Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more connectivity compatibility. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which prints with 360 dpi in front, bottom and rear paper paths. many at the same time. The following chart explains the best use for the push tractor, pull tractor, and push/pull tractor combinations...
... scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more connectivity compatibility. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which prints with 360 dpi in front, bottom and rear paper paths. many at the same time. The following chart explains the best use for the push tractor, pull tractor, and push/pull tractor combinations...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... pull position, you want to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Set the lever to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front... position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in the front push position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. or side-bound single sheet multi-part forms Top paper path The...
... pull position, you want to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Set the lever to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front... position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in the front push position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. or side-bound single sheet multi-part forms Top paper path The...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the built-in favor of -form position. EPSON impact printers offers these types of an inch, to the tear-off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments...pressing a button on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are the property of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on the control panel. When the paper is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will...
...Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the built-in favor of -form position. EPSON impact printers offers these types of an inch, to the tear-off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments...pressing a button on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are the property of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on the control panel. When the paper is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. Because the carriage does not have 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 move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. L L L Available in many competitive...
... of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. Because the carriage does not have 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 move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. L L L Available in many competitive...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. 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 the motor for reliability in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean ... off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs.
... and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. 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 the motor for reliability in Mean Time Between Failures. Mean ... off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs.
Product Information Guide
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...IOI mm to ' 242 &I (4 to 9.2") width paper is used . PaPer feed spcc& Approx. 75 ms/linc at l/6-inch line spacing during intermittent feeding. Unidirectional for text printing. ,' Q Paper guide LX-810 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper Paper width and Iength: PIwr Scqle sheet c'ml1nuPus paper Roll... (0.33'7 07 more fright side) when the 254 mm (10'7 width paper is used . 26 mm (l-02") or more (left edge oi the envelope to bidirectional by using the propa software command). Envelope 10 cpt 10 CCI condensed I 4 Epson High-Speed draft 1 1 0 Ecsan oran 10. 12 Eoson NLO Reman i IO....
...IOI mm to ' 242 &I (4 to 9.2") width paper is used . PaPer feed spcc& Approx. 75 ms/linc at l/6-inch line spacing during intermittent feeding. Unidirectional for text printing. ,' Q Paper guide LX-810 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Paper Paper width and Iength: PIwr Scqle sheet c'ml1nuPus paper Roll... (0.33'7 07 more fright side) when the 254 mm (10'7 width paper is used . 26 mm (l-02") or more (left edge oi the envelope to bidirectional by using the propa software command). Envelope 10 cpt 10 CCI condensed I 4 Epson High-Speed draft 1 1 0 Ecsan oran 10. 12 Eoson NLO Reman i IO....
Product Information Guide
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... Select drall Ion! ...-____ Select NL3 i(oman km! LX - 810 DOT- When you select The DIP switch tables DIP Switch i / deselect the condensed mode. kdec: 'Andensed mode '-,ancel ConOensed - Pin Printers DIP Switch .? FORM FEED When the printer is already loaded. Paper is ejected forward if the paper... sheet position and is ejected backward (removed from the paper path) if the release lever is useful for clearly distinguishing between the computer and printer. MATRIX PRINTER Micro-adjustment: Data dump: By pressing the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons immediately after loading ...
... Select drall Ion! ...-____ Select NL3 i(oman km! LX - 810 DOT- When you select The DIP switch tables DIP Switch i / deselect the condensed mode. kdec: 'Andensed mode '-,ancel ConOensed - Pin Printers DIP Switch .? FORM FEED When the printer is already loaded. Paper is ejected forward if the paper... sheet position and is ejected backward (removed from the paper path) if the release lever is useful for clearly distinguishing between the computer and printer. MATRIX PRINTER Micro-adjustment: Data dump: By pressing the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons immediately after loading ...
Product Information Guide
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... t,i the continuous paper tu the tar-&f edge of What is ready to be loaded. 2. This iedture lets you resume printing. labels. Using micro-adjustment 1 Make sure that the prmter is automatically followed by a line feed code U-F). 1 Defaults 1 1 Font se1eckx 1 The cunen...fgh~Jkl~nOPqrStuv wryrl: : 1' LX-810-4 Selecting Character Sets Italics Epson Extended Graphics i 1 councly I P!? t & 6 & i OFF OFF j ON ^ . To uw thlb ir.ltu:e, set the desired loading position. MATRIX PRINTER Draft printing sp&d When DIP switch 1-5 is ignored and the printer prints up to 150 characters per ...
