Epson PLQ-20 User manual

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24-pin Dot Matrix Printer

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Setup Guide

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Contents

Introduction

Where to Find More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remove the protective materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 2 Safety Instructions

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hot Parts Caution Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Introduction

Where to Find More Information

ThisSetupGuideprovidesyouwithinstructionsonoperatingthe

impact dot matrix printer PLQ-20/PLQ-20M. You can find

information on the basic operation in this guide. But if you wish

for more information, refer to the Reference Guide, Paper

Specification, and Programming Guide. These guides are included

on the User CD-ROM. If you want the User CD-ROM, contact

your dealer.

FCC Compliance Statement for United States

Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision

reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

interference to radio and television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouragedto try tocorrect the interferenceby one or moreof the

following measures.

❏Reorient of relocate the receiving antenna

❏Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

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❏Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected

❏Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help

WARNING

Theconnectionofanon-shieldedequipmentinterfacecabletothis

equipmentwillinvalidatetheFCC Certificationof thisdeviceand

may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established

by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user

to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this

device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector,

do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

For Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

Accordingto47CFR,Part2and15forClassBPersonalComputers

and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used

with Class B Personal Computers:

We:

Located at: EPSON AMERICA, INC.

MS 3-13

3840 Kilroy Airport Way

Long Beach, CA 90806

Telephone: (562) 290-5254

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Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified

herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a

Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the

representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the

standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment

being produced can be expected to be within the variation

accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical

basis as required by 47CFR §2.909 Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Trade Name:

Type of Product:

Model:

EPSON

Dot Impact Printer

P381A

6Setting up the Printer

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Chapter 1

Setting up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

These items are included in the box with your printer.

Remove the protective materials

Follow the directions written on the cardboard box to remove the

protective materials.

Save allpacking and protective materials incase you need to ship

the printer in the future.

power code

printer

ribbon cartridge Setup Guide

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Assembling the Printer

1. Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged.

2. Hold both sides of the printer cover and move it upward to

open it.

3. Pushthereleaselevertomovetheuppermechanismforward.

Make sure that you push the lever until it clicks.

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4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer by hand.

5. Remove the ribbon cartridge from the package.

6. Place the plastic hooks on the ribbon cartridge into the slots

of the printer. Then press both sides of the cartridge until it

clicks into place.

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7. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it down until it

is out of the cartridge.

8. Put the ribbon guide at the bottom of the print headand push

it up until it clicks into place.

10 Setting up the Printer

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9. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into

place.

cCaution:

The ribbon should not be twisted or creased.

10. Pull the release lever back to move the upper mechanism to

its original position. Make sure that you pull the lever until it

clicks.

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