Epson LQ-2070 - Manuals

Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Produ...

Energy Star Compliance As an Energy Star Partner, EPSON has determined that this productmeets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers, printers, and otherperipheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy cost savings wouldexceed $1 billion...

Where to Get Help If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSONprovides customer support and service through a network of AuthorizedEPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides the followingservices when you dial (800) 922-8911: ❏ Technical assistance with the installation,...

World Wide Web If you are connected to the Internet and have a Web Browser, you canaccess EPSON’s World Wide Web site at http://www. epson. com.EPSON’s home page links users to What’s New, EPSON Products,EPSON Connection SM , Corporate Info, and EPSON Contacts. Link to the EPSON Connection for the l...

For United Kingdom Users Use of options EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problemsarising from the use of any options or consumable products other thanthose designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON ApprovedProducts by EPSON (UK) Limited. Safety information Warning: ...

Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to use theprinter safely: ❏ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a dampcloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a ra...

Contents Introduction Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place f...

Chapter 2 Paper Handling Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Loading single sheets with the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Loading single sheets from the front . . . . . . . . ....

Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . 4-4Installing the double bin cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . ....

Appendix Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4Paper align...

Introduction Your new EPSON ® 24-pin dot matrix printer offers high performance with a wide range of features in a compact design.You will find the same high-quality printing and ease of operationyou have come to expect from EPSON printers, including: ❏ High speed draft mode printing of up to 300 ch...

Opt ions The following options are available for your printer: ❏ Cut-sheet feeder (High capacity, C80673 ✽ ; Second bin, C80674 ✽ ), automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 envelopes (high capacity) without reloading. You can create adouble bin cut-sheet feeder by combining the high capa...

How to Use This Manual This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions forsetting up and operating your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing,and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first. Chapter 2 explains how to load and use single ...

W arnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. L Sunflower-P Rev.c A5 si...

This chapter explains how to set up the printer and install theprinter driver software. Choosing a Place for the Printer When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to followthese guidelines: ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface, close enough tothe computer for the interface cabl...

If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: ❏ Use a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). ❏ Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of morethan 15 degrees from horizontal. If you install a cut-sheetfeeder, the stand must keep your printer level. ❏ If you plan t...

Unpacking t he Print er In addition to this guide, your printer box should include anEPSON printer driver disk, Notice Sheet, and the following items: Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanentlyattached to the printer. You must remove all protective materials packed arou...

Save all packing and protective materials, including the protectivelocking clips on the paper tension unit and the transportationscrew, in case you need to ship the printer in the future. It shouldalways be transported in its original packaging. c Caution : There are several versions of the printer ...

2. Make sure the print head is at the ribbon installation position asshown below. If the print head is not at this position, slide theprint head to the correct position (the indented portion of thepaper tension unit). w Warning Never move the printhead while the printer is turned on; this candamage ...

11. Lift the paper path guide, and rest it against the paper guide. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printingwhen the cover is open. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure thevo...

Running the Self Test You can run a self test on the printer in letter quality or draftmode, with either continuous paper or single sheets. You can loadthe paper from the rear, front, top, or bottom. The following stepsdescribe how to run the test on single-sheet paper, loaded from thetop. See Chapt...

4. Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrowguide mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match thewidth of your paper. c Caution: Run the self test using paper at least 360 mm (14 inches)wide; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 5. Lift the paper path...

6. Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meetsresistance. Make sure you adjust the edge guides to match thewidth of your paper. After a few seconds, the printer feeds thepaper to the loading position and begins printing the self test. Note: ❏ Always close the printer cover before ...

Connecting the Printer to Your Comput er Use an interface cable with a 36-pin connector on the printer end,and a connector that will work with your computer on the otherend. See your computer’s reference guide for the requiredconnector type. Follow these steps to connect the printer to yourcomputer:...

Inst alling t he Print er D river The EPSON printer driver is software that helps you take fulladvantage of your printer’s capabilities. The EPSON printer driver disk that came with your printerincludes the driver software as well as two utilities to help youcontrol the printer through DOS. For Micr...

