Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are renowned for their names Narrow carriage printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of ownership Flexible paper handling - These printers have 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of their respective owners...
... cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are renowned for their names Narrow carriage printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of ownership Flexible paper handling - These printers have 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of their respective owners...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on the control panel. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings EPSON SmartPark settings, which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. When the paper is torn off, or when another document is printed, paper is a registered trademark of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type...
... paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on the control panel. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings EPSON SmartPark settings, which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. When the paper is torn off, or when another document is printed, paper is a registered trademark of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the user. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. Utility EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! 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 Control Code...
... changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the user. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. Utility EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! 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 Control Code...
Product Information Guide
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... of copies With continuous, multi-part, no-carbon paper only; LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - User can select unidirectional printing (left to 14 7, - MATRIX PRINTER Character tables 96 standard ASCII characters 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in black only Do not use ribbons for continuous paper Number of an inch Buffer 6 Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts Epson New Draft Epson Roman...
... of copies With continuous, multi-part, no-carbon paper only; LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - User can select unidirectional printing (left to 14 7, - MATRIX PRINTER Character tables 96 standard ASCII characters 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics set Paper Paper feed methods Friction Built-in black only Do not use ribbons for continuous paper Number of an inch Buffer 6 Kbytes or 0 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Fonts Epson New Draft Epson Roman...
Product Information Guide
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... on using the LOAD/EJECT button and purhing the ON LINE button. Open the font compartment cover. paper support paper feeder rests n front stacker suporis After checking to 150 sheets of standard bond paper can also automatically feed envelopes. Font Module The optional Multi-Font Module (#7631) gives you print or; l You can change these new settings are avadable m cut sheet feeder. Changing the loadmg positmn with a software command (ESC EM) or the control panel. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ...
... on using the LOAD/EJECT button and purhing the ON LINE button. Open the font compartment cover. paper support paper feeder rests n front stacker suporis After checking to 150 sheets of standard bond paper can also automatically feed envelopes. Font Module The optional Multi-Font Module (#7631) gives you print or; l You can change these new settings are avadable m cut sheet feeder. Changing the loadmg positmn with a software command (ESC EM) or the control panel. Printer LQ-850 LQ-950 LQ...
Product Information Guide
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... turn DIP switch 2-7 to the on line, the print position will go right back to the top of printer installed on your software you asks you to set to be adjusted for using the printer. Sheet Loading When loading single sheets, make sure that the paper lever is not listed in place after changing the paper lever. This will usually work for tractor paper. To control it through a setup menu. When your system must be compatible...
... turn DIP switch 2-7 to the on line, the print position will go right back to the top of printer installed on your software you asks you to set to be adjusted for using the printer. Sheet Loading When loading single sheets, make sure that the paper lever is not listed in place after changing the paper lever. This will usually work for tractor paper. To control it through a setup menu. When your system must be compatible...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... could not be set incorrectly. 1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal voltage- 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with beeps to inform the user of problems. The following messages will help you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps...
... could not be set incorrectly. 1 beep: BEL code 5 beeps: Abnormal voltage- 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with beeps to inform the user of problems. The following messages will help you to CGROM 03 EEROM read/write error 10 Abnormal carriage movement LQ-2550 1 beep: BEL code 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... This is loaded using the knob instead of the LOAD/EJECT switch, this error condition will occur. Both of these errors are documented in printhead failures. The correct settings are corrected by new operators who are : a. Four possible areas of failure are un-familiar with the machine. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. This is a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper positioning. (1) If the paper is a motor control error. Errors 0,2, 3, 10...
... This is loaded using the knob instead of the LOAD/EJECT switch, this error condition will occur. Both of these errors are documented in printhead failures. The correct settings are corrected by new operators who are : a. Four possible areas of failure are un-familiar with the machine. Friction/Tractor feed switching error d. This is a printhead wire protection feature. 12 Illegal paper positioning. (1) If the paper is a motor control error. Errors 0,2, 3, 10...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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Product Support Bulletin Subject: Selecting the Page Length Setting on these steps: 1) Place continuous paper in any printer which exhibits an incorrect form length symptom. LINE button. 3) Depress the LOAD/EJECT button once. Please check the currently set form length setting before replacing the MONMA circuit board in the tractor assembly, set the paper type lever to the tractor feed position, and turn the printer on. 2) Load the paper by dip switch 2 - 1 (11...
