Epson LQ-2090IIN Users Guide

Epson LQ-2090IIN Manual

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    User's Guide NPD5799-02 EN
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    /LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Contents About This Manual Where to Find Information 8 Descriptions Used in this Manual 8 Operating System Versions 8 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 10 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 10 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 10 Important Safety
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    /LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Envelopes 52 Cards 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 53 Switching to single sheets 53 Switching to continuous paper 54 Using the Micro Adjust Function 55 Adjusting the tear-off position 55 Adjusting the top-of-form position 56 Chapter 2 Printer
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    590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 3 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 88 Selecting a Font and Pitch 90 About Your Printer's Default Settings 92 Default Setting mode 92 Changing default settings 98 Lock-Out Mode 100 Changing the lock-out mode setting 100 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 122 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 122 Replacing the ribbon 141 Additional Sheet Guide 141 Chapter 7 Product Information Printer Parts 142 Printer Specifications 144 Mechanical
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    Glossary Index LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Contents 7
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    are supplied with your Epson printer. Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the software. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer. Network Guide ( LQ-590IIN/ LQ-2090IIN only) Provides network
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows Vista operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows XP operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system About This Manual 9
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ! Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation. ❏ Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer with the printer, make sure the printer in printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer covered by the operating instructions. ❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
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    -590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage requiring extensive repair by a qualified technician. ❏ Whenever you turn off the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Official representative in CIS countries: LLC "EPSON CIS" Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Schepkina, 42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: [email protected] EPSON EUROPE B.V.
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains . Das Gerät ist nicht für die Benutzung am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz gemäß BildscharbV vorgesehen. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. B.V. AMSTERDAM. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users Safety Instructions 15
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 1 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of paper sources for printing on single sheets and continuous paper. Paper can be fed into the printer installation and paper loading instructions. Using the push
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Tractor position Description Load paper from the front prevention, and allows you to load continuous paper from the front, rear, or bottom of the printer. However, you cannot use the tear-off feature when the tractor is in the pull position.
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you continuous paper with labels. Note: When loading paper from the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the paper to feed through it without obstruction. If the
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you rear or front slot. See "Loading Single Sheets" on page 44 for instructions. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper using the tractor installed in
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Turn off the printer 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 the thickness setting. 2. Use the table below to select the appropriate paper
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to load continuous paper in the printer. Positioning your continuous paper supply When you load continuous paper, make sure you align your paper supply with the tractor so the paper
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Installing the tractor in the rear push for instructions on loading continuous paper using the rear push tractor. Loading paper with the rear push tractor Follow these steps to load paper using the rear push tractor: 1. Make sure the printer is
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Make sure the tractor is installed in the rear push position and the sheet guide is removed from the printer. 3. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the blue sprocket
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5. Slide the right sprocket (illustration shown below) do not lock it. * approx. 12 mm (0.5 inch) The triangle mark on top of the printer indicates the point furthest to the left where printing can begin. 6. Make sure your paper has a
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. Attach the sheet guide and lay it flat on the printer and slide the edge guides to the middle of the sheet guide. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 3. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer. Using the tractor in the front push position Installing the tractor in the front push position Before installing the tractor in the front push position,
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Loading paper with the front push tractor When using the push tractor, it is a good idea to set the Auto tear-off function in the Default Setting mode to On. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" on page 92 for more information. Follow these
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    LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper's thickness. See "Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever" on page 19 for instructions
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 7. Insert the paper into the bottom slot as shown in the illustration below. 8. Make the continuous paper positioned as shown below. 11. Make sure the sheet guide is lying flat on the printer and slide the edge guides to the middle of the sheet
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed. 12. Turn on
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    4. Close the front cover. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Using the tractor in the two tractors in a push/pull combination" on page 40 for more information. This section provides instructions of following: - "Installing the tractor in the pull position" on page 31 - "Loading
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge forward. 2. Lift the printer cover and pull it straight up. 3. Press the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit upward and pull it towards you.
