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- Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 1
User's Manual E P S O N® 4008123 601-03 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 2
EPSON LQ-860 User's Manual - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 3
USERS This equipment has been tested with the instructions, may problems arising from the use of any options other than thosedesignated as Original Epson Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. SmartPark is a trademark of Epson - Epson LQ-860 | 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-860 | User Manual - Page 5
10 the product. 12. Except as specifically explained in this User's Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 6
This Manual 5 Application Notes 6 Where to Get Help 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer l-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Assembling the Printer l-8 Testing the Printer l-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer l-27 Setting Up Your Application Software - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 7
Multi-Font Module 5-37 The Interface Boards 5-44 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-l Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 Printing 7-5 Paper Handling 7-16 Options 7-27 Chapter - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 8
Chapter 9 Command Summary 9-l Data Flow Process 9-2 Using the Command Summary 9-3 Commands in Numerical Order 9-6 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-9 Appendix A-l Proportional Width Table A-2 Character Table A-6 Glossary Index vii - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 9
Introduction The Epson® LQ-860 is an advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix printer, combining high performance and reliability 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-860 offers the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 10
-quality documents. l A 360 x 360 dot per inch graphics mode. • A micro- not using the optional cut sheet feeder. l The Epson Extended Graphics character table, 14 international character sets, . Options A variety of printer options is available for use with your printer. For detailed information on - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 11
l Pull Tractor Unit (C800161) This option improves the performance of continuous paper handling. It is especially useful with continuous 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. Introduction 3 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 12
printer's built-in parallel and serial interfaces. Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions on installing the boards are given in Chapter 5. About This Manual This user's manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on setting up and operating your Epson printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 13
use of software commands and 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-860 | User Manual - Page 14
contains information on using specific software applications with your printer. Be sure to look at the booklet after you set up your printer. 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 15
Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-6 Assembling the Printer 1-8 Installing the Platen Knob 1-8 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-9 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-14 Testing the Printer 1-16 Plugging in the Printer 1-16 Running the Self Test 1-16 If the Self Test Doesn't Print 1-23 Connecting - Epson LQ-860 | 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. Platen knob Cross-head screwdriver Color ribbon cartridge Connector lock nuts Black ribbon cartridge 1-2 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 17
save the packing materials in case you ever need to transport your printer. The LQ-860 comes with one black ribbon cartridge (#7762) and one color ribbon cartridge (#7763). Removing the Protective Materials The printer is protected during shipping by two locking brackets. These protective items must - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 18
2. Lift the paper guide cover and slide it back until the tabs on the cover fit into the raised slots on the printer. Leave the paper guide cover resting in this open position. 3. Remove any pieces of white packing material you find inside the printer. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 19
unscrew and remove the two transport locking brackets. Look straight down inside the printer to find the locking brackets. The brackets are orange and their screws are red. 5. Lower the paper guide cover and close the printer cover. WARNING: Be sure to remove all protective materials before you turn - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 20
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 could cause fluctuations in line voltage. Keep the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 21
enough clearance to keep the paper from catching on the underside of the stand. Also, make sure the distance between the stand supports is wide enough for the paper you are using. l Position your printer's cables so that they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure the cables to the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 22
install the platen knob. Installing the Platen Knob You use the platen knob 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 platen knob into the hole on the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 23
the color ribbon cartridge, and the optional film ribbon cartridge in the same way. A standard ribbon cartridge and color ribbon cartridge come with your printer. Install the ribbon cartridge as follows: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Open the paper guide cover - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 24
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. 5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install. 1-10 Setting Up the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 25
two ridged plastic tabs together; then lower it until it snaps into place. The side hooks in the printer fit into the slots on each side of the ribbon cartridge, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. Setting Up the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 26
head and slide it from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Do not try to slide the print head by grasping the ribbon cartridge. Note: Make sure the paper thickness lever on the left is set to position 2. See The Paper Thickness Lever in Chapter 2 if you are printing - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 27
expectancy, which is normally 100,000 characters (#7764). Film ribbon prints in red near the end of the ribbon. Replace the film ribbon at this point. If you continue to use the ribbon beyond its life expectancy, printing suddenly becomes faint and the ribbon may snap. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 28
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. Open the paper guide cover. 2. Place the paper guide on the printer, as shown below. 1-14 Setting Up the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 29
3. 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. 4. Close the paper guide cover. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 30
before 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 31
the black ribbon cartridge installed, some lines of the test print twice, making some lines darker than others. CAUTION: Never run the self test using paper test to print. If you need to load continuous paper to print the self test, see Loading Continuous Paper in Chapter 3. 1. Make sure the printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 32
3. While holding down the LINE FEED button (draft mode) or FORM FEED button (Letter Quality mode), turn on the printer. The printer beeps three times and the POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on. 4. Open the paper guide cover. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 33
5. Move the left edge guide to the right or left until it lines up with the triangular guide mark on the paper guide. 6. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 34
of paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. After about two seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and then starts the self test. A list of DIP switch settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. The self test continues until the paper runs out - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 35
for possible causes and solutions. Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button once more. 10. To end the self test, press the ON LINE button. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject any paper that is still loaded. Turn off the printer. WARNING: After turning the power off, always wait - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 36
Here are parts of typical self tests. Normal draft mode Count t-y USA France Germany U.K. Denmark Sweden Italy Spain CG table : ; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\ 0123456789:;?@@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]' 1-22 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 37
: ; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW Notes: l With a black ribbon installed, some lines of the self test print twice, making some lines darker than others Test Doesn't Print If the self test does not print properly, check the control panel and the print head area. If paper is jammed, turn off the printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 38
, and then tighten the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob. Make sure the ribbon passes between the print head and ribbon guide. The ribbon may be worn. Replace the ribbon cartridge. See Replacing the Ribbon in Chapter 6. Turn off the printer and repeat the self test. Make sure you hold - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 39
graphics. A line of dots is missing in the printout. ABCD Solution The ribbon cartridge may not be properly installed. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it; make sure the cartridge hooks are inserted securely into the printer. The ribbon may be worn out. A worn ribbon can damage the print - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 40
too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and caught on something. Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. 1-26 Setting Up the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 41
to Your Computer Your printer has two separate interface connections: a parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. If you are not sure which one is required by your computer, check your computer manual for this information. serial interface If you have a suitable shielded cable - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 42
The Parallel Interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1. Make sure that both your printer and computer are turned off. 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. 1-28 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 43
