Epson P-0082 User Manual

EPSON AMeRIc& INC.

Product Support Bulletin

EPSON

Subject:
Date: 12/4/91

Page(s): 1 of 14

This bulletin provides detailed explainations and illustrations for some of the more
commonly used printer commands used in ESC/P2 Listed below are the
commands discussed in this bulletin.

Command

ESC X m n1 n2

ESC ( C m1 m2 n1 n1 Set Page Length in Defined Units
ESC(v m1 m2 n1 n2
ESC(V m1 m2 n1 n2
ESCtn
ESC ( t n1 n2 d1 d2 d3
ESC( A

Understanding and Using

Command Name
Select Pitch and Point Size
Set Relative Vertical Position

Set Absolute Vertical Position
Select Character Table
Assign Character Table

nln2d,.

.

Print Data as Characters

.&

ESCP/2

Commands and Syntax

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Originator: JW

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ESC X m n1 n2

C X m n1 a is

n2

are variables. The

spa&g. The

will always be 0 (zero). The variables

Thevaluesusedfor’m’ateO,l,18,21,24,30,36,4248,60,and72
usedasthevaluefor”m”,therewillbenochangeinpit~.

value far W, the character pitch will be proportional spacing. To determine the
character
then 360

m=30,

FortheRomanandSansSerifforrts,thevaiueausedfor’nimare0,16,20,TI,24,
28,3238,40,42,44,48,5238,8Oand84.
“nlmare0,21,and42 l’heactualpaintsbthatwillprintisnl

example, if
When
select

the character pitch is 12 characters per inch.

selectina

twof3ortional

variable W” selects the point size and the variable

pit&

divided

nl=20, the

the

command for selecting pitch and point size

vadable W

for

all

other values of

by 60 equals 6 and the character pitch is 6 characters per inch. If

a

Doirft

wacina

point

size

size

laraer

tm=ll

(Select Pitch and Point Size)

is used to

In”

and

%I”,

divide 360 by

is 10. tf

than 24

for the

nl=48, the

(the

character me&.

where

select

ForaUotbrfonts,Utevaluesusedfor

the pitch, which is the character

“n2”,

91’

ate explained below.

lf”lVsusedasthe

For example, if

“m”.

didedby2

point

value for nl is treater than

size

is 24.

m, nl and

at this time,

tf’o”is

NOTE:

4&

rn=W

For

In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this.

LPRlf+lT
spaced”

Ch6(27)

character size. At this time, n2 is

cHR$(n);*xll;CHRS(l);CHR$(48);~~~(o);”~his is 24 point proportional

is ESC,

cW(l) selects

proportional spacing,

m

zero (0).

chr$(48)

selects 24 point

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10 INPUT “Point Siie”;A$
20 B=VAL(A$)*2
21

RESTORE 70

22FORX=l
23READY

24

IF B=Y THEN GOT0

25NMTX

26CLS
27 PRINT A$ ” is not a valid point size choice.”
28

GOT0 10
30

C=VAL(A$)
40

LPRM CHR$(27);“X”;CHR$(l);CHR$(B);CHR$(O);”n‘lese

characters”

50

LPRtNT CHR$(27);“(V”;CHR$(2);CHR$(O);CHR$(C);CHR$(o)

60

GOT0 10
70

DATA

TO16

30

are

0,16,20,21,24,28,32,36,40,4~44,48,52,56,60,64

“;A$;”

point

Line 10 -allows you to specify the point size desired.
Line 20
tine 21 -check to ensure that a valid point size was input

Line 30 - computes the value for

Line 40

Line 50

Line60-

NOTE: To hatt the program, hold down the

computes the value for

-

valid, the program jumps to line 30.

program prints a message on the screen and starts over again.

command.
sends the “Set

-

pitch is set for proportional spacing for
character spacing regardless of the point size.)

sends the “Set Relative Vertical Position” command to the printer. This

-

command advances the paper in preparation for printing the next line.
causes the program to start again at the beginning.

Pitch

“nl”

in the ESC X command.

“nl ”

for advancing paper using the ESC ( v

and Point

tf

the point size is not valid, the

Size”

command to the printer. (Note: The

ail

point sizes to ensure proper

“CM

key and press the

tf

the point size is

“c”

key.

