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and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is leave cable connected to unused interfaces. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 4
and 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 not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 5
. 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 when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 6
and Supplies 2 About This Manual 4 Application Notes 5 Where to Get Help 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Testing the Printer 1-14 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-23 Setting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 7
5-21 The Multi-Font Module 5-34 The Interface Boards 5-40 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Replacing the Ribbon 6-5 Transporting the Printer 6-11 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 Printing 7-5 Paper Handling 7-14 Options 7-24 Chapter 8 Technical - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 8
Chapter 9 Command Summary 9-1 Using the Command Summary 9-2 Commands in Numerical Order 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-8 Appendix A-1 Proportional Width Table A-2 Character Tables A-6 Glossary Index vii - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 9
Introduction The Epson® LQ-1010 is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer combining compact design and high performance with a wide range of features. Features In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, the LQ-1010 offers the following - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 10
paper. Options and Supplies A variety of printer options is available for use with your LQ-1010 printer. For detailed information on installing and using these options, see Chapter 5. To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact your nearest Epson dealer or call 1-800-873-7766. l Single - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 11
multi-part forms. l Multi-Font Module (#7407-A) The optional Multi-Font module adds to the number of fonts available in the Letter Quality mode. l Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7770) The optional film ribbon cartridge provides you with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 12
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 LQ-1010 printer, Finding your way around • Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 13
not what you expect, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting instructions. l Other chapters and the appendix contain information on printer options, general maintenance, and specifications. You will also find a glossary of printer terms. l At the back of this manual is a handy Quick Reference card that - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 14
Introduction Where to Get Help Customer support and service for Epson products are provided by a network of authorized Epson dealers and Customer Care Centers throughout the United States. Epson America provides product information and support to its dealers and Customer Care Centers. Therefore, we - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 15
1-2 Removing the Protective Materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the Platen Knob 1-7 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-8 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-12 Testing the Printer 1-14 Plugging in the Printer 1-14 Running the Self Test 1-15 If the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 16
Unpacking the Printer Checking the Parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 17
protected during shipping by a locking clip. You must remove this clip before turning on the printer. WARNING: Be sure you have removed the locking clip before tuning on your printer. Turning on the printer while the clip is attached may seriously damage the mechanism. Follow these steps to remove - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 18
Unpacking the Printer 2. Remove the paper tension unit as shown below. 3. Remove the locking clip. Note: Store the clip with the other packing material in case you ever need to transport your printer. 1-4 Setting up the Printer - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 19
controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental interruption of power can wipe out information in your computer's memory and in your printer's memory. Avoid using outlets that share a circuit with large motors or electrical appliances; this could cause fluctuations in line voltage. Keep - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 20
stand, read these requirements and suggestions. l The stand should be able to support at least twice the weight of the LQ-1010 printer, or approximately 36 pounds (16 kilograms). l Never use a stand that supports the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. l With a cut sheet - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 21
this chapter before proceeding. Installing the Platen Knob The platen knob is used to feed the paper manually in the event of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem. The platen knob is packed in an indentation in the printer's white foam packing material. 1. Insert the knob into the hole on the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 22
the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper. This interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is designed for easy installation and removal. Before installing the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 23
. CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 24
on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 4. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 25
print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 6. Fit the rear notches of the paper tension unit over the pins of the printer. Lower the unit, pressing on both sides to lock it in place. Setting Up the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 26
Assembling the Printer Attaching the Paper Guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide helps to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently into the printer. Attach the paper guide using the following procedure. 1. Place the paper guide on the printer as shown below. 2. Raise the paper guide until - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 27
Note: To lower the paper guide, lift up slightly to release it from its locked position; then gently lower it down onto the printer. 3. Attach the printer cover by fitting the hooks on the cover into the notches at the front of the printer and tilting the cover back into place. Setting Up the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 28
you connect it to a computer. You should perform this test to make sure that your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the ribbon is correctly installed. Before running the self test, you need to connect the printer to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper. Plugging in the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 29
The self test can be run in the draft or Letter Quality mode, depending on which button you hold down as you turn on the printer. Although the self test can be run with continuous paper, use single-sheet paper now because single-sheet loading is easier. 1. Make sure the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 30
Testing the Printer 3. While holding down the LINE FEED button (draft mode) or FORM FEED button (Letter Quality mode), turn on the printer. The printer beeps several times and POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on. 4. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to the guide mark. 1-16 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 31
Testing the Printer 5. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Next, slide a sheet of paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. WARNING: Never run the self test using paper that is narrower than 14 inches (legal paper turned sideways) to prevent the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 32
Testing the Printer 7. Press the ON LINE button to start the self test. A list of DIP switch settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. The in this chapter for possible causes and solutions. Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button once more. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 33
paper is still loaded, press the LOAD/EJECT button or LINE FEED button to eject it. Then turn off the printer. WARNING: After turning the power off, always wait at least five seconds before turning it back on. Turning the power on and off rapidly can damage the printer. Setting Up the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 34
Testing the Printer Here is part of a typical self test printed in draft mode. Draft mode Country USA France Germany U.K. Denmark Sweden Italy Spain Font page of the self test printout is slightly different. For details, see the Cut Sheet Feeder section in Chapter 5. 1-20 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 35
Testing the Printer Here is part of a typical self test printed in Letter Quality mode. Letter Quality mode Country USA France Germany U.K. Denmark Sweden Italy length 11" 12" Tear off moc Invalid Valid 1"Skip Invalid Valid Auto LF Invalid Valid Receive buff 1kbytes Setting Up the Printer 1-21 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 36
. Problem Solution The printer sounds ribbon may not be installed properly. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge, and then tighten the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. See page 1-10. The ribbon - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 37
. See the Interface Boards section in Chapter 5. If you are not sure which type of interface cable is required, see your computer manual. The Parallel Interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1. Make sure that both your printer and computer are turned off. Setting Up the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 38
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer. 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. 1-24 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 39
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground screw beneath the interface connector. 5. Plug the other end ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer. Setting Up the Printer 1-25 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 40
listed in order of preference. LQ-1050 LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-1000 LQ-1500 If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available on the following list: LQ LX Epson printer EX Rx Standard printer FX MX Draft printer To use all of the features of the LQ-1010, however, it is best - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 41
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-3 Loading Paper 2-3 Reloading During Printing 2-6 Using Continuous Paper 2-7 Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply 2-7 Loading Continuous Paper 2-8 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-16 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 42
Paper Feeding Method The paper release lever on the LQ-1010 has three positions for use with the various methods icons, as described below. Single-sheet mode: When you load single sheets from either the paper guide or from the optional cut sheet feeder, the lever should be set all the way back to - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 43
Using Single Sheets Your printer can accommodate single sheets with a width of 7.2 inches or 182 mm to 14.3 inches or 364 mm. If you do most of your printing on - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 44