to the ground connector at the back of the computer. The Serial Interface Connect the serial interface cable as described below: 1. Make sure both your printer and computer are turned off. Setting Up the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 44
. WARNING: Do not plug more than one interface cable into the printer at once. This may damage the printer. 3. Using a screwdriver, secure the connector by tightening the screw on each side of the to replace these lock nuts with the connector lock nuts provided with the printer. 1-30 Setting Up the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 45
4. If your cable has a ground wire, attach it to the ground connector beneath the interface connector. 5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector of the computer. Setting Up the Printer 1-31 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 46
RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. To use all of the features of the printer, however, it is best to use a program with the LQ-860 on its menu. If your program does not list the printer, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available that supports your model - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 47
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-3 Loading Paper 2-3 Reloading During Printing 2-7 Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply 2-8 Loading Continuous Paper 2-9 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-16 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 48
Paper Feeding Method The paper release lever on the LQ-860 has three positions for use with the various methods feeding method. Single-sheet position: When you want to load single sheets from both the paper guide and the optional cut sheet feeder, set the lever in this position (all the way back - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 49
Using Single Sheets Your printer can accommodate single sheets up to a maximum width of 10.1 inches (257 mm). If you do most of your printing on single sheets, you may find it more convenient to install the optional cut sheet - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 50
3. Turn on the printer. The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on. Note: Do not insert paper in the printer before turning on the printer. 4. Open the paper guide cover. 2-4 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 51
5. Move the left edge guide until it lines up with the guide mark. (You may want to change this position later, depending on the margin settings of your application program.) 6. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Paper Handling 2-5 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 52
it can accept data from your computer. 8. Close the paper guide cover. WARNING: Never advance the paper using the platen knob except in the case of a paper jam or other paper feed problem. Using the platen knob while the printer is on may damage the printer and affect the loading and short tear-off - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 53
printer off line; then press the LOAD/EJECT button. Reloading During Printing When you print a document of more than one page using singlesheet paper, the printer stops printing when it reaches the bottom of the page. Your application program may take the printer to take the printer off line. - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 54
space and can handle paper up to 10.1 inches or 257 mm wide. Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and trouble-free paper feeding is the position of your paper supply. Three ways of positioning your printer and continuous paper supply are shown - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 55
Loading Continuous Paper 1. Be sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Pull the paper release lever forward to the push tractor position, which is the middle position. 3. Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. Paper Handling 2-Y - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 56
4. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward as shown below. 5. Slide the left sprocket unit all the way to the left and press the lever back to lock it in place. 2-10 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 57
6. Slide the right sprocket unit so that it roughly matches the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 7. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. Paper Handling 2-11 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 58
8. Open both sprocket covers. CAUTION: Make sure that the first sheet of paper has a clean, straight edge before inserting it into the printer. 9. Fit the first four holes in the paper over the pins of both sprockets. 2-12 Paper Handling - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 59
10. Close the sprocket covers. 11. Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and has no wrinkles. Then lock it in place. Paper Handling 2-13 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 60
the paper guide on top of the paper as shown below. Note: For normal use, the paper thickness lever is set to position 2. If you are using special paper, see The Paper Thickness Lever later in this chapter for details. 13. Close the paper guide cover and turn on the printer. 2-14 Paper - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 61
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. When using continuous paper, you can choose the short tear-off feature to give you added paper handling capabilities. This feature - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 62
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-860 | User Manual - Page 63
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 a point where it can be easily removed. CAUTION: Make sure you tear off your printed document before pressing the LOAD/EJECT button. Reverse-feeding - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 64
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 this button to eject labels. WARNING: Never feed labels backward through the printer. Labels can easily come off the backing sheet and jam the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 65
4. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. 5. Open the paper guide cover and lift the paper guide until it locks into place. Paper Handling 2-19 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 66
it meets resistance and the PAPER OUT light goes off. After about two seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and sets itself ON LINE. 8. Close the paper guide cover. Switching Back to Continuous Paper It is also easy to switch back to printing with continuous paper. Before switching - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 67
1. Open the paper guide cover. 2. Lift up slightly on the paper guide and then lower it onto the back of the printer. Paper Handling 2-21 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 68
forward to the push tractor position (the middle position), then close the paper guide cover. 4. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper to the loading position. Then, press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so that it can accept data. (Or, simply press ON LINE - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 69
. For information on the printable area for envelopes, see Envelopes later in this chapter. The Paper Thickness Lever To accommodate various thicknesses of paper, the printer is equipped with a paper thickness lever that can be set to eight positions. These positions are identified by a scale on the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 70
Note: For normal use, set the paper thickness lever to position 2 on the scale. If you have installed the optional film ribbon cartridge, and you want to use single sheets or continuous paper, set the paper thickness lever to position 1. The following table gives you general guidelines for - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 71
To change the paper thickness setting, follow these steps. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then open the printer cover and the paper guide cover. WARNING: If the printer has just been in use, the print head may be hot. Be careful not to touch it. 2. Make sure the print head is cool - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 72
table at the beginning of this section. For normal use, the lever should always be set to position 2 on the scale. 4. Close the printer cover and the paper guide cover. To help you check the position of the paper thickness lever, the orange MULTI-PART light on the control panel comes on - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 73
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 to position 4 or above, the MULTI-PART light comes on and the printer reduces its printing speed. CAUTION: Do not use multi-part forms with the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 74
short tear-off function with labels. (Be sure to set DIP switch 2-7 to OFF.) If a label does become stuck in the printer, contact your Epson dealer. Because labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, always use them under normal operating conditions. Don't leave labels loaded in - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 75
To eject labels from the printer, follow these steps: 1. Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. 2. Tear off the sheet of labels at the perforation behind the push tractor. Paper Handling 2-29 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 76
3. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Then press the FORM FEED button to eject See Chapter 5 for a description of how to use envelopes with the optional cut sheet feeder. When manually feeding an envelope, you may have to push it down slightly to get it to feed properly. After - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 77
on the paper guide. 0.39 inch (10 mm) or more 0.12 inch (3 mm) or more 0.87 inch (22 mm) or more CAUTION: Envelope printing is available only 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 78
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3-2 Buttons 3-3 SelecType 3-4 Other Control Panel Features 3-5 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Changing a DIP Switch Setting 3-6 The DIP Switch Tables 3-7 The DIP Switch Functions 3-10 Adjusting the Loading Position 3-14 The - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 79
is supplied. READY (green) On when the printer is ready for 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 the printer is on line and ready to accept data. MULTI-PART (orange) - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 80
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 the release lever is set to the continuous paper position. BIN 1/BIN 2 When the printer is on line, press this button to select either bin 1 or bin 2 of - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 81