... t,i the continuous paper tu the tar-&f edge of What is ready to be loaded. 2. This iedture lets you resume printing. labels. Using micro-adjustment 1 Make sure that the prmter is automatically followed by a line feed code U-F). 1 Defaults 1 1 Font se1eckx 1 The cunen...fgh~Jkl~nOPqrStuv wryrl: : 1' LX-810-4 Selecting Character Sets Italics Epson Extended Graphics i 1 councly I P!? t & 6 & i OFF OFF j ON ^ . To uw thlb ir.ltu:e, set the desired loading position. MATRIX PRINTER Draft printing sp&d When DIP switch 1-5 is ignored and the printer prints up to 150 characters per ...
Product Information Guide
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...be adjusted (shortened) if your software doos not propnfy support cut-sheet papor. lf this printer, butthaOIPswitohosonthointMaoaboardmustbesotto m8tch the configuration of the so&l port on your program. Pin Printers LX-810-7 look in your system must bo idmtifhd f o r mch saft+uuo packago. Sheet ... Serial lnterface Operation Epson's optionai sorlal intor&as may bo uaod in this printar ir not listod in the prlnhr Usor's Manual for most applications, but thy should bo chscked beforo using the printor This will avoid unoxpaotod raults. Installation/Support Tips LX - 810 DOT-
...be adjusted (shortened) if your software doos not propnfy support cut-sheet papor. lf this printer, butthaOIPswitohosonthointMaoaboardmustbesotto m8tch the configuration of the so&l port on your program. Pin Printers LX-810-7 look in your system must bo idmtifhd f o r mch saft+uuo packago. Sheet ... Serial lnterface Operation Epson's optionai sorlal intor&as may bo uaod in this printar ir not listod in the prlnhr Usor's Manual for most applications, but thy should bo chscked beforo using the printor This will avoid unoxpaotod raults. Installation/Support Tips LX - 810 DOT-
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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The following formula is used to calculate the electrical power requirements: VOLTAMPS is equivalent to WATTS VOLTAMPS = Volts * Amps AMPS = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA ... .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA maximum I 286.69 409.56 120V .7 Amp 84 VA maximum 286.69 If the power requirements of a particular Epson printer is rated in BTU/HR. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of the...
The following formula is used to calculate the electrical power requirements: VOLTAMPS is equivalent to WATTS VOLTAMPS = Volts * Amps AMPS = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA ... .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA maximum I 286.69 409.56 120V .7 Amp 84 VA maximum 286.69 If the power requirements of a particular Epson printer is rated in BTU/HR. In the event that the User's Manual is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of the...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: Quick Reference for Current Dot-Matrix Printer Print Speeds Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0030C Originator: SLS 9-PIN PRINTERS / Model1% l%Y D":,"n"-",""c"p4 legal llLFPI , AP-2250 200 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS LX-810 200 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS ...CPS 133 CPS GLOSSARY OF TERMS CPI: Characters Per Inch CPS: Characters Per Second Draft: Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character to increase the print quality. (24-pin printers only) NLQ: Near Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increase the number of dots per ...
Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: Quick Reference for Current Dot-Matrix Printer Print Speeds Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0030C Originator: SLS 9-PIN PRINTERS / Model1% l%Y D":,"n"-",""c"p4 legal llLFPI , AP-2250 200 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS LX-810 200 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS ...CPS 133 CPS GLOSSARY OF TERMS CPI: Characters Per Inch CPS: Characters Per Second Draft: Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character to increase the print quality. (24-pin printers only) NLQ: Near Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increase the number of dots per ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...) 0.018" (0.46mm) * Note: The AP-2250 and AP-3250 require an optional push tractor to use continuous paper. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D Originator: SLS This PSB provides... 0.012" (0.30mm) 24-PIN PRINTERS Model AP-3250 * LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 Orig. + Maximum No. Model AP-2250 l LX-810 FX-870/1170 DFX-5000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) DFX-8000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) 9-PIN PRINTERS Orig. + Maximum No. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The 'Maximum No...
...) 0.018" (0.46mm) * Note: The AP-2250 and AP-3250 require an optional push tractor to use continuous paper. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D Originator: SLS This PSB provides... 0.012" (0.30mm) 24-PIN PRINTERS Model AP-3250 * LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 Orig. + Maximum No. Model AP-2250 l LX-810 FX-870/1170 DFX-5000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) DFX-8000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) 9-PIN PRINTERS Orig. + Maximum No. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The 'Maximum No...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... averages while printing in tenths of the human ear. The acoustic noise levels for the laser printers are averages while using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS MODEL I LX-810 FX-850 FX-1050 I DFX-5000 I DFX-8000 1 NOISE LEVEL 56 dB(A) II 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) I 55 ... II I 55 dB(A) II 24 PIN PRINTERS LQ-510 56 dB(A) LQ-1010 56 dB(A) 11 LQ-850 1 56 dB(A) 11 The most common is applied in accordance with resulting measurements expressed in Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode using single sheet paper and are not guaranteed figures. EPSON AMERICA, INC.
