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... identification purposes only and may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of ...third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by any consumable products other printers. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to strictly comply with this Epson printer. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide ...
... identification purposes only and may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of ...third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by any consumable products other printers. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to strictly comply with this Epson printer. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide ...
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PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Features 6 About This Manual Where to Find Information 7 Descriptions Used in this Manual 7 Operating System Versions 7 ... Chapter 1 Printer Basics Printer Parts 15 Control Panel 17 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 17 Guide to the LCD Screens 18 Consumable information 20 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 20 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Acceptable Paper Condition 22 Loading Passbooks 23 Loading Single Sheets 24 Contents 3
PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Features 6 About This Manual Where to Find Information 7 Descriptions Used in this Manual 7 Operating System Versions 7 ... Chapter 1 Printer Basics Printer Parts 15 Control Panel 17 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 17 Guide to the LCD Screens 18 Consumable information 20 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 20 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Acceptable Paper Condition 22 Loading Passbooks 23 Loading Single Sheets 24 Contents 3
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PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Loading ID Card 25 Chapter 3 Printer Software... Printer Driver Settings Overview 34 Print settings 34 Uninstalling the Printer Software 36 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 36 Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 39 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 39 Cleaning the... Diagnosing the Problem 49 Printing Your Printer's Current Settings 49 LCD Model 49 Models Without LCD Screens 50 Checking Messages on the LCD Screen or Error Indicators 51 Problems and Solutions 53 Power Supply 53 Printing...
PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Loading ID Card 25 Chapter 3 Printer Software... Printer Driver Settings Overview 34 Print settings 34 Uninstalling the Printer Software 36 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 36 Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 39 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 39 Cleaning the... Diagnosing the Problem 49 Printing Your Printer's Current Settings 49 LCD Model 49 Models Without LCD Screens 50 Checking Messages on the LCD Screen or Error Indicators 51 Problems and Solutions 53 Power Supply 53 Printing...
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PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Chapter 6 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 62 Contacting Customer Support 62 Before Contacting Epson 62 Help for Users in Europe 63 Help for Users in Singapore 63 Help for Users in Thailand 63 Help for Users in Vietnam 63 ...
PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Chapter 6 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 62 Contacting Customer Support 62 Before Contacting Epson 62 Help for Users in Europe 63 Help for Users in Singapore 63 Help for Users in Thailand 63 Help for Users in Vietnam 63 ...
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... Getting to as magnetic stripes reading and writing models in this manual. ❏ PLQ-50, PLQ-50CS, PLQ-50M, and PLQ-50CSM have scanning capability. Its features include: ❏ PLQ-50M and PLQ-50CSM can connect multiple USB devices. These models are referred to as LCD models in... two USB Hub connectors and can also read and write magnetic stripes. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Features Your EPSON PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK 24-pin flatbed dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and superior...
... Getting to as magnetic stripes reading and writing models in this manual. ❏ PLQ-50, PLQ-50CS, PLQ-50M, and PLQ-50CSM have scanning capability. Its features include: ❏ PLQ-50M and PLQ-50CSM can connect multiple USB devices. These models are referred to as LCD models in... two USB Hub connectors and can also read and write magnetic stripes. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Features Your EPSON PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK 24-pin flatbed dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and superior...
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... vary depending on the product. ❏ Illustrations of the printer LCD screens on using the printer. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide About This Manual Where to the following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. Operating System Versions Regarding the operating systems, the explanations in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of...
... vary depending on the product. ❏ Illustrations of the printer LCD screens on using the printer. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide About This Manual Where to the following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. Operating System Versions Regarding the operating systems, the explanations in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of...
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... cool for a few minutes before using the printer. Warnings must be observed to avoid damage to your product are to avoid bodily injury. ! http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place... of the symbols. Some of the symbols used . Cautions must be hot. The printer will not operate properly if it is placed on your equipment. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Important Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes !
... cool for a few minutes before using the printer. Warnings must be observed to avoid damage to your product are to avoid bodily injury. ! http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place... of the symbols. Some of the symbols used . Cautions must be hot. The printer will not operate properly if it is placed on your equipment. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Important Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes !
