Epson LQ-850 Product Information Guide - Page 6

LQ - 850/950/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Short Tear Off To activate the short tear-off feature on the printer, first turn DIP switch 2-7 to the on position. To control it through the software, send a form feed command at the end of each page. After sending a form feed, do not send it any more data for a 3-second interval. To activate the tear -off feature manually, take the printer off line and press the FF button. When it is put back on line, the print position will go right back to the top of the page, ready for the next print job. Single - Sheet Loading When loading single sheets, make sure that the paper lever is set to single sheets, not tractor paper. The paper can be loaded manually or via the auto load button. Before attempting to load in the paper, wait for the platen to lock in place after changing the paper lever. Setting up the Page Length The page length has to be adjusted for using single sheets and for using tractor paper. When your software you asks you to set up the number of lines/page, single sheets require a shorter page length than does tractor paper. Set the page length to 61 lines for single sheets (also when using the cut -sheet feeder) and 66 lines for tractor paper. Software The type of printer installed on your system must be identified for each software package. This is usually done through a setup menu. If the LQ-850/950/1050 is not listed in the software package, any Epson 24-pin driver will be compatible. (Preferably, choose the LQ-800/1000.) DIP Switch Settings The default settings will usually work for most applications, but they should be checked before using the printer. This will avoid unexpected results. LQ - 850/950/1050 - 6 12/12/88 24 - Pin Printers