. (The green POWER light should come on.) Note: Do not insert paper in the printer before turning on the printer. 3. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to the guide mark. (You may want to change this position later, depending on the margin settings of your application program - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 45
width of your paper. Then slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button once to load the paper automatically. CAUTION: Never advance the paper using the platen knob while the printer is turned on. If the platen turns without loading the paper - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 46
you print a document of more than one page using single-sheet paper, the printer stops printing when it reaches the bottom of the page. When this happens, the the first thing you should do is press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line. Once the ON LINE light is off, remove the sheet that - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 47
tractor built into your LQ-1010 printer is remarkably easy to load and operate. Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper up to 16 inches or 406 mm wide. Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and trouble-free paper feeding is - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 48
Using Continuous Paper Be sure to align the paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Loading Continuous Paper 1. Be sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the paper guide. 2-8 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 49
Using Continuous Paper 2. Set the paper release lever to the push tractor paper position, which is the middle setting. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. 3. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward as shown below. Paper Handling 2-9 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 50
Using Continuous Paper. 4. Slide the left sprocket unit until it is about 1 inch (25 mm) from the farthest left position and press the lever back to lock it in place. 5. Slide the right sprocket unit so that it roughly matches the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 2-10 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 51
Using Continuous Paper 6. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. 7. Open both sprocket covers. Paper Handling 2-11 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 52
Using Continuous Paper 8. Fit the first three holes in the paper over the pins of both sprockets. CAUTION: Make sure that your paper has a clean, straight edge before inserting it into the printer. 9. Close the sprocket covers. 2-12 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 53
Using Continuous Paper 10. Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and has no wrinkles. Then lock it in place. 11. Reattach the paper guide as shown below. Then slide the edge guides apart to the sides of the paper guide as shown. Paper Handling 2-13 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 54
Using Continuous Paper 12. Turn on the printer. It will beep because there is no paper in the printer. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the loading position. 13. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so that it can accept data. 2-14 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 55
on setting the loading position in Chapter 3. CAUTION: Never adjust the loading position using the platen knob and never turn the platen knob while the printer is turned on. Before you begin printing, be sure to check the page length and skip over perforation settings, and readjust these settings if - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 56
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets Even with continuous paper loaded in the printer, the SmartPark feature allows you to easily switch to single-sheet printing without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. Switching to Single Sheets To - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 57
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2. Tear off any outgoing sheets. If your printed document has not advanced past the print head, you need to press the FORM FEED button to advance your document to a point where it can be easily removed. CAUTION: Make sure you tear off your printed - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 58
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper backward out of the printer and into the standby position. The paper is still attached to the tractor but is no longer in the paper path. CAUTION: Pressing the LOAD/ - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 59
the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. 5. Stand the paper guide upright and adjust the edge guides to roughly match the width of your paper. Paper Handling 2-19 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 60
paper between the edge guides until the bottom meets resistance. Slide the edge guides to exactly match the width of your paper. 7. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to automatically feed the single-sheet paper to the loading position. Then, press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. 2-20 Paper - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 61
also easy to switch back to printing with continuous paper. Before switching to continuous paper, make sure that the single sheet is ejected and the printer is off line. 1. Slide the edge guides apart so they do not interfere with continuous paper feeding. 2. Lower the paper - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 62
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 3. Pull the paper release lever forward to the middle (push tractor) position for continuous paper feeding. 4. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper to the loading position. 2-22 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 63
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 5. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so that it can accept data. Paper Handling 2-23 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 64
see page 2-31. The Paper Thickness Lever To accommodate various thicknesses of paper, the LQ-1010 is equipped with a paper thickness lever that can be set to eight positions. These positions are identified by a scale on the printer next to the lever. (See the chart on page 2-26.) 2-24 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 65
Printing on Special Paper To change the paper thickness setting, follow these steps. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the printer cover. WARNING: If the printer has just been in use, the print head may be hot. Allow it to cool before touching it. 2. Select the paper thickness - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 66
Printing on Special Paper Paper Type Lever Position Paper (single sheets or continuous) 2 Thin paper 2 24 lb paper 3 Multi-part forms 2-sheet 3 3-sheet 4 Labels Envelopes Air mail Plain Bond (20 lb) Bond (24 lb) 4 4 or 5 6 6 7 Note: Lever position 1 is used only when the printed - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 67
Printing on Special Paper 3. Reattach the printer cover as shown below. WARNING: Always return the lever -normal paper can damage the print head. Multi-part Forms With the built-in tractor unit, your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms. You can use multi-part forms that have up to three - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 68
Printing on Special Paper Except for the paper thickness lever setting, you load multi-part paper the same way as continuous paper. For details, see the section on loading continuous paper in this chapter. Also see the sections on setting the loading position and page length in Chapter 3. CAUTION: - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 69
the short tear-off function with labels. (Be sure to set DIP switch 2-2 to off.) If a label does become stuck in the printer, contact your Epson dealer. Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, always use them under normal operating conditions. Don't leave labels loaded in - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 70
position of the paper thickness lever according to the table on page 2-26. For details on paper handling, see Using Single Sheets on page 2-3. When manually feeding an envelope, you may have to push it down slightly while pressing the LOAD/EJECT button to get it to feed properly. CAUTION: The - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 71
Printing on Special Paper CAUTION: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature (41°F to 95°F or 5°C to 35°C). To make sure that the printing fits within the printable area, always print a test sample using a normal sheet of paper before printing on envelopes. Paper Handling 2-31 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 72
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Changing a DIP Switch Setting 3-6 The DIP Switch Tables 3-7 The DIP Switch Selecting an International Character Set 3-22 Choosing a Character Table 3-24 Using the Data Dump Mode 3-26 Using the Printer 3-1 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 73
(green) On when the POWER switch is on and power is supplied. READY (green) On when the printer is ready to accept input data. Flickers during printing. PAPER OUT (red) On when the printer is out of paper or when continuous paper is in the standby position. ON LINE (green) On when - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 74
, press this button to eject a single sheet of paper or to advance continuous paper to the top of the next page. LINE FEED When the printer is off line, press this button to advance the paper one line, or hold it down to advance the paper continuously. LOAD/EJECT This button - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 75
ROMAN, LQ SANS SERIF, DRAFT mode, or a cartridge font (if installed). The two orange indicator lights show the selected font. See Selecting Typestyles later in this chapter. CONDENSED This button is used to turn the condensed mode on and off. The orange indicator light is on when the printer is in - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 76
down both the LINE FEED and FORM FEED buttons while you switch on the printer, you turn on the data dump mode. This feature allows advanced users to locate the source of communications problems between the computer and printer. See the section on using the data dump mode on page 3-26 for more - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 77
Setting the DIP Switches The LQ-1010 has two sets of DIP (Dual Inline Package) switches located under a small cover above the control panel. By changing the settings of these switches, you can control various printer features, such as the character set and page length. The new settings become - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 78
Using the Printer The DIP Switch Tables The tables below show the settings for each DIP switch. The shaded areas show the default or factory settings. DIP switch 1 DIP switch 2 * Required for use of user-defined (download) characters. ** When on and ESC U0 is input, multi-pass characters are printed - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 79
spacing Spacing 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi Proportional SW2-7 OFF ON OFF ON SW2-8 OFF OFF ON ON cpi: characters per inch. 3-8 Using the Printer - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 80
code (LF). Input buffer capacity The input buffer stores data from your computer. If you want to free your computer for other tasks while the printer prints, change the setting of switch 2-5 to 8 KB (on). Before using user-defined characters, however, be sure to set the input buffer to 1 KB (off - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 81
tractor, you can also select 8.5 inches as the page length by using the control panel. When the printer is on line, press the LOAD/EJECT button once to select the 8.5-inch page length. The printer beeps four times to signal that the 8.5-inch length has been selected. If you press the LOAD - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 82