These are 8 point characters

These are 10 point characters
These are 10.5 point characters

These are 12 point characters

These are 14 point characters

These are 16 point characters

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These

These

are 18 point characters

are 20 point characters

These are 21 point characters

These are 22 point characters

These are 24 point characters

These are 26 point characters

These are 28 point characters

These are 30 point characters

These are 32 point characters

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ESC ( C m1 m2 n1 n2 (Set Page Length in Defined Units

ESC ( C ml m2 nl n2 is the command for setting the page length in units where ml,

m2,

nl and n2 are variables. The

othenwise

ml =2 and
To determine the values for n1 and n2 perform the following steps.

EXAMPLE

by the “ESC (

m2=0.

1.

Determine the desired page length in inches.

2

Multiply the page length by 380.
Divide the result by 256 using long division.

3.

4.

The remainder in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n1.

The whole number in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n2.

5.

1.

The page length is 8.5

2

8.5 x 380 = 3060

3.

4.

5.

3080

nl=244
n2=11

divided

l.Y

command. Currently, the values for ml and m2 MUST be

by 258 =11 with

“uniV’

is usually

inches.

l/380

of an inch unless defined

a

remainder of 244.

II

In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this.

This command, as listed in the line above, will set the page length to 8.5 inches.

NOTE: The current line becomes the top of form. This command cancels any
previously set top and bottom margin settings.
margins via software command, the commands must be issued
Length in Defined Units” command. The proper page length setting can be confirmed
by issuing a “Form Feed” command,
control panel while the printer is

chr$(l2),

“Cff Line”.

If

you wish to set the top and bottom

AFTER

or by pressing the “FF button on the

the

“Set

Page

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ESC ( v m1 m2 n1 n2 (Set Relative

1

ESC l v ml m2 nl a is the command for advancing the print position
unitswhereml,m2nl andn2arevariables. The5nCisusually1/36Oofaninch

unless defined otherwise by the “ESC ( U command. Currently, the values for ml
and

IT@

MUST be ml =2 and m2=0.

To determine the values for nl and n2 perform the following steps.

1.

Determine the desired vertical motion dii in inches.

2

3.

4.

5.

EXAMPLE

2

3.

4.

5.

Multiply the distance by 360.
Divide the result by 256 using long division.

The remainder in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n1.

The whole number in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n2

1.

The desired distance is 1 inch.

1x360=360
36Odiidedby256=1witharemainderofl04.
nl=lO4
n2=1

Verticai~~~

verticaiiy

in

In the Basic programming language, the command would look like thii.

Thiscommand,aslistedintheiineabove,willfeedthepaperuplinchfromthe
ament

‘Reverse” paper feed less than

accompliih

line. The current print column (horizontal position) IS NOT changed.

l/2

inch can be performed with this command. To

Wvers#

1.

Determine the desired vertical motion dice in inches.

2

Multiply the distance by 360.

3.

Divide the result by 256 using long division.

4.

Subtract the remainder in the quotient computed in step 3 from 256.

5.

The result from step 4 is the value for n1.

6.

Thevaluefofn2willahnfaysbe255.

paper feeding requires the following steps.

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EXAMPLE

1.

The desired distance is

2.

4.

5.

6.

In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this.

LPRlNT CHR$(27);“(v”;CHR$(2);CHR$(O);CHR$(166);CHR$(255)

This command, as listed in the line above, will feed the reverse feed the paper 1/4 inch
from the current line. The current print column (horizontal position) IS NOT changed.

1/4x 360 = 90

3.

90 divided by 256

2%90=166

n1=166

n2=255

l/4

inch.

=0with

remainderof90.

a

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Cf V m1 m2 n1 a is the command for changing the print position vertically (with
respect to the Top of Form position) in units where ml,

TheZlnit”isuswllyl/~afaninchunlessdefinedatherwisebythe”ESC(U

command.
To determine the values for nl and n2 perform the following steps.

2

3.

4.

EXAMPLE

2

Currently, the values for ml and m2 MUST be ml =2

1.

Determine the desired vertical

Muttiplythe

Divide the
The remainder in the quotient from step 3 is the value for nl.

5.

The whole number in the quotient from step 3 is the value for

1.

The

desired dice from the Top of Form is 1 inch.

1x380=380

3.

36Odiidedby258==

4.

nl=lO4

5.

n2=1

dice

resutt

by 258 using long

by380.

1

witharemainderof104.

dice

from the Top of Form in inches.

