Epson LQ-1070PLUS, LQ-570PLUS User Guide
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EPSON
24-PIN DOT MATRIX PRINTER
LQ-570+/1070+
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Copyright © 1993 by Seiko Epson Corporation
Nagano, Japan
Business Machines Corporation.
User’s Guide
FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users
Printer Parts
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OPERATE switch
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paper-tension unit
AC inlet
TIPS FOR PRINTING ON SINGLE SHEETS
There are a few things you should know about printing on
single sheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print
on single sheets, you may notice that your printer prints the
first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the
next page, or that it prints the last few lines
the next.
These differences in print position are easy to adjust; you can
simply change some of the settings in your software as
described below to get the right results.
1.
When you install software, it normally ask you what printer
you are using. Make sure you choose the correct printer.
See Chapter 1 for the right printer to choose.
2
Many programs include an option to set the maximum lines
per page. If your program has a lines-per-page setting and
you are using standard 8% x 11-inch paper, set the lines
per page to 61.
Note:
To find’Uut tight
II,createatestdaru~~gyour~Setyourtopand
boftommarginstoOandthenaerrfeafileofnumberedlinesFwn
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to 66. when you
on the first
lines-F-pge &ting for paper
plirlt purjzle, notice
page. This
is your maximum lines-per-page
the
from one
page onto
that is not 8% x
last
number
setting.
pri?lted
3.
If your program doesn’t have a lines-per-page setting, try
decreasing the top margin or increasing thebottom
margin, or both, until you get the results you want.
4.
You can also try adjusting the form length setting. For a
standard 8% x 11-inch page, try setting the form length at
10 inches
5.
Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using
single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose
single sheets.
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Where to Get Help for
United States Users
Epson America provides customer support and service
through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers
and Service Centers.
Epson also provides the following support services through
the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911:
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson
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Reseller or Service Center
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Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of Epson products
Information on software drivers
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Sales of the Epson ESC/P® Reference
contains comprehensive information on ESC/P 2™
Epson technical information library fax service
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Product literature with technical specifications on our
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current and new products
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Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and
accessories for your Epson product
Customer Relations
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Information about user groups
Manual, which
For United Kingdom Users
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or correspond with any sample.
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Goods Act, 1979.
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guaranteed against faulty operation or performance for a
period of ONE YEAR from date of purchase by the w of the
product.
All claims under this guarantee MUST be supported by
evidence of purchase, normally the bill of sale invoice, and it is
the responsibility of the claimant to furnish such proof. Epson
(UK) Limited does not issue or operate any form of guarantee
registration card.
Claims are made by the user returning the product to the
supplier from whom it was purchased or, if this is impractical,
to any Epson supplier who also handles the same product. In
the event of any difficulty, users are requested to contact the
Service Co-ordinator Manager at Epson (UK) Limited.
Epson (UK) limited, or
their discretion repair or replace part or all of the product to
provide, in their judgement, a satisfactory performance of the
product consistent with its age and apparent usage.
This guarantee covers the cost of both the parts and labour
required to correct any malfuntion of the equipment, but
specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical
damage due to unauthorized and inexpert repair.
Epson Appointed Distributors, will at
The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product
alone; and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility
for any consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or implied
performance, when the product is used in any combination
with other equipment or program software.
Product guarantee may be invalidated as a result of excessive
or inappropriate use, use in adverse environment or in
conditions outside the specifcations or if the product has been
subjected to unapproved modifications.
The guarantee does not cover visits to the user’s premises or
the repair or commissioning of the product on site.
Use of options
Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original Epson
Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
Safety information
Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate
for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to
the supply voltage.
Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance
are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow-Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
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The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter B or with the earth
symbol (+I or coloured green or green and yellow.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
If damage occurs
qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all of these instructions and save them for later
1.
reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
3.
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
4.
Do not use this product near water.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
5.
The product may fall, causing serious damage to the
product.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
6.
provided for ventilation to ensure
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.
reliable operation of the
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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.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plus,
8.
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 to 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.
10. 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 does 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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 am followed. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions
since improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and willoften require extensive work by a
qualified
technician
to restore the product to normal
operation.
E.
If the 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
lntroduction
Features..
