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printer with respect to the receiver • Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, the user the information contained herein. Epson America, Inc. shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 4
Software 1-25 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Using Single Sheets 2-2 Using Continuous Paper 2-6 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-13 Printing on Special Paper 2-20 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Page Length 3-10 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 5
4 Software and Graphics 4-1 Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-9 User-defined Characters 4-20 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-10 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 6
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 Table A-6 Glossary Index V - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 7
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Introduction The Epson® LQ-510 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-510 offers the following - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 9
set, an italic character table, and the Epson Extended Graphics character table. l The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including envelopes and labels. Options A variety of printer options is available for use with your LQ-510 printer. For detailed information on installing and using - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 10
multi-part forms, l Multi-Font Module (#7407) The optional Multi-Font module adds to the number of fonts available in the Letter Quality mode. l Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7768) The optional film ribbon cartridge provides you with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 11
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-510 printer. Finding your way around l Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 12
the use of software commands, graphics, and creating your own user-defined characters. See Chapter 9 for a useful summary of printer commands. • If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting instructions. • Other chapters - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 13
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 ask that you - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 14
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-7 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-10 Testing the Printer 1-13 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Running the Self Test 1-14 Checking the Operation 1-21 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-22 The Parallel Interface 1-22 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-25 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 15
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-510 | User Manual - Page 16
Unpacking the Printer After removing the parts, save the packaging materials in case you ever need to transport your printer. Note: Be sure to lift the printer cover and remove the pieces of white packing material. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 17
, or dust. • Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental interruption of power can wipe out information in both your computer's memory and in your printer's memory. • Avoid using outlets that share a circuit with large motors or electrical appliances; this - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 18
weight of the LQ-510 printer (approximately 26 pounds, or 12 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 feeder, your printer must be kept level. l If your paper supply is positioned below the printer stand, make - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 19
, 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. Remove the printer cover. 2. Insert the knob into the hole on the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 20
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 ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned off. Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 21
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 removes - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 22
on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 5. 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. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 23
Assembling Printer 6. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 7. Close the paper tension unit cover. Attaching the Paper Guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide helps to feed the paper smoothly and - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 24
Assembling the Printer 1. Place the paper guide on the printer as shown below. 2. Raise the paper guide until it locks into place. Note: To lower the paper guide, lift up slightly to release it from its locked position; then gently lower it down onto the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 25
Assembling 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. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 26
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-510 | User Manual - Page 27
Testing the Printer 2. Plug the power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Running the Self Test 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 28
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. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 29
Testing the Printer 4. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to the guide mark. 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. 1-16 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 30
Testing the Printer WARNING: Never run the self test using paper that is narrower than A4 size (8.27 inches or 210 mm) or letter size (8.5 inches or 216 mm) to prevent the print head from printing directly onto the platen. 6. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the paper. 7. Press the ON LINE button - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 31
Testing the Printer 8. If the test results are satisfactory and you wish to stop the test, press the 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 32
Testing the Printer Here is part of a typical self test printed in draft mode. Draft mode Note: When using the optional cut sheet feeder, the first page of the self test printout is slightly different. For details, see the Cut Sheet Feeder section in Chapter 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 33
Testing the Printer Here is part of a typical self test printed in Letter Quality mode. Letter Quality mode 1-20 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 34
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 9. The ribbon may be worn. Replace the ribbon cartridge. See page 6-4. The test - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 35
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. 1-22 Setting Up the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 36
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. Setting Up the Printer 1-23 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 37
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 of ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer. 1-24 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 38
LX Epson printer EX Rx Standard printer FX MX Draft printer To use all of the features of the LQ-510, however, it is best to use a program with the LQ-510 on its menu. If your program does not list the LQ-510, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available that supports - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 39
1-26 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 40
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets 2-2 Loading Paper 2-2 Reloading During Printing 2-5 Using Continuous Paper 2-6 Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply 2-6 Loading Continuous Paper 2-7 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-13 Switching to Single Sheets 2-13 Switching - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 41
Using Single Sheets Your printer can accommodate single sheets with a width of 7.2 inches or 182 mm to 10 inches or 254 mm. If you do most of your printing on single sheets, you may find it more convenient to install the optional cut sheet feeder. This option automatically inserts a new sheet and - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 42
Using Single Sheets 2. Turn on the printer. (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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 43
Using Single Sheets 4. Adjust the right edge guide to match the 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. 2-4 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 44
a document of more than one page using singlesheet paper, the printer stops printing when it reaches the bottom of the page. When this happens, the ON LINE light either goes off automatically or remains on, depending on your application program software. If the ON LINE light remains on, the first - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 45