~

division.

m2,

nl and n2 are variables.

‘and m2=0.

n2

In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this.

Thiscommand,as~~~brthelineabwg.willpositionthepaperl

current Top of Form setting.
of the paper, the paper will be positioned so that the printer is ready to print 1 inch

down from the top edge of the paper.

For example, if the Top of Form setting is the top edge

inchfromthe

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ESC t n is the command for selecting a character table to be used for printing where

n is a variable. The following table lists the values for n and the character table
associated with the value.

14

n

II

3 I PC437 (US)

II

NOTE: 1. Character tables other than those listed above can be assigned by using

the ESC ( t command (Assign Character Table).

2

The value used for n can be either the ASCII value OR the ASCII character

(i.e.

chr$(l)

In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this.

Lf’RlNT CHR$(n);Y:CHR$(O);
CHR$(27)

is ESC and

or

“1”).

CHR$(O)

I

selects table 4% (italic).

Table

Table 1

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ESC ( t nl

ESC f t nl n7 dl d2 d3 is the command for assigning character tables where n1,

dl,d2,andd3arevariables. CurrenUy,variabknl,n2andd3MlJSTbenl=3,
n2=0,

selectable with the ESC t n command. This is the table that will be replaced. Valid

valuesford areO,1,2,and3(seeTabtel

corresponding to a registered table.
indicated by Variable d1. Valid Values for d2 are 0,

MOW).

and

d3=0.

1

dl t SeIectabIeTabIe

I

0

-1

Italic

n2 dl .d2

Variable dl is a number corresponding to one of

d3 (Assign Character

the

below). Variabled2isanurnbar

lhii

is the table that

1,3,7,8,

#

1

IO Iwic

I 3

will replace

and 9 (see Table 2

IPC95O(Intemationa0

the table

Tabie)

n2,

four tables

I

Table 1

After using the ESC ( t command, the ESC t n command MUST be sent to select the
table before printing from the new table.
0 is sent (assign Registered Table 3
to print the Q character (ASCII

programming language, the sequence would be as follows:

t.PRtNT CHR$(27);“CT);CHR$(3);CHR$(O);CHR$(l);CHR$(3);CHR$(O);

LPRINT
LPRINT

Some ESC/P2 documentation may illustrate as many as 22 different Registered
Tables. The Registered Tables are a part of the character set, therefore, they are
contained in the Character Generator ROM. The CG ROM differs based upon the
destination country. For
on

LQ-570, LQ-1070, LQ-870

Character Generator ROMs ARE NOT available in the United States. The following

CHR$(27);7’;CHR$(l);
CHR$(245)

thii

245),

reason, only the above Registered Tables are available

and

(PC950)

the command ESC t 1 must be sent. In the Basic

LQ-1170

II9 I

Table2

For example, the command ESC ( t 3 0 1 3

to Selectable Table 1

printers sold for the U.S. market. Foreign

(PC437).

In order

I

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11 of 14

page contains a print sample of the Registered Tables available in printers sold in the

U.S. In order to print the first 31 characters in Tables 1 through 9, the ESC ( h

command must be sent.
Listed below is a Basic language program and an explanation of the program that will

print the output illustrated on page 13 of this bulletin.

10

FOR

Z=l

TO 6
20 READ
30 LPRINT

40

LPRINT

50

LPRINT

60

IF Y=O THEN GOT0 100

70

LPRINT

80

FOR

90

GOT0 120

100 FOR X=33 TO 126:LPRINT
110 FOR X=161 TO
120 LPRINT

Y,Y$

“Table”;Y;” “;Y$

CHR$(27);“(t”;CHR$(3);CHR$(O);CHR$(O);CHR$(Y);CHR$(O);

CHR$(27);“t”;CHR$(O)

CHR$(27);“( h “;CHR$(31);CHR$(O);

X=1

TO

255:LPRlNT CHR$(X);:NEXT

CHR$(X);:NMT

254:LPRlNT CHR$(X);:NEXT

X

X

X

CHR$(lO):LPRINT CHR$(lO)

13ONEXTZ

140 DATA

150

DATA 8, PC863

O,ttalic,l ,PC437 (US),3,PC850 (Intemational),7,PC860

(Canada-French),S,PC865

(Norway)

(Portugal)

Program Description
10

Begin loop to print the 6 Registered Tables

20

Read Registered Table number and Table Name

30

Print Registered Table number and Table Name

40

Send the Assign Character Table command to the printer assigning the
Registered Character Table read in line 20 to Selectable Character Table 0.
Send the Select Character Table command to the printer selecting Selectable

50

Table number 0 as the current Character Table for printing.

