Epson LQ-1070PLUS, LQ-570PLUS User Guide

EPSON

24-PIN DOT MATRIX PRINTER

LQ-570+/1070+

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Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident. misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks and Epson ESC/P 2 is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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Nagano, Japan

Business Machines Corporation.

User’s Guide

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

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

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

Printer Parts

paper guide

printer cover

interfay

front

&over

cover

OPERATE switch

prtnf

guide;~Zguide

head

parallel lnterfac

ground connector

tractor

L-bit

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.

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.

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 I

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

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.

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

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

Reseller or Service Center

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,

and operation of Epson products Information on software drivers

cl Cl

Sales of the Epson ESC/P® Reference contains comprehensive information on ESC/P 2™

Epson technical information library fax service

Product literature with technical specifications on our

current and new products

Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product

Customer Relations

Information about user groups

Manual, which

For United Kingdom Users

Epson product guarantee

Under the law, goods sold must comply with their description and must be of merchantable quality and fit for their purpose or correspond with any sample.

This guarantee does not affect the seller's legal obligation or

the rights of the consumer in the “consumer transactions” under any Statute, including Sections 12 to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act, 1979.

All Epson Products, other than OEM products, are fully 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:

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.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do

3. not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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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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.

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:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

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.

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,

indicating a need for service.

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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1 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

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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2-13

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2-14

.... 2-18

...

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

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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

Introduction

These features make your Epson printer an outstanding value:

Quiet operation. This printer makes far less noise than previous dot-matrix printers.

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

available: Epson Roman, Epson Roman T, Epson Sans Serif, and Epson Sans Serif H.

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.

Compatibility. The printer supports the Epson ESC/P commands widely used in application software.

Unique control-panel design. You can choose from nine popular letterquality fonts and one draft font.

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.

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

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.

2 Introduction

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

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

(#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

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.

Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer.

chapter

Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper handling and day-today operation of your printer.

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.

Other chapters contain information on options, general maintenance, the end of this manual for a glossary of printer an index.

Arst.

spedficatkm,

and printer comman

J3e

sure to read this

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

pmblems

d&see

tems

and

Warnings must

Cautions must be obsenxd to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain

?fyour

4 Introduction

printer.

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import@ injbmation

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bodily

and useful tips on the operation

injuy

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:

‘Ihere~SeWalVe?ShS

uoltages,and another~l~ge.Ifthelobclonfhckackqftheprinterdoesnot shaothecorrectwl~gefotyrnrr~ntry,aontactyourdealer

Setting Up the Printer

it is not

Rlbbon cartridge

oftheprinterdesignedford~~

pssible

to adjust the

piiterfi3r

useat

Choosing a Place for the Printer

When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to follow the guidelines below.

Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.

Place the printer

printer’s interface cable to reach it.

Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for easy

operation and maintenance.

cautio?c

Awid

Use a grounded outlet do not use an adapter plug.

Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power

loadions

heat,

moisture, or

cord.

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

Avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause fluctuations in line voltage.

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:

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

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

the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed

paper

pa**

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.

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

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.

Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.

you

just used the printer, the

prbltercover

Setting Up the Printer

1-5

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.

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

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

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

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

as you install the ribbon

guWinest&wwhenusingaj?lmribbox

oniinanj paper

Mum

the

pper-t~

cxrtridge.

only.

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Huwever,

to the

should follow the

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position.

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1-7

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

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

Make sure the printer is turned off.

Check the label on the back of the printer to make

voltage

nquired

by the printer matches that of your

electrical outlet.

ciaution:

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,

lTontadyourdtnlerfor&tarKx.Do~pluginthe pouner~.

theprinteis

rear

par&

sun2

the

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,

for full details on paper handling.

loadd

ctM.nuous

fmm the top.

Setting Up the Printer

paper or single

See

Chapter

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.

h4ake

sure the printer is turned off and that the paper-release

lever is in the

sin&sheet

position.

1-10

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

Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the guide mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper.

Caution:

Fun

the self test using paper at least

fortheLQ-57O+or36Omm(Z4iruhs)rctide~

LQ-2070+; otkrwGe, tk plilten.

220

mm (8.2

kud

prints directly on

inches)

wide

Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meek resistance. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to the loading position andbegins printing the self test.

Setting

Up the

Printer

1-11

To stop the self test, press the PAUSE button (you can resume

the self test by pressing the PAUSE button again).