tractor built into your LQ-510 printer is remarkably easy to load and operate. Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper up to 10 inches or 254 mm wide. Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and trouble-free paper feeding is - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 46
Using Continuous Paper Loading Continuous Paper 1. Be sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the paper guide. Set the paper release lever to the continuous paper position. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. 2. Release the sprocket - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 47
Using Continuous Paper 3. Slide the left sprocket unit until it is one-half inch from the farthest left position and press the lever back to lock it in place. 4. Slide the right sprocket unit so that it roughly matches the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 2-8 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 48
Using Continuous Paper 5. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. 6. Open both sprocket covers. CAUTION: Make sure that your paper has a clean, straight edge before inserting it into the printer. Paper Handling 2-9 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 49
Using Continuous Paper 7. Fit the first three holes in the paper over the pins of both sprockets. 8. Close the sprocket covers. 2-10 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 50
Using Continuous Paper 9. Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and has no wrinkles. Then lock it in place. 10. Reattach the paper guide as shown below. Then slide the edge guides apart to the sides of the paper guide as shown. Paper Handling 2-11 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 51
the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the loading position. 12. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so that it can accept data. The printer remembers the loading position and advances each page to the same position. If you need to adjust the loading position, use - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 52
from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below. 1. If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. 2. Tear off any outgoing sheets. If the paper has advanced past the print head, you need to press the FORM FEED button to advance your document to - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 53
Single Sheets CAUTION: Make sure you tear off your printed document before pressing the LOAD/EJECT button. Reverse-feeding wide). 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 no - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 54
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 2-15 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 55
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 singlesheet paper to the loading position. Then, press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. 2-16 Paper - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 56
Back to Continuous Paper It is 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 57
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 3. Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 4. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper to the loading position. 2-18 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 58
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 2-19 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 59
program settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. For multi-part forms and labels you should not print any closer than one- the LQ-510 is equipped with a paper thickness lever that can be set to seven positions. These positions are identified by a scale on the printer next - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 60
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. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Paper Handling 2-21 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 61
3 4 4 4 or 5 6 6 7 Note: Lever position 1 is used only when the printed characters are too light. Setting the lever to position 1 when you are using thin paper may damage the print head. • If the lever is set to position 4 or higher, the printing speed may be reduced slightly. 2-22 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 62
past the edge of envelopes, multi-part forms, labels, or thicker-thannormal 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 parts including the original - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 63
Printing on Special Paper Except for the paper thickness lever setting, you load multi- the single-sheet feeding system or the optional cut sheet feeder. Labels If you need to print labels, always use labels mounted on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes for use with a tractor. Do not - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 64
continuous paper except that the paper thickness lever must be adjusted for printing labels. See the section on loading continuous paper earlier in this to OFF.) If a label does become stuck in the printer, contact your Epson dealer. Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 65
, see Using Single Sheets on page 2-2. 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 printable area for envelopes is shown on the next page. The print head must not go past the left or - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 66
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 2-27 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 67
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 Functions 3-9 Page Length 3-10 Skip Over Perforation 3-11 Adjusting the Loading Position 3-12 The Loading Position 3-12 Using - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 68
is blinking, the micro-adjustment function can be used. POWER (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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 69
off line status. Press this button to put the printer on line or to take it off line. When the printer is on line, the ON LINE light is on and the printer can receive and print data from the computer. FORM FEED When the printer is off line, press this button to eject a single - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 70
Control Panel SelecType FONT This button is used to select LQ ROMAN, LQ SANS SERIF, DRAFT mode, or a cartridge font (if The orange indicator light is on when the printer is in the condensed mode. In the condensed mode, all characters are printed at approximately 60 percent of their normal width. 3-4 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 71
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 3-24 for more - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 72
Setting the DIP Switches The LQ-510 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-510 | User Manual - Page 73
Input buffer capacity 2-6 Graphics print direction 2-7 Character spacing 2-8 ON OFF 12 inches 11 inches On Off On Off On Off 8KB 1 KB* Bidirect. Unidirect. See table 3 l Required for use of user-defined (download) characters. Page 3-10 3-9 3-11 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-8 Using the Printer 3-7 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 74
OFF OFF Table 2 Font selection Font Roman Sans Serif Slot Draft SW 1-4 SW 1-5 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON Table 3 Character spacing Spacing 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi Proportional SW 2-7 SW 2-8 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON cpi: characters per inch. 3-8 Using the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 75
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). Printing direction With unidirectional printing, the print head prints in one direction only. This allows - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 76
the paper you are using. Other page lengths can be set using the commands ESC C and ESC C 0. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details. 3-10 Using the Printer - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 77
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-510 | User Manual - Page 78
automatically loaded by the printer. This position is important because it determines where the printing begins on the page. If the printing is too high or too of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem. (If you need to use the platen knob, make sure the power is off.) If you need to adjust the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 79
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-510 | User Manual - Page 80
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 you save the paper normally lost between - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 81
