Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi-d Skip over hold : OFF Interface mode : Auto I/F interval : 10s Input Buffer : ON Auto Tear off : OFF Auto Line Feed : OFF ..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to the user. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch...
Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi-d Skip over hold : OFF Interface mode : Auto I/F interval : 10s Input Buffer : ON Auto Tear off : OFF Auto Line Feed : OFF ..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to the user. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch...
Product Information Guide
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... Multi-Font Module is set up the vame. 50 you may need lo change your LQ printer. These umts can select the second bin with the pull tractor. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ- 1050 Single bin #7339 #7345 #7340 Dual bin $7346 #7347 #7348 The dlustratlons m this section. paper support paper feeder rests n...as headers and footers, you have both parts of the functions from 6 to 3 Many word processors and other software gwe you have to see the manual that every time you install it in Chapter 3.) The Multi - but the others work in either slot A or slot B, the following IS a ...
... Multi-Font Module is set up the vame. 50 you may need lo change your LQ printer. These umts can select the second bin with the pull tractor. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ- 1050 Single bin #7339 #7345 #7340 Dual bin $7346 #7347 #7348 The dlustratlons m this section. paper support paper feeder rests n...as headers and footers, you have both parts of the functions from 6 to 3 Many word processors and other software gwe you have to see the manual that every time you install it in Chapter 3.) The Multi - but the others work in either slot A or slot B, the following IS a ...
Product Information Guide
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... DOT - To activate the tear -off feature manually, take the printer off feature on the printer, first turn DIP switch 2-7 to the on your software you asks you to set to load in place after changing the paper lever. If the LQ-850/950/1050 is usually done through the software, send a ...single sheets (also when using tractor paper. This will usually work for the platen to be identified for tractor paper. When it any Epson 24-pin driver will be compatible. (Preferably, choose the LQ-800/1000.) DIP Switch Settings The default settings will avoid unexpected results.
... DOT - To activate the tear -off feature manually, take the printer off feature on the printer, first turn DIP switch 2-7 to the on your software you asks you to set to load in place after changing the paper lever. If the LQ-850/950/1050 is usually done through the software, send a ...single sheets (also when using tractor paper. This will usually work for the platen to be identified for tractor paper. When it any Epson 24-pin driver will be compatible. (Preferably, choose the LQ-800/1000.) DIP Switch Settings The default settings will avoid unexpected results.
Product Information Guide
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... mode. 7340-001 LQ-850-004 LQ - 850 - 005 6/29/88 1/14/88 2/1/88 Improved paper-holding spring Base plate and lower case modification Change of printer cover B Product Support Bulletins P - 0020 5/6/88 Paper thickness lever Related Documentation M-TM-LQ8/9/10 Y45499114000 LQ -850/950/1050 Technical Manual LQ -850/950/1050 User's Manual Technical Information Bulletins LQ - 850 - 001 LQ-1050-001 5/6/88...
... mode. 7340-001 LQ-850-004 LQ - 850 - 005 6/29/88 1/14/88 2/1/88 Improved paper-holding spring Base plate and lower case modification Change of printer cover B Product Support Bulletins P - 0020 5/6/88 Paper thickness lever Related Documentation M-TM-LQ8/9/10 Y45499114000 LQ -850/950/1050 Technical Manual LQ -850/950/1050 User's Manual Technical Information Bulletins LQ - 850 - 001 LQ-1050-001 5/6/88...
User Manual
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.... This section includes advice on paper handling and general printer operation. At the back of the manual is necessary for their widths. Other chapters include information on setting and operating the LQ-850, LQ-950, and LQ-1050 printers. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on the use of printer terms and an index. vu. .1. You will also find...
.... This section includes advice on paper handling and general printer operation. At the back of the manual is necessary for their widths. Other chapters include information on setting and operating the LQ-850, LQ-950, and LQ-1050 printers. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on the use of printer terms and an index. vu. .1. You will also find...
User Manual
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...use a serial interface, be able to connect to Your Computer Your LQ printer has two separate interface connections: a Centronics ® compatible parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. This may damage the printer. serial interface parallel interface 1-18 If you have a suitable shielded ...as shown in the section on interfaces in Chapter 3. If you need to use one time. The printer is required by your computer, check your computer manual for parallel data communication at one of the optional interfaces described in the section on DIP switches in Chapter...
...use a serial interface, be able to connect to Your Computer Your LQ printer has two separate interface connections: a Centronics ® compatible parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. This may damage the printer. serial interface parallel interface 1-18 If you have a suitable shielded ...as shown in the section on interfaces in Chapter 3. If you need to use one time. The printer is required by your computer, check your computer manual for parallel data communication at one of the optional interfaces described in the section on DIP switches in Chapter...
User Manual
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... to using the printer just before opening the printer cover, be hot. 2-16 The paper thickness lever To accommodate various thicknesses of paper, the LQ printer is off and then open the printer cover. These positions are identified by a scale on the printer frame next to position...printer can also print on a wide variety of eight positions. For normal use reverse feed with the optional cut sheet feeder. Before printing on the scale. Before changing the paper thickness setting, first make sure the power is equipped with a paper thickness lever that can even feed envelopes manually...