Inst alling the driver for W indows 95 users Follow these steps to install the printer driver using the Windows95 plug-and play capabilities: Note: To install the driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities,your computer’s parallel port must be an IEEE-1284 (ECP or EPPcompatible) bidirect...

Inst alling the driver while running W indows 95 Follow these steps to install the printer driver for Windows 95. 1. In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 4. Click the Next button. 5. Select the Local prin...

Checking the print er driver sett ings Before you start printing, you should make sure that the driversettings match your document requirements. While manyWindows applications override the printer settings made with thedriver, some do not. Be sure to check the following: ❏ Resolution The printing re...

7. Select the paper source. 8. Click Options to open the option menu. You can control intensity by clicking the arrow to darker or lighter.You can control dithering by choosing None , Coarse , Fine , or Line Art . For Windows 95 users Follow these steps to select the appropriate settings: 1. In the ...

This chapter describes how to: ❏ Set the paper release lever ❏ Load single sheets ❏ Load continuous paper with the rear tractor or theoptional tractor(s) ❏ Switch between paper-feed methods ❏ Print on special paper. Set ting the paper release lever Before you load paper, you must to set the paper re...

Using Single Sheet s You can print on single sheets of paper from 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to16.5 inches) wide. You can load single sheets from either the top orfront of the printer. Loading single sheets with the paper guide 1. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Make surethe paper...

3. Slide the left edge guide until it stops next to the arrow on thepaper guide. Then adjust the right edge guide to match thewidth of your paper. 4. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. 2-7n 2-8n R Sunflower-P Rev.c A5 size Chapter 2 01/19/96 pass 2 Paper Handling 2-5

5. Insert the paper firmly between the edge guides until it meetsresistance. After a few seconds, the printer advances the paperto the loading position. You are now ready to print. c Caution : Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clearpaper jams when the printer is turned o...

Loading single sheets from the front 1. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Makesure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 2. Open the front paper guide. 3. Turn on the printer. 4. Position the left edge guide as shown below. (Printing starts atthe arrow mark.) S...

Using Continuous Paper The printer’s built-in paper-handling system allows you to loadcontinuous paper using the standard rear push tractor. In addition to this, you can load continuous paper through thefront or bottom using one or more optional tractor units. For moreinformation on using the option...

Loading paper with the optional tractor unit The printer’s paper handling system allows you to loadcontinuous paper through the front or bottom in addition to therear, if you purchase the optional pull tractor unit. Select ing the tract or posit ion and paper path The table below lists the different...

3. Push the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots as shown below. You are now ready to load continuous paper with the front pushtractor. See “Loading paper with the front push tractor” on page2-21 or “Loading paper with the push/pull tractor combination”on page 2-27 for instructions. Removing th...

5. Replace the front paper guide by sliding it along the track until it locks in place. 6. Close the front paper guide. Inst alling the tractor in the pull position Before you load continuous paper using the pull tractor position,you must first purchase the optional pull tractor. 1. Make sure the pr...

5. Replace the paper guide. You are now ready to load continuous paper with the pull tractor.See “Loading paper with the pull tractor” on page 2-24 or“Loading paper with the push/pull tractor combination” on page2-27 for more details. Removing t he t ract or f rom t he pull posit ion If you want to ...

5. Replace the clear plastic paper-tension unit by placing the smallpegs into the notches on each side of the printer. Press downuntil it locks into place. 6. Slide the print head back and forth to make sure it can movefreely. If it cannot, the paper-tension unit was incorrectlyinstalled. Remove it ...

Loading paper with the front push t ract or When you use this paper feed path, you must first purchase theoptional tractor unit. Use the optional pull tractor unit as a frontpush tractor. Note: ❏ The standard rear push tractor cannot be removed. ❏ When loading multipart forms that are bound or one s...

11. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper exit path. This helps prevent paper jams. 12. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printing. Note: ❏ Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stopsprinting w...