next page, press the ON LINE button to put the printer off line and press the FORM FEED button to advance the paper. Then put the printer back on line and paper will feed to the tear-off position. When you resume printing after tearing off the sheet, the paper automatically feeds backward - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 82
feed the 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. 3-16 Using the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 83
printing. Because these commands override SelecType settings, you should 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. Using the Printer - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 84
Typestyles Character Fonts The LQ-510 printer has three built-in fonts: DRAFT ROMAN SANS SERIF 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 85
again. The following printout compares normal 10 and 12 cpi with condensed 10 and 12 cpi. The condensed 10 cpi is 17 cpi, and the condensed 12 cpi is 20 cpi. This is 10 CPI printing. This is condensed 10 CPI printing. This is 12 CPI printing. This is condensed 12 CPI printing. Using the Printer 3-19 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 86
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 international - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 87
eight character sets shown above, the seven international character sets that follow can be selected with a software command: ESC R. For more information, see the Command Summary in Chapter 9. Country 8 Japan 9 Norway 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America 13 Korea 64 Legal ASCII code hex 23 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 88
If you have an IBM® or IBM-compatible computer, select the Epson Extended Graphics table when you wish to print character graphics as they are displayed on the screen. Even if you select Epson Character Graphics, you can still print ordinary text and italics. For italics, see the description of the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 89
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 the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 90
dump 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 91
order to print the last line, you will have to take the printer off line.) On the left side of the printout all the codes are 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 92
turn off the data dump mode after you have taken the printer off line, turn off the printer. By comparing the characters printed in the text field on the right side of the data ESC R 0 ESC t 1 Function Initialize printer Select USA character set Select Epson Extended Graphics set 3-26 Using the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 93
4-9 The Print Head 4-10 The Graphics Command 4-13 Column Reservation Numbers 4-14 A Simple Graphics Program 4-14 Designing 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 94
variety of printing effects with the LQ-510, from changing the number of characters per inch to using special effects on selected words and phrases. This section gives you a sampling of the features you may select with your software. For software control of these features, see the instructions for - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 95
cpi spacing with proportional spacing: This is 10 cpi printing. This is proportional 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-510 offers three other modes that can change the size of - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 96
. See your application program manual for details. Emphasized and double-strike printing Emphasized and double-strike printing can give words and phrases added prominence. In emphasized mode, each character is printed twice as the print head moves across the paper, with the dots in the second pass - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 97
you can achieve using these modes alone and in combination. This is ROMAN printing. This is ROMAN, emphasized. This is ROMAN, double-strike. This is ROMAN, with both. Italic printing You can print italics by using the ESC 4 software command. This is true no matter how DIP switch 1-7 is set. This is - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 98
Superscripts and subscripts Superscripts and subscripts can be used for printing footnote numbers and mathematical formulas. The example below shows underlining and LQ-510 printer has a special ESCape code called Master Select that allows you to choose many combinations of these nine modes: 10 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 99
01 2 02 4 04 8 08 16 10 32 20 64 4 0 128 80 For example, to print a title you may want to use double-wide 12 cpi characters printed in the double-strike mode. You would to send the value to the printer. ASCII: ESC ! 1 Decimal: 27 33 49 Hexadecimal: 1B 21 31 Software and Graphics 4-7 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 100
Enhancing Your Printing The print quality and font must be set separately, using SelecType or the ESC x and ESC k width and you use Master Select to set emphasized doublestrike, the character width is reset to 10 cpi. l Proportional spacing overrides 10, 12, and 15 cpi. 4-8 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 101
pictures and graphs like the ones on this page and the next 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. With such programs you usually create an image on your monitor then give a command - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 102
effect is that of 24 pins arranged in a single vertical column. Dot patterns The print head is able to print graphics, as well as text because graphic images are formed on the printer in about the same way that pictures in newspapers and magazines are printed. If you look 4-10 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 103
prints up to 180 dots per inch, horizontally. As the print head moves across the paper, every 1/180th of an inch it must receive instructions about which of its 24 pins to fire. At each position it can fire any number of pins, from none to 24. This means that the printer 1 Software and Graphics 4-11 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 104
pin, you send its number to the printer. To fire more than one pin at dot graphics requires considerable calculation. Because triple-density uses 180 columns per inch, printing a single line of triple-density graphics only one inch long requires 540 numbers. Fortunately, commercial graphics software - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 105
used by the printer. For most of the other printer modes, such printer receives this code, it interprets the numbers that follow as pin patterns and prints them on the paper. Your printer density CRT III Triple-density Hex-density* Pins m Horiz. density dots/in. 8 0 60 8 1 120 8 2 120 8 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 106
enough bytes of graphics data or the printer will stop and wait for more data and will seem to be locked. If, on the other hand, you supply too much graphics data, the excess will be interpreted and printed as regular text. A Simple Graphics Program This first program is just a simple example to - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 107
The program produces the printout you see below: 10 WIDTH "LPT1:",255 20 LPRINT CHR$(27)"*"CHR$(32 for each column, line 30 begins a loop to supply 120 bytes of data. Line 40 contains the number to print the graphic image. While this method is the most tedious, it helps you understand dot graphics. - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 108
each x represents the center of a dot, and the dots actually overlap. Write the assigned values of the pins next to your design, then total the values for each column of dots. These totals are the values that you send to the printer as graphics data to print the design. 4-16 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 109
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 4-17 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 110
prints the design shown on the previous pages. Note that the data numbers in lines 80 through 140 are the same numbers that are at the bottom of each section in the last illustration. The WIDTH statement in line 10 . Lines 30 through 60 print the design that you see below: 4-18 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 111
was printed using the triple-density, 24-pin graphics option because the density is the same (180 dots per inch) in both directions. Adding the following lines to the preceding program causes the pattern to print 10 times in a row as shown below: 15 FOR C=l TO 10: RESTORE 65 NEXT C Software and - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 112
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 printed. In fact, planning a user-defined character is like planning a small dot graphics pattern. 4-20 Software - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 113
User-defined Characters Design grids To design 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 114