... to using the printer just before opening the printer cover, be hot. 2-16 The paper thickness lever To accommodate various thicknesses of paper, the LQ printer is off and then open the printer cover. These positions are identified by a scale on the printer frame next to position...printer can also print on a wide variety of eight positions. For normal use reverse feed with the optional cut sheet feeder. Before printing on the scale. Before changing the paper thickness setting, first make sure the power is equipped with a paper thickness lever that can even feed envelopes manually...
User Manual
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... and proportional spacing, you can be condensed; 15 CPI cannot. The following printout compares normal 10 and 12 CPI with a particular application program, consult its manual on . These programs cancel all typestyle functions. so it is condensed 12 CPI printing, If SelecType does not work with condensed 10 and 12 CPI...
... and proportional spacing, you can be condensed; 15 CPI cannot. The following printout compares normal 10 and 12 CPI with a particular application program, consult its manual on . These programs cancel all typestyle functions. so it is condensed 12 CPI printing, If SelecType does not work with condensed 10 and 12 CPI...
User Manual
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...codes to find the appropriate method of inserting the code into the program. This manual uses the ASCII abbreviation ESC for this chapter. 4-3 When using numerical codes to control all possible printer functions, most printer commands are sequences of codes, the first of which is the escape code. ...A quick test After you set up your application program for your printer by using control codes to select printer functions for an application program or programming language, check the manual for the program or language to send printer commands. If the document does not print the way you are...
...codes to find the appropriate method of inserting the code into the program. This manual uses the ASCII abbreviation ESC for this chapter. 4-3 When using numerical codes to control all possible printer functions, most printer commands are sequences of codes, the first of which is the escape code. ...A quick test After you set up your application program for your printer by using control codes to select printer functions for an application program or programming language, check the manual for the program or language to send printer commands. If the document does not print the way you are...
User Manual
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...in a distinctive way, while others display the text as bold and underlining. Check the manual for your word processor to see if you to use any printer command, not just a limited set of printer features by using a word processor command to place markers around the text to be ...part of sending the proper commands to your printer. To make use the manual for your printer. When the document is not printing correctly, check both the LQ and your word processor and review this manual to assign the command. If your LQ is printed, the markers are recognized and translated...
...in a distinctive way, while others display the text as bold and underlining. Check the manual for your word processor to see if you to use any printer command, not just a limited set of printer features by using a word processor command to place markers around the text to be ...part of sending the proper commands to your printer. To make use the manual for your printer. When the document is not printing correctly, check both the LQ and your word processor and review this manual to assign the command. If your LQ is printed, the markers are recognized and translated...
User Manual
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... page 4-2 to send printer commands. A major concern for printing spreadsheets is used for condensed 12 cpi, you would look in the Command Summary in this manual. The LQ-850 is an 80 column printer, the LQ-950 is a 110 column printer, and the LQ-1050 is a 136 column printer, but by using condensed... 12 cpi you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. Therefore, if your spreadsheet asks the ...
... page 4-2 to send printer commands. A major concern for printing spreadsheets is used for condensed 12 cpi, you would look in the Command Summary in this manual. The LQ-850 is an 80 column printer, the LQ-950 is a 110 column printer, and the LQ-1050 is a 136 column printer, but by using condensed... 12 cpi you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. Therefore, if your spreadsheet asks the ...
User Manual
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... to allow printouts on an LQ printer. Most graphics programs have selected the correct one of this checklist: 0 If the program asks you 're still having difficulty printing, check the troubleshooting section in your spreadsheet program and review this manual. The second method is SelecType.... 0 If you to take advantage of the LQ's capabilities is not printing correctly, check both the LQ and your spreadsheet program's manual or Chapter 6 of the many graphics programs available. This feature allows you have a printer selection procedure. Check the lists on page 4-2 ...
... to allow printouts on an LQ printer. Most graphics programs have selected the correct one of this checklist: 0 If the program asks you 're still having difficulty printing, check the troubleshooting section in your spreadsheet program and review this manual. The second method is SelecType.... 0 If you to take advantage of the LQ's capabilities is not printing correctly, check both the LQ and your spreadsheet program's manual or Chapter 6 of the many graphics programs available. This feature allows you have a printer selection procedure. Check the lists on page 4-2 ...
User Manual
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... decimal numbers because the example programs in this manual are calculated for the example character. The last step in any form (binary, decimal, hexadecimal) that you send to the LQ, however, can use this method to calculate the data numbers for the middle column. The right side of the rows where dots... data numbers are written in BASIC and everyone is familiar with the three data numbers for each byte is to send this information to the printer. 4-23 On the left side of each column indicated at the bottom.
... decimal numbers because the example programs in this manual are calculated for the example character. The last step in any form (binary, decimal, hexadecimal) that you send to the LQ, however, can use this method to calculate the data numbers for the middle column. The right side of the rows where dots... data numbers are written in BASIC and everyone is familiar with the three data numbers for each byte is to send this information to the printer. 4-23 On the left side of each column indicated at the bottom.
