Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... a registered trademark of ownership Flexible paper handling - Impact printers are capable of 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. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - or 24-pin, which : Hit the...
... a registered trademark of ownership Flexible paper handling - Impact printers are capable of 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. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - or 24-pin, which : Hit the...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of the ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the life of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with...
Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of the ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the life of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with...
Product Information Guide
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... CPI 24 - Prmter LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #1153 #1767 #1754 Film ribbon #7768 @7769 $7770 Life expectancy (in increments of 1/36Oth of an inch Buffer 6 Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts Epson New Draft Epson Roman 10 CPI Epson Roman 12 CPI Epson Roman 15 CPI Epson Roman proportional Epson Sans Serif 10 CPI Epson Sans Serif 12...
... CPI 24 - Prmter LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #1153 #1767 #1754 Film ribbon #7768 @7769 $7770 Life expectancy (in increments of 1/36Oth of an inch Buffer 6 Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts Epson New Draft Epson Roman 10 CPI Epson Roman 12 CPI Epson Roman 15 CPI Epson Roman proportional Epson Sans Serif 10 CPI Epson Sans Serif 12...
User Manual
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... the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the platen knob 1-6 Installing the ribbon l-7 Attaching the paper guide l-10 Testing the Printer 1-12 Loading a sheet of paper 1-12 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 The parallel interface 1-19 The serial interface 1-20...
... the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the platen knob 1-6 Installing the ribbon l-7 Attaching the paper guide l-10 Testing the Printer 1-12 Loading a sheet of paper 1-12 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 The parallel interface 1-19 The serial interface 1-20...
User Manual
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Chapter 4 Software and Graphics Software 4-2 Choosing from a menu 4-2 A quick test 4-3 Computer-printer communication 4-3 Word processors 4-4 Spreadsheets 4-6 Graphics programs 4-7 Graphics 4-8 The print head 4-9 Graphic command 4-12 Column reservation numbers 4-13...-defined characters 4-27 Copying ROM characters to RAM 4-27 Letter Quality characters 4-28 Chapter 5 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 5-2 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Cleaning the Printer 5-6 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 6-2 Problems and solutions 6-2 Data dump mode 6-5 Contents
Chapter 4 Software and Graphics Software 4-2 Choosing from a menu 4-2 A quick test 4-3 Computer-printer communication 4-3 Word processors 4-4 Spreadsheets 4-6 Graphics programs 4-7 Graphics 4-8 The print head 4-9 Graphic command 4-12 Column reservation numbers 4-13...-defined characters 4-27 Copying ROM characters to RAM 4-27 Letter Quality characters 4-28 Chapter 5 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon 5-2 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Cleaning the Printer 5-6 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 6-2 Problems and solutions 6-2 Data dump mode 6-5 Contents
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Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts l-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-5 Assembling the Printer l-6 Installing the platen knob l-6 Installing the ribbon l-7 Attaching the paper guide l-10 Testing the Printer 1-12 Loading a sheet of paper 1-12 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 The parallel interface 1-19 The serial interface l-20
Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts l-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-5 Assembling the Printer l-6 Installing the platen knob l-6 Installing the ribbon l-7 Attaching the paper guide l-10 Testing the Printer 1-12 Loading a sheet of paper 1-12 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 The parallel interface 1-19 The serial interface l-20
User Manual
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the print head to tighten the ribbon. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon To install the ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1. This step removes excess slack in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the printer. 4. Make sure that the printer is not connected to install. 1-7 Remove the printer cover. 3.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the print head to tighten the ribbon. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon To install the ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1. This step removes excess slack in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the printer. 4. Make sure that the printer is not connected to install. 1-7 Remove the printer cover. 3.
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At the same time turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to help feed the ribbon into the slots inside the printer. 6. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its black, fin-like handles with the exposed ribbon away from you. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) Push the cartridge firmly into position, making sure that the black plastic hooks fit into place. 1-8 Use a pointed object, such as the tip of the arrow to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. Assembling the Printer 5.