paper to the tear-off edge of the printer. After tearing off the paper, press this button again to feed the paper backward to the loading position. SelecType FONT Press this button to select LQ ROMAN, LQ SANS SERIF, DRAFT mode, or a cartridge font (if installed). The indicator light shows the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 82
(for Letter Quality mode) while turning on the printer. See Running the Self Test in Chapter 1 for more information. Micro-adjustment: By 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 83
has two sets of DIP (Dual Inline Package) switches located inside the printer cover to the left of 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 effective when you turn - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 84
set toward the back of the printer, and off when it is set toward the front of the printer. 4. Close the printer cover. The new DIP switch settings take effect when you turn the printer on. The DIP Switch Tables 1, 4 Graphics Unidir. OFF ON ON Italics Bidir. ON OFF OFF Using the Printer 3-7 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 85
DIP Switch 2 Table 1 International character sets See Selecting an International Character Set later in this chapter for other character sets. International character sets are selectable only when DIP switch 1-4 is off. 3-8 Using the Printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 86
bps ON ON Table 4 Code page tables Code page tables are selectable only when the DIP switch 1-4 is on. Table 5 Page length selection Using the Printer 3-9 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 87
is on, the Epson Extended Graphics character table printer prints bidirectionally. Either setting can be overridden by a software command (ESC U). To achieve precise vertical alignment without the slower printing speed caused by unidirectional printing, see your authorized service 10 Using the Printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 88
on (Skip over perforation on) l 23456789:; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]' 3456789:; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_ l l l 456789:; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_ 56789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_'a 6789:; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_'ab Using the Printer 3-11 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 89
ON OFF OFF ON ON ON Note: If you are using the cut sheet feeder, the page length is automatically set when you run the printer's self test. For details, see The Cut Sheet Feeder in Chapter 5. Other page lengths can be set using the commands ESC C and ESC C 0. See the Command - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 90
parameters DIP switches 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, and 2-6 select communications parameters that you need to set if you are using the serial interface on the printer. DIP switches 2-3 and 2-4 select the type of interface you are using and the parity setting for the serial interface. DIP switches 2-5 and - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 91
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-860 | User Manual - Page 92
Using Micro-adjustment 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and that either a single sheet or . (Or, simply press ON LINE, and the printer loads the paper and then goes on line.) If you are using single sheets, wait two seconds; the printer loads paper and then goes on line automatically. In - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 93
3. The dots on the clear plastic ribbon mask show you where the bottom edge of your first to feed the paper forward. 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 94
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 switch 2-7 to on. 2. Load continuous paper in the normal way. Leave the paper guide cover open so that you can use the cover's tear-off edge. You can leave - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 95
edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using micro-adjustment, as described later in this section. 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-860 | User Manual - Page 96
1. When you have finished printing, press the TEAR OFF button once. The orange TEAR OFF light comes on and the printer feeds the paper's perforation to the tear-off edge of the printer cover. 2. Tear off the page using the tear-off edge. 3. Press the TEAR OFF button again to feed the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 97
the paper's perforation does not meet the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the micro-adjustment feature. 1. Make sure the printer feeds the paper to the tear-off position after printing the document. The TEAR OFF light should be on and the MULTI-PART light should - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 98
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 printer has six built-in fonts: high-speed draft, draft, Roman, Roman proportional, Sans Serif, and Sans - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 99
excellent ad for miniature zebras in a recent back issue of Trader's Times. What is the price schedule for quantities over one gross? 3-22 Using the Printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 100
price schedule for quantities over one gross? 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 fonts take a little longer to print, but - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 101
of the desired character spacing comes on. 10 CPI 12 CPI 15 CPI 17 CPI 20 Letter Quality fonts, you can choose a fixed character pitch of 10, 12, 15, 17, or 20 characters per inch (cpi) or . Draft overrides proportional. For the fixed pitch settings (10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi), each character - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 102
The following printout compares the five pitches with proportional spacing. T h i s is 1 0 c p i p r i n t i n g . This is 12 cpi printing. This is 15 cpi printing. This is 17 cpi printing, This is 20 cpi printing. This is proportional spacing. Using the Printer 3-25 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 103
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-860 | User Manual - Page 104
Chapter 9. Country 8 Japan 9 Norway 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America 13 Korea 64 Legal ASCII decimal code Once you set the DIP switches for a certain character set, that set remains valid even after you turn off, reset, or initialize the printer. Software commands, however, override the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 105
according to the table below. 0I. 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. Sample printouts of the italic characters and the Epson Extended Graphics characters are shown in the appendix. 3-28 Using the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 106
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 represented by dots. 4. To turn off the data dump mode press ON LINE to take the printer off line. Then turn off the printer. (You - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 107
two spaces. The chart below interprets the first eight codes of the sample printout. Hex codes 1B40 lB5200 lB7401 Command ESC ESCRO ESCt1 Function Initialize printer Select USA character set Select Epson Extended Graphics set 3-30 Using the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 108
4-14 User-defined Characters 4-19 Designing Your Characters 4-19 Defining Your Characters 4-21 Sending Information to Your Printer 4-23 Printing User-defined Characters 4-26 Copying ROM Characters to RAM 4-27 Letter Quality Characters 4-28 Mixing Print Styles 4-29 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 109
with the LQ-860 printer, 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 your application - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 110
your documents, the printer has five cpi spacings, as well as proportional spacing. You can select each one with a software command or with SelecType speed draft mode is available only in 10 cpi printing. The printout below compares the five spacings: This is 10 cpi printing. This is 12 cpi printing - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 111
10 cpi spacing with proportional spacing: This is 10 cpi printing. This is proportional spacing. Note: Proportional spacing is not available in the draft mode. Character Size In addition to the basic cpi spacings and proportional spacing, the printer 10 cpi printing. This is double-wide. This - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 112
a software command. See ESC SI in Chapter 9 for more information. Condensed 10 cpi Special Effects and Emphasis The printer offers two ways of emphasizing software commands. Many application programs can also produce some of these effects. See your application program manual for details. Software - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 113
. In emphasized mode, the printer prints each character twice as the print head moves across the paper, with the dots in the second pass printed Italic printing You can print italics by using the ESC 4 software command. This is true no matter how DIP switch 1-4 is set. This is ROMAN - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 114
as headings. See ESC q in Chapter 9 for more information. The following samples show the outline and shadow features individually, plus a combination of outline with shadow. Software and Graphics 4-7 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 115
by giving your software a few instructions. The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your printer is to printer. If you use commercial software that produces graphics, all you need to know about dot graphics is how to use the software. The application program will take care of the printer - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 116
Color Graphics With a color ribbon and the appropriate software, you can print graphics in up to seven colors. Be sure your graphics program supports color on the LQ-860. The Print Head To understand dot graphics you need to know a little about how your printer's print head works. The print head has - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 117
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 10 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 118
, this method of planning and printing dot graphics requires considerable calculation. Because triple- requires 540 numbers. Fortunately, commercial graphics software is available to do these calculations other commands used by the printer. For most of the other printer modes, such as emphasized and - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 119
32 24 33 24 38 24 39 24 40 * Adjacent dots cannot be printed in this mode. Horiz. density dots/in. 60 120 120 240 80 90 60 120 90 printer does not use numbers larger than 255 in decimal. Therefore the graphics mode command uses two numbers, nl and n2, for reserving columns. 4-12 Software - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 120
n2 should be 6 because 1632 = 96 + (6 x 256). The printer interprets the number of bytes specified by nl and n2 as graphics data, especially careful to include both semicolons to produce the printout below it. 10 WIDTH "LPT1:",255 20 LPRINT CHR$(27)"*"CHR$(32)CHR$(40)CHR Software and Graphics 4-13 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 121