If the Registered Character Table number is 0, do not execute commands in lines

60

70 through 90.

This

is because the Italic Character Table duplicates control
codes and non-displayable characters in ASCII values 127 through 160. Program
lines 100 and 110 prevent the attempted printing of this range of ASCII values.

Note: tines 70 through 90 will execute ONLY if the Registered Character Table to be

printed is NOT table number 0. Refer to the conditional command in line 60.

70tf the Registered Character Table number is not 0, send the Print Data as

Characters command to the printer.

the printer to print the next 31 bytes as data, not control

Speckally,

this command, as listed, tells

codes.

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12 of 14

60If the Registered Character Table number is not 0, print ASCII values 1 through

255 inclusive. Remember, line 70 allows the first 31 ASCII values to print as

characters, not control

90

If the Registered Character Table number is

codas.

ndt

0, do not

exacute

commands in

lines 100 and 110.

100 If

ths Ragiierad

Character Table number is 0, sand ASCII

values

33 through 126

to the printer.

110 If

ths

Registered Character Table number is 0, send ASCII

values

161 through

254 to the printer.

120 Sand 2 line

130 If program

feed commands ?o the printer to provide separation between tables.

lines 20

through 120 have not

exacuted

6 times, return to line 20 and

start again.

140 Data that is read by line 20. This line and line 150 contain the Registered Table

number and name that will be used by this program.

able

0 Italic

‘#$X&

()*+,-

>pqrstuvwxyz(

nbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{,‘}-

sble

1 PC437 (us)

./0123456789:;c=>?~ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU~YZ~\~n-fabcdefghijklm

:}‘!“#$X&‘()*+,-./0123456789:;

D~~~~*no08~bOnu,4I?(~-~tl~~~~A
=TUVWXYZ[\]--’

Irstuvwxyz{ :

yt--fttLPfmLLr+fJ

abcdefghijklmno

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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e=> ?BABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTUVRXYZ[

!“#SX&‘()*+,-./0123456789:;*=*?gABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP

rly raBrxZoCrr~BQ60D9Enr~rlrJt=‘=

.Jn2fi

-:.x4111714 ll”“l

\ J

^,

rble 8

D~,+~*~o~~~pRU.4:!!~[g,~tl~t~oA
XSTUWXYZ[\]--’

PC863 (Canada-French)

abcdefghijklmno

!“#$%C’()*+,-./Or23456789

:;<=*?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP

~rstuvwxyz{I)~~~b~Alt~EBbii~~E~~~~X~iiO~6U~fbOf~‘66”.3-f~~~~~a:.,~~~~~~~~~~)~JJJ~

kt-fttL+nLLrrt+l

pble

9

PC865 (Norway)

b~~~**no~~bORU,4:"~~-~tl~t~~A

RSTUWYCYZ[\I--’

abcdefghijklmno

w raprxCalrr~BQG~B~nnfLIFJ9=‘..Jn2r

!“#SX&‘()*+,-./0123456789

:;<=>?QABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP

qrstuvwxyz( I}CU~~~AA~oe~iiiXAB~b;~ij~a~~a~0f0Ptfbi6ri~RPo;~~f?;~n-:-~~.~)~i111~)lJJJ~

fH-ttLpTw+LLr+jJ

rly raPrxCa~+~BQ6~8EnifL~rJ~~.*.~a2~

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dk

C l h n1 n2 d, . . .
and n2 are variables and d, .

characbrs. The variables nl

interpreted as characters instead of control codes”.

is the command for printing control codes as data where

..d,representthedat&atistobeprintedas

and n2 tell the printer

Yhe

Thii

14 of 14

next xx

ASCII

codes are to be

command is used primarily

nl

to print displayable characters such as ASCII values 0 through 31 in Registered Tables

1 through 9 which are normally used as

control codes (LF, FF,

ESC, etc.)

TO determine the values for nl and n2 perform the following steps.

1.

Determine how many ASCII codes will be sent sequentially immediately

following nl and

2

Using long

division,

n2

divide the quantity of ASCII codes that will be sent

sequentially immediately following nl and n2 by 255.

