Epson LQ-1170 - Impact Printer driver and firmware
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Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 2
Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors
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Functionality-Control code/emulation
All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for simple, efficient operation of impact printers. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language.
EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 4
...51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the box.
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For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that allow you to add:
Interface card
32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol Series 2 & 100/ 10Base-TX Ethernet Print Server LocalTalk Interface board
Description
RS-232C serial port Standard serial port IBM®...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 5
... to easily change the printer's default settings.
Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to each printer
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EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22
Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992
Printer: FX-2180
Mode: ESC/P
Port: LPT1
Font
: Roman
Pitch
: 10CPI
Print Quality
: LQ
Character Table : PC...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... guide
Printer
Poum cord
Ribbon cartridgr
Printer Specifications
Printing
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Character fonts:
Font
EDson Draft Epson Courbr Epson Raman Epson Sans Serif Enson Prestiae Epson Script
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Epson Orator Epson Orator-S 1 OCR...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
..., paper is ejected backward to
The Control Panel
The indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. The buttons let you control many of the printer settings.
Lights POWER (green) On when the power switch is on and power is supplied. DATA (orange) On when data is present in the printer's memory buffer. MULTI-PART (green) On when...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
...: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MS, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer.
Installation/Support Tips
software
Tbe type of printer installed on your system must be identified for each software package. This is usually done through a setup menu. If this printer is not Listed in your program, see Choosing from a menu, above, for the next-best model selection.
DIP Switch Settings
The default settings...
User Manual - Page 3
... a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However...
User Manual - Page 4
... as described below to get the right results. 1. When you install an application program, it normally asks 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...
User Manual - Page 5
... and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911: P Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or
Service Center P Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and
operation of Epson products LI Information on application software drivers P Sales of the Epson ESC/P Reference Manual...
User Manual - Page 6
... 2
Finding Your Way Around 3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 3
Printer Parts 4
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer
1-1
Unpacking the Printer 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4
Assembling the Printer 1-6
Testing the Printer 1-10
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14
Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15
Chapter 2 Paper Handling
2-1
Selecting a Paper Feeding...
User Manual - Page 8
... widely used in application programs written for other Epson LQ printers.
More about ESC/P 2 Epson's enhanced printer control language, ESC/P 2, offers two scalable fonts in sizes from 8 to 32 points. You can use this feature if your application program supports scalable fonts. For DOS-based word processing programs, new ESC/P 2 drivers may be available to enable your program...
User Manual - Page 14
... 1-2 Removing the protective material 1-3
Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6
Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guides 1 - 9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Choosing from a menu 1-15
Setting Up the...
User Manual - Page 28
... does not list your printer on its printer selection menu, to take full advantage of your printer's features (including ESC/P 2), choose the LQ-870/1170 or LQ-570/1070 when you set up your program. If your printer is not listed, call the software manufacturer or call Epson at (800) 922-8911 to see if an update is available. Until you...
User Manual - Page 66
...-speed draft By setting DIP switch 1-6 on, you can print at up to 330 cps (characters per second) if you select the 12 cpi draft font. The printer reduces the number ...downloaded characters, printing speed switches to normal draft speed for that line only. Input buffer capacity The input buffer stores data sent from your computer. If you want to free your computer for other tasks while the printer...
User Manual - Page 75
... valid even after you turn off the printer. Some application programs control all typestyle functions. Because program commands often override panel settings, you should use your application program's print options instead of the control panel to select typestyles. If your panel setting does not work, check your software user's manual for instructions on selecting typestyles. Character fonts The...
User Manual - Page 89
... locked together.
4. Install the assembled double-bin cut-sheet feeder on the printer. See Installing a cut-sheet feeder in this chapter.
5. Load paper into each bin. See the sections on loading paper in this chapter... the bin number by using software commands as described in Chapter 8, or by using your application software as described in your software user's manual.
4-10 Using the Printer Options
User Manual - Page 105
... the software is installed properly for your printer. Check the software's printer settings. Check both ends of the interface cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure the cable meets both the printer and computer specifications. For the parallel interface, be sure your cable is a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable. The PAPER OUT light is on. Load paper in the printer.
The printer...
User Manual - Page 106
...set correctly for the paper you are using.
Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. l A line of dots is missing in the printout.
The print head is damaged. Stop printing and have your dealer or a qualified service....
l The typestyle or characters that are set by your software cannot be printed. Check that the software is correctly installed for your printer.
Troubleshooting 6-5
User Manual - Page 157
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installing, 1-6, replacing, 5-3 specifications, 7-7
S Safety instructions, Intro 5 Scalable fonts, 3-19--20 Self test, running, 1-11--13 Serial interface,
connecting, 4-16--17 interface cards, 4-16--18 Single sheets, iii, 2-4--7 Skip-over-perforation, 3-7, 3-11 Software, configuring, 1-15 Special paper, 2-25--28 Specifications, 7-1--16 Symbol sets, 3-7--9, A-2--6
T TEAR OFF
button, control...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 17
... diskette contains Epson Printer Drivers for use with some of the most popular software programs. Below is a list of these software programs.
0 Microsoft Word Version 5.5 0 Microsoft Windows Version 3.0 0 DrawPerfect Version 1.1 l LetterPerfect Version 1.0 l PlanPerfect Version 5.1 0 WordPerfect Version 5.1 a WordStar Version 6.0
For instructions on how to install each of the drivers, print the...