printer prints on the paper is made up of dots that overlap each dot because using an accurate representation of the dots makes calculating the data numbers difficult because they cover each other. Therefore, remember that each x represents the center of a dot, and the dots actually overlap. 4-14 Software - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 122
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. Below is the same grid divided into the total of 126 data numbers necessary to print this small figure. Software and Graphics 4-15 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 123
. The WIDTH statement in line 10 is for IBM PC BASIC; the WIDTH statement format may be different for your system. 10 WIDTH "LPT1:",255 20 LPRINT Lines 30 through 60 print the following design: Notice that the dots overlap quite a bit. This design was printed using the triple-density 24-pin graphics - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 124
pattern to print 10 times in a row as shown below: 15 FOR C=1 TO 10: RESTORE 65 NEXT printer. The reassigning command The printer has a command that allows you to change the graphics option assigned to any of the four individual graphics option commands. The command looks like this: ESC?sm Software - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 125
(if the program prints at all). Remember, the 24-pin graphics options require three times as much graphics data as the 8-pin graphics options. 4-18 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 126
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. Software and Graphics 4-19 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 127
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, For Letter Quality you do not use all the columns. 4-20 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 128
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 bit represents one dot. Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 129
128. In the vertical column of dots, the bits are arranged so that the values of the rows in which dots appear. The right side of the figure shows 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-860 | User Manual - Page 130
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 the appropriate data) would replace the entire alphabet of capital letters. Software and Graphics 4-23 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 131
the maximum values for these bytes. Mode Draft Letter Quality 10 cpi Letter Quality 12 cpi Proportional d1 d0+d1+d2 dot patterns for each character. Because 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. 4-24 Software - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 132
1,0,0,2,0,0,4,0,0 150 DATA 8,0,0,23,255,240,8,0,0 160 DATA 4,0,0,2,0,0,1,0,0 In line 10, the ESC x0 command selects draft printing. The actual character definition 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 133
printer available for your use. The command to switch between the two sets is used in line 90 and 110. ESC % n If n is equal to 0, the normal ROM character set is selected (this is the default). If n is equal to 1, the user end of lines 80 and 100 in the program example. 4-26 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 134
the 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. Software - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 135
user-defined characters using up to 29 columns of the Letter Quality/Proportional grid. The dot columns are spaced closer together horizontally than draft dot columns (the horizontal dot smaller. They are a maximum of 16 dots high. Their maximum width in dot columns is shown in the table below: - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 136
only need two bytes of data for each vertical row of dots. Design grids for these characters are shown in the figure user-defined character modes (draft, Letter Quality, and proportional) in combination with most of your printer's various print styles. For instance, emphasized mode works with user - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 137
. 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.) 4-30 Software and Graphics - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 138
Options The Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2 Installation 5-2 Loading Paper 5-7 Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode . . . . . 5-10 Loading Envelopes 5-12 Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder 5-14 Using Continuous Paper 5-16 Loading Single Sheets 5-21 Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder 5-22 The Pull - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 139
. Up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper can be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. You can also feed envelopes using the cut sheet feeder. Both single assemble the cut sheet feeder following the instructions provided in its accompanying manual. 5-2 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 140
2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Lift the paper guide cover up and off the printer. 3. Remove the paper guide. Using the Printer Options 5-3 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 141
4. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. 5. Remove the paper tension unit by pressing the levers back to open the mounting latches. At the same time, lift up on the front of the unit and lift the unit off of the printer. 5-4 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 142
cut sheet feeder slightly forward to fit the notches at the base of the unit over the pins on the printer. Then tilt the feeder back until it rests on top of the printer. 7. Open the printer cover and attach the cut sheet feeder cover included with the cut sheet feeder. Using the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 143
8. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 1-7 to on. Note: Always make sure that the printer is turned off before changing the DIP switch settings. 9. Close the cut sheet feeder cover and the printer cover. 10. Turn on the printer. 5-6 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 144
that the cut sheet feeder mode is turned on with DIP switch 1-7. Then turn on the printer. 2. Pull the left and right paper set levers of the selected bin all the way forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading. Note: Make sure the front levers - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 145
arrow on the panel. Next, slide the right paper guide so that it roughly matches the width of your paper. , 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, or labels in - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 146
5. 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 down freely. Using the Printer Options 5-9 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 147
against the guide rollers. The test, the printer counts the number of lines on the page. As shown below, 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. 5-10 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 148
the same as when the cut sheet feeder mode is off. The steps below are for a self test in draft mode. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and a stack of paper is inserted in the selected bin of the cut sheet feeder. Check that the cut sheet feeder mode - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 149
sure to load envelopes into bin 1, never into bin 2. Make sure that you select bin 1 using the TEAR OFF button or with the ESC EM software command. 5-12 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 150
2. Push down on the two front levers on the left and right paper guides until they lock into position. 3. Take a stack of envelopes and fan it; then tap it on a flat surface to the LOAD/EJECT button to load an envelope. Then press the ON LINE button to start printing. Using the Printer Options 5-13 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 151
is on line, 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 152
, press this button to select either bin 1 or bin 2 if you are using a double-bin cut sheet feeder. Software operation The following commands cause the printer to eject the sheet in the printer without loading the next sheet. FF: Form Feed ESC EM R: Ejects a sheet in the cut sheet feeder mode - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 153
Using Continuous Paper The printer allows you to easily switch between the cut sheet feeder section, making sure that DIP switch l-7 is set to on. 3. If a single sheet is still in the printer, eject it by pressing the LOAD/EJECT button. 4. To switch from the cut sheet feeder to continuous paper, - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 154
5. Raise the paper path guide until it clicks open. This guide directs the flow of continuous paper out of the front of the printer. Using the Printer Options 5-17 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 155
6. Raise the continuous paper support on the paper path guide. 7. Press the ON LINE button. The printer loads continuous paper and goes on line. Note: l With the paper release lever forward and the printer off line, the control panel functions normally, allowing you to use the micro-adjustment - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 156
Switching back to the cut sheet feeder To switch back to using the cut sheet feeder, press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line, and then follow these steps: 1. Tear off all printed sheets. Press the LOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds backward out of - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 157
3. Push the paper release lever all the way back to the single-sheet position. 5-20 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 158
bin 1 is selected by the TEAR OFF button or with the ESC EM software command. 2. Press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line. 3. Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark on the left paper guide. Then slide the sheet into the paper path until you feel resistance - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 159
Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder 1. Turn off the printer and remove any paper stacked in the cut sheet feeder. 2. Open the cut sheet feeder cover and remove it. 5-22 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 160
3. Tilt the back of the cut sheet feeder forward to release its notches from the printer's pins. Then lift up and remove the cut sheet feeder. Using the Printer Options 5-23 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 161
the back notches on the unit over the rear mounting pins of the printer. Press the levers open as you tilt the unit toward you until off the cut sheet feeder mode. Note: When DIP switch 1-7 is off, the printer uses the continuous paper page length selected by DIP switches 2-1 and 2-2. Removal of the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 162