More about ESC/P2
Options
Finding Your Way Around
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Chapter 1
Unpacking the Printer
checking the parts
Choosing a Place for the Printer
Assembling the Printer
Removing the protective materials
Installing the ribbon cartridge
Attaching the paper guide
Testing the Printer
Plugging in the printer
Running the self test
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Configuring Your Software for the Printer
Choosing from a menu
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Setting Up the Printer
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2
4
4
1-2
1-2
1-3
l-4
1-4
1-4
l-8
l-9
l-9
1-9
1-12
1-14
1-14
Chapter 2 Paper Handling
Selecting a Paper Feeding Method
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Setting the paper-release lever
Using Single Sheets
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Loading single sheets from the top
Loading single sheets from the front
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2-2
2-2
2-3
2-3
2-5
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Using Continuous Paper
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Tractor position and available paper paths
Changing
tractor positions
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2-7
2-7
2-8
Installing in the push-tractor position-Installing
in the pull-tractor position
Loading continuous paper with the push tractor
Removing continuous paper from the push tractor.
Loading continuous paper with the pull tractor
Removing continuous paper from the pull tractor
Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets
Switching to single sheets
Switching to continuous paper
Printing on Special Paper
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Paper-thickness lever
Multi-part forms
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..... 2-10
...
2-13
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2-14
.... 2-18
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2-18
2-18
2-20
2-20
2-21
2-22
Labels. .. .. .. ... .. .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . . .. .. . ... .... 2-22
Envelopes.
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2-24
Chapter 3
Using the Printer
Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Lights.............................................................................3-2
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Other control-panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Changing a DIP-switch setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
DIP-switch tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
DIP-switch functions . . . . . . ._ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
International character
sets-Character tablesPrint direction-Printer mode-Input buffer
capacity-Skip-over-perforation-Continuous-paper page length-Tear off-Auto
line feed
Micro Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Using micro feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Adjusting the loading position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
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Tear Off
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Tear-off mode
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Using the TEAR OFF button.
Adjusting the tear-off position
Typestyles.
Character fonts.
Character spacing
Condensed printing
Data Dump Mode..
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3-16
3-16
3-17
3-18
3-19
3-19
3-24
3-25
3-25
Chapter 4
Using Printer Options
Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing a cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading paper with the single-bin cut-sheet feeder. . . .
Loading paper or envelopes with the high-capacity
cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . .
Switching between continuous paper and the cut-sheet
feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching to continuous paper-Switching to the
cut-sheet feeder
Pull Tractor ..................................................................
Loading paper with the push tractor and the optional
pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interfacecards............................
Installing an interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The C823051/C823061 serial interface card . . . . . . . .
Selecting a baud rate-Handshake timing-Error
handling
Chapter 5
Maintenance and Transportation
4-2
4-2
4-3
4-6
4-8
4-11
4-12
4-12
4-14
4-14
4-16
Cleaning the Printer
Replacing the Ribbon
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Transporting the Printer
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5-2
5-3
5-3
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Power Supply
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6-2
Printing.............................................................................. 6-2
Paper Handling
Chapter 7 Technical Specitications
Printer Specifications
Printing
Paper
Mechanical
Eletrical
Environmental
Interface Specifications
Specifications and pin assignments
Interface timing
Option Specifications
Cut-sheet feeders
Initialization
Default settings
Chapter 8 Command Summary
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6-7
7-2
7-4
7-8
7-9
7-12
7-12
7-14
Using the Command
Commands Arranged by Topic
General operation
Paper feeding
Page format
Print position motion
Font selection
Summay .................................................................... 8-2
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8-2
8-2
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Font enhancement................................................................................ 8-7
Character handling ....
Spacing
Graphics
Bit image
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8-8
8-11
8-12
Appendix
Character Tables
Italic Character Table
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Graphics Character Tables
International Character Sets
Glossary
Index
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A-2
A-2
A-3
A-8
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Introduction
These features make your Epson printer an outstanding value:
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Quiet operation. This printer makes far less noise than
previous dot-matrix printers.
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Fast printing speed. You can print up to 269 characters per
second in 12-cpi draft mode.
A wide choice of scalable fonts. Four scalable fonts are
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available: Epson Roman, Epson Roman T, Epson Sans Serif,
and Epson Sans Serif H.