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 bit represents one dot. 4-22 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 115
User-defined Characters Data numbers The bits within each byte have values of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128. In the vertical column of dots, 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, - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 116
User-defined Characters You have seen how to design a character by placing 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 loads characters in the print - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 117
User that print at draft speed. The table below shows the maximum values for these bytes. Mode Draft Letter Quality 10 cpi dot patterns for each character. Since it takes three bytes to specify all the dots in one vertical column, your printer expects d1 x 3 bytes of data to follow d2. Software - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 118
User-defined Characters This example of a character definition program should make this clear: 10 160 DATA 4,0,0,2,0,0,1,0,0 In line 10, the ESC x0 command selects draft printing. The actual character definition end of the program) is sent to the printer in the loop between lines 50 and 70. Note - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 119
by lines 80 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 printout below: As you can see, both sets of characters (the @ from the original characters in ROM that the printer normally uses and the alternative - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 120
printer before you define characters. If you use this command at the beginning of a program, then define your special characters and select the user-defined set, you can print with the user-defined set as your normal character set. You never need to switch back and forth between sets. 4-28 Software - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 121
dots in adjacent columns. There must be an empty dot position both to the left and right of each dot that prints. Superscripts and subscripts You can also create superscript and subscript user smaller. They are a maximum of 16 dots high. Their maximum width in dot columns is shown in the table below - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 122
) can be used in combination with most of your printer's various print styles. For instance, emphasized mode works with user-defined characters. The characters you design are enhanced to give this printing effect. Mixing the three types of user-defined character sets is not possible. For example, if - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 123
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 and - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 124
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Options The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 Installation 5-2 Paper Handling 5-5 Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode . . . . . 5-9 Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder 5-11 Single 5-34 Compatible Interfaces 5-35 Installation 5-35 #8143 New Serial Interface 5-41 Using the Printer Options 5-1 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 126
sheets of standard bond paper can be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. Installation 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part included with the cut - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 127
The Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Make sure that the paper release lever is pushed all the way to the rear. Using the Printer Options 5-3 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 128
feeder. Then tilt the cut sheet feeder slightly forward to fit the notches at the base of the unit over the black pins inside the printer. Tilt the feeder back until it rests on top of the printer. 5. Attach the printer cover as shown in the illustration below. 5-4 Using the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 129
The Cut Sheet Feeder 6. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 1-8 to on. 7. Turn on the printer. Paper Handling 1. Make sure that the cut sheet feeder mode is turned on with DIP switch 1-8 and turn on the printer. Using the Printer Options 5-5 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 130
until the paper supports retract and lock open to allow for paper loading. 3. Slide the left paper guide to where the fin on the edge guide is slightly left of the arrow on the panel. Next, slide the right paper guide so that it roughly matches the width of your paper. 5-6 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 131
. Note: For best results, use typewriter quality paper. If you plan to use paper with a glossy or textured surface, test it before using it to print documents. Do not use multi-part forms, carbon paper, envelopes, or labels in the cut sheet feeder. Using the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 132
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 down freely. 6. Push the paper set levers back until they click into place and clamp the paper against the guide rollers. 5-8 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 133
test, the printer counts the number of lines on the page. As shown on the following page, the number of lines counted is printed out at the bottom of the first test page. This number is the default page-length setting. This setting, however, can be overridden by software commands - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 134
button once more. 4. To end the self test when paper is loaded, press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper. Then turn off the printer. 5-10 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 135
a new sheet of paper loads automatically whenever a printable character or line feed command is sent to the printer. Paper out condition When the printer is on line and receives print data from the computer, the first sheet loads automatically. Subsequent sheets load automatically as necessary. l In - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 136
The Cut Sheet Feeder 1. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. 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. 5-12 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 137
the sheet. 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-510 | User Manual - Page 138
EM command is a software command used to control the operation of the cut sheet feeder. For more information about this command, see the Command Summary in Chapter 9. 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 139
The Cut Sheet Feeder Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder 1. Turn off the printer and remove any paper remaining in the bin and printer. 2. Remove the printer cover and tilt the cut sheet feeder back. Release its notches from the printer's pins, and then lift up and remove the cut sheet feeder. Using the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 140
The Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Set DIP switch 1-8 to off (to turn off the cut sheet feeder mode). 4. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part that was on it originally. Removal of the cut sheet feeder is now completed. Be sure to store the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 141
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 cover. Using the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 142
Tractor 3. Fit the rear notches on the tractor over the rear mounting pins in the printer. Then tilt the tractor unit toward you until the front latches click in place over the 4. Pull the paper release lever to the continuous paper position and turn on the printer. 5-18 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 143
The Pull Tractor Paper Handling 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and that the paper release lever is set forward to the continuous paper position. 2. Set the first three holes of the continuous paper onto the built-in push tractor as described in Chapter 2. Using the Printer Options 5-19 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 144
you press the FORM FEED button, be careful not to touch any of the buttons on the control panel until step 10. CAUTION: Never use the platen knob while the printer is turned on. To adjust the loading position, use the microadjustment feature described in Chapter 3. 4. Open the sprocket covers of the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 145
The Pull Tractor 5. Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper; then adjust the paper support so that it is halfway between the sprocket units. 6. Fit the holes in the paper over the tractor pins on the sprocket units and close the sprocket covers. Using the Printer Options 5-21 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 146
direction until the paper fits properly. 8. See that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and lock the sprocket units in place. 5-22 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 147