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. Attach the sheet guide if necessary then lay it flat on the printer. Then slide the edge guides to the middle of the sheet guide. 5. While pinching the tractor's lock tabs with your fingers, lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots,
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Before loading a paper, make sure the following: - the printer is turned off - the printer cover is removed - the tractor is installed in the pull position - the sheet guide is lying flat on the printer 2. Set the paper release lever to the
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 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. Rear slot: Load paper
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Front slot: Load paper with the printable side facing up. Bottom slot: Load paper in the bottom slot with the printable side facing up. 7. Fit
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. Slide the edge guides on the sheet guide to the center. 10. Close the front cover as shown below. Note: When using the bottom slot, you do not need to open the front cover. 11. Turn on the printer. 12. Remove any slack in the paper by pressing
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    590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed. 15. The printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Remove any paper loaded on the pull tractor as described in "Removing paper from the pull tractor" on page 38. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge toward you. 3. Lift the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Using two tractors in a push/pull combination Using two first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. ! Caution: Never use the knob to move the paper; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. When the printer printer cover. Make sure the sheet guide is installed and lying flat on the printer. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Using the tear-off function If the push tractor is installed, you can use the tear-off function to advance your continuous paper to the printer's tear-off edge when you finish printing. You can then easily tear off the printed document. When you
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ! Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or settings" on page 98 for instructions on how to change the default settings. When auto tear-off is on, the printer automatically advances the paper to
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    -590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Loading Single Sheets You can load ordinary single sheets and envelopes one at a time from the rear and front bypass tray of the printer, using the sheet guide. You can also load single-sheet paper using an optional cut-sheet feeder and sheet guide
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Using the sheet guide You can use the supplied sheet guide to load one single sheet, multipart forms, or envelopes at a time from the rear of the printer. Your single-sheet paper can be up to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN and
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Loading paper in the front sheet guide You can load single sheets or multipart forms one at a time in the front sheet guide. Follow these steps: ! Caution: Do not load labels or envelopes in the front sheet guide. 1. Make sure the sheet guide is
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: You can slide the left edge guide to the left in 1/10-inch increments to increase the left margin on your printout. 5. Slide the paper printable side up between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the paper
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    -590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Set the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper. Also move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 2. Turn on the printer, if necessary. 3. Slide the left edge guide
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    590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. Insert a sheet of paper with the printable side down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Continuous multipart forms Except for setting the paper- with a tractor feeder. Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. Thick paper, such as continuous paper
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ! Caution: ❏ Never feed labels backward using the Load/ ˚C (59 to 77 ˚F) 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. ❏ Do not load continuous
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Envelopes You can feed envelopes one at a time using the sheet guide a single envelope, follow the instructions in "Loading paper in the rear sheet guide" on page 47. To the top edge of the envelope into the printer first. ❏ The print head must not
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: The cards can be loaded only in the front or rear paper slot. Before loading cards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. To load a single card, follow the instructions in "
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: ❏ If continuous labels are loaded in the printer, remove them before tractor" on page 38 for more information. 1. If any printed pages remain in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Make sure that the tractor is installed in the position. ! Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. Note: The tear-off position setting remains in effect
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. 3. Open the paper guide cover, then press the LF/FF button to feed paper forward, or press the Load/Eject button
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ! Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Note: ❏ This mode can be used even when the printer cover is opened. ❏ The top-of-form position setting
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer also beeps and Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed,
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    -590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. The printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver
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    2090IIN User's Guide See "Changing the printer driver settings" on page 64 to check and change printer driver settings. Note: ❏ The examples in the following section are from the LQ-590II. If you have the LQ-590IIN, LQ-2090II, and LQ-2090IIN, substitute the model that has been used. The instructions
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Click Preferences. The Printing Preferences window appears, and you see the Layout, Paper/ Quality, User Defined Paper, and Extension Settings menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings. Printer Software 61
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See "Changing the printer driver settings" on page 64 to change the settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide For Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012: Click Desktop on the Start screen, move the cursor to the top-right corner of the screen, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. Next, click View devices and printers
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide When you click Printer properties in the menu displayed by right-clicking the printer icon, the Properties window appears, which includes menus used to make the printer driver settings. 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Click the Help button on the Printer Driver screen. When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes. Once you have checked your printer driver settings and changed them if
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    Printer Font Setting Printable Area Top Margin Priority Packet mode User Defined Paper Offset LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide add the size to the list. For more details, see Help for the printer driver. This setting allows you to offset the image on the page. That is,
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Settings Print Speed Print Direction Explanations This setting allows you to select print speed. Select Printer Setting when you want to print using the settings stored in the printer. When Standard is selected, prints in standard printing mode.