10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper exit path. This helps prevent paper jams. 11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printing. Note: ❏ Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stopsprinting w...

Removing paper from the tractor 1. To remove continuous paper, press the Tear Off/Bin button to feed the paper’s perforation to the tear-off edge of the printer cover. Note: If the page perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge,you can adjust the tear-off position using Micro Adjust...

Switching to single sheets To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow thesesteps: 1. If any printed sheets remain in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2. Tear off the printed pages. c Caution: ❏ Always tear off paper before back-f...

Switching to continuous paper To switch from single sheets back to continuous paper, followthese steps: 1. If a single sheet is in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject it. 2. Move the paper release lever to the push or pull tractor position. The printer advances the continuous paper ...

Adjusting the paper thickness lever Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paperaccording to the table below. Paper type Paper thicknesslever position Thin paper 0 or 1 Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) 0 Multipart forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy)3 she...

Multipart forms Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuousmultipart forms. You can load single-sheet multipart forms in boththe front and top paper slots. You can load continuous multipartforms from the front, rear, and bottom. Note: Use only carbonless multipart forms. You can use m...

Labels When selecting labels for printing, always choose the typemounted on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes foruse with a tractor. Do not try to print labels as single sheetsbecause the shiny backing sheet will not feed properly. Load labels from either the front or bottom (not rear) ...

Envelopes You can load envelopes only from the top paper slot, following theguidelines below: ❏ Always set the paper thickness lever to match the thicknessof the envelope. ❏ Always feed an envelope by pushing the wide edge intothe printer until it meets resistance. c Caution: ❏ Use envelopes only un...

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ 3 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

This chapter covers basic operation of your printer, including thecontrol panel lights and buttons, the printer’s default settings, andother functions. Control Panel The indicator lights on the control panel let you monitor thecurrent status of the printer, and the buttons let you control manyprinte...

Tear Off/Bin (two lights, green) The Tear Off/Bin selection status is displayed by two lights: = Flashing, = On, = Off Note: ❏ Both lights are off when continuous paper is not in the tear-offposition. ❏ You can print postcards in Card mode. Font (three lights, green) The font selection status is dis...

Buttons Operate Press this button to turn the printer on or off. Pause Press this button to temporarily stop printing and to resumeprinting. To enable the Micro Adjust function, hold down thisbutton for at least 3 seconds when the printer is in standby mode.Press it again to disable this function. S...

Other control panel features The control panel also gives you access to several other functions.To activate the functions listed below, turn on the printer whilepressing one of buttons, as follows: Load/Eject Performs a letter quality self test.See Chapter 1 for details. LF/FF Performs a draft self ...

Using t he Default Set ting Mode The default settings control many basic functions of the printer.While you can control many of these functions through yoursoftware or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel through theDefault Setting mode....

Function Settings Auto tear off On, Off Auto line feed On, Off Auto CR ** On, Off AGM ** On, Off 0 slash On, Off Buzzer On, Off Roll paper On, Off * The font selected in the Default Setting mode corresponds to Other on the control panel. The following fonts are not selectable in the Default Settingm...

Input buffer The input buffer stores data sent from your computer. The inputbuffer can store up to 64KB of data, so you can free your computerfor other tasks while the printer prints. When the buffer is off, thebuffer cannot store data, so the computer must wait for the printerto print each characte...

Using Quiet Mode The Quiet mode allows you to print with less noise, howeverprinting speed is reduced. To enter Quiet mode, hold down the Font and Condensed buttons while turning on the printer. You can only set this mode when you turn on the printer. Youcannot set this in the Default Setting mode. ...

Note: ❏ The printer has a minimum and a maximum loading position. Ifyou try to advance the loading position beyond these limits, theprinter beeps and the paper stops moving. ❏ When the paper reaches the factory-set loading position, theprinter beeps and paper feeding pauses briefly. Use the factorys...

If the perforation between pages is not aligned with the tear-offedge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the Micro Adjustfeature as described in the previous section. c Caution: ❏ Never use the tear-off feature to reverse-feed labels; theymay come off their backing and jam the printer. ❏ Th...

3. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds thepaper back to the loading position and begins printing. If theperforation does not meet the tear-off edge, you can adjust thetear-off position using the Micro Adjust feature as described inthe previous section. You can leave auto tear-o...

Using Bi-d Adjust ment When using bidirectional printing, you may notice that the lines inyour printout are not properly aligned. To correct this problem,use the printer’s Bi-d Adjustment mode as follows: 1. Make sure continuous paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Hold down the Pause button while you...

This chapter describes how to use optional equipment with yourprinter, including cut-sheet feeders, a pull tractor, a roll paperholder, and interface cards. Cut -Sheet Feeders Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer. Printer model High capacity (Bin 1) S Second bin (Bin 2) LQ-2...

4. Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paperguides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading. 5. Fan a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets); then tap the side andbottom of the stack on a flat surface to even it up. c Caution: Do not use labels in the cut-sheet feeder. 6. Inse...

9. Lift up the center support and select single sheet or continuouspaper by moving the paper selection lever as shown below. Note: When the cut-sheet feeder is installed, you can still load single sheetsusing the top paper guide or the front paper slot. The cut-sheet feeder loads paper when you send...

2. Select the bin number by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. The light of the currently selected bin comes on. Note: You may be able to specify the bin number using your applicationprograms. See your software manuals for details. Switching between continuous paper and thecut-sheet feeder You can ea...

Swit ching to the cut-sheet feeder 1. If any printed continuous paper remains in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2. Tear off the printed pages. 3. Press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper backward to the standby position. The ...

Pull Tract or The optional pull tractor (C80032 ✽ ) provides easy continuous paper handling. (The asterisk( ✽ ) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.) You can use theoptional pull tractor unit as a front push tractor. The pull tractor is especially useful...

Int erface Cards You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer’sbuilt-in parallel interface. The EPSON interface cards below arecompatible with your printer. (Not all interfaces are availableworldwide.) Model number Card type C82305 ✽ / C82306 ✽ Serial interface C82307 ✽ / C82308 ✽...

2. Remove the screws securing the shield plate to the back of theprinter and remove the plate. 3. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of theinterface compartment. Push it in firmly to make sure youfully insert the connector at the back of the interface card into the printer’s inte...

The C82305 ✽ and C82306 ✽ serial interface cards To use the C82305 ✽ or C82306 ✽ serial interface card, see the sections below for information on the correct baud rate, handshaketiming, and error handling. For all other data transfer conventions,such as word structure and communications protocol, se...

Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean itthoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper aswell as the paper guide. Also remove the optional tractor andcut-sheet feeders, if installed. 2. Us...

Replacing the Ribbon When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribboncartridge. Use the EPSON ribbon cartridge or pack listed below for best results. A ribbon pack, containing ribbons only, is alsoavailable. The ribbons are used to replace the worn ribbons in the cartridge. Genuine EPSON ...

Transport ing t he Print er If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefullyrepack it using the original box and packing materials, asdescribed below: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. ...

Most printer problems have simple solutions. First, you should check the operation of your printer using theself test, as described in Chapter 1. If the self test worksproperly, the problem probably lies in the computer, software,or interface cable. If the self test does not work, contact yourdealer...

The lights come on briefly and then go off. The lights stay offeven when the power is turned on again. Check that the printer’s voltage rating matches the voltage ofyour electrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug theprinter and contact your dealer immediately. Do not reconnectthe power ...

The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. Follow thesteps in Chapter 1 to make sure it is installed correctly. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge. The paper thickness lever may be set incorrectly. Make su...

The print is faint or uneven Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. SeeChapter 1 for installation instructions. The printout is faint. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge asdescribed in Chapter 1. The paper thickn...

Printed characters are not what you expect The typestyles or characters you sent with your software did not print. Check that the software is correctly configured for your printer.For instructions, see “Setting Up Your Printer Driver” inChapter 1. The font selected on the control panel does not prin...