quality graphics. 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 paper guide cover. Using the Printer Options 5-25 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 163
2. Remove the paper guide. 3. Remove the paper tension unit by pressing the levers back to open the mounting latches. At the same time, lift up the front of the unit. 5-26 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 164
4. Hold the pull tractor with the knob to the right. Fit the rear notches on the tractor over the rear mounting pins of the printer. 5. Tilt the tractor unit toward you until the front latches click in place over the front mounting pins of the printer. Using the Printer Options 5-27 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 165
both the push tractor and the pull tractor are positioned evenly. Then lock the sprocket units on the push tractor in place. 5-28 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 166
. Slide the right sprocket unit to the right and open both sprocket covers. 3. Make sure that the printer is off line and then press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the paper. If you need to adjust tractor. CAUTION: Never use the platen knob to feed the paper while the printer is turned on. Using the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 167
4. Pull the sprocket lock levers toward you to release them. 5. Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper. Place the paper support evenly between the sprocket units. 5-30 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 168
in on the pull tractor knob and turn it in the desired direction until the paper fits properly. Then close the sprocket covers. Using the Printer Options 5-31 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 169
your paper, making sure that the right and left rollers are at both edges of your paper. Then lower the paper bail. 5-32 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 170
10. Attach the paper guide. Then slide the edge guides together so they meet at about the middle of the paper's width. The paper guide separates the printed pages and prevents them from returning to the paper feed path and jamming the printer. 11. Install the pull tractor cover. 12. Press the ON - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 171
Removing the Pull Tractor 1. Remove the pull tractor cover and the paper guide. 2. Tear off any printed sheets or extra blank sheets. 3. Press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line and press the LOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds backward out of the paper path to the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 172
4. Remove the continuous paper from the built-in push tractor unit. 5. Turn off the printer. Then, pressing the tabs on the pull tractor, tilt it back and lift it off the printer. Using the Printer Options 5-35 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 173
paper tension unit as shown below. Tilt the unit back and position the back notches on the unit over the rear mounting pins of the printer. Press the levers open as you tilt the unit forward until the front latches click in place over the front mounting pins. 7. Install the paper - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 174
Multi-Font Module (#7407) gives you an easy way to have access to seven more fonts for your printer. After you install the Multi-Font Module in either slot A or slot B of the printer, the following fonts are available: Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, and Orator-S. You can use any - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 175
price schedule for quantities over one gross? Script W e ' v e j u s t s e e n y o u r eX c e l l e n t a d f o r m i n i a t u r e z e b r a s i n a r eC 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 gross? 5-38 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 176
scanner) for input into another computer. The print enhancements, such as bold and underlining, cannot be read by an actual optical character reader. Using the Printer Options 5-39 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 177
IN A RECENT BACK ISSUE OF T R A D E R' S T I M E S. W H 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 mTfroiarndiaeqtrWuu'ears'envtzeiTetibijmreueasssst,oivsWneehreaantonryieoesuctrgehrneoetsxpscbr?eailcclkeenitsscsahudeedufolofer 5-40 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 178
or remove the module. Installing or removing the module while the power is on may damage the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Dial the rotary switch on the font module to select the font you B. If you install only one font module, insert it in slot A. Using the Printer Options 5-41 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 179
font module selection remains valid even after you turn off, reset, or initialize the printer. Selecting a Font This table shows the family numbers and characters per inch of the number 2 3 4 5 6 7 Characters per inch 10, 12, 15 10, 12, 15 10, 12, 15 10 10 10 8 10 5-42 Using the Printer Options - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 180
on, that font becomes the default font if the slot is selected by pressing 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 in Chapter 9 for details. Proportional spacing is not effective when printing any font - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 181
connections, trouble-free operation, and the ability to connect computers, printers, and as Coax and Twinax, allow Epson printers to function as local IBM printers without the addition of any other , loopback self test modes, and data buffers that increase the printer's data buffering capacity - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 182
listed above. Also Coax and Twinax interfaces are available from Epson dealers. These interfaces allow connectivity to mainframes and minicomputers and emulation of IBM printers. Installation The optional interface boards available for your printer are easy to install. The only tool needed is - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 183
options such as the pull tractor or the cut sheet feeder. Then, open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. 3. Turn the printer around so the back is facing you. 4. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the retaining screw securing the interface board cover. 5. Pull the interface board - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 184
6. Remove the shield plate above the parallel interface by pressing in on the plastic clips located on the back of the plate inside the printer. 7. Remove the screw labeled CG (chassis ground) from the main board. Then set it aside in a safe place. Using the Printer Options 5-47 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 185
board designs, which slightly change the way they are installed in the printer. The frame ground (FG) wire is attached for one type and not Check to see which type of interface board you have and then follow the instructions for that type of board. FG wire not attached FG wire attached If - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 186
end as shown. 3. Align the interface board with the CN2 connector on the main board and with the interface port on the back of the printer. Carefully insert the pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board. Then secure the board with three of the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 187
steps: 1. Set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual accompanying your interface board. (If you are installing the #8143 board, Serial Interface.) 2. Carefully place the interface on the back of the printer as shown below. Use the CG screw to connect the round end of the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 188
3. Holding the interface board level, rotate it counterclockwise into position above the main board. Then lower the interface board into the printer and attach it to the main board. Make sure the connector pins are properly inserted into the mating connector. 4. Secure the board with three of - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 189
. 2. Replace all parts and options you removed earlier. WARNING: Before you use the optional interface board, be sure to disconnect the interface cable for the printer's built-in parallel or serial interface. Two interface cables must not be installed at the same time. 5-52 Using the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 190
Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Maintenance 6-l - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 191
several times a year. Follow the steps below: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide and any installed options. 2. Using a soft brush, carefully remove all dust and dirt. 3. If the outer case or paper guide cover is dirty or dusty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 192
the case. 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. l Before - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 193
. The following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges are available: #7762: Standard (black) #7763: Color #7764: Film (black) Note: The optional film ribbon prints in red near the end of the ribbon. Replace the film ribbon at this point. Do not use ribbons designed for nine-pin printers. 1. Make sure - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 194
2. Holding the print head, not the ribbon cartridge, move the print head to about three inches from the left side toward the center of the printer. 3. To release the ribbon cartridge, gently press the tab at the top left of the cartridge holder. Then lift the cartridge straight up and out of the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 195
a white shipping spacer. Before installing a film ribbon, remove the white tab spacer from the cartridge first. 5. Hold the ribbon cartridge while gently squeezing the two ridged plastic tabs together; then lower it until it snaps into place. The side hooks in the printer fit into the slots on each - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 196
6. Turn the ribbontightening knob again to make sure the ribbon moves freely. 7. Holding the print head, not the ribbon cartridge, slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly. Maintenance 6-7 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 197
8. Close the printer cover and the paper guide cover. 6-8 Maintenance - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 198
in the original box and packing materials, as described below. 1. Turn off the printer, then remove any installed options. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect the interface cable between the printer and the computer. 3. Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 199
4. Open the printer cover, and remove the ribbon cartridge and the platen knob. 5. Using the cross-head screwdriver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. 6-10 Maintenance - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 200
6. Close the printer cover and the paper guide cover. 7. Fit the printer back into the white packing material and then back into its original box. Maintenance 6-11 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 201