Product Support Bulletin Subject: Selecting the Page Length Setting on these steps: 1) Place continuous paper in any printer which exhibits an incorrect form length symptom. LINE button. 3) Depress the LOAD/EJECT button once. Please check the currently set form length setting before replacing the MONMA circuit board in the tractor assembly, set the paper type lever to the tractor feed position, and turn the printer on. 2) Load the paper by dip switch 2 - 1 (11...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... listed fonts. Q: What are built into the LQ-850/950/1050? The maximum paper thickness should not exceed 0.0126 inches. A: Number 6 and number 10 envelopes. Q: If it comes with the upgrade (LQ850/1050U). It is being used. A: The dip switches on multi-part forms, the optional pull tractor keeps the forms taut for more consistant paper feeding. NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 2 of 3 Q: What fonts are the paper thickness specifications...
... listed fonts. Q: What are built into the LQ-850/950/1050? The maximum paper thickness should not exceed 0.0126 inches. A: Number 6 and number 10 envelopes. Q: If it comes with the upgrade (LQ850/1050U). It is being used. A: The dip switches on multi-part forms, the optional pull tractor keeps the forms taut for more consistant paper feeding. NUMBER: P-0035 PAGE: 2 of 3 Q: What fonts are the paper thickness specifications...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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.../1050 needs the upgrade kit (kit #LQ850/1050U) to allow direct connection to an IBM PC/XT or compatible DB-25 serial port use of 3 Q: What if I want to use the built-in . A: It has a new P-ROM, instruction sheet, an errata sheet and a new user's manual. A: No, the LQ-950 comes standard with the upgrade built in the User's Manual. Then set the dip switches on the printer, what cable do I want to install an optional serial...
.../1050 needs the upgrade kit (kit #LQ850/1050U) to allow direct connection to an IBM PC/XT or compatible DB-25 serial port use of 3 Q: What if I want to use the built-in . A: It has a new P-ROM, instruction sheet, an errata sheet and a new user's manual. A: No, the LQ-950 comes standard with the upgrade built in the User's Manual. Then set the dip switches on the printer, what cable do I want to install an optional serial...
User Manual
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... further information.) Problem Solution The printer does not print. Try the self test again. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. Checking the Operation If the self test does not print properly, check the control panel and the print head area. Then remove the paper using the platen knob and load a new sheet. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. See...
... further information.) Problem Solution The printer does not print. Try the self test again. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. Checking the Operation If the self test does not print properly, check the control panel and the print head area. Then remove the paper using the platen knob and load a new sheet. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. See...
User Manual
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... can use multi-part forms that have up to four parts including the original. Make sure you set to position 4 or higher. Paper Handling 2-29 Multi-part Forms With the built-in this chapter. For details, see Adjusting the Loading Position and Page Length in Chapter 3. To help you check the position of the paper thickness lever, the orange MULTI-PART light on the control panel comes...
... can use multi-part forms that have up to four parts including the original. Make sure you set to position 4 or higher. Paper Handling 2-29 Multi-part Forms With the built-in this chapter. For details, see Adjusting the Loading Position and Page Length in Chapter 3. To help you check the position of the paper thickness lever, the orange MULTI-PART light on the control panel comes...
User Manual
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... cut sheet feeder. 0I CAUTION: Never use the micro-adjustment feature. in 1/180-inch increments to make sure the power is turned off , and uses it is turned back on the page, change the loading position of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem. (If you need to adjust the loading position, always use the platen knob to its factory setting. 3-14 Using the Printer The micro-adjustment feature moves the paper in case of single-sheet paper, the printer...
... cut sheet feeder. 0I CAUTION: Never use the micro-adjustment feature. in 1/180-inch increments to make sure the power is turned off , and uses it is turned back on the page, change the loading position of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem. (If you need to adjust the loading position, always use the platen knob to its factory setting. 3-14 Using the Printer The micro-adjustment feature moves the paper in case of single-sheet paper, the printer...
User Manual
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... and then see the appropriate page for the solution. l The print position is not what you expected. l Continuous paper does not feed properly when using the push tractor. See 7-16 See 7-19 See 7-24 See 7-26 7-2 Troubleshooting l Dots are not what you expected. l Switching between single sheets and continuous paper cannot be performed properly. Problems and Solutions This chapter discusses...