Paper Handling See this section if a paper problem occurs. Single sheets do not feed properly Paper does not feed. Continuous paper may be left in the printer. Remove thecontinuous paper. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position and insert a new sheet. Paper feeding is crooked or the...

Continuous paper does not feed properly The tractor does not feed the paper. Check that the paper release lever is pulled forward to thecontinuous paper position. If not, move the lever to the correctposition. The paper may have come off the tractor. Re-attach the paper tothe tractor. Paper feeding ...

The paper may have too much slack. Adjust the position of the sprockets to take up any slack along the width of the paper.Remove slack lengthwise by rotating the knob of the pulltractor. The paper does not eject properly. Tear off the paper entering the printer, then press the LF/FF or Load/Eject bu...

Paper may be jammed near the print head. Look for a paperjam and remove it. Make sure the edge guide positions on the paper guide of thecut sheet feeder are correct. Position the edge guides at thediamond-shaped guide marks. There may be only one sheet left in the bin. Add more paper. Two or more sh...

Appendix Specifications, Command Summary,and Character Tables Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ A Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Print er Specifications Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Quality Charactersper inch Characters/second High speed draft 10 300 Draft 101215 275330413 Draft condensed 1720 236275 Letter quality 101215 92 110138 Letter qualitycondensed 1720 157183 * The paper thickness...

Printable columns: Character sizes Maximum printedcharacters per colum 10 cpi12 cpi15 cpi17 cpi condensed20 cpi condensed 136163204233272 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics Line spacing: 1/6 inch or programmable in increments of 1/360 inch Paper feed speed: 45 msec...

Paper Single sheets (CSF): both front and rear entry Width: 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) Length: Front: 147 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches)Rear: 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) Thickness: 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inch) Weight: 52.3 to 90 g/m 2 (14 to 24 lb) Single sheets (multipart...

Continuous paper with labels: front and bottom entry Label size: 23.8 × 63.5 mm (15/16 × 2.5 inches) minimum Base sheet width: 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) Base sheet length(one page): 101 to 559 mm (4 to 22 inches) Base sheet thickness: 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inch) Total thickness: 0.1...

Paper alignment Front paper alignment Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. Rear paper alignment Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0”. margi2 margin R Sunflower-P rev.c A5 size Appendix 01/09/96 pass 2...

Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch).B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). For single sheets, the maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches); however, the maximum printable width i...

Roll paper: A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch).B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8 inches). Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction feed (front and rear) Push tractor feed (rear:standa...

Dimensions: 639 mm (W) × 402 mm (D) × 257 mm (H) 25.2 inches (W) × 15.8 inches (D) × 10.1 inches (H) Weight: Approx. 13 kg (28.7 lb) Electrical 120V model: Rated voltage: AC 120 V Input voltage range: AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated c...

Power consumption: Approx. 34 W (ISO 10561 Letter pattern) Insulation resistance: 10 M Ω min. (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V) Dielectric strength: AC 1500 Vrms. 1 min. (between AC line and chassis) *Maximum 1.2 A depending on the character type. Environmental Temperature: 5 to 35°C (operatin...

Using Commands Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are controlled by your software.Software commands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface,feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing on a particular place on the page, and so on. T...

Commands Arranged by Topic General operation ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC @ 64 40 Initialize Printer ESC U 1/0 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off ESC EM n 25 19 Control Paper Loading/Ejecting n = “1” Select bin 1 of CSFn = “2” Select bin 2 of CSFn = “R” Eject a sheet Paper feeding ASCII Dec. H...

Page format ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC l n 108 6C Set Left Margin n = left margin column ESC Q n 81 51 Set Right Margin n = right margin column ESC ( c nn 40 99 28 63 Set Page Format ESC ( c 4 0 m1 m2 n1 n2 m = m1 + m2 × 256 m: Top margin in defined unitsn = n1 + n2 × 256 n: Bottom margin in de...