cover with the clear plastic part included with the pull tractor. 10. Install the paper guide; then install the pull tractor cover as shown below and press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. Although the pull tractor can be used in combination with the builtin push tractor as described - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 148
The Pull Tractor Note: Do not use the short tear-off feature with the pull tractor. 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. 5-24 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 149
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 is completely out of the paper path. 3. Remove the continuous paper from the push tractor unit. Using the Printer Options 5-25 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 150
The Pull Tractor 4. Hold the front latches between your thumb and index finger a gently lift them up, slowly tilting the unit back. Then push th paper release lever to the rear. 5. Replace the paper tension unit cover as shown below. 5-26 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 151
The Pull Tractor 6. Remove the tractor cover from the printer cover and reassemble the printer cover. 7. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Using the Printer Options 5-27 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 152
the Multi-Font Module when the printer is turned on. These are samples of the character sets of the Multi-Font Module's fonts: We've just seen your excellent ad for m i n i a t u r e z e b r a s in a r e c e n t b a c k i s s u e o f Trader's Times. What is the price schedule for quantities over one - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 153
n t b a c k i s s u e o f Trader's Times. What is the price schedule for quantities over one gross? OCR-B We've just seen your excellent ad for m i n r e zebras in a recent back issue of Trader's Times. What is the price schedule for quantities over one gross? We've just seen your excellent ad for - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 154
D U L E FOR QUANTITIES OVER ONE GROSS? Orator-S mTfroiarndiaeqtrWuu'ears'envtzeiTetibimjreeuassss,toivsWneehreaantonryieeoscugertrnhoteesxsbc?paerlciclkeenistscshauededuflooerf Installation 1. Turn off the printer. See the font family table on page 5-33 and dial the rotary switch to the font of your - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 155
The Multi-Font Module 2. Hold the module with the rotary switch on the top and plug it into the slot. Using the Printer Options 5-31 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 156
The Multi-Font Module 3. Turn the printer on; then select the slot by pressing the FONT switch on the operating panel. WARNING: Always turn off the power before inserting or removing the module; otherwise you may seriously damage the printer or the module. 5-32 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 157
8 Characters per inch 10, 12, 15 10, 12, 15 10, 12, 15 10 10 10 10 There are two ways to select a font from the module: l With the printer turned off, dial the the button on the control panel. l Send a software command, ESC k, to the printer to select the family number. See the Command Summary - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 158
your printer's trouble-free operation and standardized connections. They provide the printer with more memory to free the computer for other tasks when printing large amounts of text or graphics. You can increase the printer's data buffering capacity by an additional 32 KB (about 10 the printer's data - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 159
interfaces that are compatible with your LQ-510 printer. Interface number #8143 #8148 #8165 #8172 Name New Serial Interface Intelligent serial interface Intelligent IEEE-488 interface 32 KB buffered parallel interface All Epson interfaces have the Epson name printed on them. If the board has - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 160
The Interface Boards 2. Remove the screw securing the interface board cover and lift off the cover. 3. Remove the screw labeled CG from the main board. 5-36 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 161
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 to the main board and position the other end as shown. Using the Printer Options 5-37 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 162
the FG wire onto the FG pin located on top of the interface board. 4. Set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual accompanying it. 5-38 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 163
The Interface Boards 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) board. Make sure that the connector pins are properly inserted into the mating connector. Using the Printer Options 5-39 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 164
boards except #8l43 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 5-41. Attaching the interface board cover I. Bend be careful not to subject it to excessive bending. 5-40 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 165
protocol of the printer or the computer so that they can communicate properly. In most cases, you should use the information in your optional interface manual or your computer's manual to match the handling for interface information specific to the LQ-510 printer. Using the Printer Options 5-41 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 166
supplied with your #8143 optional interface. Baud rate selection You can select baud rates 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-510 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 167
Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-10 Maintenance 6-1 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 168
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. 2. Using a soft brush, carefully remove all dust and dirt. - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 169
. 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. Maintenance 6-3 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 170
the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint. The #7753 standard ribbon cartridge or #7768 film ribbon cartridge are recommended for the LQ-510 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-510 | User Manual - Page 171
2. Open the paper tension unit cover. Replacing the Ribbon 3. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it by the black plastic tab 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 172
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. 6-6 Maintenance - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 173
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. Maintenance 6-7 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 174
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-510 | User Manual - Page 175
9. Close the paper tension unit cover. Replacing the Ribbon 10. Insert the hooks on the printer cover unit into the printer, and then tilt the printer cover back into place. Maintenance 6-9 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 176
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 the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 177
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-510 | User Manual - Page 178
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 are missing in the printed characters or graphics. l Printed 7-23 7-2 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 179
feed properly. l Using the pull tractor 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-510 | User Manual - Page 180
Power Supply 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 and see that the power cable is properly plugged in to the electrical outlet. The power switch is off. - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 181
Printing 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 settings and make the necessary changes. The interface cable may - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 182
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 print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically when the print head cools. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 183
the thickness of your paper. See Chapter 2. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your Epson dealer to have the printer repaired. Dots are missing in random positions. ABCD There is either too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and gotten caught on something - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 184
of sending control codes, specify the Epson Extended Graphics character table using ESC t l. 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-510 | User Manual - Page 185
Problem Printed characters are not what you expected (continued). Graphic characters or lines are being printed instead of the selected italic characters. The wrong international characters are being printed. Solution Printing off the power, set DIP switch 1-7 to off; then turn on the power. See - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 186