setting can be set to values other than one inch by using the ESC N command. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details., Using the Printer 3-11 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 83
knob to feed paper except in case of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem. (If you need to use the platen knob, make sure the power is , always use the micro-adjustment feature. Until the loading position is reset, the printer remembers this position even if it is turned off, and uses it as a - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 84
Adjusting the Load Position Using Micro-adjustment 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and that either a single sheet or continuous paper is ready to be loaded. 2. Press the FEED and LINE FEED buttons for micro-adjustment only while the MULTI-PART light is blinking. Using the Printer 3-13 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 85
feed the paper forward or the LINE FEED button to feed the paper backward. Note: When the Paper reaches the factory-set loading position, the printer beeps and micro-adjustment feeding pauses for a moment before continuing. You can use this factory setting as a reference point when adjusting the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 86
When you are finished printing, the short tear-off feature automatically feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet. When you resume printing, the paper feeds backward to the loading position. This feature lets - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 87
the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using micro-adjustment, as described below. Note: Short tear-off is performed whenever the printer receives a full page of data or a form feed, and no more data is received for three seconds When you resume printing after tearing off the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 88
1. Make sure the printer feeds the paper to the tear-off position after printing the document. 2. The MULTI-PART light should begin blinking, indicating that you can now use the micro-adjustment feature to make fine adjustments to the tear-off position. Using the Printer 3-17 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 89
paper forward or the LINE FEED button to feed it backward. You can now tear off your document from the perforation and resume printing. The printer remembers this new tear-off position even after the printer is turned off and on again. 3-18 Using the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 90
have chosen. For example, if both indicator lights are lit, the slot is selected for your optional font cartridge (if one is installed). Using the Printer 3-19 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 91
use the program's print options instead of SelecType to select your typestyles. If SelecType does not work with a particular application, check your software manual for instructions on selecting typestyles. Character Fonts The LQ-1010 printer has three built-in fonts: DRAFT SANS SERIF 3-20 Using the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 92
The DRAFT mode uses fewer dots per character for high-speed printing, which makes it ideal for rough drafts and editing work. ROMAN and SANS SERIF are Letter Quality (LQ) fonts. Letter Quality takes a little printing, This is 12 CPI printing. This is condensed 12 CPI printing. Using the Printer 3-21 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 93
and symbols used in other languages. You can select one of eight - international character sets by changing the DIP switch settings. Whenever the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized, the character set selected by the DIP switches becomes the default character set. To select an - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 94
5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E 8 Japan 9 Norway 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America 13 Korea 64 Legal Using the Printer 3-23 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 95
description of the ESC 4 command in the Command Summary, Chapter 9. Note: In most cases, Epson Extended Graphics is the preferred selection. Sample printouts of the italic characters and the Epson Extended Graphics characters are shown below. Italics Epson Extended Graphics 3-24 Using the Printer - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 96
Character table Italics Graphics DIP SW 1-7 OFF ON CAUTION: To change the setting of a DIP switch, first turn off the printer, change the DIP switch, and then turn the printer back on. Tables showing which characters are printed in each of the character tables are listed in the Appendix. Using - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 97
mode is a special feature that makes it easy for experienced users to identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and application programs. The data dump mode gives a printout of the codes reaching the printer. To use the data dump mode, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 98
printed in hexadecimal format. On the right side of the printout all printable characters are printed, and others, such as control codes, are represented by dots. Using the Printer 3-27 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 99
with the printout of hex codes, you can check which codes are being sent to the printer. To interpret the data dump printout, examine the first three hex codes on the second ESC ESC R 0 ESC t 1 Function Initialize printer Select USA character set Select Epson Extended Graphics set 3-28 Using the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 100
Your Own Graphics 4-15 User-defined Characters 4-20 Designing Your Characters 4-20 Defining Your Characters 4-22 Sending Information to Your Printer 4-24 Printing User-defined Characters 4-27 Copying ROM Characters to RAM 4-28 Letter Quality Characters 4-29 Superscripts and Subscripts 4-29 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 101
software. For software control of these features, see the instructions for your application programs or look up their specific commands in the Command Summary in Chapter 9. Character Spacing To add greater variety to your documents, the LQ-1010 has three cpi spacings, as well as proportional spacing - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 102
printing. Note: Proportional spacing is not available in the draft mode. Character Size In addition to the basic cpi spacings and proportional spacing, the LQ-1010 offers three other modes that can change the size of your printing. These modes are double-wide, double-high, and condensed. The double - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 103
change character widths. Special Effects and Emphasis The LQ-1010 offers two ways of emphasizing text and also effects. See your application program manual for details. Emphasized and double the print head moves across the paper, with the dots in the second pass printed slightly to the right of - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 104
Enhancing Your Printing In double-strike mode, the print head prints each line twice, making the text bolder. For even greater boldness, emphasized and double- strike can be combined. The following samples show the different effects you can achieve using these modes alone and in combination. This is - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 105
The following samples show the outline and shadow features individually, plus a combination of outline with shadow. Selecting Typestyles With Master Select Your LQ-1010 printer has a special ESCape code called Master Select that allows you to choose many combinations of these nine modes: 10 cpi, 12 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 106
cpi 1 Double-strike 16 Double-wide 32 n = 49 After calculating the value of n, you use the Master Select command to send the value to the printer. ASCII: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC ! 1 27 33 49 1B 21 31 Software and Graphics 4-7 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 107
Enhancing Your Printing The print quality and font must be set separately, using SelecType or the ESC x and ESC k commands. There are two more things to consider when using the Master Select command: l Master Select cancels any of the other listed features that you do not set. For example, if you - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 108
by simply giving your software a few instructions. The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your printer is to use a commercial graphics program. to send the image to the printer. If you use commercial software that produces graphics, all you need to know about dot graphics is how to use - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 109
know a little about how your printer's print head works. The print head has 24 pins. As the print head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to fire. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper producing a small dot. As the print head moves - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 110
dots. Your printer also forms its images with patterns of dots, as many as 360 dots per inch horizontally and 360 dots per inch vertically. The images printed by this printer dots per inch horizontally. As the print head moves across the paper, every 1/180th of an inch it must receive instructions - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 111
fire any one pin, you send its number to the printer. To fire more than one pin at the same time three sections in each column. As you can see, this method of planning and printing dot graphics requires considerable calculation. Because triple-density uses 180 columns per inch, printing a single - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 112
graphics mode command is quite different from the other commands used by the printer. For most of the other printer modes, such as emphasized and double-wide, one ESC code turns available graphics options are listed below: * Adjacent dots cannot be printed in this mode. Software and Graphics 4-13 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 113
The graphics command requires more than one number to specify how many columns to reserve because one line can use thousands of columns, but the printer does not use numbers larger than 255 in decimal. Therefore the graphics mode command uses two numbers, n1 and n2, for reserving columns. To find - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 114
simplest application of graphics-calculating by hand the data to print the graphic image. While this method is the most tedious, it helps you understand dot graphics. It is also useful for small graphic elements that are used many times. Software and Graphics 4-15 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 115
this grid will be about 1/8th of an inch high and less than 1/4th of an inch wide. The actual pattern that the printer prints on the paper is, of course, made up of dots that overlap each other both vertically and horizontally. The reason the planning grid uses an x for each - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 116
Graphics Below is the same grid divided into three sections to make the data calculation easier. At the bottom of each section of each column is the total of the pin numbers for that section. This gives you the total of 126 data numbers necessary to print this small figure. Software and Graphics 4 1 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 117
LPRINT 80 DATA 0,0,63,0,0,127,0,0,255,0,3,255,0,15,255,0,31,255 90 DATA 0,127,255,0,255,255,1,255,3,255,255,7,255,255,l5, 255, 255 100 DATA 31,255,254,31,255,252,31,255,255,248,31,255,240,31,255, 224,31,255,192 110 DATA 31,255,0,31 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 118