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For more details, see Help for the printer driver. Monitoring settings Settings EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanations You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button. To monitor the printer, make sure
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide You can install EPSON Status Monitor 3 by selecting it when you set up the printer. If you need to install it, see "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 72. When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide For Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003: Click Properties, then the right window. By clicking the shortcut icon, you can access the Monitoring Preferences dialog box easily. Printer Software 70
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Allow monitoring of shared printers When this check box is selected, a shared printer can be monitored by other PCs. Note: If the server's OS is Windows Vista, select Run as Administrator when opening the printer properties before checking.
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on your computer. 2. Insert the Software Disc in the CD-ROM drive. Note: Before
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Open the Utility menu, then click the Bi-D Adjustment icon. To find out how to open the Utility menu, see "Using the Printer Driver" on page 59. The Bi-D Adjustment window appears. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Print. The printer prints three sets of
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5. Click Set. The adjustment value will be stored in the printer. Using Printer Setting This utility tool allows you to display current settings stored in the printer, change settings of the printer, and read settings stored in the file or save
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Open the Utility menu, then click the Printer Setting icon. To find out how to open the Utility menu, see "Using the Printer Driver" on page 59. The Printer Setting windows appears. 2. Change the necessary printer settings. For details on how
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    590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The computers on a network can share a printer that is directly connected to one of them. The computer that is directly connected to the printer is the printer server, and the other computers are the clients which need permission to share the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide For Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008: Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. For Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003: Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows 10/
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box Server 2012/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008, you cannot select Share this printer until you click the Change sharing options button. You need to set the client computers so
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. Select File and Printer Sharing, and then click OK. Windows or feature through Windows Firewall in the window on the left. 4. Select Share file and printer, and then click OK. Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 1. Click Start, and then click
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 1. to use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 at clients, you have to install both of the printer driver and the EPSON Status Monitor 3 in each client. ❏ If the printer drivers are not already installed
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Right-click the icon for the printer you wish to change the settings for, and then click Printer properties. Printer Software 81
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 3. Click the Ports tab and then click Add Port. 4. When the Printer Ports window appears, select Local Port, and then click New Port. Printer Software 82
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5. Enter the following information for the port name and then click OK. \\Name of computer connected to the target printer\name of shared printer 6. After returning to the Printer Ports window, click Cancel. 7. Check that the name you entered for
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Insert the CD-ROM, then the Install Navi dialog box appears. Cancel the dialog box by clicking Cancel, then type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver for clients is located, then click OK. When installing drivers
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Cancelling Printing If the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters or images, you may need to cancel printing. When the printer icon is displayed on the taskbar, follow the instructions below to cancel
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: When uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user box in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Quit all running applications. 3. Open Control
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008 Click Uninstall/Change or
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    Chapter 3 Control Panel Buttons and Lights LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Font ( ItemD ) button ❏ Selects one of the fonts. To select a font, see "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on page 90. ❏ When the printer enters the Default Setting mode, the button works as an ItemD
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ When the printer is in the Default Setting mode, the Menu lights ❏ Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut-sheet feeder is installed. ❏ When the printer enters the Default Setting mode, the button works as the Set button. You can press the
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 10. Pause button ❏ Stops printing temporarily, and is selected. Selecting a Font and Pitch You can select one of the printer's fonts and pitch by using the buttons on the printer's control panel, as described below. Note: ❏ You can select other
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ The available pitch depends on the font you , 17, 20, PS *1 The available pitch depends on the font you select. 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, press the Pause button to stop printing. 2. Press the Font button until
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide O N N 15 cpi N O O 17 cpi N O N 20 cpi N N N PS N = on, O = off 4. Make sure that the desired font and pitch are selected. About Your Printer's Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Item 0 slash*2 I/F (interface) mode*3 Auto I/F (interface) Duplex*5 Baud rate*5*6 Parity*5*6 Data length*5*6 Auto CR (IBM PPDS)*7 A.G.M (IBM PPDS)*7 Manual feed wait time Buzzer Roll paper Setting / value*1 0, (the zero character with a slash
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide selected as the paper source. When you turn on this feature, the printer provides a one-inch (25.4 mm) margin between the last line move the perforation to the tear-off position manually by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. See "Using the
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Auto tear-off wait time You can selected, the printer ignores the command from the Windows driver. Software When you select ESC/P2 the printer operates in the Epson ESC/P mode. When you select IBMPPDS, ® the printer emulates an IBM printer. 0