3.

The remainder in the quotient is the value for n1.

4.

The

whoie

number in the quotient is the value for

n2

EXAMPLE

1. The symbols for the
and spades -

V’, +, 4,

different

suits of a card deck (hearts, diamonds, clubs,

and 4) are to be printed. These are each separate
ASCII codes (ASCII codes 2 3.4, and 5 when using the PC437 Character
table).

2

4dividedby255=

3. nl

4.n2=0

=4

0 with a remainder of 4.

In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this.

Thii command, as listed in the line above, will cause the printer to print the symbols
for the different suits of a card deck (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades
and

4).

Another example of using the ESC ( * command is illustrated in the

V’,

+, 4,

explanation of the ESC ( t (Assign Character Table) command.

EPSON AMERICA, INC.

EPSON

Product Support Bulletin

Subject: LQ-870/1170 Questions and Answers
Date: 10/9/91

Page(s): 1 of 4

This bulletin answers some commonly asked questions about the LQ-870/1170
printers. The questions and answers are listed below.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE LQ-870/1170 PRINTERS

Q1. What are the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers?
Al. The LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers are the direct replacement of the LQ-850 and

LQ-1050 printers.

Q2. What is ESC/P2?
A2. ESC/P2 stands for Epson Standard Code for Printers version Two. ESC/P2 is

the newest version of Epson’s printer control language.

PSB No:
Originator: SDS

P-0081

Q3. What features does ESC/P2 offer?

A3. ESC/P2 offers two scalable fonts and enhanced, sharper 360 DPI (Dots Per

Inch) graphics.

Q4. What are the paper paths on the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers?
A4. The LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers have 4 paper paths. The different paper

paths are as follows:

0
0
a

l

Top Feed

Bottom Feed
Rear Feed
Front Feed

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Q5. Are there different tractors available for the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printer?
A5. The LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers come with one tractor, this tractor can be

positioned for three different purposes. The purposes are as follows:

l

a
0

Additional tractors are available

Front Feed Push Tractor
Rear Feed Push Tractor

Top Mounted Pull Tractor

for

use in any of the above positions, The

Product Codes for these additional tractor are:

0

0

LQ-870
LQ-1170

C800201
C800211

Q6. What are the print speeds of the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers?
A6. The print speeds are shown

High Speed Draft:
Draft:

below.

300 cps (10 cpi)
413 cps (15 cpi)
330 cps (12 cpi)
275 cps (10 cpi)

Letter Quality:

138 cps (15 cpi)
110 cps (12 cpi)

92 cps (10 cpi)

Q7. What fonts are scalable and what sizes can be printed?

A7. The two scalable fonts are Roman and San Serif. Both fonts can be printed

from 8 point to 32 point in 2 point increments.

Q8. What other fonts are supported by the printers?

A8 Below is a table showing the fonts available and the pitch sizes supported by

each font.

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Page: 3 of 4

Font

Epson Draft

Epson Roman

I

10 cpi

0
0

I

12 cpi

0
0

I

15 cpi

l

I

a 0

Epson Sans Serif

Epson Courier

Epson Prestige

Epson Script

OCR-B

Epson Script C

Epson Orator

Epson Orator-S

l

l

Q9. There was a diskette included in the box with my printer, what is it for?

PS

A9. The diskette contains Epson Printer Drivers for use with some of the most

popular software programs. Below is a list of these software programs.

0

0
0

l
l

Microsoft Word Version 5.5
Microsoft Windows Version
DrawPerfect Version 1.1
LetterPerfect Version 1.0

PlanPerfect Version 5.1

0

WordPerfect Version 5.1

a

WordStar Version 6.0

3.0

For instructions on how to install each of the drivers, print the README files on

the diskette and follow the directions listed on each print out. To access a

README file, first change to the appropriate subdirectory. For example, to
change to the WordPerfect subdirectory, type the following command:

A:

CD \WP

PRINT README

<To access the diskette>
<To access the WP subdirectory>
<To print the WP README file>

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Page: 4 of 4

Q10. What printers are supported by the printer drivers on the diskette?
A10. All drivers on the diskette support the following Epson printers:

LQ-570

0

LQ-1070

0

LQ-870

0
0
0
0

LQ-1170
AP-5000
AP-5500

Q11. What are the available accessories for the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers?
A11. Below is a list of all the accessories available for the LQ-870 and LQ-1170

printer.