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-4 Printing 7-5 Paper Handling 7-16 Options 7-27 Troubleshooting 7-l - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 202
, 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. Paper handling l Single sheets do not feed properly. l Continuous paper does not feed properly. See 7-16 See 7-19 7-2 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 203
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 7-27 See 7-31 See 7-35 See 7-35 Troubleshooting 7-3 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 204
Problem Power is not being supplied. The POWER light does not go on. The POWER light comes on then goes off. The light stays off even when the power is switched on again. Solution The power cable may not be properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the printer switch. The problem may be - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 205
printer and the computer specifications. Try the self test described in Chapter 1. If the self test is successful, the problem is with the software and not with the interface cable. The printer off. The printer may be out of paper. Load more paper into the printer. See Chapter 2. Troubleshooting 7-5 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 206
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-860 | User Manual - Page 207
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. Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 6. Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 208
control codes, specify the Epson Extended Graphics character table using ESC t 1. See Chapter 9. You can also select the graphics character table by changing a DIP switch setting. To do this, turn off the power, set DIP switch 1-4 to on, then turn on the printer. See Chapter 3. 7-a Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 209
Problem Printed characters are not what you expected (continued). Graphic characters or lines are being printed instead of the selected italic correct positions for the character set you want. See Chapter 3. You can check the current DIP switch settings by running the self test. Troubleshooting 7-9 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 210
software may not be properly installed for your printer. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings and reset as needed. Your software may be overriding your SelecType setting. Use the application program, not SelecType, to change typestyles. 7-10 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 211
interface cable is fastened securely to both the printer and the computer. 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. A line feed signal is - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 212
Problem The print position is not what you expected (continued). Text is printed with an extra , enter either of the following statements: WIDTH LPRINT 255 or WIDTH "LPT1" 255 If the printer still does not print properly, set the right margin to the maximum setting using ESC Q. See Chapter 9. 7-12 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 213
See Chapter 3. If your program allows you to send control codes to the printer, specify page size by sending ESC C or ESC C 0. See Chapter 9. If this does not resolve the problem, check the page length set by your application software and adjust it if necessary. If you are using the cut sheet feeder - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 214
Problem The print position is not what you expected (continued). Skip over perforation is set, but the perforation does not fall in the center of the may be setting the top and bottom margins. If this is the case, turn off skip over perforation by setting DIP switch l-8 to off. 7-14 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 215
Problem the desired color. Solution The printer is usually set for bidirectional printing is necessary, contact your service center to have them U or ESC < to the printer. You can also select unidirectional printing (or install) procedure to check the printer setting and reset as needed. The printing - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 216
Paper Handling The following section 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 Solution Single sheets do not feed properly. - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 217
Problem guides may be too close together, preventing the paper from feeding smoothly. Adjust the position of the edge guides button. The edge guides may be too far apart. Adjust the edge guides to the width used with this printer's single-sheet feeding system. See Chapter 8. The paper guide may not be - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 218
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 was turned on. - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 219
Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly. When feed paper using the control panel buttons while the printer is on line (ON LINE light on>. Press the ON LINE button once to take the printer off line, then try feeding paper. After LOAD/EJECT button again to load the paper. Troubleshooting 7-19 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 220
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 installed may be preventing it from feeding straight. See Chapter 2. 7-20 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 221
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 only paper sizes that are within the specified range. Your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms consisting of 1 original Troubleshooting 7-21 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 222
Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Skip over perforation does not function. Skip over performation is set, but the perforation paper feeds backward to its loading position. If you do not need this function, set DIP switch 2-7 to off. See Chapter 3. 7-22 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 223
Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued a semicolon (;) after the FF code to prevent any additional codes from being sent to the printer. The total printed and unprinted lines must equal the total page length. You may have tried labels forward to eject them. Troubleshooting 7-23 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 224
Problem to back-feed labels through the printer. This can cause labels to come off their backing and jam the printer. Do not back-feed labels using tearoff) is off. If a label does become jammed in the printer mechanism, see your Epson dealer for assistance. The paper release lever may not be in the - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 225
Problem is pressed to load a single sheet from the paper guide, the platen rotates in reverse, the single sheet A single sheet may be in the paper guide, causing the continuous paper to back out and to remove any single sheets remaining in the paper guide. See Chapter 2. The paper release lever may - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 226
Problem Switching between single sheets and continuous paper cannot be performed of 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. 7-26 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 227
Problem LOAD/EJECT button while the printer is on line. Always take 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-860 | User Manual - Page 228
Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not and 5. The cut sheet feeder may be incorrectly installed on the printer. Remove and reinstall the cut sheet feeder making sure that the mounting notches are properly mated with the push the paper set levers backward. See Chapter 5. 7-28 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 229
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, but paper does not feed. The PAPER OUT light is on (continued). Two or more sheets feed at the same time. Solution The left and right paper guides - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 230
to manually insert a single sheet, but instead paper feeds from the cut sheet feeder's bin. Solution The paper may be old or creased. Discard it and load new, clean sheets of paper. The left and right paper guides may then pull the paper set lever back to its original position. 7-30 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 231
Problem length setting may be wrong. Run a self test in cut sheet feeder mode. The printer will automatically measure the paper loaded and set printer may be on line. Before using the control panel buttons to feed paper, always take the printer off line (ON LINE light is out). Troubleshooting 7-31 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 232
Problem the printer. Position the paper guides are moved to the center of the paper's width. 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. See Chapter 5. 7-32 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 233
Problem Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams ( may have changed the DIP switches with the power on. To make new DIP switch settings effective, turn the power off, then on again. Troubleshooting 7-33 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 234
Problem Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Skip over perforation is set, but the skip backward to eject. When using the pull tractor, press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward to eject. See Chapter 5. 7-34 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 235
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 inserted into the connector on the main board. See Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 7-35 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 236
Problem Using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly (continued). The printer by running the self test. You may be manual for the correct settings. The interface settings on the computer may be incorrect. See your computer manual for the correct settings. 7-36 Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 237
problems after working through the solutions in this section, you may want to try using the data dump mode, a mode that helps advanced users determine the causes of communication problems between the printer and the computer. See Data Dump Mode in Chapter 3 for more information. Troubleshooting - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 238
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-4 Mechanical 8-8 Electrical 8-9 Environment 8-10 Interface Specifications 8-11 Parallel Interface 8-11 Serial Interface 8-14 Option Specifications 8-16 Cut Sheet Feeder 8-16 Initialization 8-18 Default - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 239
Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Normal draft Letter Quality Characters per inch 10 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 300 246 295 82 98 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Bidirectional logic-seeking - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 240