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide I/F (interface) mode The printer provides built-in slots for four interfaces; Parallel, Serial, USB, and Network. You can choose Auto (automatic), Parallel, USB, Serial or Network for the interface mode. When you select Auto, the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide When using the printer driver, change the settings on the printer driver. For details, see "Printer Driver services, and port. By combining of the filtering, you can configure the printer bps). See your computer manual and software documentation for
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide mode. Manual feed wait time The length of wait time between the time paper is inserted into the sheet guide and when , the printer recognizes that single sheets are not loaded in the printer. When you press the LF/FF button, the printer does not
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    on page 44 for instructions on loading continuous paper and single sheets. ❏ If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the sheet guide. ❏ For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The printer prints a message asking if you wish to print want to bypass printing of the current settings, press the ItemD button or the ItemU button. The printer prints the first menu and the current value of the menu. 6. Press the ItemD button or
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide You can select the printer functions to be locked while instructions on loading continuous paper and single sheets. ❏ For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ! Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise, you may damage the printer. 2. Turn on the printer while holding down both the LF/FF and Pause buttons. The printer enters the lock-out
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps,
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    2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Panel light state F Pause Beep pattern - F All the lights on the control panel N = on, O = off, F = flashing = short series of beeps (three beeps) = long series of beeps (five beeps) Problem Solution The print head is overheated. Wait for a few minutes; the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Power supply problems The lights on the control panel do not go on. Cause What to do The power cord may be unplugged. Check that the power cord
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The printer is not connected directly to your computer. When you use a printer changer, printer buffer, or a extension cable, the printer does not print correctly due to the combination of these devices. Make sure that the printer works
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The paper is stuck together with static electricity the Paper Thickness Lever" on page 19 for instructions. The ribbon is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 122. Part of the printout
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    LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Cause What to do Two line feed commands are being sent at the end of each line of text, because the printer's auto line feed setting is on. Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The paper size setting in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you are using. Check the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. The printer's page length setting for the front or
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Paper Handling Single sheets do not feed properly printer to detect that it is there. Move the paper (and the edge guides) a little to the left or right. The paper is not loaded properly. See "Loading Single Sheets" on page 44 for instructions
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    in your application or the printer driver may not match the size of the paper you are using. Check the paper size setting in your application or the printer driver. Paper is jammed inside the printer. Clear the paper jam as described in "Clearing a Paper Jam" on page 112. Troubleshooting 111
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide The printer Network problems The printer does printer or your computer may have a problem. Check the connection between the printer and your computer, settings on the printer driver printer to the first tier of the hub, or connect the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 4. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position to release
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    × 11 inches) A4 or letter size LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN 376 × 279 mm (14.8 × 11 inches) A3 landscape ❏ If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the sheet guide. ❏ The setting instructions are printed in the language that you set
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Using the printer driver To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, see "Cancelling Printing" on page 85. Using the printer's control panel Pressing the Font and Pitch buttons at the same time stops printing, clears the print job
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. To run the test using the Draft font, turn on the printer while holding down the LF/FF button. To run the test using the printer's letter-quality fonts, turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject button. Either self test can help you
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ! Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer the printer. If printer. ! Caution: Do not turn off the printer
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    -590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals
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    -590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ Your computer operating system name and version ❏ Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support
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    /LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are available. Help for Users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services
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    590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation. World Wide Web http://www.epson.com.ph Information on product specifications, drivers
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    /LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Genuine Epson ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your Epson printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge toward. 3. Open the printer cover to the upright position, then pull it up to remove it. 4. Slide the print head so that it does not hit the paper tension
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5. Grasp the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the print head. 6. Grasp the used cartridge by its handle and pull it up and out of the printer. 7. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the cartridge. Options
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    /LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 8. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer at an angle as shown below, then press firmly on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the slots on the printer. Note: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer. 9. Slide the ribbon
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. ! Caution: The ribbon should not be twisted or creased. 11. Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN C80638* C80640* sheet feeder" on page 135 for instructions. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge toward.