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... printer. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; Please access http://www.epson.com for the passbook's binding in the default setting mode. ❏ Do not load passbooks that are covered in temperature and humidity. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide When loading paper ❏ Use passbooks and paper that have...
... printer. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; Please access http://www.epson.com for the passbook's binding in the default setting mode. ❏ Do not load passbooks that are covered in temperature and humidity. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide When loading paper ❏ Use passbooks and paper that have...
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.... 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ Important Instructions 13 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide ❏ If ink gets on this product's suitability after giving consideration to including fail-safes...42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. various safety devices etc.; disaster prevention devices; For Users in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety such as transportation...
.... 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ Important Instructions 13 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide ❏ If ink gets on this product's suitability after giving consideration to including fail-safes...42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. various safety devices etc.; disaster prevention devices; For Users in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety such as transportation...
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.... See "Replacing the ribbon cartridge" on page 39 for your printer is not covered by Epson may cause damage to work properly with your printer, which is printed on replacing the ribbon cartridge. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Note: Follow the onscreen instructions to replace the ribbon cartridge. They ensure...
.... See "Replacing the ribbon cartridge" on page 39 for your printer is not covered by Epson may cause damage to work properly with your printer, which is printed on replacing the ribbon cartridge. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Note: Follow the onscreen instructions to replace the ribbon cartridge. They ensure...
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... or has been folded. ❏ Do not punch holes in thickness. ❏ Always close the printer cover before printing. Please access http://www.epson.com for printing, magnetic stripe reading and writing. Otherwise, paper jam may occur. Note: ❏ Use paper that has more than 110.0 mm...available for scanning models. ❏ Use the ID card for scanning only. The printer does not print when the printer cover is front. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide 2. Note: ❏ Scanning is glued at the top, load the glued part first. ❏ Be sure your ...
... or has been folded. ❏ Do not punch holes in thickness. ❏ Always close the printer cover before printing. Please access http://www.epson.com for printing, magnetic stripe reading and writing. Otherwise, paper jam may occur. Note: ❏ Use paper that has more than 110.0 mm...available for scanning models. ❏ Use the ID card for scanning only. The printer does not print when the printer cover is front. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide 2. Note: ❏ Scanning is glued at the top, load the glued part first. ❏ Be sure your ...
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...appear in this manual are using. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can print using the Epson software on page 32 to all your applications. Screens and procedures that allows your computer to the application you can access ... software disc. Printer Software 27 When using the printer over a USB interface, you make apply only to control the printer. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Chapter 3 Printer Software About Your Printer Software Note: When using the printer connected over another connection, contact ...
...appear in this manual are using. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can print using the Epson software on page 32 to all your applications. Screens and procedures that allows your computer to the application you can access ... software disc. Printer Software 27 When using the printer over a USB interface, you make apply only to control the printer. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Chapter 3 Printer Software About Your Printer Software Note: When using the printer connected over another connection, contact ...
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... Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. Enter the paper size in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Note: When uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 environment, remove the shortcut icon from all running ... Software When you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide For Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2: Click Start, and click Devices and Printers. Uninstalling the printer driver...
... Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. Enter the paper size in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Note: When uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 environment, remove the shortcut icon from all running ... Software When you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide For Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2: Click Start, and click Devices and Printers. Uninstalling the printer driver...
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Click the Printer Model tab, select the icon of the printer you want to uninstall, then click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions. You can uninstall only the EPSON Status Monitor 3. 8. Printer Software 38 Note: Make sure that nothing is selected in the Printer Model tab. Open Utility tab and select EPSON Status Monitor 3 (for EPSON XXXXXX ESC/P) and click OK. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide 7.
Click the Printer Model tab, select the icon of the printer you want to uninstall, then click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions. You can uninstall only the EPSON Status Monitor 3. 8. Printer Software 38 Note: Make sure that nothing is selected in the Printer Model tab. Open Utility tab and select EPSON Status Monitor 3 (for EPSON XXXXXX ESC/P) and click OK. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide 7.
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... water. unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer components as well as the case. ❏ Be careful not to move the upper mechanism by hand. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide ! It may drop down while you are cleaning the printer. 4. Make sure there is still dirty or dusty, clean them... prevent water from the outer case. 5. Do not pull the mechanism by pulling the release lever. Note: If the upper mechanism is needed. Contact an Epson dealer if you move the upper mechanism up.