printing style, software control will override the SelecType settings. For these application programs use the program, not SelecType, to change typestyles. User-defined character mode may not be selected. When defining characters, make sure that DIP switch 2-5 is set to off. 7-10 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 187
too low on the page. One line of printing has taken up two lines. Solution The loading position may be incorrect. Use micro-adjustment to adjust the loading position. See Chapter 3. If the problem persists, check the top margin set by your application software and adjust it. Auto line feed may be - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 188
Printing Problem The print position is not what you expected the page length set by your application software and adjust it if necessary. If you are using the cut sheet feeder, the self test function prints the number of printable lines that can setting DIP switch 2-3 to off. 7-12 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 189
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-510 | User Manual - Page 190
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-510 | User Manual - Page 191
Handling Problem Single 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-510 | User Manual - Page 192
paper guide before you turn the printer on. The paper guide may not be attached, or it may not be in the correct position. When printing on single sheets, use the paper guide in its incorrectly set by your software, the paper may not fully eject. Check your software settings. 7-16 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 193
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-510 | User Manual - Page 194
printer. See Chapter 2. Your supply of continuous paper may be too far 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 supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. See Chapter 2. 7-18 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 195
Problem guide may be in the upright position. When using continuous paper, make sure that the paper guide is in the lowered position so that it can act as a paper separator. See Chapter 2. The paper thickness lever may be in the wrong position. For printing . Your printer can print on continuous - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 196
. The short tear-off function works only if the data in the print buffer is completely printed and the next print position is at the top of the next page. 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 197
Paper Handling Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly ( tried to back feed too many pages. Before ejecting the paper, always tear off the last printed page. See Chapter 3. You may be trying to eject labels. Labels may jam when they , then press the LOAD/EJECT button. Troubleshooting 7-21 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 198
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-510 | User Manual - Page 199
Problem not operate properly. One page is completely printed, but the paper does not feed. Printing ended in the middle of a page. 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 200
before feeding the paper. Paper feeds automatically when the cut sheet feeder receives a print command from the computer (only while the printer is on line). The printer may be off line. Press the ON LINE button to put the printer on line. The cut sheet feeder mode may be off. Set DIP switch 1-8 to - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 201
Options Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly (continued). After a print command is 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-510 | User Manual - Page 202
Options Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly (continued). After a print command more sheets feed at the same time. Solution Paper may be jammed near the print head. Remove the paper jam (temporarily remove the cut sheet feeder if necessary). 5. 7-26 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 203
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-510 | User Manual - Page 204
Options Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly (continued). One page of printing has spread 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-510 | User Manual - Page 205
too far from the printer. Position the paper supply so that it is less than three feet or one meter away. The paper may be caught on the edge guides. When using continuous paper, make sure that the paper guide is folded backwards over the paper and that the edge guides are moved to each - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 206
Options Problem Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Paper feed is crooked or the paper 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-510 | User Manual - Page 207
Options Problem Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). When the printing ends the paper feeds abruptly, and as it resumes printing, the paper feeds backward the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward to eject. Troubleshooting 7-31 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 208
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 not print inserted into the connector on the main board. 7-32 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 209
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-510 | User Manual - Page 210
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-510 | User Manual - Page 211
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper Mechanical 8-4 8-7 Electrical Environment 8-8 8-8 Interface Specifications 8-9 Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface 8-9 Interface Timing 8-11 Printing Enabled/Disabled Signals and Control - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 212
Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix Quality Draft LQ Characters per inch 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 150 180 50 60 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: (continuous feed) Bidirectional logic-seeking for text printing. - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 213
Printer Specifications Printable columns: Character spacing 10 cpi 10 cpi condensed 12 cpi 12 cpi condensed Maximum printed characters 80 137 96 160 Input buffer: Optional fonts: Character fonts: Font Epson Draft Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif 8 KB/1 KB (DIP switch selectable) LQ Epson Courier LQ - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 214
Printer Specifications Paper Paper width: Paper Length: Printable area: Single sheet Continuous Envelope Labels (continuous only) Single sheet Single sheet 7.2 to 10.1 inches (182 to 257 mm) 4 to 10 inches (101 to 254 mm) 6.5 or 9.5 inches (166 or 240 mm) 21/2 x 15/16 inches (minimum) (63.5 x 23.8 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 215
Continuous paper Printer Specifications 0.51 inches (13 mm) or more (both sides) when the 4 to 9.5 inch (101 mm to 242 mm) width paper is used. 0.98 inches (25 mm) or more (both sides) when the 10 inch (254 mm) width paper is used. Note: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature. - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 216
Printer Specifications Paper weight: Paper thickness: Copy Capacity: Single Sheet Continuous Multi- paper joined by line or dot glue and with a total thickness less than or equal to 0.0118 inches (0.3 mm) can be printed out under conditions of 40°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) and 10% to 80% humidity. - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 217
(in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character) MCBF: For all components excluding print head: 3,000,000 lines MTBF: 4000 power on hours (duty 25%) Print head life: 200,000,000 strokes/wire Dimensions and weight: (excluding knobs and paper guides) Height: 5.51 inches (139.9 mm) Width - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 218
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 1.25 kV rms applied for one minute - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 219
table. Signal Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Return Pin 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 printer cannot receive data. The signal goes HIGH in the following cases: 1) During data entry (ea. char. time) 2) During printing 3) When off line 4) During printer-error state A HIGH signal indicates that the printer - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 220
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Interface Specifications The column heading "Direction" refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. "Return" denotes the should be shielded and connected to the chassis of the host computer and the printer. All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 222
Recv'd High/Low Pulsed Disabled* ea. char. off line High/Low DC1/DC3 Low High (no effect) (no effect) Not Disabled generated * 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 223