... and then see the appropriate page for the solution. l The print position is not what you expected. l Continuous paper does not feed properly when using the push tractor. See 7-16 See 7-19 See 7-24 See 7-26 7-2 Troubleshooting l Dots are not what you expected. l Switching between single sheets and continuous paper cannot be performed properly. Problems and Solutions This chapter discusses...
User Manual
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... . Troubleshooting 7-5 You may be using the wire retaining clips. See Chapter 3. The printer may not be out of the cable between the printer and the computer. Printing Problem The printer does not print. The ON LINE light is off . The printer may be off line and cannot receive data. Press the ON LINE button. Check the printer settings and make the necessary changes. See Chapter 2. Load more paper into the printer. The ON LINE light is printed...
... . Troubleshooting 7-5 You may be using the wire retaining clips. See Chapter 3. The printer may not be out of the cable between the printer and the computer. Printing Problem The printer does not print. The ON LINE light is off . The printer may be off line and cannot receive data. Press the ON LINE button. Check the printer settings and make the necessary changes. See Chapter 2. Load more paper into the printer. The ON LINE light is printed...
User Manual
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... the printer. The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. The ON LINE light is flickering but nothing is printing, but the printer does not print, or it stops printing abruptly. ARCD Solution The ribbon cartridge may not be worn. Turn off the printer, check for paper jams or other problems, then turn the printer back on. The ribbon may be installed properly. This indicates an error...
... the printer. The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. The ON LINE light is flickering but nothing is printing, but the printer does not print, or it stops printing abruptly. ARCD Solution The ribbon cartridge may not be worn. Turn off the printer, check for paper jams or other problems, then turn the printer back on. The ribbon may be installed properly. This indicates an error...
User Manual
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... can use a cable with the wrong specification. You may be wrong. The computer and interface settings may be trying to use the interface with the wrong specification. Check the specifications to use an interface with this printer. See the interface manual for each condition. 7-36 Troubleshooting Match the settings for the correct settings. Problem Using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly (continued). The DIP switches or...
... can use a cable with the wrong specification. You may be wrong. The computer and interface settings may be trying to use the interface with the wrong specification. Check the specifications to use an interface with this printer. See the interface manual for each condition. 7-36 Troubleshooting Match the settings for the correct settings. Problem Using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly (continued). The DIP switches or...
User Manual
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... found, contact your Epson dealer. If any time. See Data Dump Mode in this section, you expected (continued). Solution Two cables may want to try using the data dump mode, a mode that there are still having problems after checking the above points, run a self test of the interface to make sure that helps advanced users determine the causes of communication problems between the printer and the computer.
... found, contact your Epson dealer. If any time. See Data Dump Mode in this section, you expected (continued). Solution Two cables may want to try using the data dump mode, a mode that there are still having problems after checking the above points, run a self test of the interface to make sure that helps advanced users determine the causes of communication problems between the printer and the computer.
User Manual
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... cleaning, 6-2-3 connecting to computer, 1-30-33 location for, 1-8-9 maintaining 6-2-12 options, using 5-2-66 plugging in, 1-18 setting up, 1-2-34 software control, 9-8-40 specifications, 8-2-18 testing 1-18-29 transporting 6-9-12 unpacking, 1-2-7 using, 3-2-37 Printer stand, 1-9 Printing enhancing, 4-2-9 problems, 7-5-15 speeds, 4-2 Problems, 7-2-37 options, 7-27-37 paper handling, 7-16-26 power supply, 7-4 printing 7-5-15 solutions, 7-2-37 Proportional spacing 3-4, 4-3-4, 4-8, 9-25 Proportional width table, A-2-5 Protective materials, 1-7 removing 1-3-7 Pull tractor, 5-28-40 continuous paper...
... cleaning, 6-2-3 connecting to computer, 1-30-33 location for, 1-8-9 maintaining 6-2-12 options, using 5-2-66 plugging in, 1-18 setting up, 1-2-34 software control, 9-8-40 specifications, 8-2-18 testing 1-18-29 transporting 6-9-12 unpacking, 1-2-7 using, 3-2-37 Printer stand, 1-9 Printing enhancing, 4-2-9 problems, 7-5-15 speeds, 4-2 Problems, 7-2-37 options, 7-27-37 paper handling, 7-16-26 power supply, 7-4 printing 7-5-15 solutions, 7-2-37 Proportional spacing 3-4, 4-3-4, 4-8, 9-25 Proportional width table, A-2-5 Protective materials, 1-7 removing 1-3-7 Pull tractor, 5-28-40 continuous paper...