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Question posted by slithann on June 18th, 2014

Epson Lq 2180 Can't Print

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on June 18th, 2014 9:51 AM

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Hi. Refer to the FAQs here http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=FAQs&oid=14329&prodoid=8287 and if the issue remains unresolved, then obtain further assistance here http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Landing/about-epson_contact-us.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes

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Product Brochure - Page 1

..., rear, bottom and top paper paths let you 've got the EPSON® LQ-2180 printer. In fact, the EPSON LQ-2180 is so versatile, it's the only impact printer your impact printing dollar. The EPSON LQ-2180 can quickly connect it one of the fastest 24 pin impact printers around. The EPSON LQ-2180 is an impressive 10,000 Power-On-Hours (POH) and its...

Product Brochure - Page 2

....11" Depth 15.82" Weight Approx. 28.7 lb Product/Supplies Part Numbers EPSON LQ-2180 printer EPSON LQ-2180 ribbon fabric Pull Tractor Unit High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Second-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Interfaces-Type B Serial 32KB Serial Bidirectional Parallel Multiprotocol Ethernet Print Server Multiprotocol Ethernet Print Server 10/100 Twinax Coax C272001 S015086 C800321 C806731 C806741 C823051...

Product Information Guide - Page 1

... Using a pull tractor in this feeder. Note: The asterisk (V) is especially useful for printing on continuous preprinted forms, multi-part forms, and labels, and also for the last digit...1039012 S015086 1039013 Options Paper Handling Options High-capacity cut -sheet feeder. EPSON LQ-2180 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide (closed) control...

Product Information Guide - Page 2

... and provide added network compatibility. Buffer 64KB or 0KB (selectable in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution 24-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 480 cps at 10 cpi maximum Draft 360 cps at 10 cpi Letter-quality 120...

Product Information Guide - Page 3

... the printer's voltage. EPSON LQ-2180 Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets Reliability Dimensions and weight Ribbon Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Prestige 10, 12 cpi EPSON Script 10 cpi EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi EPSON Orator...

Product Information Guide - Page 5

... is to the left of the arrow mark. EPSON LQ-2180 Printable Area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards A B A printable area printable B area Rear entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area ...is 16.5 inches (420 mm). Paper Alignment Front entry Printing starts at "0" on the scale. Continuous paper printable area A A printable area...

Product Information Guide - Page 6

...Advances continuous paper to print on , o = off position. t Enters the card mode to the tear-off , f = flashing 6 - t n n when the printer is selected. t Flashes when the printer is in the micro... a paper jam has occurred. t Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off position. EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and Lights printable area A A The minimum ...

Product Information Guide - Page 7

.... t Feeds continuous paper backward to use the following table to the standby position. The print head is currently in the printer. n = on, f = flashing short series of beeps (three beeps long series of paper. If you can 't fix your dealer. EPSON LQ-2180 LF/FF button t Feeds paper line by line. Load/Eject button t Loads a single...

Product Information Guide - Page 8

... push tractor positions: front and rear. rear push Caution: Do not load continuous paper with the printer's tear-off edge. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is the position where the printer starts printing on continuous and single-sheet paper. This section helps you to use the...

Product Information Guide - Page 9

... best suits your single-sheet printing needs. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 9 Caution: rear Do not load continuous paper with the pull tractor: front, bottom, and rear. This is especially helpful for use the front push tractor with the pull tractor. Printing on Single Sheets Your printer has two paper entry slots for printing on continuous preprinted forms...

Product Information Guide - Page 11

... to set the paper thickness lever one position lower to improve print quality. For details, see the sections on single sheets with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. EPSON LQ-2180 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of your multi-part forms do...

Product Information Guide - Page 12

... To avoid peeling labels off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the center of the guide. After you finish printing, tear off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-2180 You are installed in the front slot. Because labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity, use the tear-off...

Product Information Guide - Page 13

... printer. (Printing starts at the center of the paper, printable side up, over the tractor pins. Slide the right sprocket to the left margin of your paper, but do not lock it straight out of the printer. Make sure your paper's thickness. Then remove the guide by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180...

Product Information Guide - Page 14

... the back of -form position. After you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to check and change the printer driver settings. Caution: Never use the knob to the middle of -form position and starts printing. 14 - When you finish printing, follow these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-2180 8. The printed pages are closed. The knob can be used...

Product Information Guide - Page 15

... off your paper's thickness. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 15 Note: To avoid paper jams, it locks in the rear slot. Caution: Always tear off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. Turn... by sliding it along the printer's mounting slots until it is installed in the pull position, you need to the proper position for your printed document before using the front or...

Product Information Guide - Page 16

... close the sprocket covers. 11. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as described on the printer. (Printing starts at the "0" mark.) Then push the lever back to the middle of the printer 8. EPSON LQ-2180 4. Attach the paper guide and slide the edge guides (c) to lock it automatically loads the paper and starts...

Product Information Guide - Page 17

... in the pull position, follow these steps: 1. The rear push tractor cannot be used when the printer is best to the top-of the printer. EPSON LQ-2180 Removing the printed document from the rear push tractor To remove the printed document, follow these steps: 1. For more information, see "Removing the front push tractor" on page 23...

Product Information Guide - Page 18

...place. 3. Note: See "Paper Alignment" and "Printable Area" on the paper guide. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then push the lever back to the left and right sprockets...EPSON LQ-2180 2. Store the paper tension unit in the rear paper slot; Also set the paper thickness lever to match the width of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off their backing sheet inside the printer...

Product Information Guide - Page 19

... Load paper in the bottom slot printable side up . 11. Then close the printer cover before printing. then lock it . Remove any slack from the paper; this may damage the printer or cause it to adjust the top-of the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 19 Note: Always close the sprocket covers. 10. Before you load paper...

Product Information Guide - Page 20

... in the front paper slot onto both the front push and the pull tractors, or in combination, you can be used when the printer is turned off only. Attach the printer cover and close the printer cover before printing. EPSON LQ-2180 16. After you set the paper thickness lever to the pull tractor position. Remove the...