... averages while printing in tenths of the human ear. The acoustic noise levels for the laser printers are averages while using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS MODEL I LX-810 FX-850 FX-1050 I DFX-5000 I DFX-8000 1 NOISE LEVEL 56 dB(A) II 56 dB(A) 56 dB(A) I 55 ... II I 55 dB(A) II 24 PIN PRINTERS LQ-510 56 dB(A) LQ-1010 56 dB(A) 11 LQ-850 1 56 dB(A) 11 The most common is applied in accordance with resulting measurements expressed in Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode using single sheet paper and are not guaranteed figures. EPSON AMERICA, INC.
User Manual
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... device and may cause interference to radio and television reception. Epson America, Inc. Graphics created with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Reorient the receiving antenna . Move the printer away from the U.S. The user may be reproduced, stored ...International Business Machines Corporation, SmartPark is no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of Seiko Epson Corporation. Plug the printer into a different outlet so that exceed the limits established by Epson America, Inc. No part of this publication may find the following measures:...
... device and may cause interference to radio and television reception. Epson America, Inc. Graphics created with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Reorient the receiving antenna . Move the printer away from the U.S. The user may be reproduced, stored ...International Business Machines Corporation, SmartPark is no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of Seiko Epson Corporation. Plug the printer into a different outlet so that exceed the limits established by Epson America, Inc. No part of this publication may find the following measures:...
User Manual
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... 1 Setting up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Testing the Printer 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1 - 2 6 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-l Using Single Sheets 2-2 Using Continuous Paper 2-7 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-15 Printing on Special Paper 2-22 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel...
... 1 Setting up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Testing the Printer 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1 - 2 6 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-l Using Single Sheets 2-2 Using Continuous Paper 2-7 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-15 Printing on Special Paper 2-22 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel...
User Manual
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Chapter 4 Software and Graphics 4-1 Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-9 User-defined Characters 4-21 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options Cut Sheet 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...
Chapter 4 Software and Graphics 4-1 Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-9 User-defined Characters 4-21 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options Cut Sheet 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...
User Manual
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...your way around Chapter 1 contains information on printer options, general maintenance, and specifications. Finding your Epson's' printer. Chapters 2 and 3 cover paper handling and general printer operation. Chapter 4 shows you how to get the most often. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results... a handy Quick Reference card with the information you expect, see Chapter 9 for a useful summary of printer commands. At the back of this manual are illustrations of the printer in which all of this manual is necessary for the dayto-day operation of character tables...
...your way around Chapter 1 contains information on printer options, general maintenance, and specifications. Finding your Epson's' printer. Chapters 2 and 3 cover paper handling and general printer operation. Chapter 4 shows you how to get the most often. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results... a handy Quick Reference card with the information you expect, see Chapter 9 for a useful summary of printer commands. At the back of this manual are illustrations of the printer in which all of this manual is necessary for the dayto-day operation of character tables...
User Manual
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CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to ensure that your printer operates correctly. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 2 About This Manual About This Manual Conventions used in this guide WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer and computer.
CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to ensure that your printer operates correctly. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 2 About This Manual About This Manual Conventions used in this guide WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer and computer.
User Manual
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If the voltage shown is not possible to transport your dealer. Unpacking the Printer I! ! !9 WARNING: There are several different versions of the printer. It is not the correct voltage for different electrical standards. After removing the parts, save the packaging materials in case you ever need to adjust the printer for use with different voltages. The power supply voltage is shown on the label on the back of the printer designed for your country, contact your printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-3
If the voltage shown is not possible to transport your dealer. Unpacking the Printer I! ! !9 WARNING: There are several different versions of the printer. It is not the correct voltage for different electrical standards. After removing the parts, save the packaging materials in case you ever need to adjust the printer for use with different voltages. The power supply voltage is shown on the label on the back of the printer designed for your country, contact your printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-3
User Manual
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... on a flat, stable surface. l Leave adequate room around the printer to set up your computer's and printer's memory. l Use a grounded outlet; Accidental interruption of cordless telephones. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the printer cable to direct B sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. do not use an adapter plug. WARNING: Avoid locations that might cause...
... on a flat, stable surface. l Leave adequate room around the printer to set up your computer's and printer's memory. l Use a grounded outlet; Accidental interruption of cordless telephones. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the printer cable to direct B sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. do not use an adapter plug. WARNING: Avoid locations that might cause...