Single-bin Cut Sheet Feeder (Optional) Dimensions and weight: 17.5 in (W) x 17.1 in (D) x 16.7 in (H) (444 mm (W) x 434 mm (D) x 423 mm (H)) (mounted on the printer) approx. 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) Bin capacity: Single sheet: Up to 150 sheets of 22 lb Up to 185 sheets of 17 lb Up to 100 sheets - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 224
) Thickness 0.0028 to 0.0055 inches (0.07 to 0.14 mm) Weight 17 lb to 24 lb Printable area (64 g/m2 to 90g/m2) l 24 lb paper printing is only available at normal temperature. Paper feed accuracy cannot be assured within 0.9" (22 mm) from either the top or bottom edges of the paper - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 225
software. These are described in the following table: Hardware initialization Software initialization l The power is turned on. l The printer DIP switch setting Software: The current SelecType setting The current DIP switch setting Left justification Cancelled (except condensed printing) ESC K = - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 226
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 @). 8-16 Technical Specifications - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 227
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 Size and Character Width 9-24 Print Enhancement 9-28 Word Processing 9-33 Character Tables 9-34 User-defined Characters 9-36 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 228
lists and describes all the commands available on the LQ-510. The first part of this chapter lists all commands Printer operation MSB control Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall printing style Print size and character width Print enhancement Word processing Character sets User - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 229
of a single character to be sent to the printer. For instance, to print in condensed mode, the code format is: ASCII code directly. More complex commands consist of two or more character codes. For example, to print in double-wide mode, the code format is the following: ASCII code: ESC W - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 230
control keys for other purposes. Dec. Hex. 0 00 1 01 2 02 3 03 4 04 5 05 6 06 7 07 8 08 9 09 10 0A 11 0B 12 0C 13 0D Ctrl. Key @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M Dec. Hex. 14 0E 15 0F 16 10 17 11 18 12 19 13 20 14 21 15 22 16 23 17 24 18 25 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 231
11 Select Printer 9-8 18 12 Cancel Condensed Mode 9-26 19 13 Deselect Printer 9-9 20 10 32 20 Set Intercharacter Space 9-33 33 21 Master Select 9-23 35 23 Cancel MSB Control 9-11 36 24 Set Absolute Print Position. . . . . 9-20 37 25 Select User-defined Set 9-37 38 26 Define User - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 232
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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 233
Over Perforation 9-14 Cancel Skip Over Perforation. . . 9-14 Select 10 CPI 9-24 Set Right Margin 9-19 Select an International Character Set density Graphics Mode 9-38 Select Quadruple-density Graphics Mode 9-39 Set Relative Print Position . . . . . 9-21 Select Justification 9-33 Set Vertical - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 234
back of this book for a handy list of commands by topic. Printer Operation ESC @ Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC @ 27 64 1B 40 Initialize Printer Comments: Resets the printer mode and clears the current print line preceding the command. DC1 Format: ASCII code: DC1 Decimal - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 235
Decimal: 27 60 Hexadecimal: 1B 3C Comments: Printing is normally bidirectional. This command selects unidirectional printing for one line only. (It is cancelled by a carriage return.) The print head moves to the extreme left (home) position and printing takes place from left to right. Overrides - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 236
used for n: 1: Turns the mode on 0: Turns the mode off Printing is normally bidirectional. This command selects unidirectional printing for more accurate positioning. This setting can also be performed by SelecType. mode can also be turned on and off by setting DIP switch 1-8. 9-10 Command Summary - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 237
control (ESC =, ESC >, and ESC #) does not work for graphics or user-defined characters. ESC = Format: ASCII code: ESC = Decimal: 27 61 to 1, which means that italics or character graphics are always printed. ESC = can overcome this problem. ESC > Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 238
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 the print position to the left margin. A line feed is added - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 239
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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 240
the DIP switch setting for 1-inch skip over perforation. LF Format: ASCII code: LF Decimal: 10 Hexadecimal: 0A Line Feed Comments: When this command is received, the data in the print buffer is printed and the paper advances one line in the current line spacing. 9-14 Command Summary - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 241
to l/6 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The 2 is the digit two and not ASCII code 2. This line spacing is the default at power on. ESC + Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Set n/360-inch Line Spacing ESC + n 27 43 n 1B 2B n Comments: Sets line spacing to n/360 of an - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 242
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC 3 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Set n/180-inch Line Spacing ESC 3 n 27 51 n 1B 33 n 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-510 | User Manual - Page 243
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-510 | User Manual - Page 244
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-510 | User Manual - Page 245
left margin to n columns in the current character size. Settings made in the proportional mode are treated as 10 cpi. This command clears previous tab settings and all previous characters in the print line. Use lowercase 1 (as in left), not the numeral one. The minimum space between the margins is - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 246
1B 24 n1 n2 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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 247
displacement is to the left, subtract it from 65536. Send the resulting number using this formula: total number of dots = n1 + (256 x n2). The command is ignored if it would move the print position outside the current margins. A unit is 1/120th of an inch in draft, and 1/180th of an inch in - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 248
settings, when power is turned on 10 cpi character size. Overall Printing Style ESC x Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC x 27 120 1B 78 Select Letter Quality or Draft n n n Comments: The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects draft mode. 1: Selects Letter Quality (LQ - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 249
the Letter Quality typestyle, not draft. If n = 0, typestyle in the printer is used. To select one of the other typestyles, use the family Master Select Comments: Selects any valid combination of the following modes: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, proportional, condensed, emphasized, double-strike, doublewide - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 250
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: ESC M 27 77 1B 4D Comments - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 251
fonts. SI Format: ASCII code: SI Decimal: 15 Hexadecimal: 0F Select Condensed Mode Comments: Prints characters at about 60 percent of their normal width. For example, the condensed 10 cpi mode has 17 characters per inch. Proportional characters override the condensed mode. Condensed mode - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 252
: ASCII code: DC2 Decimal: 18 Hexadecimal: 12 Cancel Condensed Mode Comments: Cancels condensed mode set by SI, ESC SI, or SelecType and returns printing to normal. so Format: ASCII code: SO Decimal: 14 Hexadecimal: 0E Select Double-wide Mode (one line) Comments: Doubles the width of - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 253
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC SO Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Select Double-wide Mode (one line) ESC SO 27 14 1B 0 E Comments: Duplicates the SO command. 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-510 | User Manual - Page 254
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 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 255
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, with the second printing slightly below the first. ESC H Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC H 27 72 1B 48 Cancel Double-strike Mode - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 256
