Epson LQ-500 User manual

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Contents

Introduction

About This Guide

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer

1-1

Unpacking the Printer................................................

1-2

Choosing a Place for the Printer ..................................

1-5

Assembling the Printer ...............................................

1-7

Testing the Printer ....................................................

1-13

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer .....................

1-19

Printer Selection Menus .............................................

1-21

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

2-1

Using

Single Sheets

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2

Using Continuous Paper

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-8

Printing on Special Paper

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-20

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

3-1

Operating the Control Panel .......................................

3-2

DIP Switches

...........................................................

3-5

Selecting Typestyles...................................................

3-11

Selecting an International Character Set ........................

3-14

Choosing a Character Table........................................

3-16

Chapter

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

4-1

Problems and Solutions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2

Cleaning

the

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-6

Replacing

the Ribbon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-8

Transporting

the

Printer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-11

Contents iii

Chapter 5 Technical Specifications

5-1

Printer Specifications .................................................

5-2

Interface Specifications............................................... 5-7

Initialization

.............................................................

5-11

Default Settings ........................................................

5-12

Chapter 6 Command Summary

6-1

Appendix A-1

The Interface Boards

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............................

A-2

The Multi-Font Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A-14

Glossary

Index

Contents

Introduction

The ActionPrinter™ L-1000 is an advanced 24-pin impact dot

matrix printer combining a compact design and high performance

with a wide range of features.

Features

In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you

have come to expect from Epson® printers, your printer offers the

following:

Draft mode with fast printing of up to 180 characters per second

in 12 cpi (12 characters per inch).

Two built-in Letter Quality fonts (Roman and Sans Serif) for

producing high-quality documents.

A convenient control panel design that allows for direct

selection of fonts.

Fourteen international character sets, a legal set, italics, and the

Epson Extended Graphics set.

Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading.

Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by other

Epson Letter Quality printers.

Introduction 1

About This Guide

This user’s guide provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions

for setting up and operating your printer.

Finding your way around

Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up,

testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read and follow

the instructions in this chapter first.

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.

Other chapters contain information on general maintenance,

specifications, and printer commands. There is also a glossary of

printer terms and an index.

At the back of this manual is a Quick Reference card.

Conventions used in this guide

WARNINGS: must be followed carefully to avoid damage

to your printer and computer.

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.

About

This Guide

Chapter

Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer ................................................

1-2

Removing the pull tractor........................................

1-3

Choosing a Place for the Printer ..................................

1-5

Assembling

the

Printer.. ............................................. 1-7

Installing the paper feed knob ..................................

1-7

Installing the ribbon cartridge...................................

1-8

Attaching the paper guide........................................

1-11

Testing the Printer

....................................................

1-13

Plugging in the printer ............................................

1-13

Loading a sheet of paper .........................................

1-14

Running the self test ...............................................

1-16

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer .....................

1-19

The parallel interface ..............................................

1-19

Printer Selection Menus .............................................

1-21

Choosing from a menu ...........................................

1-21

Setting Up the Printer

1-1

Unpacking the Printer

As you unpack the printer, check that you have all the parts shown

below and that none have been damaged during transportation.

Note: You’ll find the paper feed knob in a piece of the foam

packing. Also, in some locations, the power cable may be

attached to the printer.

1-2

Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

After removing the parts, store the packaging materials in case you

ever need to transport your printer.

CAUTION:

There are several different versions of the

printer designed for different electrical standards. The

power supply type is shown on the label on the back of

the printer. If it does not show the correct voltage for

your country, contact your dealer. It is not possible to

adjust the printer for use on another voltage.

Removing the pull tractor

By removing the pull tractor now, you will be prepared to perform

the printer’s self test later. Follow these steps to remove the pull

tractor:

1. Raise the tractor cover to the upright position. Then lift the

cover up and off.

Note: Remove the packaging material inserted between both sides

of the tractor unit and the tractor cover. Be sure to store this

material with the other packaging materials in case you ever need

to transport the printer.

Setting Up the Printer

1-3

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