Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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 printheads and superior quality ribbons. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of printer: Low cost - EPSON impact printers...
... 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 printheads and superior quality ribbons. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of printer: Low cost - EPSON impact printers...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 1/00 Other trademarks are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied 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 both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with the highest...
.... 1/00 Other trademarks are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied 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 both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with the highest...
Product Information Guide
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...inch line spacing during continuous feeding. ,' Q Paper guide LX-810 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper Paper width and Iength: PIwr Scqle sheet c'ml1nuPus...X 0.94'7 mWnum Single sheet 8 . 5 m m (0.33'7 07 more Ribbon cartridgr Powrr cable Printer Specifications Printing Rintllwtb& R,int apad 9-pin impact dot matrix w Hv~h-weed awt Nomal draft NLO -puinoh 10 10 12 10 ... standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets (including italic characters) Epson Extended Graphics character set 9 - Unidirectional for text printing. Characters: 60 I 137 I ...
...inch line spacing during continuous feeding. ,' Q Paper guide LX-810 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper Paper width and Iength: PIwr Scqle sheet c'ml1nuPus...X 0.94'7 mWnum Single sheet 8 . 5 m m (0.33'7 07 more Ribbon cartridgr Powrr cable Printer Specifications Printing Rintllwtb& R,int apad 9-pin impact dot matrix w Hv~h-weed awt Nomal draft NLO -puinoh 10 10 12 10 ... standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets (including italic characters) Epson Extended Graphics character set 9 - Unidirectional for text printing. Characters: 60 I 137 I ...
Product Information Guide
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... when the printer is out 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 printers. ON LINE (green) On when the printer is supplied. If the LX-810 is listed,...sheets including the original. you can be printed out under the condition of the LX-810, however, it does not list the LX-810 on its men". LX-810-2 5/1/89 9 - LX - 810 DOT - Mechanical Paper feeding methods: Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head /ifez Dimensions and wright: Friction Push tractor ...
... when the printer is out 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 printers. ON LINE (green) On when the printer is supplied. If the LX-810 is listed,...sheets including the original. you can be printed out under the condition of the LX-810, however, it does not list the LX-810 on its men". LX-810-2 5/1/89 9 - LX - 810 DOT - Mechanical Paper feeding methods: Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head /ifez Dimensions and wright: Friction Push tractor ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...LX-810 C800061 FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 7311-A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - OK BUFFER SERIAL - 8K BUFFER PARALLEL - 32K BUFFER IEEE 488 - 8K BUFFER CABLES STANDARD IBM PARALLEL SERIAL DB-25 TO DB-9 SERIAL DB-25 TO DB-25 MISC. PRINTER... ACCESSORIES PRINTER... Printer Options and Accessories Date: 8/11/89 Page...
...LX-810 C800061 FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 7311-A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - OK BUFFER SERIAL - 8K BUFFER PARALLEL - 32K BUFFER IEEE 488 - 8K BUFFER CABLES STANDARD IBM PARALLEL SERIAL DB-25 TO DB-9 SERIAL DB-25 TO DB-25 MISC. PRINTER... ACCESSORIES PRINTER... Printer Options and Accessories Date: 8/11/89 Page...
User Manual
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... Feeder Pull Tractor Roll Paper Holder Interface Boards 5-1 5-2 5-18 .5-30 .5-37 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 7-1 7-2 7-3 .7-4 7-14 7-22 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications 8-1 Printer Specifications Interface Specifications Option Specifications Initialization 8-2 8-9 8-13 8-15 Chapter 9 Command Summary 9-1 Using the Command Summary...
... Feeder Pull Tractor Roll Paper Holder Interface Boards 5-1 5-2 5-18 .5-30 .5-37 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 7-1 7-2 7-3 .7-4 7-14 7-22 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications 8-1 Printer Specifications Interface Specifications Option Specifications Initialization 8-2 8-9 8-13 8-15 Chapter 9 Command Summary 9-1 Using the Command Summary...
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
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Installing the ribbon cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is not plugged in an electrical outlet. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer a ICAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to allow easy installation and removal. 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. 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 a ICAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to allow easy installation and removal. 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. Assembling the Printer 2.