Press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off.

If test results are not

satisfadtxy,

see Chapter 6.

Roman

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

If the self test prints printer to the computer. Use a shielded twisted-pair cable to

connect

interface. Connect the parallel interface cable as

your

co&y,

amputer

you are ready to

conned

parakl

to the print&s built-in

dexribed belowz

your

parakl

1-12

Setting Up the Printer

Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off; then plug the cable connector securely into the

printeis

parallel interface connector. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.

Note:

If your

cable

has a

ground toire, connect

it to the

gmnd con-

besidetheinttrfceaonnadar.

Plug the other end of the cable into the computer.

(if

there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the

gxwnd

connector at the back of the computer.)

Setting Up the Printer

1-13

Configuring Your Software for the Printer

Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so

that you can take full advantage of the print&s features. Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that presents a list of printers.

Choosing from a menu

To take full advantage of your printer’s features, including

ESC/P the menu. If these printers are not listed, contact the software manufacturer or see “Where to Get Help for United States Users” at the beginning of this manual to see the software is available. Until you receive an update, choose from the following

ActionPrinter 5000+ ActionPrinter 5000

LQ-570/1070 LQ-870/1170

LQ-100

SQ-870/1170

LQ-510/550

LQ-500

LQ-860 / LQ-1060 LQ-850 /LQ-1050 LQ-2550

choose the

LQ-570+/1070+

listz

or Stylus 800/1000 from

ifan

update to

If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available from the following

listz

LQ, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer,Draft printer. Because some of the printers in this list are 9-pin printers, your graphics printing may not be correct.

1-14

Setting Up the Printer

Chapter

Paper Handling

Selecting a Paper Feeding Method

Setting the paper-release lever

Using Single sheets . . . . . . . .

Loading single sheets from the top Loading single sheets from the front

Using Continuous Paper

Tractor position and available paper paths Changing tractor positions

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

Paper-thickness lever.

Multi-part forms

Labels

Envelones

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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......

.....

.......

......

...

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2-2 2-2

2-3

2-3 2-5

2-7 2-7 2-8 2-10 2-13

2-14 2-18

2-18 2-18 2-20

2-20 2-21 2-22 2-22 2-24

Paper Handling 2-1

Selecting a Paper Feeding Method

Your printer can feed single sheets from the top and front and continuous paper from the rear, front, and bottom. Also, you can use the tractor unit for continuous paper as either a push or pull tractor.

You will probably use only one or two of these methods on a regularbasis.

This chapter explains the various methods of paper handling and includes suited to your specific needs.

nxwnmendations

on the feeding methods best

Setting the paper-release lever

The paper-release lever has three positions, with icons

indicating the type of paper and paper path for each position.

Single sheet This position is for loading single sheets.

2-2 Paper Handling

Push tractor This position is for loading continuous paper from

the rear, with the tractor in the push-tractor position.

Pull tractor

This position is for loading continuous paper the mar, pull-tractor position. Use this position when you have installed both the push tractor and the optional pull tractor.

front

or bottom, with the tractor in the

Using Single Sheets

Your printer can print on single (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the

from148mm(5JBinches)toau)mm(165~)wideonthe LQ1070+.

You can load single sheets

printer.

sheets

of paper from 148 mm

tirn

either the top or front of the

Loading single sheets from the top

Move

Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position

the paper-release lever to the

single&M

LQ570+

position.

from

and

Paper Handling 2-3

Turn on the printer. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on.

Slowly slide the left edge guide until it stops next to the

arrow on the paper guide. Then adjust the right edge guide

to match the width of your paper.

4. Insert the paper fimly between the edge guides until it meets

xesistanoe;

paper to the loading

after a few seconds, the printer advances the

positkm

2-4 Paper Handling

Caution:

LIsetheknobonthert’gtrtside4theprinteronly~oclaarpaper

jams

&en

printer or

tk printer is

cnuse

it to he tk

of. Othemise,

top+inm

you may

pith

damage

If the platen tums but the printer doesn’t load the paper, completely remove the paper and x-e-insert it more firmly.

To eject the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT button.

Loading single sheets from the front

Move the papernzlease lever to the open the front cover.

singlesheet

position and

the

Turn on the printer. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on.

Paper Handling 2-5

Slide the edge guide until you feel it click into place at the guide mark. You can slide the edge guide to the left in 1 /IO-inch

increments

inaease

the size of the left margin

on your paper.