6KB or 0KB (panel button selectable) Font High-speed draft Normal draft Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Available sizes (Characters per inch) 10 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, Proportional 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, Proportional 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, Proportional Characters: 96 standard ASCII character set (including - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 241
) Single-bin or double-bin cut sheet feeder (optional) Paper width and length: Paper Single sheet width length Continuous paper width Envelopes Labels 7.2 to 10.1 inches (182 to 257 mm) 14.3 inches (364 mm) maximum 4.0 to 10.0 inches (101 to 254 mm) No. 6 6.54 x 3.62 inches (166 x 92 mm) No - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 242
Printable area: Single sheet 0.33 inch (8.5 mm) minimum 0(3.1.02 minmch) minimum 0.53 inch (13.5 mm) minimum Note: Printing on paper from 9 to 10.1 inches wide increases the minimum right and left margins to 0.24 inches (6.0 mm). Technical Specifications 8-5 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 243
Continuous paper 0.35 inch (9 mm) minimum 0.51 inch (13 mm) minimum Note: The minimum for the right and left margins increases to 0.98 inch (25.0 mm) when printing on IO-inch wide paper. 8-6 Technical Specifications - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 244
Envelope 0.33 inch (8.5 mm) minimum 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 0.87 inch (22.0 mm) minimum Note: Envelope printing is only available at normal operating conditions. Load the envelope with its long side horizontal. Paper weight: Paper thickness: Number of copies: Single Sheet Continuous Multi- - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 245
C to 35° C). -- The relative humidity is between 10 and 80 percent. Mechanical Ribbon: MCBF: Black ribbon cartridge #7762: Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character)-3 million characters Color ribbon cartridge #7763: Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 246
) 100 million strokes/wire (film ribbon) 100 million strokes (color ribbon) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight 7.6 inches (194 mm) 18.5 inches (469 mm) 15.7 inches (399 mm) approx. 22.0 lb (10 kg) Electrical Voltage: Frequency: Insulation resistance: Dielectric strength (between - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 247
: Humidity (without condensation): Operation angle: Shock: Vibration: Operation: 41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35° C) Storage: -22° F to 150° F (-30° c to 60° C) Operation: 10% to 80% Storage: 5% to 85% Less than 15° (without cut sheet feeder) 0° (with cut sheet feeder) Operation: Up to 1 G within 1 ms - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 248
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with both a parallel and a serial interface. For specifications on optional interfaces, see the manuals provided with the interfaces. Parallel Interface Pin assignments for the parallel interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 249
used. 19-30 ----- GND ----- Twisted-pair return signal ground level. 31 16 INIT IN When this level becomes LOW for at least 50 microseconds, the printer controller is reset to its power-up state and the print buffer is cleared. This level is normally HIGH. 32 ----- ERROR OUT This level - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 250
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-860 | User Manual - Page 251
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 printing. Serial Interface The built-in serial interface is an RS-232C - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 252
by DTR signal or X-on/X-off. The DTR signal changes to mark-meaning the printer is not ready to receive data-when the number of bytes free in the input buffer goes down to 256. The signal changes to space-meaning that the printer is now readywhen the number of bytes in the input buffer rises to - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 253
length Paper thickness Paper weight Single sheets bin 1 and bin 2 8.27 to 14.33 inches (210 to 364 mm) 0.0028 to 0.0039 inch (0.07 to 0.10 mm) 17 to 22 lb paper (64 to 82 g/m2) Envelopes bin 1 3.62 to 4.09 inches (92 to 104 mm) 0.0063 to 0.0205 inch (0.16 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 254
Paper storage condition: Environmental Temperature: Humidity (without condensation): Temperature: 64° F to 72° F (18° C to 22° C) Humidity: 40% to 60% Operation: Storage: Operation: Storage: 41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35° C) -22° F to 149° F (-30° C to 65° C) 15% to 80% 5% to 85% Notes: l 24 lb - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 255
the parallel interface (pin 31 goes LOW). l Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer) command. These three kinds of initialization have slightly does not initialize the printer mechanism, clear the input data buffer, or clear the user-defined character set. 8-18 Technical Specifications - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 256
The current FONT button setting The current PITCH button setting Hardware: Cleared Software: Deselected only Left justification ESC K = ESC*0, ESC L = ESC*1, ESC Y = ESC*2, ESC Z = ESC*3 In addition, the data buffer is cleared when the printer is initialized by turning on the power or by sending an - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 257
Chart 9-4 9-5 Commands in Numerical Order 9-6 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-9 Printer Operation 9-9 MSB Control 9-12 Data Control 9-13 Vertical Motion 9-14 Horizontal 9-30 Word Processing 9-35 Character Tables 9-36 User-defined Characters 9-38 Graphics 9-40 Command Summary 9-1 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 258
Data Flow Process The diagram below shows the basic data flow process up to the time output is printed. l The data received by the printer is first stored in the input buffer. l Data is picked up from the input buffer and then processed through the data analysis section. There it - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 259
separately; the commands are divided into the following subjects: Printer operation MSB control Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall size and character width Print enhancement Word processing Character sets User-defined characters Graphics Each command has a format section and - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 260
sequences. See the Control Key Chart later in this chapter. Examples 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 261
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-860 | User Manual - Page 262
17 11 Select Printer 9-8 18 12 Cancel Condensed Mode 9-26 19 13 Deselect Printer 9-9 20 14 Cancel 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-860 | User Manual - Page 263
Unidirectional Mode (one line 9-9 61 3D Set MSB to 0 9-11 62 3E Set MSB to 1 9-11 63 3F Reassign Graphics Mode 9-40 64 40 Initialize Printer 9-8 65 41 Set n/60-inch Line Spacing. . . . . 9-16 66 42 Set Vertical Tabs 9-17 67 43 Set Page Length in Lines 9-13 67 43 Set - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 264
Over Perforation 9-14 79 4F Cancel Skip Over Perforation. .. 9-14 80 50 Select 10 CPI 9-24 81 51 Set Right Margin 9-19 82 52 Select an International Character Set Superscript/Subscript Mode 9-30 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off 9-10 87 57 Turn Double-wide Mode On/Off 9-27 89 59 Select - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 265
in Chapter 8. DC1 Format: ASCII code: DC1 Decimal: 17 Hexadecimal: 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. DC1 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 266
DC3 Decimal: 19 Hexadecimal 13 Deselect Printer Comments: Puts the printer into the deselected state until the select printer code (DCl) is received. The printer cannot be reselected with the ON LINE left (home) position and printing takes place from left to right. 9-10 Command Summary - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 267
ESC U Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off Format: ASCII code: ESC U n Decimal: 27 85 n Hexadecimal: 1B 55 n Comments: The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns the mode on 0: Turns the mode off Printing is normally bidirectional. This command selects unidirectional printing for more - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 268
(ESC =, ESC >, and ESC #) does not work for graphics or user-defined characters. ESC = Format: ASCII code: Decimal: ESC 27 61 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 269
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-860 | User Manual - Page 270
Vertical Motion Form feeding 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. The default page length is 66 lines; you can change the page - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 271
ESC C 0 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC C 27 67 1B 43 Set Page Length in Inches 0 n 0 n 00 n Comments: Sets the page length to n inches. The value of n must be from 1 to 22. The top of form position is reset to the current line. Overrides the DIP switch page length setting. ESC N - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 272
Line feeding 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 273
ESC 2 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 2 27 50 1B 32 Select 1/6-inch Line Spacing Comments: Sets the line spacing to l/6 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. This line spacing is the default at power on. ESC 3 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 3 27 51 1B 33 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 274
ESC J Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC J 27 74 1B 4A Perform n/180-inch Line Feed n n n Comments: Advances the paper n/180 of an inch. The value of n must be from 0 to 255. This command produces an immediate line feed but does not affect subsequent line spacing and does not produce a - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 275
ESC b Set Vertical Tabs in Channels Format: ASCII code: ESC b c nl n2 . . . 0 Decimal: 27 98 c nl n2 . . . 0 Hexadecimal: 1B 62 c nl n2 . . . 00 Comments: Functions the same as ESC B, except that the variable c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, which must be from 0 to 7. - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 276
the print line. Use lowercase 1 (as in left), not the numeral one. The minimum space between the margins is the width of one double-wide 10 cpi character. ESC Q Format: ASCII code: ESC Q n Decimal: 27 81 n Hexadecimal: 1B 51 n Set Right Margin Comments: Sets the right margin to n columns in - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 277
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 = nl + (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-860 | User Manual - Page 278
start. To find nl 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 = nl + (256 x n2). The command is ignored if it would move - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 279
