Epson LQ-860 - 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 Support Bulletin(s) - Page 1
... driver for the LQ-860, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550 for the Microsoft Windows 3.0 and 3.1 environments. This driver is primarily intended to provide Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) support for Windows based application software. The most popular of these is Paintbrush which is included with Windows 3.0 and 3.1.
When upgrading to Microsoft Windows version 3.1, it is recommended to use the Epson driver...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 2
... Program Manager. The Control Panel window appears.
2) Choose the Printers icon. The Printers dialogue box appears. 3) Choose the Add Printer button. The dialogue box expands to display a list of
printer-driver files.
4) Select 'Unlisted Printer" at the end of the display. 5) Choose Install. 6) Select the correct drive and path to find the Windows driver. 7) Select the 'EPSON LQ COLOR" and choose...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 3
PSB No: P-0087 Page: 3 of 3
8) Define the new driver as ACTIVE to begin using it immediately. Refer to the MS Windows User's Manual for further information about printer-driver installation.
NOTES The LQ-2500 is only supported with tractor paper. This is because in single sheet mode or CSF mode the printer has a large top and bottom non-printable area...
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, which...
User Manual - Page 4
... save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do ...or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the...
User Manual - Page 6
... Computer l-27
Setting Up Your Application Software l-32
Chapter 2 Paper Handling
2-l
Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-3
Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-16 Printing on Special Paper 2-23
Chapter 3 Using the Printer
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Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Adjusting the Loading Position...
User Manual - Page 7
... Options
5-1
The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 The Pull Tractor 5-25 The Multi-Font Module 5-37 The Interface Boards 5-44
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6-1
Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
7-l
Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 Printing 7-5 Paper Handling 7-16
Options 7-27
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications...
User Manual - Page 9
...Epson printers, the LQ-860 offers the following features: • Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading. • Color printing in seven colors with a color ribbon. With suitable
graphics software... in normal draft mode. • An improved control panel design that allows direct selection of many of the printer's main features including character fonts and character spacing,...
User Manual - Page 12
... ribbon.
l Interface Boards Optional interface boards are available to supplement the printer's built-in parallel and serial interfaces. Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions on installing the boards are given in Chapter 5.
About This Manual This user's manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on setting up and operating your Epson printer.
4 Introduction
User Manual - Page 13
...; Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up,
testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions first. Inside the back flap of this manual are illustrations of the printer in which all of the major parts are identified. • Chapters 2 and 3 cover paper handling and general printer operation. This important information is...
User Manual - Page 15
... 1-6 Assembling the Printer 1-8
Installing the Platen Knob 1-8 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-9 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-14 Testing the Printer 1-16 Plugging in the Printer 1-16 Running the Self Test 1-16 If the Self Test Doesn't Print 1-23 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-27 The Parallel Interface 1-28 The Serial Interface 1-29 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-32...
User Manual - Page 46
..., JX (color), FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. To use all of the features of the printer, however, it is best to use a program with the LQ-860 on its menu. If your program does not list the printer, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available that supports your model.
1-32 Setting Up the Printer
User Manual - Page 126
... creating characters or simply supplies you with sets of characters already created. Also, some popular software programs make use of the printer's userdefined character function to enhance printouts. (These characters are called download characters in some programs.) The standard ASCII characters are stored in the printer's Read Only Memory (ROM) or optional Multi-Font Module, and the...
User Manual - Page 205
... LINE light is
off.
The PAPER OUT light is on.
Solution
The software may not be installed properly for your printer. Check the printer settings and make the necessary changes. The interface cable may be loose. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Secure the connector using the wire retaining clips. You may not...
User Manual - Page 208
... are printed instead of the selected graphic "line" characters.
Solution
The software may not be correctly installed for your printer. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings, and reset as needed.
The wrong font is selected. If your program accepts control codes, set the codes to the values below to select the built-in...
User Manual - Page 210
... program is capable of sending control codes, you can cancel the condensed mode by sending the DC2 code to the printer. See Chapter 9. The software may not be properly installed for your printer. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings and reset as needed. Your software may be overriding your SelecType setting. Use the application program...
User Manual - Page 316
... controlling, 9-11 installing, 5-2--6 loading envelopes, 5-12--13 operating, 5-14--15 paper handling, 5-7--10 paper out condition, 5-14 removing, 5-22--24 self test, 5-10--11 single sheets, 5-21 software operation, 5-15 testing printer, 5-10--11
Data dump mode, 3-5, 3-29--30 Data flow process, 9-2 Design grids, 4-20--21 DIP switches, l-16, 3-26--28,
5-6--7, 5-48, 5-50 functions, 3-7--13 setting...