While aliening the

insert the paper

seconds, the printer loads the paper to the

papeis

fmnly

left edge with the edge guide,

until it meets resistance; after a few

kmding

position.

2-6 Paper Handling

Use the

jmnszahenthepn’ntaisoff.Othenctise,yyoumaydmnagethe

printer ur

knob

awe

on the

it to

luse

right

the

side of

top-oj$nm

the printer only to

position.

clear

paper

If the platen turns but the printer doesn’t load the paper,

completely remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly. To eject the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT button.

Note

7’he

printer’s built-in

!SOsheetsofejectedpaper.

stack

in front of the

paper gui& am

hold up to

Using Continuous Paper

You can print on continuous paper from 101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide on the ‘inches) to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the

LQ-570+

and from 101 mm (4

LQ-1070+.

Tractor position and

avai/abie

paper paths

You can feed continuous paper from the rear, front, or bottom. Your printer comes with the tractor installed in the

push-tractor position, for feeding paper from the rear. To feed paper from the front pull-tractor position. You can also install an optional

0rWto~installthetractorinthe

pull

tradoranduseboththepushandpull~~~together.

Always move the paper-release lever to the position indicated for the paper-feeding method you are using, as shown in the table on page 2-8.

Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer.

Paper Handling 2-7

If you stand that has a large enough opening lor paper to feed from thebottom without

feed

paper through the bottom paper slot, use a printer

obstructkm.

Puh-tractor

ful-tractaf

position

. .

Changing tractor positions

Youonusethe~~runitasei~apushtractororapull

tractor.Youcanchangethelxxtorp&tkma~toyour paperkedingmethod.TheprWerccm3eswiththetmctor instakiintkpush-trackxposition.

1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Lift the printer cover and the paper guide up and off the printer.

If necessary, remove the tractor from the pull-tractor position

by pressing the tabs open while lifting the tractor up

and out of the mounting slots.

2-8 Paper Handing

Press

open the horizontally above the printer and

intotheprinteA3bmkmountingslda

tract&s

lock

tabs.

Hold the

kwer

tmtar

sttalght

down

If necessary, remove the tractor

from

the

push-tractur positionbypressingthehcktabsopenwhflellwngthe tractorupandoutofthemountingshoQ

Pushthetr~slocktabsintotheope!n~Tiltthe tractorhwadand~itintotkpdnWsftont moundngslotaAnatMwoneachsid@ddre-w dotsshowsyouwhen?toalignthe~.

Whenthettactorispo6itlonedinthem0un~s~~

thelocklalxL

2-10 Paper Handling

Make

paper-dease

sure the

tra&x

is in the push-tractor

position

lever is in the push-tractor position

and the

Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide. The printer prints to the right of the position

markedO.Pushthespm&etbckkerbacktokxkitin

place. of your paper, but do

‘Then

slide the r@ht sprocket unit to match the width

not lo&

it. Move the paper support

soitismidwaybetweenthespmcketti&

Makesureyour&erhasadean,ibtmlgMleadingedge.

lknopenthespro&tcoversand&MeGiscthreeh&

ofthepaperoverthe~pinn

Slidetherightsprocktunitto

lU?IMW~~sIadrhthepaper. Thenlo&itinphxx!bypushingthesprodcetlodr~r back

Place the notches on the paper guide mounting

Slightly lift the paper guide and then

posts on the printer.

straight

bwer %

theprMer.Rdsethepaperguklemverandrestitonthe papergubdt.

10.

Slidebothedgegukksbthe~dtkppguMe.

ll.~ontheprin~.Theprinterad~thf?paperto~

position

when it

nxeives

data

down over the

until it

resk

Loading continuous paper with the pull tractor

By pIacing the tractor ii\ the pull-tractor position, you can load paper from the rear,

for all paper paths.

Note:

Whmtktmctorf6intkpuaJraclor

EAR-oFFhttonw*LoAD/E

tO#UStllndby~

Makesuretheprinterishuwdoffandthepapergukieand

theprintercoverare~ved.

fron~orbottom.Thestqs axe

donotwetk

buttontofczdtkpyIpokck

the same

Makesurethetracbrisinthepulkacbr

paperhleverlsinthe~poeitbar

positionandthe

2-14

Paper Handling

Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide. The

marked 0.

sprocket unit in match the width of your paper, but do not lock it in Move the paper

spxxxket unit&

if you are

front

cover and slide the edge guide

printer prints

to the right of the position

Push the sprocket lock lever back to lock the

place.