Print position motion ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC $ n1 n2 36 24 Set Absolute Horizontal Print Positionn = n1 + n2 × 256 n: Specifies print position from left margin in defined units ❏ Before you define the unit, thedefault is 1/60-inch for thiscommand. ESC \ n1 n2 92 5C Set Relative Horizontal P...

ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC B nn 66 42 Set Vertical Tabs Up to 16 tabs; last n should be 0 VT 11 0B Tab Vertically ESC J n 74 4A Perform n/180-inch Line Feed Font selection ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC k n 107 6B Select Typeface n = 0: Roman 7: Orator 1: Sans Serif 8: Orator-S 2: Courier 9: S...

Font enhancement ASCII Dec. Hex. Description SI 15 0F Select Condensed Printing DC2 18 12 Cancel Condensed Printing SO 14 0E Select Double-Width Printing (one line) ESC W 1/0 87 57 Turn Double-Width Printing On/Off DC4 20 14 Cancel Double-Width Printing (one line) ESC - 1/0 45 2D Turn Underline On/O...

Character handling ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC : 0 n 0 58 3A Copy ROM to RAM n = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 9n: Typeface ESC R n 82 52 Select an International Char. Set n = 0: USA 8: Japan 1: France 9: Norway 2: Germany 10: Den. II 3: UK 11: Spain II 4: Denmark 12: L. Amer. 5: Sweden 13: Korea 6: Ital...

Spacing ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC c n1 n2 99 63 Set Horizontal Motion Index (HMI) Change Pitch in n/360-inchunitsTotal units = n1 + n2 × 256 ESC SP n 32 20 Set Intercharacter Space n = number of units of space added tothe space between charactersUnits are 1/120 inch (draft) and1/180 inch (LQ a...

Bit image ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC * nn 42 2A Select Bit Image ESC * m n1 n2 datan = n1 + n2 × 256 n: Total columnsTotal data = (n1 + n2 × 256) × t m Horizontaldensity (dpi) Verticaldensity (dpi) Pins Adjacentdot printing t 0 60 60 8 enable 1 1 120 60 8 enable 1 2 120 60 8 disable 1 3 240 60 ...

Barcode ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC ( B mn 40 66 28 42 Select Barcode Printing ESC ( B n1 n2 k m s v1 v2 c data n = (n1 + (256 × n2)) k: Select Barcodek = 0: EAN - 13 1: EAN - 8 2: Interleaved 2 of 5 3: UPC - A 4: UPC - E 5: Code 39 6: Code 128 7: POSTNETm: Module width (180 dpi)m = 2: 2 dots 3:...

ASCII Dec. Hex. Description c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: A check digit is not added by the printer 1: A check digit is added by the printer Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The HRC is added by the printer 1: The HRC is not added by the printer Bit 2 = Position of flag character (f...

Charact er Tables International Character Sets Graphics Character Tables PC 437 (United St ates) A-2 L Sunflower-P rev.c A5 size Appendix 01/09/96 pass 2 A-32 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables

Roman 8 PC 437 Greek P C 852 A-6 R Sunflower-P rev.c A5 size Appendix 01/09/96 pass 2 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables A-35

PC 866 P C 869 ISO Lat in 1T ISO 8859-7 A-7 R Sunflower-P rev.c A5 size Appendix 01/09/96 pass 2 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables A-37

Glossary ASCIIAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardizedcoding system for assigning numeral codes to letters and symbols. auto line feedWhen this feature is selected in the default-setting mode, eachcarriage-return code (CR) is automatically followed by a line-feed (LF)code. ...

Index A Adjusting the loading position, 3-13 − 14 AGM(Alternate Graphic Mode), 3-12Auto carriage return, 3-12Auto line feed, 3-12Auto tear-off, 3-11, 3-16 B Barcode command, A-29 − 30 fonts, 3-18, A-30printing, 3-18, A-30 − 31 Baud rate, 4-14Bi-d adjustment, 3-18Bidirectional printing, 3-10Bins, 3-3...