overlap quite a bit. This design was printed using the triple-density, 24-pin graphics option because the density is the same (180 dots per inch) in both directions (horizontal and vertical). Adding the following lines to the preceding program causes the pattern to print 10 times in a row - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 119
printer's user-defined character function to enhance printouts. (These characters are called download characters printer's Random Access Memory (RAM). Designing Your Characters User-defined characters are like dot graphics because you send the printer precise instructions on where you want each dot - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 120
a character you use a grid that is 24 dots high-one dot for each pin on the printer's print head. The width of the character matrix depends on the character set in use. For draft characters, the grid is nine dots wide, for Letter Quality it is 29 dots wide, and for proportional characters it is 37 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 121
paper to a numeric format so you can send the data to your printer. Every dot has an assigned value. Each vertical column (which has a maximum of 24 dots) is first divided into three groups of eight dots. Each group of eight dots is represented by one byte, which consists of eight bits. Hence, one - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 122
byte is calculated by adding the values of the rows in which dots appear. The right side of the figure shows the whole character with This manual uses decimal numbers because the program examples are written in BASIC and everyone is familiar with decimals. The data you send to your printer, however - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 123
dots on a grid and translating the dots to decimal equivalents. The last step in defining a character is sending this information to your printer. Sending Information to Your Printer The printer must set DIP switch 2-5 to 1 KB (off) before downloading these characters. 4-24 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 124
30 37 42 The last part of the command to define your characters is the actual data that defines the dot patterns for each character. Since it takes three bytes to specify all the dots in one vertical column, your printer expects dl x 3 bytes of data to follow d2. Software and Graphics 4-25 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 125
CHR$(A); 70 NEXT I 80 LPRINT "@@@@@" 90 LPRINT CHR$(27)"%"CHR$(1); 100 LPRINT "@@@@@" 110 LPRINT CHR$(27)"%"CHR$(0); 120 LPRINT "@@@@@" 130 END 140 the DATA statements at the end of the program) is sent to the printer in the loop between lines 50 and 70. Note: When defining Letter Quality or - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 126
and 120) print the normal @ sign. The second line (printed by line 100) prints out the arrow that you defined. Run the program to see the the original characters in ROM that the printer normally uses and the alternative character you defined) remain in the printer available for your use. The command - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 127
switch back and forth, at will, between the normal character set and your user-defined character set. It is, however, rather inconvenient. Therefore, your printer has a command that allows you to copy all of the standard characters from ROM to the user-defined character set. The command format is as - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 128
. The difference between these characters and regular characters is that superscript and subscript characters are smaller. They are a maximum of 16 dots high. Their maximum width in dot columns is shown in the table below: Mode Draft Letter Quality Proportional d1 d0 + d1 + d2 7 12 23 36 23 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 129
them you only need two bytes of data for each vertical row of dots. Design grids for these characters are shown in the figure below: Draft Quality, and proportional) can be used in combination with most of your printer's various print styles. For instance, emphasized mode works with user-defined - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 130
and print them. Keep in mind that user-defined characters are stored in RAM, which is not permanent memory. When the printer power is turned off or the printer is initialized with the INIT signal, the user-defined characters are lost. (Some computers do this each time BASIC is loaded.) Software - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 131
Options The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 Installation 5-2 Paper Handling 5-6 Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode 5-10 Single-sheet Insertion 5-13 Operating the an Interface 5-40 Compatible Interfaces 5-41 Installation 5-41 #8143 New Serial Interface 5-49 Using the Printer Options 5-1 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 132
to 150 sheets of standard bond paper can be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. Installation Note: Assemble the cut sheet feeder by following the instructions provided in its accompanying manual. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then push the paper release lever all the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 133
2. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. The Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part included with the cut sheet feeder. Using the Printer Options 5-3 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 134
The Cut Sheet Feeder 4. Tilt the cut sheet feeder slightly forward to fit the notches at the base of the unit over the pins inside the printer. Tilt the feeder back until it rests on top of the printer. 5-4 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 135
The Cut Sheet Feeder 5. Attach the printer cover as shown in the illustration below. 6. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 1-8 to on. 7. Turn on the printer, Using the Printer Options 5-5 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 136
Cut Sheet Feeder Paper Handling 1. Make sure that the cut sheet feeder mode is turned on with DIP switch 1-8 and that the printer is turned on. 2. Pull the paper set levers all the way forward until the paper supports retract and lock open to allow for paper loading. 5-6 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 137
The Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Slide the left paper guide to where the fin on the edge guide aligns with the arrow on the panel. 4. Slide the right paper guide so that it roughly matches the width of your paper. Using the Printer Options 5-7 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 138
it before using it to print documents. Do not use multi-part forms, carbon paper, envelopes, or labels in the cut sheet feeder. 5-8 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 139
The Cut Sheet Feeder 6. Insert the stack of paper between the paper guides, aligning it with the left edge of the guide. Then adjust the right paper guide until the paper is held firmly, but not so tightly that it causes the paper to buckle. Make sure the paper can move up and - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 140
the paper set levers back until they click into place and clamp the paper against the guide rollers. Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode When you perform the cut sheet feeder self test, the printer counts the number of lines on the page. As shown on the following page, the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 141
sheet feeder mode is selected and the paper release lever is pushed to the rear. 2. While holding down the LINE FEED button, turn on the printer. (For LQ mode, press the FORM FEED button instead of the LINE FEED Using the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 142
button. To stop the test, press the ON LINE button. Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button once more. 5-12 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 143
Cut Sheet Feeder 4. To end the self test when paper is loaded, press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper. Then turn off the printer. Single-sheet Insertion Your cut sheet feeder also has a single-sheet loading feature. This feature is especially useful because it allows you to switch to - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 144
The Cut Sheet Feeder 2. Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark on the left paper guide; then slide the sheet into the printer path until you feel resistance. 5-14 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 145
3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the sheet. Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder After stacking paper in the cut sheet feeder, make sure the printer is turned on and that the ON LINE light is on. In the on line status, a new sheet of paper loads automatically whenever a printable character - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 146
is discarded. Control panel operation To operate the cut sheet feeder manually from the control panel when the printer is in the cut sheet feeder mode, first make sure that the printer is off line. LINE FEED When there is paper in the printer, press this button to feed the paper one line or - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 147
Feeder If the paper reaches the bottom of the print area when any of the following line feed commands is used, the sheet in the printer is automatically ejected and the next sheet is loaded. LF: Line Feed; advances the paper one line VT: Vertical Tab; advances the paper to the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 148
The Cut Sheet Feeder 2. Remove the printer cover. 5-18 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 149
The Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Tilt the cut sheet feeder back. Release its notches from the printer's pins, and then lift up and remove the cut sheet feeder. 4. Set DIP switch 1-8 to off (to turn off the cut sheet feeder mode). Using the Printer Options 5-19 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 150
The Cut Sheet Feeder 5. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part that was on it originally. 6. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Removal of the cut sheet feeder is now completed. Be sure to store the removed cut sheet feeder in its original box and - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 151
and labels. For best results, use the pull tractor along with the built-in push tractor as described in this section. Installation 1. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Remove the paper tension unit. Using the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 152
The Pull Tractor 3. Fit the rear notches on the tractor over the rear mounting pins in the printer. Tilt the tractor unit toward you until the front latches click in place over the front mounting pins. Push down on the front latches to be sure they are firmly seated. 5-22 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 153
The Pull Tractor 5. Pull the paper release lever all the way forward to the pull tractor position. Paper Handling 1. Turn off the printer. Then set the first three holes of the continuous paper onto the built-in push tractor as described in the Using Continuous Paper section in - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 154
FEED button, be careful not to touch any of the buttons on the control panel until step 9. CAUTION: Never use the platen knob while the printer is turned on. To adjust the loading position, use the micro-adjustment feature described in Chapter 3. 3. Open the sprocket covers of the pull tractor. 5-24 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 155
The Pull Tractor 4. Pull the sprocket lock levers toward you to release them. 5. Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper: then adjust the paper supports so that they are evenly spaced between the sprocket units. Using the Printer Options 5-25 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 156