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Easy paper handling. The printer has four paper paths to
suit your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front.
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Epson’s ESC/P 2™. This is the first dot-matrix printer
control language to offer scalable fonts and enhanced
graphics.
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Compatibility. The printer supports the Epson ESC/P
commands widely used in application software.
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Unique control-panel design. You can choose from nine
popular letterquality fonts and one draft font.
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IBM® emulation mode (European version only). This mode
emulates IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E.
The LQ-570+ and LQ-1070+ are basically the same printer
except for the width of their carriages. The LQ-570+
accommodates paper up to 254 mm (10 inches) wide. The
LQ-1070+ accommodates paper up to 355.6 mm (14 inches)
wide.
More about ESC/P 2
Epson’s enhanced printer control language, ESC/P 2, offers
four scalable fonts in sizes from 8 to 32 points. You can use this
feature if your software supports scalable fonts. For DOS-based
word processing software, new ESC/P 2 drivers may be
available to enable your software to use your printer's scalable
fonts. Contact your software manufacturer or Epson to ask
about special ESC/P 2 drivers.
For graphics-based software, such as Microsoft’ Windows”,
ESC/P 2 works with your software to provide enhanced
graphics printing capability. In the Windows environment,
you’ll be able to print the Windows scalable fonts instead of
the Epson fonts.
If you’re an experienced printer user, you may also want to
order the
programming information. Contact your Epson dealer or see
Where to Get Help for United States Users in this manual for
further information.
Epson ESC/P Reference
Guide for complete
Options
For more information on these option, see Chapter 4.
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Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder
KM%37*
This economical cut-sheet feeder automatically feeds up to
50 sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. You
can load continuous paper and manually load single sheets
without removing the
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High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder
(C80638*
This cut-sheet feeder automatically feeds up to
of paper
You can create
this cut-sheet feeder to the single-bin model.
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for
4-570+,
for
4-570+, CBO640*
or 25 plain bond envelopes
C80639*
cut-sheet
a double&in cut-sheet feeder by connecting
for
LQ-1070+)
feeder.
for
LQ-1070+)
without reloading.
150 sheets
Pull-Tractor Unit
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030019*
for
LQ-570+, cBOO22*
for
LQ-1070+)
Using this option along with the standard tractor improves
printing accuracy, which is especially useful for printing
on multi-part forms.
Film Ribbon Cartridge
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(#7768 for
An optional
LQ-570+, #7770
film
ribbon cartridge provides even higher
for
LQ-1070+)
quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon.
Interface Cards
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Optional interface cards are available to supplement the
printer’s built-in
para.Uel
interface. See Chapter 4 for more
information.
The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an
asterisk
(~1,
varies by country. Contact your local Epson dealer
for the part number in your country.
Finding your Way Around
This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step
instructions for setting up and operating your printer.
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Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up,
testing, and connecting the printer.
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Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper
handling and day-today operation of your printer.
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Chapter 6 contains tmubleshooting information. If the
printer does not operate properly or the printed results are
not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for a list of
and solutions.
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Other chapters contain information on options, general
maintenance,
the end of this manual for a glossary of printer
an index.
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spedficatkm,
and printer comman
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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Chapter 1
Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Checking the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Assembling the Printer
Removing the protective materials
Installing the ribbon cartridge
Attaching the paper guide
Testing the Printer
Plugging in the printer
Running the self test
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Configuring Your Software for the Printer
Choosing from a menu
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1-4
1-4
1-4
1-8
1-9
1-9
l-9
1-14
l-14
Setting Up the Printer
1-1
Unpacking the Printer
Checking the parts
When you unpack the printer, make sure you have all the parts
shown below and that none is damaged.
1-2
Power cord
Caution:
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Setting Up the Printer
it is not
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Choosing a Place for the Printer
When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to follow
the guidelines below.
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Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.
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Place the printer
printer’s interface cable to reach it.
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Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for easy
operation and maintenance.
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Awid
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Use a grounded outlet do not use an adapter plug.
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Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power
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loadions
heat,
moisture, or
cord.
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Avoid
elect&al
automatic
out information in the memory of your printer or computer.
outlets
timers.
&se
enough to the computer for the
that
ate
subject to
dust.
contx&d
direct
sunlight, excessive
by wall switches or
Accidental disruption of power can wipe
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Avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other
appliances that can cause fluctuations in line voltage.