Then slide the right sprocket unit to

place.

support

insert@

so it is midway between the

paper in thy front paper

completely to the left.

slot,

remove the

6. h4akesureyourpaperhasaclean,straightedge.hsertthe

paperintothedesiredpapersld(rpar,frontor~) untilitemergesbetweentheplatenindprinthead.

Pullthepaperupuntiltheperfkatbnbetweenthefirstand

sand

pages is even with the top of

the prlnWs r&bun.

10. Close the

sprucket

covers.

11. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the

~w~-.‘l’&m lock it in place by pushing the spmcket lock

12.

Pkethel-lotdmonthepaperguidestrsightdowno~the

mounting posts on the printer.

13.

Sl&htlyliftthepePerguideandthenbwerituntiItlests

on the printer.

14. Slkiebothecigeguidestothemickile,ofthepap@rgufde.

15.

Tumontheprinter.

16.

ifnewsaxy,adjustthepaperpositionusingthemko-feed katuredescribedfnchapkr3.

Removing continuous paper from the pull tractor

To Rmove continuous paper when using the

offthepaperata~~itentersthepapgs~.

puSI

tractor, tear

msaheWFFbuttdohedtheIlemalning’paper~

outoftheprhter.

If any rinted

EAR&F

button to

pobsition.

Tear off the printed

sheets remain in the printer,

advanm

the paper to the

pages.

pwss

tea&f

the

Adjusttheedgeguidestomat&tbewidthdpurp&=

Ycnlcannowloads;ingleshtletsas

sheets”inthkchapter.

-in-JNsfngh .:

Switching to continuous paper

To switch from single sheets back b continuous paper in the

push tractor, follow the steps below

Ifaslngle~tkinthepeperpath,p~theLOAD/EJECT

bUttOIHOC!jlXtt

3. SlidebothedgeguidestothemiddleofthepaperguLde.

Move the

paper-

lever to the push-tractor p&ion.

2-20 Paper Handling

Note:

Yourprtntercanprintonbothsingle-sheetandconttnuous

mu&part brms.

You can load

singlesheet

multi-part

fixms

onlyinthefrontpaperslot. YoucanusemultCpartfonnsofuptofourparts(includlngthe

original).Makesureyousetthepa~~kvertothe properpositiox~ Use only carbonless multi-part

Youloadmultl-partionnsthesamewayasywbaddngle shixts

multi-part forms, it k

pull

or continuous paper.

installed in the

tractor.

For details, see

let3mmdedyaIusethe~

push-tractor

Wsing

Single

J?or

best results with

aMinuous

po&ion togethw with the optional

Sheets”

Toading

continuous

paperwiththepulltractor~earlierinthkchapter.Payspedal attentiontosettingthek&ngpusitionasdesaIbedin”Using

micro-feed”inchapter3.

Whenprintinglabels,alwayschoosethetypemountedcma continuousbackingsbtwithsprock&h&sforu8ewitha

tl?xtor.Donottrytoprintlabelsassinglesheetsbecaust?labels

onashinybackingsheetcioru3tf6edpqeriy.

It is recommended you paper slots with the tracks in the load

labels

the

sane thepullhxtor~,exceptyousetthepaperthkkneWkverb po6itkm2

bad

labels from the

way that you

fiat

of bottom

puUractor po&ion.

load aMnuous

paper (with

‘0

You

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

Control Panel.............................................................................. 3-2

zght8.T

............................................................

3-2

Other control-panel features

DIP Switches

~;~Pb&setthg DIP-&t&functb;r;::::.

Micro-Feed

Using micro-feed Adjusting the loading position

TearOff

Tear-off mode

Using the TEAR OFF button Adjusting the tear-off position

Typestyles

Character fonts Character spacing Condensed-

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3-5

3-6 3-6

3-9

3-13

3-14

3-16 3-16

3-17

3-18

3-19 3-19 3-24 3-25

Data Dump Mode

..............................

3-25

Using the Printer 3-1

Control Panel

The indicator lights give you the current status of

The buttons let you control many printer

s&tin&L

OPERATE (green)

Onwhentfu?opecateswitchfsonandpowerksup~

the

printer.