in on the pull tractor knob and turn it in the desired direction until the paper fits properly. 7. Close the sprocket covers. 5-26 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 157
The Pull Tractor 8. See that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and lock the sprocket units in place. 9. Install the paper guide. Using the Printer Options 5-27 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 158
The Pull Tractor 10. Slide the edge guides all the way apart. 11. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part included with the pull tractor. 5-28 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 159
12. Install the pull tractor cover as shown below. The Pull Tractor 13. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. Using the Printer Options 5-29 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 160
DIP switch 2-2 is set to off. Removing the Pull Tractor 1. Make sure to tear off the printed document and remove the tractor cover and paper guide. Then turn on the printer. 5-30 Using the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 161
The Pull Tractor 2. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Then, press the LOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds backward out of the paper path to way back for single sheet paper (as shown) or to the middle position for continuous feed paper. Using the Printer Options 5-31 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 162
The Pull Tractor 4. Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit back. 5. Replace the paper tension unit as shown below. 5-32 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 163
The Pull Tractor 6. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part that was on it originally. 7. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Using the Printer Options 5-33 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 164
use any one of the following fonts as your default font when the printer is turned on and any of the others optionally by sending a command to the printer. CAUTION: Do not insert the Multi-Font Module when the printer is turned on. These are samples of the character sets of the Multi - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 165
just seen your excellent ad for m i n i a t u r e z e b r a s in a recent back issue of Trader's Times. What is the price schedule for quantities over one gross? Using the Printer Options 5-35 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 166
IN A RECENT BACK ISSUE OF T R A D E R' S T I M E S. WH A T I S T H E P R I C E S C H E D U L E FOR QUANTITIES OVER ONE GROSS? Orator-S mTfroiarndieaqrtuWu'aersn'etvzTieeitbmijreeuassss.tionWvsheeareatnorinyeseocuertgnhrteoesxbscpa?erlcilkceenitsscsahudeedfuoolfre 5-36 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 167
The Multi-Font Module Installation 1. Turn off the printer. See the font family table on page 5-39 and dial the rotary switch to the font of your choice. 2. Hold the module with the rotary switch on the top and plug it into the slot. (Set the rotary switch to on.) Using the Printer Options 5-37 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 168
until both indicator lights are lit. WARNING: Always turn off the power before inserting or removing the module; otherwise you may seriously damage the printer or the module. Selecting a Font This table shows the family numbers and characters per inch of the fonts in the Multi-Font Module. Font - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 169
the slot is selected with the DIP switch setting or by pressing the FONT button on the central panel. l Send a software command, ESC k, to the printer to select the family number. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details. Note: Some fonts may not include all of the characters shown on - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 170
capacity of your printer's buffer. Choosing trouble-free operation, and the ability to connect computers, printers trouble-free operation and standardized connections. They provide the printer . You can increase the printer's data buffering capacity by that increase the printer's data buffering - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 171
The Interface Boards Compatible Interfaces The following is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with your LQ-1010 printer. Interface number #8143 #8148 #8165 #8172 Name New Serial Interface Intelligent serial interface Intelligent IEEE-488 interface 32 KB buffered parallel interface - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 172
turned off and the power cord is unplugged. Also, try not to touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity present in your body Do not change the settings of any DIP switches - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 173
4. Lift off the cover. The Interface Boards 5. Remove the screw labeled CG from the main board. Using the Printer Options 5-43 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 174
with the FG wire not attached and one with the FG wire attached. This slight difference changes the way the boards are installed in the printer but does not affect the operation of the interface in any way. Check to see which type of interface board you have. FG wire not - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 175
the pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board; then secure the board with the screws provided. Using the Printer Options 5-45 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 176
pin located on top of the interface board. 4. Set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual accompanying it. FG wire attached 1. Carefully place the interface board next to the printer as shown below. Use the CG screw to connect the round end of the FG (frame ground) wire - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 177
The Interface Boards 2. Holding the interface board level, rotate it into position and attach it to the main board. Make sure that the connector pins are properly inserted into the mating connector. 3. Secure the board with the screws provided. Using the Printer Options 5-47 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 178
boards except #8143 New Serial Interface board, set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual accompanying it. If you have the #8143, see page 5-50. Attaching the interface board cover 1. Bend be careful not to subject it to excessive bending. 5-48 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 179
following sections on handshaking timing and error handling for interface information specific to the LQ-1010 printer. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure or communications protocol, use the information in the manual supplied with your #8143 optional interface. Using the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 180
from 75 to 19,200 BPS (Bits Per Second). When setting the baud rate, make sure you use the bit rate selection table for printers with buffers (in the #8143 interface manual). For more information on the LQ-1010's input buffer settings, see the section on DIP switch functions in Chapter 3 of this - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 181
Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-5 Transporting the Printer 6-11 Maintenance 6-1 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 182
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow the steps below: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide or the cut sheet feeder. 6-2 Maintenance - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 183
the Printer 2. Using a soft brush, carefully remove all dust and dirt. 3. If the outer case or paper guide is dirty or dusty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Keep the printer cover in place to prevent water from getting inside the printer. Maintenance - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 184
. l Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. l Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. l Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your Epson dealer if you think lubrication is needed. 6-4 Maintenance - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 185
the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint. The #7754 standard ribbon cartridge or #7770 film ribbon cartridge are recommended for the LQ-1010 printer. Do not use ribbons designed for nine-pin printers. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the printer cover - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 186
the Ribbon 2. Remove the paper tension unit. 3. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it by the black plastic handles and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot. Let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 187
Replacing the Ribbon 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. 5. To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. Maintenance 6-7 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 188
Replacing the Ribbon 6. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 6-8 Maintenance - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 189
7. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Be careful not to puncture the ribbon. 8. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 190
Replacing the Ribbon 9 . Attach the paper tension unit. 10. Insert the hooks on the printer cover unit into the printer, and then tilt the printer cover back into place. 6-10 Maintenance - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 191
it in the original box and packing materials according to the following instructions. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any installed options, as well as the paper guide and printer cover. WARNING: Turn the printer off before unplugging the power cable from the AC outlet. 2. Unplug - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 192
Transporting the Printer 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. Attach the locking clip as shown below. WARNING: You must attach the locking clip when you transport the printer. 6-12 Maintenance - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 193
Transporting the Printer 6. Reattach the paper tension unit, locking it securely in place. 7. Remove the platen knob. Maintenance 6-13 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 194
Transporting the Printer 8. Reattach the printer cover, then replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box. 6-14 Maintenance - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 195
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 Printing 7-5 Paper Handling 7-14 Options 7-24 Troubleshooting 7-1 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 196
problem in the table below and then see the appropriate page for the solution. Power supply l Power is not being supplied, See 7-4 Printing l The printer does not print. l The print is faint or uneven. l Dots does not operate properly. See 7-14 See 7-17 See 7-21 See 7-23 7-2 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 197
with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly. l Using the font module, the module's fonts do not print. l Using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. See 7-24 See 7-28 See 7-32 See 7-32 Troubleshooting 7-3 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 198
Problem Power is not being supplied. The POWER light does not go on. Solution The power cable may be loose or not properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the printer, see that the power cable is properly plugged in to the electrical outlet, and turn the printer . 7-4 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 199
