LQ-950/LQ-850+/1050+ - User Manual
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning the outside of the unit 4 Do not use this product near water 5 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 6 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 7 This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 8 This product is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to2. printer s built m parallel and serial interfaces Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions on installing the boards are given in Chapter 5 About This Manual This user s manual provides fully illustrated step by step instructions on setting up and operating your Epson printer Finding your way around 4 Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking setting up testing and connecting the printer Be sure to read and follow these instructions first Inside the back flap of this manual are illustrations of the printer in which all of the major parts are identified Chapters 2 and 3 cover paper handling and general printer operation This important information is necessary for the day to day operation of your printer Introduction Introdnchon e Chapter 4 shows you how to get the most from your printer It includes advice on the use of software commands and graphics and creating your own user defined characters See Chapter 9 for a useful summary of printer commands If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting instructions Other chapters and the appendix contain information on printer options general maintenance and specifications You will also find a glossary of printer terms e At the back of this manual is a handy Quick Reference card that contains the information you are most likely to need Note The LQ
3. 850 LQ 950 and LQ 1050 are basically the same printer except for their widths Therefore the illustrations in this guide show only the LQ 1050 Conventions used in this manual WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid damage to your printer and computer CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to ensure that your printer operates correctly Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer Introduction 5 Application Notes Also included in the box with your printer is a booklet called Application Notes It contains information on using specific software applications with your printer Be sure to look at the booklet after you set up your printer Where to Get Help A network of authorized Epson dealers and service centers throughout the United States provides customer support and service for Epson products Epson America provides product information and toll free support to its dealers and service centers Therefore contact the business where you purchased your Epson product to request assistance If the people there do not have the answer to your question they can obtain it through Epson s toll free dealer support program Epson is confident that this policy will provide you with the assistance you need If you need to find an Epson dealer or service center in your area please call our Consumer Information number at 1 800 922 8911 6 Introduction
4. ce improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation E Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Contents Introduction SSD rare About This Manual u 8er ee ae ated dawn Application Notes Where to SEEN AP ss ssumsscestensasetesssesesa es Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer cccsscecosvsesosereseceonsesos Choosing a Place for the Printer Assembling the Printer Testing the Printer Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Setting Up Your Application Software Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets Using Continuous Paper Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets Printing on Special Paper Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Pane Setting the DIP Switches Pag Lengt ee ernennen Skip Over Perforation css Adjusting the Loading Position Using Short Tear off u nee Sdecting Typestyles urn a ia Selecting an Interna
5. n The Epson LQ 850 LQ 950 and LQ 1050 are advanced 24 pin impact dot matrix printers combining high performance and reliability with a wide range of features Features In addition to the high quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers the LQ 850 LQ 950 and LQ 1050 offer the following features Easy paper handling featuring automatic single sheet loading Compatibility with the Epson ESC P commands used by the LQ 500 LQ 510 LQ 800 LQ 1000 LQ 1500 LQ 2500 and LQ 2550 Fast draft printing of up to 300 characters per second at 10 characters per inch cpi in high speed draft mode and 295 characters per second at 12 cpi or 246 characters per second at 10 cpi in normal draft mode An improved control panel design that allows direct selection of many of the printer s main features including character fonts and character spacing as well as a choice of normal or condensed printing The SmartPark paper handling system that lets you use single sheets of paper without removing the continuous paper eliminates paper waste with short tear off and allows easy and accurate paper alignment Two built in Letter Quality fonts Roman and Sans Serif for producing high quality documents A 360 x 360 dot per inch graphics mode Introduction 1 A micro adjustment feature that allows you to feed the paper forward or backward in 1 180 inch increments to finely adjust the loading and sh
6. ort tear off positions An auto load feature lets you load a single sheet of paper automatically when not using the optional cut sheet feeder The Epson Extended Graphics character table 14 international character sets a legal symbol set and an italic character table The ability to handle a wide range of paper types including envelopes and labels Options A variety of printer options is available for use with your printer For detailed information on using these options see Chapter 5 2 Single bin and Double bin Cut Sheet Feeders 7339 7340 7345 7346 7347 7348 The cut sheet feeders make it possible to handle single sheet paper and envelopes more easily and more efficiently Up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper can be automatically fed into the printer without reloading Introduction Pull Tractor Unit 7311 7312 7313 This option improves the performance of continuous paper handling It is especially useful with continuous multi part forms e Multi Font Module 7407 The optional Multi Font module adds to the number of fonts available in the Letter Quality mode You can use two Multi Font modules with your printer Film Ribbon Cartridge 7768 7769 7770 The optional film ribbon cartridge provides you with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon Introduction 3 Introduction e Interface Boards Optional interface boards are available to supplement the
7. replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug 9 Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on iii 10 11 12 13 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Except as specifically explained in the User s Manual do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing those covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed B If liquid has been spilled into the product C If the product has been exposed to rain or water D If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions sin
8. se emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectriques dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Epson America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book Epson America Inc assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions N either is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Epson America Inc shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options other than those designated as Original Epson Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Epson and Epson ESC P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation IBM and IBM PC are registered trademarks of International Business M achines Corporation SmartPark is a trademark of Epson America Inc Copyright 1989 by Epson America Inc Torrance California ii
9. sere Ma aua EPSON 000 5 01 41 EPSON LQ 850 950 1050 User s Manual FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or rdocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of anon shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces FOR CANADIAN USERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noi
10. tional Character Set Selecting a Graphics Character Set Choosing a Character Table Using the Data Dump Mode Chapter 4 Software and Graphics Enhancing Your Printing ar see ee Graphi CSa une near User defined Characters Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options The Cut Sheet Feeder The Pull Tractor 1 The Multi Font Module The Interface Boards Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer Replacing the Ribbon de au nn cote ona wc mse ch to Transporting the Printer Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply as en PINUNO S aueh Paper Handling sicccesseeetererakarevevererexaens ODTION Se Se send dd nka dodo db eue Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Inteface Specifications asus en Option Specifications a Initialization vi Chapter 9 Command Summary Using the Command Summary Commands in Numerical Order Commands Arranged by Topic Appendix A 1 Proportional Width Table A 2 Character Table A 6 Index ee B Vil Introductio
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