Using the Printer 3-3

ALT

Use this button in combination with the

following tmklx

otkbulton~ to perfhn

f3lJFFERCLEARPAUSQ

MICRO FEED

ttLOAD/=CTl

ClearstheprinMsbu&rand

inidalkestheprlntersettings.

Peedspaper6lmvaIdin

1/18@td tnaelmnb

Note:

The typesty& samples on the panel are meant

printai lvsufts

may

d@.r

slightly.

11s gddes

Other control-panel features

Thecontmlpanelakogivesyouaccesstotwoothetspedal

flUKdtW.

only;

actual

selftest

Data dump:

Hold down the

LOAD/WECTbutton (lor draft

LF/FF

button (for LQ printing) or the

printing) while

tUmangOntheprlnber.Thl?selfteStletSp ~~yauP~~koperatfngPFoperfy.

HolddowntheALTbuttonwhiletumhgonthe printertoPrintoutalktofthecumnt DxP*witchse~

sehetheon~testingprinterinchapter

for more ilbkmnation.

HoIddowntheiF/FFandLOAD/~buttmi

Whik?~On~z;rintertOentepdata

dumpmochDatadumpmodealluws advanoeduser3tofindthecauseof ccImm&atiproblemsbetweentheprinter andthemputer.

Thedatadum+odekmomhllyatplalnedat

theendoft.bk@ter.

The tables below list the functions of the DIP switches. You can see the current DIP-switch settings at any time by running the self test as described in Chapter 1.

DIP switch 1

1-2

l-3 l-4

1-5

/l-7 1

l-8 / 1 -inch skip-over-perforation

** SW l-6 has no function on printers other than the European version.

sets/character tables

Print direction

Printer mode**

Input buffer

On See the tables on the

page.

Unidirectional

Off

8 KB*

DIP switch 2

2-l

Description Page length (for continuous

On See the Page length table

Off

paper)

2-2 2-3 2-4

The asterisks indicate the default or factory settings. The defaults for DIP switches

Tear off Auto line feed

l-l,

1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-1, and 2-2 vary according to the country.

On On

Using the Printer 3-7

off* off*

otl

011

on on

llhchmmm

Ott

11.7hchao96~

on on

ntlsst?ctimdesaibesthefun&msaftheDIpstitCheB.

You

can select the character tables with DIP switches 1-1,1-2,

1-3,

and 1-4, according to

@Character

tables” on

page34

To select a graphics character table, you must first turn

switch 1-4 on.

Print direction

Printer mode

T&isfeatuxeisava&bIeodyontheEiuro~~ofthls

printer.

DIP

3-10 Using the Printer

In IBM emulation mode, the functions of some DIP switches

differ from those listed on pages 3-7 to 3-9. These functions are

-Pm.@

48. 880

880

868

866

437Gled

858 862

l-l

,cm

oft oft

‘otf

oft

The printer stores data sent from your buffer. Keep DIP switch 1-7 off to select an 8 KB

mmputer

in its input

bufkr.

WhenautolinekdisaaOXPswkh24orr),the~

aac0mpanieseach~retumcode(CR)~vedwltha line-fi?edcade!m.

If your printer is double spacing, turn DIP switch 2-4 off. If each line overprints the next, turn DIP switch 2-4 on.

Micro Feed

The micro-feed feature allows you to move the paper forward or

t&cward

feature to adjust the loading and Before you adjust the loading position, it is set to the factory

setting (8.5

theloadingpositiontoas~~as5~mm~mthetopedgeof

the paper. You can then print more lines per page.

you make adjustments to the loading or tear-off

posibIonswithoontinuous~~,theprinterremembersthe

new

position,

When you adjust the loading position of single-sheet paper, the printer remembers the new position until you turn off the power. The loading position returns to the factory setting

(85mm)whenthepoweristumedonagain.

l/180-inch inaements.

mm). By moving the paper backward, you can set

even if you turn off the printer.

You can use this

tear4

positions.

Tousethe~~feature,presstheALT~atthesame

time as you indicated on the print&s control panel. To use the

feature,foBowthestepsbebw

1. Makesureprintinghasstopped.Ifnecessary,tifttheprinter

coverupsoyoucanseethepaperposition.

presq

the

LOAD/EJECT

LUFF

button, as

Using the Printer

mia&eed

3-13

While holding down the

buttontofeedthepaperfoxwardortheff~buttonto

feed the paper backward, as indicated by the arrows above

the buttons.