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Remove the sheet guide by moving it along the path and lifting it at an angle from the printer. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off the printer. 3. Holding the cut-sheet feeder in both hands, press down
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    feeder LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. To replace the printer cover, first insert the front tabs into the slots on the printer, your single-bin, high-capacity, or double-bin cut-sheet feeder. For instructions, see "Loading paper in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder" on page
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Make sure the sheet guide is removed, and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also make sure the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to 0. 2. Slide the left paper guide of the cut-sheet feeder so
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 3. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 4. Take a stack of paper (up to 50 sheets) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 8. Attach the stacker-support wires to the paper tension unit as shown below. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when the printer make sure the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to 0 if you are using ordinary single-
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Pull the lock levers on the edge guides forward to release them. 3. Slide the left paper guide until it is aligned with the triangle mark; then lock it in place by pushing back its lock lever. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match
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    590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5. Take a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 6. Insert the paper stack printable side down along the left paper guide. 7. Adjust the right paper guide
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder Using the double-bin cut-sheet feeder allows you to load two types of single-sheet paper in the printer at the same time and easily switch between them. Before you install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder,
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide To install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder on your printer, see "Installing the paper path in your application program because software settings usually override the printer's control panel settings. However, if you cannot select the paper path
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Roll Paper Holder The optional roll paper holder (C811141) allows you to use 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. This provides an
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Installing the roll paper holder Follow these steps to install the roll paper holder on your printer: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the sheet guide, then remove the tractor if it is installed in the pull or rear push position.
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 2. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper-thickness lever to the proper paper roll on the roll paper holder so the paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Then turn on the printer. Options and Consumables 139
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 6. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear of the printer making sure that there are no gaps between the edge of the paper and the lips located 3.0 mm (1.2/10 inches) left of the 0 point of the scale on the rear of the printer. Insert
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    guide, cut the roll paper behind where it feeds into the printer; then press the Load/Eject button to eject the remaining paper. Additional Tractor Unit You can install the optional pull tractor unit and use two tractors at the same time. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: C933761 LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: C933791
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    Chapter 7 Product Information Printer Parts LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. sheet guide 2. paper guide cover 3. printer cover 4. front cover 5. power switch 6. control panel 7. paper release lever Product Information 142
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    8. edge guides LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. paper tension unit 10. ribbon cartridge 11. knob 12. USB interface 13. serial interface*1 14. parallel interface 15. LAN port*1 *2 16. sprockets*3 17. AC inlet 18. wing 19. paper-thickness
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Paper feed methods: 24-pin impact dot matrix Ultra high speed draft
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    Paper feed speed: Paper capacity: Reliability: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Continuous 139 mm/second 5.5 inches/second Intermittent 40.7 msec/line at 1/6 inch line spacing Single-bin cut-sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 82 g/m² (
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    ) (not including the sheet guide) Weight approx. 9.4 kg (20.7 lb) Black ribbon cartridge S015337 for LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN S015335 for LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN (For users in America) S015336 for LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN (For worldwide users) Ribbon life approx. 5 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots
