Epson LQ-860 Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 2

Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for simple, efficient operation of impact printers. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which prints with 360 dpi in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which allows more connectivity compatibility. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to handle several different types of paper - many at the same time. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all include a rear tractor. In some models this tractor is moveable, and in some it is fixed. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. The following chart explains the best use for the push tractor, pull tractor, and push/pull tractor combinations: Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to achieve zero tear-off and top of form adjustment (which allows you to tear off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned. Available in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Bottom pull paper path Gives you the greatest control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Two tractors hold the forms securely. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.