AL1

button, pmss the LOAD/EJECT

While holding down the

AL1

button, press the LOAD/EJECT

buttontoadjustthebadingp&iontoabwposltbnon thepage;presstheLF/FFbuttontoadjustthebading

position to a higher position on light keeps

fkhing

until the printer nxtzives data.

the

page.

The

MULTI-PART

Using the Printer 3-15

Tear Off

AfkJWUhaVetihedprinting,yoUCanuSethe~ff

featureto8dvancxcontinu0uspapermtkpushtzMorto~ tearoffedgeofthepzinter.Youc8nthe!nessnytearoffprlnt0d

--yar

backlothebadfirgpositbh Thisfeatult?leQyousavepaperthatwMlldnlmmanybelost

between documents.

Youcanusethe~ff~~inhvowayffbyhvningonDIP switch2-3tosekctautmmtictearaffmode,orbypredngtk TEAf?OfTbuttondnthemntdpanet

Ifthepe&uationbehveenpagesisnotaligmdwiththekaroff edge,youcanadjusttheteamffpodt&nusingthe~~

fkatilre.

-P*ttng,*printer-paper

3-16 Using the Printer

Enter tear-off

h4akestmtheprhteristumaioff.

Turn DIP switch 2-3 an.

~mtheprinterOh

mode

perfom

the

hollowing

steps:

WhenteaMfmodeisonandyoupxintoncontinuouspaper onthepushtractor,t.heprinteradvantxsthe~prinkdpage

totheteaMff~ti~ThenyoucantearoffaIiprintedpages. IftheperfoMonisnotalignedwiththe~edge,adjuat

thetearoffpositionasdescrkdinthesecHononadjustingthe tear-offpositionhterinthkchapter.

~you

lesumeprtnting,theprinterfeedsthepaperbackto thebadingpo6itbnandbegfns~dng.cyoucanalso manuaIlykithepaperbacktotheloadingposit4onby

pressingthel.OAD/fiJECTorTEARoFFbutton3

Adjusting the tear-off position

If the perforation is not aligned with the the tear-off position by

h4akesumthepaperishtheteardpa6itianandthelEAR

OFFlightison

Tear off any printed pages

Mowhg the!

tear4

stepsbeknw

edge, adjust

3-18 Using the Printer

Typestyles

You can produce a wide range of typestyles by combing

different

can select typestyles using the control panel

Your printer has I2 built-in

character fonts, widths, and other enhancements. You

cxyour

software.

The draft font uses

Thismakesitideal

Nme

Ietterquality

fonts produce

(LQ)

fon

fully-foxmed

doamen&

printefs controt

panel until

With Epson’s new’EiiC/P 2 p

alsokk!ctacataMebn~

fast printing.

work

alsoavaiIabIe.Letterquality

ctem

for

presntationquality

iightnexttoyourdesiredfont

cctntrd~youcan

”

andSansserifhws,s&tble

areavaihble;RoeMnTis

S&fHi@mihtO

Roman

with.

boat

rishoo

with best wishes

RolXMIkT

rihbatufaba

with best

with best wishes

wishes

with best wishes

with best Wishes

3-20 Using the Printer

Sons Serif

with

host wlshu

with best wishes

SansSedfH

wuhbe8twkh

wittlbestwishes

with best wishes

with best wishes.

Using the Printer 3-21

The tOllowing shows sample characters for the draft

fonts

Epson Courier

and

I”#$%& ( )*+,-.

LHNOPQRSTW'WXYZ[\]-

mtyz{:)-Cuea~a6~~~~S~~~~~~u~Q~~~~f4R~~l6

GilRBPjr++io

l$sonRoman

/0123456789~;<=>?8CCDBFGHIJK

‘abcdefghijklamopqrstuv

Epson Sans Serif Proportional

!‘?I$%&‘()*+,-./01234567S3:;<=>?OABCDEFGHIJK LMNOPQRSTlJVWXYZ[U^,‘abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv

wxyz{:}“~OB~~~‘iTiAA~sR6tlbGQ~UO~fYPlfAf6

GfiRBQdnf*i~

Epson Prestige

Epson Orator

Epson Orator-S

OCR-B

Character spacing

Characterspacings

pqmtional am

application available for each font.

UseRomanTorSansSerifHfontonlyinpxqxxtionalmode

for best results.