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC S l Format: ASCII code: ESC S 1 Decimal: 27 83 1 Hexadecimal: 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: - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 257
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC ( - Format: ASCII code: ESC ( - n1 n2 Decimal: 27 40 45 n1 n2 H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B 28 2D n1 n2 Select Score m d1 d2 m d1 d2 m d1 d2 Comments: Use decimal or hexadecimal values for all variables, not ASCII characters. Use the following values for the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 258
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-510 | User Manual - Page 259
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-510 | User Manual - Page 260
characters does not disable italic printing. Italic printing can still be selected by ESC 4. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects italics character table. 1: Selects Epson Extended Graphics character table. 2: Selects user-defined character table and remaps user-defined O-127 to 128 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 261
: Selects one of the international character sets. The following values can be used for n: 0 = USA 8 = Japan 1 = France 9 = Norway 2 = Germany 10 = Denmark II 3 = England 11 = Spain II 4 = Denmark I 12 = Latin America 5 = Sweden 13 = Korea 6 = Italy 64 = Legal 7 = Spain I Overrides - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 262
Characters See Chapter 4 for sample programs and full information on this topic. ESC & Define User-defined Characters Format: ASCII code: ESC & 0 n1 n2 d1 Decimal: 27 38 0 cartridges (except Orator and Orator-S) can also be copied. The LQ-510 cannot select fonts 2 to 6 if you do not have the - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 263
n 27 37 n 1B 25 n Select User-defined Set Comments: This sequence is used to print the user-defined (download) character set. ESC & is required to printed. ESC 7 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 7 27 55 1B 37 Enable Upper Control Codes Comments: When the Epson Extended - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 264
Commands Arranged by Topic Graphics See Chapter 4 for sample graphics programs. See the table under ESC * for 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, single-density - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 265
-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-510 | User Manual - Page 266
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC ? Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC ? 27 63 1B 3F Reassign Graphics Mode S m s m s m Comments: Changes from one graphics mode to another. The variable s is a character (K, L, Y or Z). The variable m corresponds to the mode m in the ESC * - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 267
Appendix Proportional Width Table A-2 Character Tables A-6 A-1 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 268
Width Table This table lists the widths of your printer's proportional characters. The values given are in 360ths characters. Also, see the descriptions of the ESC R and ESC t commands in Chapter 10 for information on how to use these characters. The following width table shows each character, its - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 269
Code 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 48 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 30/20 361/24 36/24 42/28 36/24 36/24 36/24 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 270
Proportional Width Table Code CHR 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 Code B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 271
Code D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF E0 El E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF F0 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-510 | User Manual - Page 272
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 (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7). - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 273
Character Tables Epson Extended Graphics Character Table CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 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-510 | User Manual - Page 274
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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 bits per second or bps. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head alternates printing a line left to - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 276
print position to the left margin. When issued together with a line feed, the print position moves to the left margin of the next line. In bidirectional printing, the print head of paper into the printer. data dump Sometimes called hex dump. A troubleshooting feature. When the printer is in the data - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 277
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-510 | User Manual - Page 278
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 computers. font - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 279
using the micro-adjustment feature. memory The printer, like a computer, has a memory. When you print a file from a computer, the contents smallest possible increments. number systems Three number systems are commonly used with printers: decimal is base 10 and uses the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 280
or code at a time. See also serial interface. platen The black roller that provides the backing for the paper during printing. print quality Your printer has two types of print quality; draft and Letter Quality. Draft is for high-speed, draft quality jobs; Letter Quality is used to produce more - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 281
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 feature. See also microadjustment and loading position. 10 cpi A character spacing of 10 characters per inch. This is often the standard - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 282
. unidirectional printing Printing in one direction 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-510 | User Manual - Page 283
characters, 3-22-23 Accessories, see Options Application software, 1-25 Assembling printer, 1-6-12 Auto line feed, 3-9 Buffer capacity, 3-9 Buttons, 2-14, 3-3 Character designing, 4-20-31 downloading, 4-22-26 fonts, 3-18, 5-33 graphics, 3-22-23 printing, 4-27-28 sets, international, 3-20-21 size - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 284
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 user -defined characters, 4-24-26, 9-36 Draft font, 3-18 E Emphasized mode, 4-4-5, 4-6-8, 9-28 Envelopes, 2-26-27 Epson - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 285
13 Moving printer, 6-10 print head, 1-8 8-14 Paper guide single-sheet paper, 1-10, 2-2-5, 2- Printer assembling, 1-6-l2 cleaning, 6-2-3 connecting to computer, 1-22-24 connecting to power source 1-4 location for, 1-4-5 software control, 9-8-22 specifications, 8-2-8 testing, 1-13-21 transporting, 6-10 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 286
Printer cover, 1-12 Printer stand, 1-5 Print head, 1-8, 4-10-12 Printing direction, 3-9 Problems, see Troubleshooting Proportional spacing, 4-2-3, 4-6-8, 9-25, A-2-5 Pull tractor, 5-17-27 installing, 5-17-18 loading paper, 5-19-23 removing, 5-24-27 Push tractor, 2-6-18 Ready light, 3-2 Ribbon - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 287
tractor see Push tractor Transporting printer, 6-10 Troubleshooting, 7-1-34 optional accessories, 7-24-34 paper handling, 7-14-23 power supply, 7-4 printing, 7-5-13 Typestyles, 3-17-19, 4-6-8, 4-20-31, see also Fonts Underline mode, 4-5, 4-6-8, 9-31 Unpacking printer, 1-2-3 Ventilation, 1-4 Index - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 288
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-inch skip over perforation 2-4 Auto line feed 12 inches On On On 11 inches I off I Off Off 2-5 Input buffer capacity 2-6 Graphics print direction 8 KB Bidirect. 1 KB* Unidirect. 2-7 Character spacing See page 3-8 2-8 I I * Required for use of user-defined (download) characters. - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 291
Control and ESCape Codes by Function The following control codes are listed briefly for quick reference. For a more detailed explanation, see the page reference in Chapter 9. Variables are not included in this quick reference due to their complexity. For those codes that contain variables, such as - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 292
ESC x 120 78 Select Letter Quality or Draft 9-22 ESC k 107 6B Select Typestyle Family 9-23 ESC ! 33 21 Master Select 9-23 Print Size and Character Width Print Enhancement ASCII ESC E Dec. 69 ESC F 70 ESC G 71 ESC H 72 ESC S 0 83 ESC S 1 83 ESC T 84 ESC ( 40 ESC - 45 - Epson LQ-510 | User Manual - Page 293
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