touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity that may build up in your body. 3. Remove the paper tension unit cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. ~ Using the Printer Options 5-39 Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. WARNING: High voltages are present inside the L!!k printer when the power is unplugged. Also, try not to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is or..
Interface Boards 2. Do not attempt to touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity that may build up in your body. 3. Remove the paper tension unit cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. ~ Using the Printer Options 5-39 Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. WARNING: High voltages are present inside the L!!k printer when the power is unplugged. Also, try not to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is or..
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Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, be connected at the same time. 7. Using the Printer Options 5-51 Two interface cables must not be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Interface Boards 6. Reattach the push feed tractor. Reattach the printer cover and paper guide. 5.
Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, be connected at the same time. 7. Using the Printer Options 5-51 Two interface cables must not be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Interface Boards 6. Reattach the push feed tractor. Reattach the printer cover and paper guide. 5.
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Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint to read. Use only the #8750 standard ribbon cartridge for your printer. 1. Open the paper tension unit cover. 6-4 Maintenance Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the printer cover. 2.
Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint to read. Use only the #8750 standard ribbon cartridge for your printer. 1. Open the paper tension unit cover. 6-4 Maintenance Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the printer cover. 2.
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Let it by the black plastic tab and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it cool before attempting to the middle of the printer. 4. Maintenance 6-5 Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. 3. Replacing the Ribbon WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot.
Let it by the black plastic tab and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it cool before attempting to the middle of the printer. 4. Maintenance 6-5 Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. 3. Replacing the Ribbon WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot.
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Replacing the Ribbon 5. To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 6-6 Maintenance Note: Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. 6. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below.
Replacing the Ribbon 5. To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 6-6 Maintenance Note: Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. 6. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below.
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Then, replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box. 6-10 Maintenance Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 4. Transporting the Printer 3. Reattach the printer cover.
Then, replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box. 6-10 Maintenance Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 4. Transporting the Printer 3. Reattach the printer cover.
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..., the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. This indicates an error in the ribbon. Refer to match the thickness of your Epson dealer. The ribbon may not be worn. Refer to 1-8. Refer to 6-4. ABCD The ribbon cartridge may be replaced. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it is printing, but nothing...
..., the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. This indicates an error in the ribbon. Refer to match the thickness of your Epson dealer. The ribbon may not be worn. Refer to 1-8. Refer to 6-4. ABCD The ribbon cartridge may be replaced. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it is printing, but nothing...
User Manual
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... Dots are set by the software cannot be correctly installed for your Epson dealer to have the print head replaced. Refer to check the printer settings, and reset as needed. 7-6 Troubleshooting Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to l-8. Printing Problem Dots are...
... Dots are set by the software cannot be correctly installed for your Epson dealer to have the print head replaced. Refer to check the printer settings, and reset as needed. 7-6 Troubleshooting Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to l-8. Printing Problem Dots are...
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper feeding methods: Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in black: #8750 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters For all components excluding print head: 3 million lines 4000 power...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper feeding methods: Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in black: #8750 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters For all components excluding print head: 3 million lines 4000 power...
User Manual - PC
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Introduction Names of the Parts paper tension unit cover ribbon cartridge AC inlet Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer. 4 Introduction
Introduction Names of the Parts paper tension unit cover ribbon cartridge AC inlet Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer. 4 Introduction