Epson LQ-850+ Bedienungsanleitung

User's Manual

EPSON

Y45499114003

EPSON

LQ-850/950/1050

User's Guide

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used

properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause

interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in

Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection

against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause inter-

ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-

ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

- Reorient the receiving antenna

-Relocate the printer with respect to the receiver

-Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and receiver are on different

branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television techni-

cian for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the

Federal Communications Commission helpful:

“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.”

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC

20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the

FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits

established by the FCC for this equipment, If this equipment has more than one interface

connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.

or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or other-

wise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is

assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution

has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsi-

bility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the

use of the information contained herein.

Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.

Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

1988 by Seiko Epson Corporation

Nagano, Japan

Contents

About This Guide

Introduction

Chapter 1

Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

1-2

Checking the parts

1-2

Removing the protective materials

1-3

Choosing a Place for the Printer

1-5

Assembling the Printer

Installing the platen knob

Installing the ribbon

Attaching the paper guide

1-6

l-7

l-10

Testing the Printer

Loading a sheet of paper

Running the self test

1-12

1-15

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

1-18

The parallel interface

1-19

The serial interface

1-20

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Using Single Sheets

Reloading during printing

2-2

2-5

Using Continuous Paper

Positioning your continuous

paper supply

2-6

2-11

Switching Between Continuous and

Single Sheets

Switching back to continuous paper

2-12

2-15

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Contents

Printing on Special Paper

2-16

The paper thickness lever

2-16

Multi-part forms

2-18

Labels

2-18

Envelopes

2-19

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

Page Length

3-9

Skip Over Perforation

3-10

Adjusting the Loading Position

3-12

The loading position

3-12

Micro adjustment

3-12

Short Tear Off

3-14

Selecting Typestyles

3-16

Character fonts

3-16

Character pitch

3-16

Condensed mode

3-16

If SelecType does not work

3-19

Selecting Character Sets

3-20

Choosing an international character set

3-20

Choosing a character table

3-20

Contents

Chapter 4 Software and Graphics

Software

4-2

Choosing from a menu

4-2

A quick test

4-3

Computer-printer communication

4-3

Word processors

4-4

Spreadsheets

4-6

Graphics programs

4-7

Graphics

The print head

Graphic command

Column reservation numbers

First graphics program

Using hand-calculated data to

print graphics

Individual graphics options commands

Reassigning command

User-Defined Characters

4-20

Designing your characters

4-20

Sending information to the IQ

4-24

Printing user-defined characters

4-27

Copying ROM characters to RAM

4-27

Letter Quality characters

4-28

Chapter 5 Maintenance

Replacing the Ribbon

5-2

Transporting the Printer

5-4

Cleaning the Printer

5-6

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

4-8

4-9

4-12

4-13

4-14

4-18

4-19

Troubleshooting

6-2

Problems and solutions

6-2

Data dump mode

6-5

Contents

Chapter 7 Using Printer Options

The Cut Sheet Feeder

Assembly

Installation

Setting the sheet feeder mode

Recommended paper

Paper loading

Envelope loading

Using the cut sheet feeder

Software operation

Setting up your software

Control panel operation

Testing the printer in the cut

sheet feeder mode

Switching between cut sheet feeder

and continuous paper

7-2

7-3

7-4

7-7

7-8

7-10

7-11

7-12

7-14

7-15

The Pull Tractor

7-16

Installation and use

7-17

When you are finished printing

7-22

Using the pull tractor alone

7-22

Removing the pull tractor

7-23

Interface Boards

7-24

Compatible interfaces

7-24

Installing the interface board

7-25

The Multi-Font Module

7-34

Using the font module

7-36

The Emulation Module

7-38

Chapter 8 Technical Specifications

Printer Specifications

8-2

Printing

8-2

Paper

8-3

Mechanical

8-4

Electrical

8-5

Environment

8-5

Contents

Interface Specifications

8-6

Parallel interface

8-6

Serial interface

8-9

Chapter 9 Command Summary

The Command Summary

9-2

Commands in Numerical Order

9-5

Commands Arranged by Topic

9-8

Printer operation

9-8

Data control

9-13

Vertical motion

9-13

Horizontal motion

9-18

Overall printing style

9-22

Print size and character width

9-23

Print enhancement

9-26

Word processing

9-3 1

Character tables

9-32

User-defined characters

9-33

Graphics

9-36

Glossary

Index

Vii

About This Guide

This User’s Guide provides step-by-step instructions on setting and

operating the LQ-850, LQ-950, and LQ-1050 printers.

Finding your way around

Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, and

testing the printer, so be sure to read and follow the instructions in

this chapter first. Inside the back flap of the guide are illustrations

of the printer with all of the major parts identified.

Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper

handling and general printer operation. This information is

necessary for the day-to-day operation of your printer.

Chapter 4 contains information designed to help you get the most

from your printer. This section includes advice on the use of

applications software, graphics, and user-defined characters.

Other chapters include information on troubleshooting, printer

options, and general maintenance. You will also find a glossary of

printer terms and an index.

At the back of the manual is a Quick Reference Card with the

information you are most likely to need.

The LQ-850, LQ-950, and LQ-1050 are basically the same

printer except for their widths. Therefore, the illustrations in this

guide show only the LQ-1050.

vu1

About This Guide

Conventions used in this Guide

Warnings must be followed to avoid damage to your

equipment.

Cautions should be followed carefully to ensure that your

printer operates correctly.

Notes contain important information and useful tips on

the operation of your printer.

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