At the same time turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to help feed the ribbon into the slots inside the printer. 6. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its black, fin-like handles with the exposed ribbon away from you. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) Push the cartridge firmly into position, making sure that the black plastic hooks fit into place. 1-8 Use a pointed object, such as the tip of the arrow to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. Assembling the Printer 5.
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... perform this test to make sure the printer was not damaged during shipping and to the printer before plugging it is not connected to a computer. Loading a sheet of paper into the printer. If so, connect the power cord to ensure that the ribbon has been installed correctly. Next, plug ...the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Testing the Printer Now that your printer, be absolutely sure you can use the built-in...
... perform this test to make sure the printer was not damaged during shipping and to the printer before plugging it is not connected to a computer. Loading a sheet of paper into the printer. If so, connect the power cord to ensure that the ribbon has been installed correctly. Next, plug ...the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Testing the Printer Now that your printer, be absolutely sure you can use the built-in...
User Manual
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... pins arranged in a single vertical column. 4-9 Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper to see individual dots. In order for the dots to overlap vertically... the pins in the print head are in different patterns to know a little about how the LQ's print head works. Because the dots overlap each other both horizontally and vertically in the Letter Quality...paper, the pins fire time after time in more than one column, but the intelligence of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that the effect is difficult to produce a small dot....
... pins arranged in a single vertical column. 4-9 Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper to see individual dots. In order for the dots to overlap vertically... the pins in the print head are in different patterns to know a little about how the LQ's print head works. Because the dots overlap each other both horizontally and vertically in the Letter Quality...paper, the pins fire time after time in more than one column, but the intelligence of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that the effect is difficult to produce a small dot....
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Let it cool before attempting to the middle of the printer. 2. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. 1. Use the following Epson replacement ribbons: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 To replace the ribbon, turn off the power to replace the ribbon. If the printer has been used recently, the print head may...
Let it cool before attempting to the middle of the printer. 2. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. 1. Use the following Epson replacement ribbons: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 To replace the ribbon, turn off the power to replace the ribbon. If the printer has been used recently, the print head may...
User Manual
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... the slots as the tip of the arrow to remove excess slack. 4. Reattach the printer cover. 5-3 At the same time, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to side along the carriage. You can check the installation by its handles, and firmly insert... it into position, making sure that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Hold the new ribbon cartridge by sliding the print head from side to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. Use a pointed object, such as shown below. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) 5. Check ...
... the slots as the tip of the arrow to remove excess slack. 4. Reattach the printer cover. 5-3 At the same time, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to side along the carriage. You can check the installation by its handles, and firmly insert... it into position, making sure that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Hold the new ribbon cartridge by sliding the print head from side to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. Use a pointed object, such as shown below. (The LQ-850 ribbon cartridge has only one handle.) 5. Check ...
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...Printer To keep your Epson dealer if you should clean it from getting inside the printer. Be careful not to clean beneath it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in water. Never use a hard or abrasive brush or cloth. Clear away all dust and dirt. Keep the printer...your printer operating at its best, you think lubrication is dirty or dusty, clean it . Do not spray the inside of the parts inside the printer. ...To do this, unplug it thoroughly several times a year. Slide the print head to one side in place to clean the printer, since...
...Printer To keep your Epson dealer if you should clean it from getting inside the printer. Be careful not to clean beneath it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in water. Never use a hard or abrasive brush or cloth. Clear away all dust and dirt. Keep the printer...your printer operating at its best, you think lubrication is dirty or dusty, clean it . Do not spray the inside of the parts inside the printer. ...To do this, unplug it thoroughly several times a year. Slide the print head to one side in place to clean the printer, since...
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... the section on . This mode helps more experienced users determine the causes of communication problems between the printer and the computer. l Make sure that the electrical outlet is a section on ribbon installation in the computer, the software or the cable. See the section on the data dump mode.... The ribbon may be checked at the same time. 6-2 The print head may encounter, and their likely solution. Contact your Epson dealer. Never attempt to replace the head yourself because other parts of printed characters ...
... the section on . This mode helps more experienced users determine the causes of communication problems between the printer and the computer. l Make sure that the electrical outlet is a section on ribbon installation in the computer, the software or the cable. See the section on the data dump mode.... The ribbon may be checked at the same time. 6-2 The print head may encounter, and their likely solution. Contact your Epson dealer. Never attempt to replace the head yourself because other parts of printed characters ...
