Epson C11C558001 User Manual

Epson C11C558001 - LQ 590 B/W Dot-matrix Printer Manual

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  • Epson C11C558001 | User Manual - Page 1
    ® 24-pin Dot Matrix Printer User's Guide This manual is divided into two sections: English and Spanish. The English section begins after this page. The Spanish section begins approximately at the middle of the manual. Este manual está dividido en dos secciones: Inglés y Español. El manual en español
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    and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson and Epson ESC/P are
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    5 Chapter 1 - Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 7 Choosing a Place for the Printer 7 Assembling the Printer 8 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 11 Installing the Printer Software 12 For DOS programs 15 Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide 15 Installing the Remote
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    and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Chapter 5 - Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45
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    you started using your Epson® printer: ❏ Setting Up the Printer ❏ Paper Handling ❏ Using the Control Panel ❏ Troubleshooting ❏ Product Information Although most of the illustrations in this manual show the LQ-590, the instructions apply to both the LQ-590 and the LQ-2090. w Warnings must be followed
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    6 Introduction
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    chapter describes how to unpack and set up your printer. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Ribbon cartridge Paper guide Front sheet guide (LQ-590 only) Front paper guide (LQ-2090 only) Power cord Printer software Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet
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    . Note for French-speaking users: Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de courant où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer. Also
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    3. Use your hand to slide the print head to the middle of the printer. 4. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. The black plastic ribbon guide is held in place on top of the cartridge with a small tab. To release it, hold the sides of the ribbon guide and gently disconnect it. (Do not
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    6. Slide the ribbon guide into the print head until it clicks in place. Be careful not to twist or crease the ribbon. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. 7. Reinstall the paper tension unit by lowering it onto the printer's mounting pegs. Then press down on both ends
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    Note: When printing, you can use the paper guide only when the tractor is installed in the front or rear push position. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer is equipped with both an IEEE-1284-compatible parallel interface and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. It also includes
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    the Epson printer software on the CD-ROM shipped with your printer. The printer driver is the software that runs, or "drives," your printer. With it, you can select printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and paper size. The printer software supports Windows® 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, or
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    the Installation screen appears: If it does not, double-click Setup.exe on the CD-ROM. 3. Select your printer model and click . You see this window: 4. Select Install Printer Software and click . You see the software license agreement. 5. Read the agreement and click Accept. The installation starts
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    the Windows installation screen appears, close the screen to continue with the driver installation. Note: If you see a message that the drive is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. 8. Click Browse and select the path for the printer driver. Then click OK and follow the on-screen instructions
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    > LQ590-2090 Reference Guide, and click Reference Guide. Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The Epson Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to change your printer's default settings in Windows. Follow these steps to install it on your computer in Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, or
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    then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide. Note: If you are using Windows 2000 or XP and the printer is connected to the parallel port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. In this case, do one of the following: ❏ Before running the program, set the printer driver to the LPT2
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    Chapter 2 Paper Handling This chapter covers some important instructions you need to load and use paper in your printer. For complete paper handling information, see the Reference Guide. Setting the Paper Release Lever Before you start printing, be sure to set the paper release lever to indicate the
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    the Paper-Thickness Setting Before you start printing, make sure the paper-thickness setting is correct for the type of paper you are using. Turn the printer off and open the printer cover. The paper-thickness lever is located on the left side of the printer. The numbers next to the lever indicate
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    Front Push Tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the front cover and make sure the tractor is installed in the front push position. (You may need to move it from the rear push or pull position.) 2. If you have the LQ-2090, remove the sub cover from the front
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    5. Slide the left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from the far left position and pull the blue lever forward to lock it in place. Then 10 slide the right 5 0 sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 6. Remove the front cover by pulling it straight down. 7.
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    paper positioned as shown. 11. Make sure the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. 12. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. If the first line on your page appears too
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    pushing the blue lock lever down. 7. Attach the paper guide and lay it flat on the printer. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. 8. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. If the first line on your page appears too
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    is removed. Also make sure the tractor is installed in the pull position and the paper guide is lying flat on the printer. (You may need to move the tractor from the rear push or front push position.) 2. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position. 3.