... water. unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer components as well as the case. ❏ Be careful not to move the upper mechanism by hand. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide ! It may drop down while you are cleaning the printer. 4. Make sure there is still dirty or dusty, clean them... prevent water from the outer case. 5. Do not pull the mechanism by pulling the release lever. Note: If the upper mechanism is needed. Contact an Epson dealer if you move the upper mechanism up.
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... short series of causes. then turn on ejecting paper. ❏ Paper is jammed in the printer. The printer cover is not fully ejected. Contact Epson Support. N Power An unknown printer error has occurred. F Ready F F1/Eject F Offline F F2 N = on page 58 or press the ...minutes; Wait for help. Wait till the head cools. Close the printer cover. Stop the operation and close the printer cover. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Messages Problems and Solutions State of the print The print head is overheated. N Power F Ready N Offline...
... short series of causes. then turn on ejecting paper. ❏ Paper is jammed in the printer. The printer cover is not fully ejected. Contact Epson Support. N Power An unknown printer error has occurred. F Ready F F1/Eject F Offline F F2 N = on page 58 or press the ...minutes; Wait for help. Wait till the head cools. Close the printer cover. Stop the operation and close the printer cover. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Messages Problems and Solutions State of the print The print head is overheated. N Power F Ready N Offline...
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... use new, clean sheets of glass cleaner with a soft dry lint-free cloth. When you are in "Paper/Media" on page 75. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Scanning Scan quality problem Scanned image have streaks or it is creased, old, too thin, or too thick. Cause Glass ...within the range specified for Scanning Models Only)" on loading single-sheet paper. Also check and adjust the paper size setting in the WNI4915 or EPSON Mode, press the F1/Eject button. See "Loading Single Sheets" on page 24 for instructions on page 46 for help. The printer does ...
... use new, clean sheets of glass cleaner with a soft dry lint-free cloth. When you are in "Paper/Media" on page 75. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Scanning Scan quality problem Scanned image have streaks or it is creased, old, too thin, or too thick. Cause Glass ...within the range specified for Scanning Models Only)" on loading single-sheet paper. Also check and adjust the paper size setting in the WNI4915 or EPSON Mode, press the F1/Eject button. See "Loading Single Sheets" on page 24 for instructions on page 46 for help. The printer does ...
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... a paper jam may have just used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer. ! PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Passbook is selected as the I /F Mode in Wincor Nixdorf Mode or IBM Mode, press the Offline button and then the... as the I /F Mode in Olivetti Mode, press the Offline button and then the F1/Eject button. ❏ Press the F1/Eject button in EPSON Mode. ❏ When Dual is not loaded properly. otherwise you have occurred inside the printer. 1. Turn off the printer, wait at least five ...
... a paper jam may have just used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer. ! PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Passbook is selected as the I /F Mode in Wincor Nixdorf Mode or IBM Mode, press the Offline button and then the... as the I /F Mode in Olivetti Mode, press the Offline button and then the F1/Eject button. ❏ Press the F1/Eject button in EPSON Mode. ❏ When Dual is not loaded properly. otherwise you have occurred inside the printer. 1. Turn off the printer, wait at least five ...
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...latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site. http://support.epson.net/ http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) If your product. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Chapter 6 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need ... operating system name and version Where To Get Help 62 If customer support for assistance. Contacting Customer Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in the product software.) ❏...
...latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site. http://support.epson.net/ http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) If your product. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide Chapter 6 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need ... operating system name and version Where To Get Help 62 If customer support for assistance. Contacting Customer Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in the product software.) ❏...
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...Contact for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.th) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and e-mail are : Epson Service Center 65 Truong Dinh Street, District 1, Hochiminh City, Vietnam. Phone(...Document for information on how to contact Epson Customer support. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide ❏ Names and versions of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.sg) Information on product specifications, ...
...Contact for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.th) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and e-mail are : Epson Service Center 65 Truong Dinh Street, District 1, Hochiminh City, Vietnam. Phone(...Document for information on how to contact Epson Customer support. PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User's Guide ❏ Names and versions of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.sg) Information on product specifications, ...