LQ-870

Product Codes

C800201

LQ-1170

Product Codes

C800211
C806371 C806391
C806381 C806401

7753
7768

7755

C823051

C823071
C823101

C1-93-A

C823051
C823071
C823101

C1-9E-A Parallel Printer Cable

7754

7770
7755

Accessories

Additional Tractor

Standard Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder

High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder

Fabric Ribbon

Film Ribbon

Fabric Ribbon Only Replacement

Pack

Serial Interface Board

32K Serial interface Board

32K Parallel Interface Board

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EPSON AMERICA INC.

Product Support Bulletin

Subject: Quick Reference for Current Dot-Matrix Printer Print Speeds

EPSON

Date: 10/9/92
Page(s): 1 of 1

/

Model
AP-2250

LX-810

FX-870/1170 11

11

DFX-5000
DFX-8000

Model

1%

PSB No: P-0030C
Originator: SLS

9-PIN PRINTERS

l%Y

200
200

285 CPS 1 342 CPS 1 380 CPS 1 57 CPS I 68 CPS

400 CPS 480 CPS

11

800 CPS 1 960 CPS I 1066 CPS 1

CPS
CPS

D”:,“n”-“,““c”p4

240 CPS n/a
240 CPS n/a

533

CPS

legal

40
40

80

160

CPS

llLFPI

CPS
CPS

CPS1 96 CPS

11921

,

48
48

24-PIN PRINTERS

Draft

10 CPI

Draft

12 CPI

High-Speed

Draft 10 CPI

1

1ZPI /

IEPI

CPS
CPS

II

1)

AP-3250

LQ-570/1070

~ LQ-860

LQ-870/1170

~ LQ-2550

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

CPI:
CPS: Characters Per Second
Draft:

Elite:
Pica:
LQ:

NW:

Characters Per Inch

Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing.

12 Characters Per Inch (12 CPI)
10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI)

Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increases the number of dots per

character to increase the print quality. (24-pin printers only)

Near Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increase the number of dots
per character to increase the print quality. NLQ printing requires two passes
per character. (Q-pin printers only)

167 CPS 1 200 CPS

210 CPS 252 CPS

246 CPS 295 CPS
275 CPS 1 330 CPS
333 CPS I 400 CPS

1

n/a

225

CPS

300

CPS

300CPS 1 92 CPS 1

~

n/a

60 CPS 1 72 CPS

70

CPS

82

CPS

1

Ill CPS I

CPS

84

CPS

98

IIOCPS

133CPS

EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Product Support Bulletin

Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications

EPSON

Date: 10/9/92
Page(s): 1 of 1

This PSB provides a quick reference for the paper specifications on Epson’s current

line of 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers when using continuous paper. The
‘Maximum No. of Copies” is the maximum allowable number of copies when using
continuous multi-part carbonless paper. The “Total” number is the maximum
allowable number of copies including the original. The ‘Maximum Total Thickness”

is the maximum allowable total thickness including the original plus any copies.

PSB No: P-0022D
Originator: SLS

9-PIN PRINTERS

Model

AP-2250 l

LX-810
FX-870/1170
DFX-5000

(Front Tractor)
(Rear Tractor)

Orig. + Maximum No.

of Copies

1
1
1

1
1

2
2
3

5

3

Total Maximum Total

Thickness

3
3

4

6
4

0.0098”

I

0.0098”

I

0.0126”

I

0.018’

0.012”

(0.25mm)
(0.25mm)
(0.32mm)

(0.46mm)
(0.30mm)

DFX-8000
(Front Tractor)
(Rear Tractor)

Model

AP-3250

LQ-570/1070
LQ-860
LQ-870/1170
LQ-2550

* Note:

*

The AP-2250 and AP-3250 require an optional push tractor to use

continuous paper.

1
1

5
3

24-PIN PRINTERS

Orig. + Maximum No.

of Copies

I
I

I

I

1
1
1
1
1

I

1
3
3
3
5

I

I
I

I
I

6
4

Total

2
4
4

4
6

0.018’

0.012”

Maximum Total

0.0071”

0.0126”

0.0126”

0.0126”

0.018’

(0.46mm)
(0.30mm)

Thickness

(0.18mm)
(0.32mm)
(0.32mm)
(0.32mm)

(0.46mm)