The

printout below

prugraxn. !ke

This is

This is 12 cpi printing.

Thiiis pmportkmal printing.-

of10,12or15cpi(c~a~perinch)ani

available using

Chapter 7 for the chamckr spacings

amqwes

10Cypi

s&varecommands

the different tvpes

printing.

or your

ofsgwing:

3-24

Using the Printer

Condensed printing

Condensed printing reduces the size of characters to approximately 60 percent of their normal width, allowing

more characters to fit on a

and other applications where you need to print the maximum amount of information on a page.

he.

This is

useful

for spreadsheets

You can condense 10 cpi, 12 using

s&warp

cannot condense condensed 10 and

commands or your applkation program You

Scpi pxinting.

12cpi

Ibis is cordensed 10

This is

coadeased

cpi,

and proportional spacing

The printout below shows

printing.

cpi printing.

cpi

prirltinq.

Data Dump Mode

Datadumpmodeisaspecialf@aturethatallowsexperb& usemtofindthecauseofcommunicationproblemsbetween

the printer and computer. In data dump mode, the printer produces an exact

To use data dump mode, follow these

Maketi~printerisoff.

Hold down both the

you turn on the printer.

printctut

of the codes it receive&

stq:

LF/FF and LOAD/EJECT buttons while

3. Load the paper.

Using the Printer

3-25

Next, run either an application program or a program you

have written in any

pmgammhg

language. Your printer

prints all the codes it receives, as shown bebw.

oata Dump

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607060 66 20 6F 66 2061206461 74 61

697320 69 73 20ti656174

66 657320 6974206S61

nod8

lb 62

74 01

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60 70 20 70 72 696C74

ADs612

6C 76742C2044 IS

To turn off data dump mode,

ID 90 20 20 20

7.5

72 6S

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press

20 64

20 60

the

61 60

PAUSE

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button to stop

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are

pfinted in%exadW‘tannat.On theright&ieoftheprhtou~thesaznea3&sappearas printable-or,Weyarenonprintable~as contmlc0d~appearasdoQ

Bybokingateitherthe&axWers

printedInthetextfieL1or thehexc&s,youcanseeexactiywhatcodesarebeingaentto

theprinter.

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Chapter 4

Using Printer Options

Cut-Sheet Feeder

Installing a cut-sheet feeder

Loading paper with the single-bin cut-sheet feeder

Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder Switching between continuous paper and the cut-sheet

feeder

Pull Tractor.................................................................................. 4-12

Loading paper with the push tractor and the optional pull

tractor............................. 4-12

Interface Cards

Installing an interface card The C823051/C823061 serial interface card

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4-2 4-2 4-3

4-6 4-8

4-11

4-14 4-14 4-16

Using Printer Options

4-1

Cut-Sheet Feeder

Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your pr@er.

The

singlebin paperandthehighqMtycut&eetfe&erhoklsupto150 sheetsofpapercxupto3oairmallor2splafnbol\denwbpes.

Befolxqahstallyourcu~heetfeeder,assembleitby foncwi.ng

cut-sheet feeder holds up to 50 single sheets of

-inthemanualthatcomeswithiL

the

Make sure the paper-release lever is in the single-sheet position.

Hold the cut-sheet f&der in

the

latch

levers on each side.

both

hands and press back on

Fit the notches in the

cutdeet kederoverthemountingpostsontheprinter.Releasethe latchleversandbwerthecut&eetfeederuntilitrestson

Replacdhep~a3ver.

Yalarenowleadytobadpa~withyour&~~.

~~vhiw~+=t~~thelwgse~~~~.~

. . .

x..,:: .’ = ,-

SlldetheleffpaperguidesoitLallgnedwiththeblangle

mark. Next, slide

of your paper. Slide the paper support to

the *ht

paper guide to match the width

midway

~paperguld~

between

TakeastaclcofpaperandfankNext,tapthesideand’ bottomoftkpapefcmaflatsur&mtoevenupthestadc

4-4 Using Printer Options

Insert up to 50 sheets of paper

5. Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches

6. your paper33 width. Make sure the position of the allows

the paper to move

along

the left paper guide.

up and down freely.

guide

Push the paper-set

Ieven

back to clamp the paper against the

guide rollers.

necessq,

attach the stacker-support wires (that cume with

the cut-sheet feeder) to the edge guides of the paper guide.