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    Electronic Interfaces: Buffer: Fonts: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide LQ-590II/LQ-2090II: One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one Hi-Speed USB interface LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN: One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Character tables: Character sets: Standard model: Italic table, PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual), PC 860 (Portuguese), PC 861 (Icelandic), PC 865 (Nordic),
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    mode* 220 to 240 V: Approx. 50 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern) LQ-590II/LQ-2090II: Approx. 0.5 W in sleep mode* LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN: Approx. 0.8 W in sleep mode* * When the configured time passes in the following condition, the printer enters sleep mode. - not error. - not pause. - There is no
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Paper Note: ❏ Use recycled paper, multipart paper, labels, envelopes, and roll paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions described below. Temperature: 15 to 25 ˚C (
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Copies Total thickness Weight per sheet of multipart Quality Cards 1 original + 5 copies 0.12 mm (0.0047 inch) 40 g/m2 (12 lb) 0.46 mm (0.018 inch) 58 g/
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Quality Plain paper, recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with point gluing or paper stapling on both sides * When the front or bottom pull tractor
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    Quality LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Plain paper or the same quality labels A. 63.5 mm (2.5 inch) min. B. 23.8 mm (15/16 inch) min. C. Corner radius = 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) min. Envelopes (rear entry
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Recommended printable area Note: For best results, print within the recommended printable area. The printer may not print outside this area. Single sheets: A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: The
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    Continuous paper: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0
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    paper: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). Command Lists Your printer supports the following Epson ESC
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Page format: ESC (C, ESC C, ESC C 0, ESC Q, ESC l, ESC (^ Bit image: ESC * Bar code: ESC ( B, ESC | IBM PPDS emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below. General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN,
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Font selection: DC2, ESC P, ESC :, ESC E, ESC F, ESC I, ESC [d, ESC [I Font enhancement: take adequate measures. ❏ The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. ❏ You
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Safety installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio epson.eu/conformity LQ-590II: PB33A LQ-590IIN: PB33B LQ-2090II: PB34A LQ-2090IIN: PB34B Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer
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    590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. 2. Remove the sheet guide. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and sheet guide
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    /LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 5. Make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. (See "Installing the tractor in the rear push position" on page 22 for instructions on installation procedure.) Also make sure that the printer
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. paper into the printer. data dump A troubleshooting method that helps identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in hex
  • Epson LQ-2090IIN | Users Guide - Page 163
    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide draft The print mode used by your printer when you select Draft as the font. The Draft font uses less dots per character for faster printing. driver A software program that sends commands from the computer for using the functions of a particular
  • Epson LQ-2090IIN | Users Guide - Page 164
    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide line feed (LF) A control code and control panel button that advances the paper one line space. loading position The position to which the paper is automatically loaded. micro adjust A printer . printer driver A software program that sends commands
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide tear off A control panel button that feeds the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off position and then feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position. tear-off position The position the printer feeds the paper to when the auto tear-off
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    88 Customer support 118 Cut-sheet feeder assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder 135 installing 127 loading paper 129 selecting the paper path 136 D Default settings changing 98 , 100 option list 92 Driver (printer driver 59 E Edge guide 29 Envelopes 52 specifications 153 EPSON Status
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide H Hex dump 116 High Speed Draft (HSD 90 I I/F (interface) mode 96 Installing cut-sheet feeder 127 front sheet guide 45 roll paper holder 138 International character set for Italic table 97 L Labels loading 50 removing 51 Lever paper
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    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Serial interface 96 Server 76 Single sheets loading 44 68 T Tear-off function 42 Tear-Off/Bin button 88 Technical support 118 Transporting the printer 160 Troubleshooting USB problems 112 U Ultra Speed Draft (USD 90 Uninstalling
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User’s Guide
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