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    or bottom paper slot as shown below until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. Then pull up the paper until the perforation between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Front slot Before you load paper in the front slot, remove the front cover
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    slot, reattach the front cover. If you have the LQ-2090, remove the sub cover from the front cover before replacing the front cover. Be sure to reattach the sub cover when you want to print from a different paper source. 11. Turn on the printer. 12. Remove any slack in the paper by pressing
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    Removing paper from the pull tractor 1. After you finish printing, tear off the paper supply at the perforation nearest from the top of the printer using the paper guide. The paper can be up to 10.1 inches (257 mm) wide on the LQ-590 and 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide on the LQ-2090. To load single-sheet
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    paper. 5. Load a sheet of paper with the printable side down and slide it down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. If the first printed line on your page appears too high or low, you can use the Micro Adjust function to
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    use the front paper entry slot with the optional front paper guide or front sheet guide installed. Thick paper, such as a multipart form with five for use with a tractor feeder. Do not try to print on single sheets of labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly.
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    : Temperature 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity 30 to 60% RH ❏ Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they may curl around the platen and jam when you resume printing. Removing continuous paper with labels To prevent labels from peeling off the backing sheet and jamming the
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    , see the Reference Guide. Note: ❏ The print head must not print past the left or right edge of the envelope or other thick paper. Make sure your application program prints entirely within the printable area of your envelope. See "Printer Specifications" in the Reference Guide for more information
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    the instructions in "Loading Single Sheets with the Paper Guide" on page 26. To load multiple cards, see the Reference Guide. Note: ❏ When you are loading postcards long edge first, always load them in the top slot. ❏ When loading A6 size cards, always load them long edge first. ❏ Before printing
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    . The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. Open the paper guide cover, then press the LF/FF D printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 4. Tear off the printed pages. 5. Press the Pause button to turn off Micro Adjust mode. When you resume printing, the printer
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    Adjusting the top-of-form position The top-of-form position is the position on the page where the printer starts printing. If your printing appears too high or low on the page, you can use the Micro Adjust function to adjust the top-of-form position, as described below.
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    and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. ❏ When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. You can use this setting as a reference point when adjusting
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    . In default setting mode, ItemD selects the next menu. Indicate which font is selected. When you press both the Font and Pitch buttons simultaneously, the printer clears the buffer and restores its default settings. Selects one of the pitch settings. See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on page 37. In
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    temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. When held down for three seconds, enters Micro Adjust mode. When pressed again, exits Micro Adjust mode. On when the printer is paused. Flashes when the printer is in Micro Adjust mode. On when no paper is loaded in the selected paper source
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    's Default Settings" on page 38 for more information about the Font setting. 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, press the Pause button to stop printing. Then press the Font button until the three Font lights indicate the desired font. NNO NON NOO ONN ONO HSD Draft Roman
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    to do this: ❏ Using the Epson Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 15.) ❏ Using the printer's control panel default-setting mode. For instructions on using the Remote Configuration Manager, see the online Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide on the CD-ROM. To
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    Font Manual feed wait time Buzzer Roll paper IBM character table Low-noise mode Options (default in bold) ESC/P, IBM printer beeps and both the Menu lights turn on. The printer enters default-setting mode and prints a line showing which language is currently selected for printing the instructions
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    settings and then the first setting again. Go to step 5. To go through the settings one at a time, press the ItemD or ItemU button. The printer prints the first setting and its current value. 5. Press the Set button to scroll through the options for the selected setting until you see the one
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    print a self test. For more troubleshooting information, see your Reference Guide. If you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the manuals the printer starts printing. The paper is not loaded correctly. Remove your paper and reload it correctly. See Chapter 2 or the Reference Guide.
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    F Tear Off/Bin F F F Font light F F F Pitch light Problem Solution The print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. An unknown or serious printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer and leave it off for several minutes
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    your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. See the Reference Guide for possible causes and solutions to the problem. You can print the
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    : ❏ Product name (Epson LQ-590 or LQ-2090) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration ❏ Description of the problem You can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from
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    is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that they may be hot. Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used. Let them cool for a few minutes before touching them. Important Safety Instructions Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition
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    , Epson has energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable
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    Name: Type of Product: Model: EPSON Dot Matrix Printer P363A/P363U (LQ-590 120 V/LQ-590 UPS) P364A/P364U (LQ-2090 120 V/LQ-2090 UPS) EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the first end user customer of the Epson product enclosed with this
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    and will not apply to products purchased from an end user. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson printer caused by parts and supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson. This warranty does not cover ribbon or third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to
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24-pin Dot Matrix Printer
®
User’s Guide
This manual is divided into two sections: English and Spanish. The
English section begins after this page. The Spanish section begins
approximately at the middle of the manual.
Este manual está dividido en dos secciones: Inglés y Español. El
manual en español comienza aproximadamente a la mitad del libro. El
manual en inglés comienza después de esta página.