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Remove the printer cover. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Assembling the Printer 2.
Remove the printer cover. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Assembling the Printer 2.
User Manual
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This removes excess slack in the direction of the arrow. Assembling the Printer 3. Open the paper tension unit cover. 4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to install. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer
This removes excess slack in the direction of the arrow. Assembling the Printer 3. Open the paper tension unit cover. 4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to install. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer
User Manual
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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. Assembling the Printer 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 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. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into place.
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. Assembling the Printer 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 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. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into place.
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Close the paper tension unit cover. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer 7. Also check that it moves smoothly. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8.
Close the paper tension unit cover. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer 7. Also check that it moves smoothly. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8.
User Manual
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... do not match, contact your printer is correctly installed. Testing the Printer Now that your nearest Epson dealer for assistance. Plugging in the power cable. Make sure that your electrical outlet. Then check the label on the back of your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the ribbon is fully assembled, you need...
... do not match, contact your printer is correctly installed. Testing the Printer Now that your nearest Epson dealer for assistance. Plugging in the power cable. Make sure that your electrical outlet. Then check the label on the back of your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the ribbon is fully assembled, you need...
User Manual
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...have parts missing at the bottom. Replace the ribbon cartridge. See page 6-4. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the ribbon. Printed characters have been removed from the computer. Testing the Printer Printing problems and solutions If the self test...and load a new sheet. The ribbon may not be properly installed. If the paper is faint or uneven. The printer sounds like it . ABCD The ribbon cartridge may be worn. The ribbon may not be installed properly. Turn off the printer. Make sure the cartridge hooks ...
...have parts missing at the bottom. Replace the ribbon cartridge. See page 6-4. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the ribbon. Printed characters have been removed from the computer. Testing the Printer Printing problems and solutions If the self test...and load a new sheet. The ribbon may not be properly installed. If the paper is faint or uneven. The printer sounds like it . ABCD The ribbon cartridge may be worn. The ribbon may not be installed properly. Turn off the printer. Make sure the cartridge hooks ...
User Manual
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...22. Stop printing and contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center to match the thickness of dots is either too much slack in random positions. Setting Up the Printer 1-25 A line of your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. A worn ribbon can damage the print head and... should be set correctly for the paper you are missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and caught on something...
...22. Stop printing and contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center to match the thickness of dots is either too much slack in random positions. Setting Up the Printer 1-25 A line of your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. A worn ribbon can damage the print head and... should be set correctly for the paper you are missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and caught on something...
User Manual
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... taller than eight dots, the print head must be as finely detailed as you'll see that newspaper and magazine pictures are formed on the printer in different patterns that column. Since an 8-dot column prints lines that are 8/72-inch high, you generally want to set the line spacing to... print both graphics and text because graphic images are printed. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it does between graphics lines as it is able to 8/72nds, as the one pass. In its images with patterns of dots for...
... taller than eight dots, the print head must be as finely detailed as you'll see that newspaper and magazine pictures are formed on the printer in different patterns that column. Since an 8-dot column prints lines that are 8/72-inch high, you generally want to set the line spacing to... print both graphics and text because graphic images are printed. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it does between graphics lines as it is able to 8/72nds, as the one pass. In its images with patterns of dots for...
User Manual
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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 Also, try not to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is or.. Interface Boards 2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. WARNING: High voltages are present inside the L!!k printer when the power is unplugged.
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 Also, try not to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is or.. Interface Boards 2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. WARNING: High voltages are present inside the L!!k printer when the power is unplugged.
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Interface Boards 6. Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, be connected at the same time. 7. Two interface cables must not be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Reattach the push feed tractor. 5. Using the Printer Options 5-51 Reattach the printer cover and paper guide.
Interface Boards 6. Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, be connected at the same time. 7. Two interface cables must not be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Reattach the push feed tractor. 5. Using the Printer Options 5-51 Reattach the printer cover and paper guide.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance c Cleaning the Printer 6-2 e Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Maintenance 6-1
Chapter 6 Maintenance c Cleaning the Printer 6-2 e Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Maintenance 6-1