Problem The printer does not print. The ON LINE light is on but nothing is printed. The ON LINE light is off. The PAPER OUT light is on. Solution The software may not be installed properly for your printer. Check the printer meets the printer and the computer specifications. The printer may be - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 200
in the ribbon. The ribbon may be worn. Replace the ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 6. This indicates an error in printer operation. Turn off the printer, check for paper jams or other problems; then turn the printer back on. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your Epson dealer. The - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 201
is damaged. Stop printing and contact your Epson dealer to have the printer repaired. There is either too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and gotten caught on something. Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 7-7 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 202
Printing Problem Printed characters are Epson Extended Graphics character table using ESC t 1. You can also select the graphics character table by changing a DIP switch setting. To do this, turn off the power, set DIP switch 1-7 to on, then turn on the printer. See Chapter 3. 7-8 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 203
Printing Problem Printed characters are not what you expected (continued). Graphic characters or fines are being printed instead of the selected italic off the power and set DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 to the correct positions for the character set you want. See Chapter 3. Troubleshooting 7-9 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 204
Printing Problem Printed characters are not what you expected 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 DIP switch 2-5 is set to off. 7-10 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 205
Problem -adjustment to adjust the loading position. See Chapter 3. If the problem persists, check the top margin set by your application software and adjust of the following statements: WIDTH LPRINT 255 WIDTH "LPT1" 255 If the printer still does not print properly, set the right margin to the maximum - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 206
Printing Problem The print position is not what you expected (continued). Page length does not match the length of the paper. Regular gaps occur in 2-3 to off. The page length for continuous paper may be set incorrectly. Set DIP switch 2-1 to 11 or 12 inches. See Chapter 3. 7-12 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 207
3. If the printer still does not print, try the self test described in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. Troubleshooting 7-13 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 208
guides you through problems in handling single sheets and continuous paper. If you are having problems using the optional cut sheet feeder or pull tractor, see the section on options later in this chapter. Problem again to set the printer on line. See Chapter 3. The left edge guide may be set too - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 209
Problem Single sheets do not guides to the width of the paper. The dimensions of the paper may exceed the specified limitations. Use only paper sizes that are within the specified range. Multi-part forms cannot be used with this printer's single-sheet feeding system. See Chapter 8. Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 210
Problem Single sheets do not feed properly (continued). When the LOAD/EJECT button is pressed, the paper feeds through and then out of the printer. The paper feed is crooked. The paper does not fully eject. Solution The paper may have been between the edge guides before the printer Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 211
Paper Handling Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly. paper using the control panel buttons while the printer is on line (ON LINE light on). Press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line, then try feeding paper. After /EJECT button again to load the paper. Troubleshooting 7-17 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 212
from the printer. Position your paper supply within 3 feet (1 meter) of the printer. See Chapter 2. The paper may be caught on the edge guides. When using continuous paper, make sure that the paper guide is supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. See Chapter 2. 7-18 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 213
Problem See Chapter 2. The paper guide may be in the upright position. When using continuous paper, make sure that the paper guide is in the lowered position only paper sizes that are within the specified range. Your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms consisting of 1 Troubleshooting 7-19 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 214
Paper Handling Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Skip over perforation is set, but the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip the data in the print buffer is completely printed and the next print position is at the top of the next page. 7-20 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 215
Paper Handling Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). the paper is not loaded. Solution Your program may not be sending a form feed command to the printer. At the end of your program or the page, send a form feed (FF). If you press the LOAD/EJECT button. Troubleshooting 7-21 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 216
Paper Handling Problem Switching between single sheets and continuous paper cannot be performed properly sure to remove any single sheets remaining in the paper guide. The paper release lever may not be in the proper position. Push the lever back to the single-sheet position. 7-22 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 217
Paper Handing Problem Switching between single sheets and continuous paper cannot be data may not have been sent to the printer. Finish the page by sending a form feed code (FF) to the printer or by sending enough line feed codes (LF) to advance the remainder of the page. Troubleshooting 7-23 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 218
Problem LOAD/EJECT button while the printer is on line. Always put the printer off line before feeding the the printer is on line). The printer may be off line. Press the ON LINE button to put the printer on 4 to set the cut sheet feeder mode. The printer must be ready with no paper out condition to - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 219
Problem may be incorrectly installed on the printer. Remove and reinstall the cut sheet feeder making sure that the guides may be too close together, preventing smooth paper feed. Adjust the position of the paper guides so that the paper can move up and down freely. See Chapter 5. Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 220
Options Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly (continued). After a print command is sent from the computer, the platen rotates, of paper before loading it into the bin. Remove the paper and fan it. Then align the edges of the stack. See Chapter 5. 7-26 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 221
manually insert a single sheet, but instead paper was fed from the cut sheet feeder's bin. Solution Options The paper may be old or creased. Discard it and load new, clean sheets of paper. The left and right paper guides single sheets, pull the paper set lever forward. Troubleshooting 7-27 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 222
Options Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly ( top or bottom margin or page length for your application program. The printer may be on line. Before using the control panel buttons to feed paper, always put the printer off line (ON LINE light out). 7-28 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 223
guide is folded backwards over the paper and that the edge guides are moved to each edge of the paper guide. See Chapter 2. The pull tractor and push tractor sprockets are not aligned correctly. When using both tractors, be sure that the sprockets on both are positioned evenly. Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 224
Options Problem Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams The loading position of the paper may be too high or too low. Use the microadjustment feature to reset the loading position. 7-30 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 225
Options Problem Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Skip over perforation is set, but the paper feeds backward to eject. When using the pull tractor, press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward to eject. Troubleshooting 7-31 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 226
Problem Using the font module, the module's fonts do not print. The font module is set, but the fonts in the module do not print. Using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. The printer does is correctly inserted into the connector on the main board. 7-32 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 227
interface settings on the computer may be wrong. See your computer manual for the correct settings. The computer and interface settings may not match. Match the settings for each condition. Two cables may be installed on the printer; only one cable may be attached at any time. Troubleshooting 7-33 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 228
Options If the printer still does not operate properly after checking the above points, run a self test of the interface to make sure that there are no on-board defects. If any abnormality is found, contact your Epson dealer. 7-34 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 229
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-6 Electrical 8-7 Environment 8-7 Interface Specifications 8-8 Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface 8-8 Interface Timing 8-10 Printing Enabled/Disabled Signals and Control Conditions 8-11 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 230
Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix Quality Draft LQ Characters per inch 10 12 10 12 1/360th of an inch Single sheet: 2.2 inches per sec (100 ms/line) Continuous: 2.2 inches per sec (100 ms/line) Character spacing 10 cpi 10 cpi condensed 12 cpi - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 231
Optional fonts: Character fonts: Font Epson Draft Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Characters: Paper Paper width: Paper length: LQ Epson Courier LQ Epson Prestige LQ Epson Script LQ Epson OCR-B LQ Epson OCR-A LQ Epson Orator LQ Epson Orator-S Printer Specifications Available sizes (Characters per - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 232
Printer Specifications Printable area: Single sheet 0.33 inches (8.5 mm) or more 0.12 inches (3 mm) or more 0.12 inches (3 mm) or more 0.53 inches (13.5 mm) or - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 233
Envelope 0.12 inches (3 mm) or more Printer Specifications 0.33 inches (8.5 mm) or more 0.87 inches (22 mm) or more Note: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature. Load the envelope with - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 234
Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: Cartridge ribbon, available in black: #7754 #7770 (film) Life expectancy of ribbon: #7754: 2,000,000 characters (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character) #7770: 200,000 characters (in Letter Quality characters - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 235
Printer Specifications Electrical Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: Insulation resistance: Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): 120 VAC ± 10% 100 watts maximum 50 ± 0.5 Hz, 60 ± 0.5 Hz 10 Mohms between AC power line and chassis Can withstand 1.0 kV rms applied for one minute, or - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 236