changes in cpi. The tab positions in proportional printing are determined by the 10 cpi character size. Overall Printing Style ESC x Select Letter Quality or Draft for n: 0: Selects draft mode. 1: Selects Letter Quality (LQ) mode. Overrides the SelecType panel setting. Command Summary 9-23 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 280
Quality typestyle, not draft. If n = 0, the Roman typestyle in the printer is used. To select one of the other typestyles, use the family number of This command allows you to choose many combinations of these nine modes: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, proportional spacing, condensed, emphasized, double-strike, - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 281
12 cpi Proportional Condensed Emphasized Double-strike Double-wide Italics Underline Dec. Hex. 0 00 1 01 2 02 4 04 8 08 16 10 32 20 64 40 128 80 For example, for double-wide 12 cpi characters printed in the double-strike mode, you would add three numbers - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 282
Print Size and Character Width ESC P Format: ASCII code: ESC P Decimal: 27 80 Hexadecimal: 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: ESC M Decimal: 27 77 Hexadecimal: 1B - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 283
: 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 cannot be combined with 15 cpi. Condensed - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 284
ESC SI Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC SI 27 15 1B 0F Comments: Duplicates the SI command. Select Condensed Mode DC2 Format: ASCII code: DC2 Decimal: 18 Hexadecimal: 12 Cancel Condensed Mode Comments: Cancels condensed mode set by SI or ESC SI and returns printing to - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 285
ESC SO Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Select Double-wide Mode (one line) ESC SO 27 14 1B 0E 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 width of all characters. The - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 286
Select Printing Color 6: Green 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. 9-30 Command Summary - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 287
ESC F Format: ASCII code: ESC F Decimal: 27 70 Hexadecimal: 1B 46 Cancel Emphasized Mode Comments: Cancels the emphasized mode selected by ESC E. 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 288
ESC S 0 Select Superscript Mode Format: ASCII code: ESC S 0 Decimal: 27 83 0 Hexadecimal: 1B 53 00 Comments: Prints characters about two-thirds of the normal character height in the upper part of the character space. ESC S 1 Format: ASCII code: ESC S 1 Decimal: 27 83 1 Hexadecimal: - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 289
ESC (- Format: ASCII code: ESC ( Decimal: 27 40 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 Select Score - n1 n2 m 45 nl n2 m 2D n1 n2 m d1 d2 d1 d2 d1 d2 Comments: Use decimal or hexadecimal values for all variables, not ASCII characters. Use the following values for the first 3 variables: n1 must be 3. n2 must - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 290
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. 9-34 Command Summary - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 291
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-860 | User Manual - Page 292
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 128-255. Note that the value of n must equal 00 hex, 01 hex, or 02 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 293
: 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-860 | User Manual - Page 294
on this topic. ESC & Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Define User-defined Characters ESC & 0 dl d2...dn 27 38 0 d1 d2...dn . Fonts in the font module (except Orator and Orator-S) can also be copied. The printer cannot select fonts 2 to 6 if you do not have the Multi-Font Module. 0: - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 295
(download) character set. ESC & is required to define the character set. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects the normal set. 1: Selects the user-defined set. ESC 6 Format: ASCII code: ESC 6 Decimal: 27 54 Hexadecimal: 1B 36 Enable Printable Characters Comments: When the Epson - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 296
Graphics See Chapter 4 for sample graphics programs. See the table under ESC * for graphics modes. ESC K Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B Select Single-density Graphics Mode K n1 n2 75 n1 n2 4B n1 n2 Comments: Turns on 8-pin, single-density graphics mode. The total number - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 297
I CRT II Single-density Double-density CRT III Triple-density Hex-density* Pins m 8 0 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 6 24 32 24 33 24 38 24 39 24 40 Horiz. density (dots/in) 60 120 120 240 80 90 60 120 90 180 360 l Adjacent - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 298
ESC ? Format: ASCII code: ESC ? Decimal: 27 63 Hexadecimal: 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 * command. 9-42 Command Summary - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 299
Appendix Proportional Width Table A-2 Character Tables A-6 A-l - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 300
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-860 | User Manual - Page 301
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 58 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 36/24 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 302
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 BO B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 BA BB BC BD BE BF C0 C1 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 303
Code D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF E0 E1 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 Code F8 F9 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 304
Character Tables These character tables are selected by DIP switch 1-4 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). Italic - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 305
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Glossary Note that these definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word is italicized, see that topic for more information. application program A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII Acronym for the American Standard - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 307
size of text characters, often referred to as pitch. The standard or default setting is usually 10 cpi. condensed Printing in which each character is approximately 60 percent of the width of standard detachable device which automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. 2 Glossary - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 308
data dump Sometimes called hex dump. A troubleshooting feature. When the printer is in the data dump mode, each 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 309
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-860 | User Manual - Page 310
of three print qualities available on your printer. High-speed draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. See also draft mode and Letter Qualify. initialize To establish the initial default status of the printer by turning the printer on, or by sending an INIT signal - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 311
loading and short tear-off positions by the 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, 8, and 9. (This is the most familiar system.) hexadecimal (hex) is base 16 and uses the digits - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 312
to check the reliability of data transmission. platen The black roller that provides the backing for the paper during printing. print quality Your printer has three types of print quality; draft, high-speed draft, and Letter Quality. Draft and high-speed draft are for high-speed, draft quality - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 313
a buffer and as a place for storing user-defined characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off. reset To return a printer to 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 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 314
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. 10 cpi A character spacing of 10 characters per inch. This is often the standard or default - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 315
1-32 Assembling printer, l-8--15 Auto line feed, 3-8, 3-13 B BASIC program, 4-13, 4-l6 Baud rate, 3-8, 3-13 Beeper, 9-13 Bidirectional printing, 3-10, 8-2 BIN 1/BIN 2 button, 3-3 Buffer, see Input buffer Built-in tractor, 2-2, 2-8, 3-17 Buttons, control panel, 3-3--4 C Cartridge fonts, 3-4 Character - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 316
, 9-11 installing, 5-2--6 loading envelopes, 5-12--13 operating, 5-14--15 paper handling, 5-7--10 paper out condition, 5-14 removing, 5-22--24 self test, 5-10--11 single sheets, 5-21 software operation, 5-15 testing printer, 5-10--11 Data dump mode, 3-5, 3-29--30 Data flow process, 9-2 Design grids - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 317
to get, Intro-6 Hex dump, see Data dump mode High-speed draft, 4-2--3 font, 3-21-23 mode, l-16, 3-7, 3-10 Horizontal motion, 9-20--23 tabbing, 9-22--23 Initialization printer, 9-9 specifications, 8-18--19 Input buffer control, 3-5 Interface boards, Intro-4, 5-44--53 choosing, 5-44--45 Coax, 5-44--45 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 318
guides, l-19--20, 2-5--6 Paper guide attaching, l-14--15 continuous paper, 2-9, 2-14 single sheet, l-14--15 Paper handling, 2-1--31 problems , l-8 Power cable, l-16 supply, problems, 7-4 POWER light, 3-2 Prestige font, 5-37--38, 5-42 Print direction, 8-2, 9-10--l1 enhancement, 9-30--34 position, 9- - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 319
testing, 1-16--26 transporting, 6-9--l1 unpacking, l-2--5 using, 3-l--30 Printer stand, l-7 Printing enhancing, 4-2--7 problems, 7-5--15 speeds, 4-2 Problems , 5-34--36 READY light, 3-2 Reassigning command, 4-17-18 Ribbon cartridge, l-2--3, 8-8 installing, l-9--13 replacing, 6-4--8 Roman font, Intro - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 320
paper, 8-4--8 parallel interface, 8-11--14 printer, 8-2--10 printing, 8-2--3 serial interface, 8-14--15 Underlining, 4-7, 9-33 Unidirectional mode, 9-10--l1 printing, 3-10, 8-2 User-defined characters, 4-19--30, 9-38-- Intro-6 Tractor, see Pull tractor Troubleshooting, 7-l--37 options, 7-27--37 - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 321
9 where a complete description of the command can be found. Vertical Motion Code Dec FF 12 ESC C 67 ESC CO 67 ESC N 78 ESC O 79 LF 10 ESC + 43 ESC 0 48 ESC 2 50 ESC 3 51 ESC A 65 ESC J 74 VT 11 ESC B 66 ESC b 98 ESC I 47 Hex Function OC Form Feed - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 322
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The DIP Switch Tables * You can select an international character set when DIP switch 1-4 is OFF, or select a graphics character set when DIP switch l-4 is ON. - Epson LQ-860 | User Manual - Page 324
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