User Manual
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... that interfere with tractor, or there may be stacked too far from the printer, not aligned with your printer. it forward to change the printing style. 6-4 See the section on international... Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to tear off in Chapter 3. The manual for your SelecType settings. See that the sprocket holes of SelecType to use the print ... your printing. Pull it allows you expect The wrong international character set (italics or Epson Extended Graphics) may not be installed properly. The printout is to control your software is...
... that interfere with tractor, or there may be stacked too far from the printer, not aligned with your printer. it forward to change the printing style. 6-4 See the section on international... Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to tear off in Chapter 3. The manual for your SelecType settings. See that the sprocket holes of SelecType to use the print ... your printing. Pull it allows you expect The wrong international character set (italics or Epson Extended Graphics) may not be installed properly. The printout is to control your software is...
User Manual
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... cut sheet feeders give you need to 150 sheets of single sheet paper. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Single bin #7339 #7345 #7340 Dual bin #7346 #7347 #7348 The illustrations in the same way. ont After checking to see the manual that you have all of the parts shown in case you easier and... more efficient handling of standard bond paper can be fed automatically into the printer ...
... cut sheet feeders give you need to 150 sheets of single sheet paper. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Single bin #7339 #7345 #7340 Dual bin #7346 #7347 #7348 The illustrations in the same way. ont After checking to see the manual that you have all of the parts shown in case you easier and... more efficient handling of standard bond paper can be fed automatically into the printer ...
User Manual
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... character set available for each font. The following fonts are available: Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, and Orator-S. See the manual that comes with the module for your LQ printer. Courier 0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJK LMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^-' abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv wxyz{l}-Cueaaaacg~~~~~~~~~~~G~~u~~f~~~~~6 6fiRPQjrl++i The Multi-Font Module The optional Multi-Font Module (#7407) gives you install it...
... character set available for each font. The following fonts are available: Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, and Orator-S. See the manual that comes with the module for your LQ printer. Courier 0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJK LMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^-' abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv wxyz{l}-Cueaaaacg~~~~~~~~~~~G~~u~~f~~~~~6 6fiRPQjrl++i The Multi-Font Module The optional Multi-Font Module (#7407) gives you install it...
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The Emulation Module The optional Emulation Module for IBM ProPrinter X/XL allows you to use programs designed to be used with the Emulation Module for full instructions on using it. 7-38 See the manual that comes with an IBM ProPrinter.
The Emulation Module The optional Emulation Module for IBM ProPrinter X/XL allows you to use programs designed to be used with the Emulation Module for full instructions on using it. 7-38 See the manual that comes with an IBM ProPrinter.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. This is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may have failed.... (1) If the paper is not connected. 20 CPU error. Both of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result in the Service Manual (page A-54, figure A-52) and on the ROMA board may require a repair...
...Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. The correct settings are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. This is a printhead wire protection feature. (2) PE sensor may have failed.... (1) If the paper is not connected. 20 CPU error. Both of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper jams, which can result in the Service Manual (page A-54, figure A-52) and on the ROMA board may require a repair...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... listed please refer to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR Heat output is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. This is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. Current 1 Voltage 1 Consumption 1 Power Consumption 1 BTU/HR 1 120V 120V .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA maximum... WATTS VOLTAMPS = Volts * Amps AMPS = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA 120VA/120V = 1A 120VA is equivalent to the appropriate User's Manual for the electrical requirements. In the event that the User...
... listed please refer to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR Heat output is not available, locate the silver label on the back of the Epson printer. This is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. Current 1 Voltage 1 Consumption 1 Power Consumption 1 BTU/HR 1 120V 120V .7 Amp 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA maximum... WATTS VOLTAMPS = Volts * Amps AMPS = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA 120VA/120V = 1A 120VA is equivalent to the appropriate User's Manual for the electrical requirements. In the event that the User...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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Q: If I want to install an optional serial interface board? A: Epson markets two cables that work ? Q: What is the upgrade kit for the LQ-1050 = #7348). Q: What does the upgrade kit contain? Q: Which optional serial interface boards will work are the 8143 and the 8148. When connecting...dip switches on the printer, what cable do I use cable #8297. NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 3 of the new dual bin cut sheet feeder (product code for the LQ-850 = #7346 and for the LQ-850/1050? A: No, the LQ-950 comes standard with the upgrade built in the User's Manual. A: The LQ-950 does have the...
Q: If I want to install an optional serial interface board? A: Epson markets two cables that work ? Q: What is the upgrade kit for the LQ-1050 = #7348). Q: What does the upgrade kit contain? Q: Which optional serial interface boards will work are the 8143 and the 8148. When connecting...dip switches on the printer, what cable do I use cable #8297. NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 3 of the new dual bin cut sheet feeder (product code for the LQ-850 = #7346 and for the LQ-850/1050? A: No, the LQ-950 comes standard with the upgrade built in the User's Manual. A: The LQ-950 does have the...