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an S-bit parallel interface. For specifications on optional interfaces, refer to their manuals. Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are shown in the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 237
by setting DIP switch 2-4 to on.) Not used. Logic ground level. Printer's chassis ground, which is isolated from the logic ground. Not used. Twisted more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal. This level becomes LOW when the printer is: 1) in paper out state. 2) off line. 3) in error state. - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 238
and to complete the connection on the return side. These cables should be shielded and connected to the chassis of the host computer and the printer. l All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and the fall times of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds. l Data transfer - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 239
generated Printing (Disabled/ enabled) Enabled (normal cond.) Enabled Disabled* Disabled *While printing is disabled, character data is being received and acknowledged so that the printer can look for another DC1 character, which would allow it to resume printing. Technical Specifications 8-11 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 240
16.4 in (H) (618 mm (W) x 443 mm (D) x 416 mm (H)) (mounted on the printer) approx. 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) Bin capacity: Single sheet : Up to 150 sheets of 22 lb 80 sheets of 22 lb Up to 100 sheets of 17 lb Up to 50 sheets of 24 lb MCBF: 100,000 cycles Environmental condition: Temperature Operation: - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 241
Option Specifications Paper: Width 7.17 to 14.33 inches (182 to 364 mm) Length 10.12 to 14.33 inches (257 to 364 mm) Thickness 0.0028 to 0.0055 inches (0.07 to 0.14 mm) Weight 17 lb to 24 lb Printable area 0.33 inches (8.5 mm) or more 0.12 inches (3 mm) or more 0.12 inches (3 mm) or - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 242
software sends the ESC @ (initialize the minter) command. Default Settings The table below shows the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized. Item Top of form position Left and right margins Line spacing Vertical tab position Horizontal tab positions VFU channel Font - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 243
Initialization Also, the data buffer is cleared when the printer is initialized by turning on the power or by an INIT signal. Note: The user-defined character set is not cleared when the printer is initialized with the software command (ESC @). Technical Specifications 8-15 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 244
Chapter 9 Command Summary Using the Command Summary 9-2 Control Key Chart 9-4 Commands in Numerical Order 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-8 Printer Operation 9-8 MSB Control 9-11 Data Control 9-12 Vertical Motion 9-13 Horizontal Motion 9-19 Overall Printing Style 9-22 Print - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 245
This chapter lists and describes all the commands available on the LQ-1010. The first part of this chapter lists all commands in command separately; the commands are divided into the following subjects: Printer operation MSB control Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall printing - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 246
Using the Command Summary The simplest type of command consists of a single character to be sent to the printer. For instance, to print in condensed mode, the code format is: ASCII code: SI Decimal: 15 Hexadecimal: OF This code can be sent from a program - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 247
Using the Command Summary Control Key Chart Some application programs use control key codes for decimal values O-27. The table below gives you the proper values. The Control Key column indicates that you press the control key at the same time you press the key for the letter or symbol in that - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 248
9-17 Form Feed 9-13 Carriage Return 9-12 Select Double-wide Mode (one line 9-26 Select Condensed Mode 9-25 Select Printer 9-8 Cancel Condensed Mode 9-26 Deselect Printer 9-9 Cancel Double-wide Mode (one line 9-27 Cancel Line 9-12 Delete Character 9-9 Select Double-wide Mode (one line 9-27 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 249
9-37 Copy ROM to RAM 9-36 Select Unidirectional Mode (one line 9-9 Set MSB to 0 9-11 Set MSB to 1 9-11 Reassign Graphics Mode 9-40 Initialize Printer 9-8 Set n/60-inch Line Spacing 9-16 Set Vertical Tabs 9-17 Set Page Length in Lines 9-13 Set Page Length in Inches 9-13 Set Horizontal Tabs - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 250
ASCII ESC N ESC 0 ESC P ESC Q ESC R ESC S 0 ESC S 1 ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC a ESC b ESC g ESC k ESC l ESC p ESC q ESC t ESC w ESC x Commands in Numerical Order Dec. Hex. 78 4E 79 4F 80 50 81 51 82 52 83 53 83 53 84 54 85 55 87 57 89 59 90 5A 92 5C 97 61 98 62 103 67 107 6B 108 6C - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 251
preceding the command. DC1 Format: ASCII code: Decimal : Hexadecimal : DC1 17 11 Select Printer Comments: Returns the printer to the selected state if it has been deselected by the printer deselect code (DC3). It does not select the printer if it has been switched off line by the ON LINE button - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 252
Commands Arranged by Topic DC3 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: DC3 19 13 Deselect Printer Comments: Puts the printer into the deselected state until the select printer code (DC1) is received. The printer cannot be reselected with the ON LINE button. DEL Format: ASCII code: DEL - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 253
Command Summary ESC U Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off ESC U n 27 85 n 1B 55 n Comments: The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns the mode on 0: Turns the mode off Text printing is normally bidirectional. (Graphics printing is always - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 254
to 0. Some computers always send data with the MSB set to 1, which means that italics or character graphics are always printed. ESC = can overcome this problem. ESC > Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC > 27 62 1B 3E Comments: Sets the MSB bit of all incoming data as 1. Set MSB to - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 255
Commands Arranged by Topic BEL Format : ASCII code: BEL Decimal: 7 Hexadecimal: 07 Comments: Sounds the printer's beeper. Beeper Data Control CR Format: ASCII code: CR Decimal: 13 Hexadecimal: 0D Carriage Return Comments: Prints the data in the print buffer and returns - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 256
Commands Arranged by Topic Vertical Motion FF Format: ASCII code: FF Decimal: 12 Hexadecimal: 0C Form Feed Comments: Prints the data in the print buffer and advances the paper to the top of the next form according to the current page length. When using a cut sheet feeder, FF ejects the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 257
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC N Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC N n 27 78 n 1B 4E n Set Skip Over Perforation Comments: The variable n is the number of lines skipped between the last line printed on one page and the first line to print on the next page. For example, with the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 258
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC 0 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 0 27 48 1B 30 Select l/8-inch Line Spacing Comments: Sets the line spacing to 1/8 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The 0 is the digit zero and not ASCII code 0. ESC 2 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 259
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC 3 Format: ASCII code: Decimal : Hexadecimal : ESC 3 n 27 51 n 1B 33 n Set n/MO-inch Line Spacing Comments: Sets the line spacing to n/180 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The 3 is the digit three and not ASCII code 3. The value of n must be from 0 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 260
Commands Arranged by Topic VT Format: ASCII code: VT Decimal: 11 Hexadecimal: 0B Tab Vertically Comments: Advances the paper to the next vertical tab position in the channel selected by ESC /. If no channel has been selected, channel 0 is used., If no vertical tabs have been set, the paper - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 261
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC b Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Set Vertical Tabs in Channels ESC b c n1 n2 .... 0 27 98 c n1 n2 ... 0 1B 62 c n1 n2 ... 00 Comments: Functions the same as ESC B, except that the variable c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, which must - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 262
Commands Arranged by Topic Horizontal Motion ESC 1 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 1 n 27 108 n 1B 6C n Set Left Margin Comments: Sets the left margin to n columns in the current character size. Settings made in the proportional mode are treated as 10 cpi. This command clears - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 263
Comments: This sequence specifies the distance from the current left margin that subsequent characters are to be printed, using this formula: total number of dots = n1 + (n2 x 256). Each unit equals 1/60th of an inch. The sequence is ignored and the previous setting remains effective if the position - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 264
start. To find n1 and n2, first calculate the displacement required in dots. If the displacement is to the left, subtract it from 65536. Send the resulting number using this formula: total number of dots = n1 + (n2 x 256). The command is ignored if it would move - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 265
: Hexadecimal: ESC x n 27 120 n 1B 78 n Select Letter Quality or Draft Comments: The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects draft mode. 1: Selects Letter Quality (LQ) mode. Overrides the SelecType panel setting. 9-22 Command Summary - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 266
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC k Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal : ESC k n 27 107 n 1B 6B n Select Typestyle Family Comments: This command affects only the Letter Quality typestyle, not draft. If n = 0, the Roman font is used. To select one of the other typestyles, use the family number - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 267
Commands Arranged by Topic Print Size and Character Width ESC P Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC P 27 80 1B 50 Select 10 CPI Comments: Selects 10 character per inch printing. This command is normally used to cancel 12 or 15 cpi. ESC M Format : ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 268
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC p Turn Proportional Mode On/Off Format: ASCII code: ESC p n Decimal: 27 112 n Hexadecimal: 1B 70 n Comments: Turns proportional mode on and off. The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns mode on. 0: Turns mode off. The width of proportional characters - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 269
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC SI Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC SI 27 15 1B OF Select Condensed Mode Comments: Duplicates the SI command and the function of the CONDENSED button on the control panel. DC2 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: DC2 18 12 Cancel Condensed Mode - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 270