Replacethepaperguddebypbdngthendchesonthepaper

guide

straight

printer. Lower the paper gukik

down over the

mounHng

inao po&on

posts on the

and then slide

theedgeguidestothemkidk.

10.Raðepaperguidecoverandksthagainstthepaper gu*

Thecut-sheetfeederbadspaperwheny~.sendprint&~to theprinter(asbngasthePAUSHghtEsnotonI.Youcanalso loadpaperbypmssingtheLOAD/E.ECTbuttm

To load paper using the high-capacity cut-sheet

thestepsbebw:

k&r, foUow

open to allow for paper loading.

Talceastackofpaperandibnit.Next,taptheskieand

bottomdt?epaperoaafbtzsurhcetoevenupthesta&

6. Adj~the~~noftherlghtpaperguidesothatitmatches yourpa~swidthMalcesurethatthepositkmofthe guidealbwsthepapertomovemoVeyupanddavn.Then

thembadcbrenvebpes.

Pushthepapersetleversbacktoclampthepqeror

enkdopesagainsttheguiderdfers.

4-9

4-8 Using Printer Options

HoWhesingle-bincut-sheetfeederinbothhands.Fitthe

IbOtdWShtheSfnglebinCU~kedesOV~the

molmtingpo6tsmtheIwdfhe~tycllt-sheet

plessthetwocut-s~feederstogetheruntuKneyare securelywtogether.

Lmdpaperintcmchbin.Seethesect&nsonbadingpaper

earkrilithkchapter.

4-1

Youcanalsospedfythebinnuniberusingsofhme commandaYoumaybeabletospedtyb\ebinnumberusing yoursattware.seeyoursoftwaremanualfordetaifs.

You can easily switch between feeder operation without

amtinuous pap

lrmoving

and

cut-shet

the cantinuous paper.

3. Press~lBAD/EJK=Tbuttar.Theprintgfeedsthepaper backwardtothestandbystandby~Thepa~isstili

attachedbthepushtractorbutknolongerinthepaper iwlth

-LoadthepaperfmhepushtxactmasdesaibedfnCha~2

thepaper,andtknwetheLF#Fbut&nbfedtwoshe&3

4lQqerfhrpughtheprinter.

LOAD/EJEClbutton took&

Luadthepaperfor~pulltractorasa

8. hrlloutonOlegeatatdretightsldedthepulltracaorand

esumt?a Ul*Uwr~U

tumittooveanysladcinthepaperbetweenthepush

andpulltractors.

PIaazthenotchesonthepqxrguidestraightdownoverthe

moUntingptSOnthU!printer.

10.

SlidebothedgeguidesbtkmkWeofthepaperguide. sttghtlyIlftthepapgguideandthenloweritmtiitrests OntheprInter.

Using Printer Options 4-13

You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer's built-in parallel interface.

The Epson Interface cards below are compatible with your

printer.(Not all interfaces are available in all countries)

+ This is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country.

If you are

unsure whether you need an optional interface or

would like to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.

Installing an interface card

Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card.

1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer's power cord and

disconnect the interface cable.

4-14 Using

Printer Options

3. Be sure to set any switches and jumpers on the card. See the interface card's manual for details. Make sure that you set

jumper JG to on, or the card will not work properly.

4. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment. Push in firmly to make sure you

fully insert the connector

at the rear of the interface card

into the printer's internal socket.

5. Re-insert the screws and tighten to complete installation of

the optional interface.

Removal of the interface card is the

reverse of the steps above.

Using Printer Options

4-15

Chapter 5

Maintenance and Transportation

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 5-2

Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Maintenance and Transportation 5-1

Epson LQ-1070PLUS, LQ-570PLUS User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Printer Parts

Contents

Introduction

More about ESC/P 2

Options

Finding your Way Around

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Unpacking the Printer

Checking the parts

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

Selecting a Paper Feeding Method

Setting the paper-release lever

Using Single Sheets

Loading single sheets from the top

Loading single sheets from the front

Using Continuous Paper

Changing tractor positions

Loading continuous paper with the pull tractor

Removing continuous paper from the pull tractor

Switching to continuous paper

Control Panel

Other control-panel features

Micro Feed

Tear Off

Adjusting the tear-off position

Typestyles

Character spacing

Condensed printing

Data Dump Mode

Cut-Sheet Feeder

Installing an interface card