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Keep the entire computer system away from potential
sources of ekxtnxnagnetic interference such as
loudspeakers or
thebase
units of con3ess telephones.
If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:
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Use a stand that supports at least 16.0 kg
L&)-570+
or 22.0 kg
(48.5 lbs)
for the
Setting Up the Printer
(3!53 lbs)
LQ-1070+.
for the
1-3
Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more
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than 15 degrees from
horizontaL
If you install a cut-sheet
feeder, the stand must keep your printer
If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of
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the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed
paper
pa**
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Position your
printeis
power cord and interface cable so
they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure
the cables to a leg of the printer stand.
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Align the paper stack so that the paper feeds straight into
the
tract&s
sprocket units.
Assembling the Printer
Removing the protective materials
1eveL
During shipping, several pieces of packing material
printer. Before you assemble the printer, you must remove
these protective materials as shown in the attached Notice
Sheet.
Note:
Installing the ribbon cartridge
Before instaIling the ribbon cartridge, make sufe that the
power cord is
1-4
Setting Up the Printer
not
plugged into an
eIect&al outlet.
pro&t
the
1.
Raise the paper-guide cover and rest it on the printer cover.
Lift the paper guide up and off. Lift the printer cover up
and off. Grasp both ends of the clear plastic paper-tension
unit; lift up the front of the unit and then lift it off.
WWQ
cover
Warning:
Ntsermovetkprinthtndwhilctheprinteristurnedon;this
cun damage the printer. Also, if
pn’ntheadmaybehot.~itoodforaferominu~be3fore
touching it.
2
Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
you
just used the printer, the
prbltercover
Setting Up the Printer
1-5
3.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the
a&w.
This removes any slack in the ribbon and makes it
easier to install. Next, hold the ribbon cartridge by its
handle and push it
fixmly
down into position; then
pnzss
on both ends of the cartridge to make sum the plastic
hooks fit into the slots.
4.
Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the
ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the
ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into
pla<~.
1-6
5.
Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves
smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or
cre&.
Setting Up the Printer
6.
Replace the paper-tension unit by placing it on the printer’s
mounting pegs; then lower the front of the unit into place.
Press on the front of both sides of the paper-tension unit
until you feel it
7.
Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into
ckk
into place.
the slots on the printer, then lower it into place.
Note:
You install the optional #7768 or #7770 film ribbons in the same
pu
as you install the ribbon
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Attaching the paper guide
Place the notches on the paper guide straight down over the
1.
mounting
Lower
2.
.
Raise the paper guide cover and
guide.
p&s
on the printer.
the paper guide until it stops in the upright position.
nest
it against the paper
1-8
Setting
Up
the Printer
Testing the Printer
Before connecting your printer to a computer, use the built-in
self-test function to see that the printer is working properly.
Before running the self test, you need to plug your printer's
power cord into an electrical outlet.
Plugging in the printer
1.
Make sure the printer is turned off.
2
Check the label on the back of the printer to make
voltage
nquired
by the printer matches that of your
electrical outlet.
ciaution:
If
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3.
If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to
the AC inlet on
the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match,
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4.
Plug the power cord into a properly
gxxmded electrical
outlet.
Running the self test
You can run the self test with either
sheek.Also,youcanloadthepaperborthetestfromthetap,
mar, front, or bottom. The following steps describe how to run
the test on single-sheet paper,
2
for full details on paper handling.
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paper or single
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1-9
By holding down a certain button while you
printer, you can
perfom
the self test in draft or LQ mode, or
turn
on the
you can print out a list of the current DIP-switch settings.
These buttons are listed
below
LOAD/EJECT
LF/FF
ALT
Draft mode self test
LQ mode self test
DIP-switch setting list
The self test begins by printing on the first and last lines of
page 1. The printer then print the character samples on page 2
If you select LQ mode, the printer print the self test in every
font, in turn.
1.
h4ake
sure the printer is turned off and that the paper-release
lever is in the
sin&sheet
position.
1-10
2.
While holding down the appropriate button, turn on the
printer. The printer beeps and the platen turns for a few
seconds, signaling that the printer is in self-test mode.
Setting Up the Printer
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