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC SO Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC SO 27 14 1B O E Comments: Duplicates the SO command. Select Double-wide Mode (one line) ESC W Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Turn Double-wide Mode On/Off ESC W n 27 87 n 1B 57 n Comments: Doubles the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 271
ESC E Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC E 27 69 1B 45 Select Emphasized Mode Comments: Makes text bolder by printing each dot twice, with the second dot printed slightly to the right of the first. ESC F Format: ASCII code: Decimal : Hexadecimal: ESC F 27 70 1B 46 Cancel Emphasized - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 272
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC G Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC G 27 71 1B 47 Select Double-strike Mode Comments: Makes text bolder by printing each line twice. ESC H Format : ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC H 27 72 1B 48 Cancel Double-strike Mode Comments: Cancels - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 273
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC S 1 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC S 1 27 83 1 1B 53 01 Select Subscript Mode Comments: Prints characters about two-thirds of the normal character height in the lower part of the character space. ESC T Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 274
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC ( - Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Select Score ESC ( - n1 n2 m d1 d2 27 40 45 n1 n2 m d1 d2 1B 28 2D n1 n2 m d1 d2 Comments: Use decimal or hexadecimal values for all variables, not ASCII characters. Use the following values for the first 3 variables: - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 275
valid for all characters, with the exception of character codes B0H to DFH, F4H, and F5H (176 to 223, 244, and 245 decimal) in the Epson Extended Graphics character table. 9-32 Command Summary - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 276
of space added to the right of each character, in addition to the space already allowed in the design of the character. The number of dots is determined by n, which should be from 0 to 127. Each unit of space is 1/120th of an inch in draft mode and 1/180th of an - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 277
27 52 1B 34 Select Italic Mode Comments: Causes characters from the italic character table to be printed. This command is valid even if the Epson Extended Graphics character set has been selected by ESC t or by DIP switch 1-7, but the character graphics are not italicized. 9-34 Command Summary - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 278
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC 5 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 5 27 53 1B 35 Comments: Cancels the mode selected by ESC 4. Cancel Italic Mode ESC R Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Select an International Character Set ESC R n 27 82 n 1B 52 n Comments: Selects one of - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 279
can be redefined. The variable n represents the font family. Fonts in font cartridges (except Orator and Orator-S) can also be copied. The LQ-1010 cannot select fonts 2 to 6 unless you have installed the appropriate font module. 0: Roman 4: Script 1: Sans Serif 5: OCR-B 2: Courier 6: OCR - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 280
User-defined Set Comments: This sequence is used to print the user-defined (download) character set. ESC & is required to define the character set. The following 27 54 1B 36 Enable Printable Characters Comments: When the Epson Extended Graphics character table is selected, ESC 6 enables the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 281
Commands Arranged by Topic Graphics See Chapter 4 for sample graphics programs. See the table under ESC * for density information on graphics modes. ESC K Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal : Select Single-density Graphics Mode ESC K n1 n2 27 75 n1 n2 1B 4B n1 n2 Comments: Turns on 8-pin, - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 282
-density* CRT I CRT II Single-density Double-density CRT III Triple-density Hex-density* 8 0 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 6 24 32 24 33 24 38 24 39 24 40 l Adjacent dots cannot be printed in this mode. Horiz. density (dots/in) 60 120 120 240 80 90 60 120 90 180 360 Command Summary 9-39 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 283
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC ? Format: ASCII code: Decimal : Hexadecimal: ESC ? s 27 63 s 1B 3F s Reassign Graphics Mode m m m Comments: Changes from one graphics mode to another. The variable s is a character (K, L, Y or Z), representing the commands ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, and ESC Z. The - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 284
Appendix Proportional Width Table A-2 Character Tables A-6 A-1 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 285
Proportional Width Table This table lists the widths of your printer's proportional characters. The values given are in 360ths of an inch. (For example, a value of 36 is 36/360ths of an inch.) You may need - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 286
Code 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F 60 61 62 63 CHR @ A B c D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ^] a b c Width 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 24/16 30/20 36/24 36/24 42/28 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 287
Proportional Width Table Width 30/20 30/20 18/12 18/12 18/12 36/24 36/24 36/24 42/28 42/28 30/20 30/20 30/20 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 42/28 30/20 30/20 36/24 42/28 30/20 30/20 18/12 30/20 36/24 36/24 36/24 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 A-4 Code BO B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 BA BB - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 288
Code D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF EO E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF FO F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 CHR Width 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 Proportional - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 289
Character Tables These character tables are selected by DIP switch 1-7 or the ESC t software command. For the Epson Extended Graphics character table, use of the ESC 6 or ESC 7 software command lets you select whether to print hex codes 80 to 9F as characters ( - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 290
Character Tables Epson Extended Graphics Character Table CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F A-7 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 291
to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this feature is enabled using a DIP switch or external control through the parallel connector, the printer will automatically feed the paper one line after receiving a CR code. baud rate A measure of the speed of data transmission. Usually expressed in - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 292
sheet feeder (CSF) An optional, detachable device which automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. data dump Sometimes called hex dump. A troubleshooting feature. When the printer is in the data dump mode, each code that it receives is printed in hexadecimal notation. 2 Glossary - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 293
and set the default status of the printer when it is turned on or initialized. DIP stands for Dual In-line Package. dot graphics A graphic design formed by patterns of dots. Also called bit image graphics. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 294
control code used to begin most printer commands. ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 295
has a memory. When you print a file from a computer, the contents of the file are transferred quickly from the computer's memory to the printer's memory. The printer then prints information from its own memory at a much slower rate. This way of printing frees the computer to do other work while the - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 296
and 255 can be expressed by an eight-bit binary number. on line When the printer is on line, it is able to communicate with the computer connected to it. sends a signal when it is not in contact with paper, informing the printer and remote computer that there is no paper loaded, and causing the PAPER - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 297
its defaults, either by a command, an INIT signal, code, or by turning the printer off and on. self test A method of checking the operation of the printer. When the self test is run, the printer prints out its current DIP switch settings and the characters that are stored in its ROM (Read Only - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 298
only. Allows more precise vertical alignment than bidirectional printing. Often used for printing graphics. user-defined characters Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also known as download characters. 8 Glossary - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 299
card. A Accented characters, 3-22 - 23 Accessories, see Options Application software, 1-26 Assembling printer, 1-7 - 13 Auto line feed, 3-9 B Buffer capacity, 3-9 Buttons, 2-16, 3-3 C Character designing, 4-20 - 31 downloading, 4-22 - 26 fonts, 3-20, 5-34, 8-3 graphics, 3-24 -25 printing, 4-27 - 28 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 300
Dot graphics mode, 4-9 - 19, 9-38-40 Double-high mode, 4-3 - 4, 9-28 Double-strike mode, 4-4 - 5, 4-6-8, 9-29 Double-wide mode, 4-3 - 4, 4-6-8, 9-26-27 Downloading - 31 Epson Extended Graphics, 3-24-25, A-7 F Font button, 3-4 Fonts, see also Multi-Font Module designing, 4-20 - 31 downloading, 4-22 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 301
8-13 thickness, 8-5, 8-13 weight, 8-5, 8-13 width, 8-3, 8-13 Index Paper guide single-sheet paper, 1-12 - 13, 2-3 - 5, 2-16 continuous paper, 2-13 31, 8-5 labels, 8-5 single-sheet paper, 8-4, 8-13 Printable columns, 8-2 Printer assembling, 1-7 - 13 cleaning, 6-2 - 4 connecting to computer, 1-23 - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 302
Printer stand, 1-6 Print head, 1-9, 4-10 - 12, 8-6 Printing direction, 8-2 Problems, see Troubleshooting Proportional spacing, 4-2 - 3, 4-6-8, 9-25, A-2-5 Pull tractor, 5-21- 33 installing, 5-21 - 33 loading paper, 5-23 - 29 removing, 5-30 - 33 Push tractor, 2-9 - 23 R Ready light, 3-2 \ Ribbon - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 303
tractor Transporting printer, 6-11 Troubleshooting, 7-1 - 34 optional accessories, 7-24 - 34 paper handling, 7-14 - 23 power supply, 7-4 printing, 7-5 - 13 Typestyles, 3-19-21, 4-6-8, 4-20 - 31, see also Fonts U Underline mode, 4-5, 4-6 - 8, 9-31 Unpacking printer, 1-2 - 4 V Ventilation, 1-5 Index - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 304
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, such as ESC Q n for setting the right margin, see Chapter 9. Printer Operation ASCII Dec. Hex. Description Pg ESC @ 64 40 Initialize Printer 9-8 DC1 17 11 Select Printer 9-8 DC3 19 13 Deselect Printer 9-9 DEL 127 7F Delete Character 9-9 ESC < 60 3C Select Unidirectional Mode - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 306
Horizontal Motion ASCII Dec. ESC I 108 ESC Q 81 BS 8 ESC $ 36 ESC \ 92 HT 9 ESC D 68 Hex. 6C 51 08 24 5C 09 44 Description Set Left Margin Set Right Margin Backspace Set Absolute Print Position Set Relative Print Position TabHorizontally Set Horizontal Tabs Overall Printing Style - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 307
2-1 Page length 2-2 Tear-off mode 2-3 1-inch skip over perforation 2-4 Auto line feed 2-5 Input buffer capacity 2-6 Not used 2-7 Character spacing 2-a 'Required for use of user-defined (download) characters. ON 12 inches On On On 8 KB OFF 11 inches Off Off Off 1 KB See page 3-a - Epson LQ-1010 | User Manual - Page 308
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