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... the paper guide in Chapter 3. 6-3 l The ribbon may be out of the paper release lever may be wrong. you use the LOAD/EJECT button. The paper may not be too large or too small. See the section on the self test in Chapter 8. l If the printer stops, the beeper sounds, and the.... The paper guide may be installed properly. l If the READY light is flickering, the LQ has stopped to allow the print head to re-start it to load the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button while the printer was ON LINE. Push it back on and try to the single sheet position.
... the paper guide in Chapter 3. 6-3 l The ribbon may be out of the paper release lever may be wrong. you use the LOAD/EJECT button. The paper may not be too large or too small. See the section on the self test in Chapter 8. l If the printer stops, the beeper sounds, and the.... The paper guide may be installed properly. l If the READY light is flickering, the LQ has stopped to allow the print head to re-start it to load the paper with the LOAD/EJECT button while the printer was ON LINE. Push it back on and try to the single sheet position.
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Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 25% duty) Print head life 200 million strokes per wire Dimensions and weight LQ-850 Height: 5.6 in . Depth: 14.2 in black only. one original plus up to 0.0126 inches for film ribbon MCBF For all components excluding...
Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 25% duty) Print head life 200 million strokes per wire Dimensions and weight LQ-850 Height: 5.6 in . Depth: 14.2 in black only. one original plus up to 0.0126 inches for film ribbon MCBF For all components excluding...
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Index R READY light, 3-2 Reloading single sheet paper during printing, 2-5 Removing protective materials, 1-3-4 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-7-9 replacing, 5-2-3 specifications, 8-4 RS-232C-compatible serial interface, 1-18, l-20 S Selecting typestyles ..., 7-2-15 loading, 2-2-5 reloading during printing, 2-5 using, 2-2-5, 2-12-15 Skip over perforation, 3-10-11 Software, 4-2-7 IN-4 choosing printer from a software menu, 4-2 computer-printer communications, 4-3-4 graphics programs, 4-7 naming and using commands, 4-4 spreadsheets, 4-6-7 word processors, 4-4-6 Special paper, printing on, 2-16-19 ...
Index R READY light, 3-2 Reloading single sheet paper during printing, 2-5 Removing protective materials, 1-3-4 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-7-9 replacing, 5-2-3 specifications, 8-4 RS-232C-compatible serial interface, 1-18, l-20 S Selecting typestyles ..., 7-2-15 loading, 2-2-5 reloading during printing, 2-5 using, 2-2-5, 2-12-15 Skip over perforation, 3-10-11 Software, 4-2-7 IN-4 choosing printer from a software menu, 4-2 computer-printer communications, 4-3-4 graphics programs, 4-7 naming and using commands, 4-4 spreadsheets, 4-6-7 word processors, 4-4-6 Special paper, printing on, 2-16-19 ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... who are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Four possible areas of failure are documented in printhead failures. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. An undefined... op-code was detected. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may cause errors 10 or 20. The correct settings are : a. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ...
... who are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on. Four possible areas of failure are documented in printhead failures. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. An undefined... op-code was detected. Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may cause errors 10 or 20. The correct settings are : a. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...speeds? Change the number of 3 SUBJECT: LQ-850/950/1050 PRINTER QUESTIONS Q: How do I get the short tear off . A: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard Ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film Ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Q: Does the LQ-850/950/1050 support color? A: No. In... both instances data transmission must stop for a minimum of 3 seconds before the feature is to send a form feed at the end of data to send 66 lines of each page drops down several lines. A: The P-ROM is to the printer. EPSON...
...speeds? Change the number of 3 SUBJECT: LQ-850/950/1050 PRINTER QUESTIONS Q: How do I get the short tear off . A: Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ-1050 Standard Ribbon #7753 #7767 #7754 Film Ribbon #7768 #7769 #7770 Q: Does the LQ-850/950/1050 support color? A: No. In... both instances data transmission must stop for a minimum of 3 seconds before the feature is to send a form feed at the end of data to send 66 lines of each page drops down several lines. A: The P-ROM is to the printer. EPSON...