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  • Page 1 User’s Guide NPD6416-00 EN...
  • Page 2 Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge........
  • Page 4 Uninstalling the Printer Software............36 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3......36 Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge.
  • Page 5 Before Contacting Epson........

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Printer

    ❏ PLQ-50CS, PLQ-50CSM and PLQ-50CSK have scanning capability. These models are referred to as scanning models in this manual. ❏ PLQ-50, PLQ-50CS, PLQ-50M, and PLQ-50CSM have LCD screen which displays printer status and guidance messages. These models are referred to as LCD models in this manual.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the software. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer.
  • Page 8 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows 7 operating system ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows Vista operating system ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows XP operating system ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition operating system ❏ Microsoft ®...

  • Page 9: Important Instructions

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Important Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
  • Page 10 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation. ❏ Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer’s cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots.
  • Page 11 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations.
  • Page 12 ❏ When you use paper that is shorter than 110.0 mm, set the paper eject direction to front. The factory set default is front. Please access http://www.epson.com for information. ❏ Do not insert paper that is curled or has been folded into the slot when you load it.

  • Page 13: For Users In Russia, Belarus, And Kazakhstan

    Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Schepkina, 42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Schepkina, 42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/...

  • Page 14: Restrictions On Copying

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Production month and year: Labeled on the product with 8 numbers: YYYY.MM.DD Country of production: Labeled on the product Restrictions on Copying Observe the following restrictions to ensure responsible and legal use of your product. Copying of the following items is prohibited by law: ❏...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Printer Basics

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Chapter 1 Printer Basics Printer Parts printer cover Open this when replacing ribbon cartridge or removing jammed paper. control panel The printer’s operation panel. power switch Turn the printer on or off. front slot Loads the paper or the passbook. On scanner models, you can also load originals or ID cards you want to scan.
  • Page 16 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide scanner edge guide Insert your document to the left of this guide (scanning models only) USB hub port Two USB type A ports for PC peripherals. Only available on USB hub models. USB port Connects a USB cable.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide upper mechanism The unit that prints on paper. release lever Releases the upper mechanism to make it easier to remove paper when the paper is jammed. scanner unit Scanning device available only on the scanner models. The PLQ-50CSK only has the lower side.

  • Page 18: Guide To The Lcd Screens

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide On when the printer is offline. Offline light (Orange) Alternates the printer activity between offline and online. Offline button On when the USB interface is selected to use. F2 light (Orange) No function is assigned. F2 button LCD screen (available only on the LCD Displays printer status and messages.
  • Page 19 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide The information or message displayed may differ depending on the print data sent from the Windows application. The information icon indicates that information is available. Displays the Driver Note entered in the printer driver. Displays available buttons and controls.

  • Page 20: Consumable Information

    Epson may cause damage to your printer, which is not covered by Epson’s warranties. The model number for the genuine Epson ribbon cartridges for your printer is printed on the label inside the printer. See “Replacing the ribbon cartridge” on page 39 for the instruction on replacing the ribbon cartridge.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Paper Handling

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Chapter 2 Paper Handling Paper Handling...

  • Page 22: Acceptable Paper Condition

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Acceptable Paper Condition Caution: ❏ Do not use paper that is folded, creased, curled, torn, stained, or stamped. Use the paper that meets the paper specifications. See “Paper/Media” on page 75 for more detailed information. ❏ Illustrations below describe the condition of paper that can be used and cannot be used with the printer.

  • Page 23: Loading Passbooks

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Loading Passbooks Caution: Always use the printer with the ribbon cartridge installed. Otherwise, paper jam may occur. You can load vertical-fold and horizontal-fold passbooks. Follow the steps shown below to load passbooks. 1. Turn on the printer.

  • Page 24: Loading Single Sheets

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Caution: ❏ When you use a passbook, set Passbook mode to On and set Binding mode to the method for the passbook’s binding in the default setting mode. ❏ Use a passbook that has more than 60% reflectance.

  • Page 25: Loading Id Card

    ❏ When you use paper that is shorter than 110.0 mm, set the paper eject direction to front. The factory set default is front. Please access http://www.epson.com for information. ❏ When you print a multipart form that is glued at the top, load the glued part first.
  • Page 26 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide You can load ID card. Follow these steps to load ID card. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Insert an ID card as shown below until the top part of the ID card reaches the roller inside. When using horizontal ID cards, insert them with the top facing to the right.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Printer Software

    About Your Printer Software Note: When using the printer connected over a USB interface, you can print using the Epson software on a Windows computer. When using the printer over another connection, contact your administrator. The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • Page 28: Accessing The Printer Driver From Windows Applications

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications Follow these steps to access the printer driver from a Windows application: Note: The screen shots used in this procedure are from the Windows 10 operating system.
  • Page 29 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 2. Click Preferences. The Printing Preferences window appears, and you see the Paper/Quality, Layout, User Defined Paper, and Extension Settings menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings. Printer Software...

  • Page 30: Accessing The Printer Driver From The Start Menu

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Changing the printer driver settings” on page 32 to change the settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: Note: The screen shots used in this procedure are from the Windows 10 operating system.
  • Page 31 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide For Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2: Click Start, and click Devices and Printers. For Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008: Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. For Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003: Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes.

  • Page 32: Changing The Printer Driver Settings

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide When you click Printer properties in the menu displayed by right-clicking the printer icon, the Properties window appears, which includes menus used to make the printer driver settings. 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Printer Driver Settings Overview”...
  • Page 33 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Note: For Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003, you can also view online help by right-clicking items in the driver and selecting What’s this?. Click the Help button on the Printer Driver screen. When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.

  • Page 34: Printer Driver Settings Overview

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Printer Driver Settings Overview The following tables show the Windows printer driver settings. Note that not every setting is available in all versions of Windows. For more details, see Help for the printer driver. Print settings Settings...
  • Page 35 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Settings Explanations Print Speed This setting allows you to select print speed. When Standard is selected, prints in standard printing mode. When High Speed is selected, prints in high speed printing mode. Print Direction This setting allows you to select bidirectional printing. Selecting the Printer Setting will use the setting stored in the printer.

  • Page 36: Uninstalling The Printer Software

    Note: When uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 environment, remove the shortcut icon from all clients before uninstalling. You can remove the icon by clearing the Shortcut Icon check box in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 37 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Click on the Start button, and then select Windows System > Control Panel. ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012 Select Desktop > Settings > Control Panel. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 Click the start button and select Control Panel.
  • Page 38 7. Click the Printer Model tab, select the icon of the printer you want to uninstall, then click OK. Note: Make sure that nothing is selected in the Printer Model tab. Open Utility tab and select EPSON Status Monitor 3 (for EPSON XXXXXX ESC/P) and click OK. You can uninstall only the EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Replacing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to install or replace the ribbon cartridge: Warning: If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before replacing the ribbon cartridge.
  • Page 40 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Note: If the upper mechanism is not locked, it may drop down while you are replacing the ribbon. *: Guide mark 5. Make sure that the print head is in the middle of the printer. Maintenance...
  • Page 41 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 6. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it down until it is out of the print head. 7. Hold both sides of the ribbon cartridge with both hands and rotate it on the plastic hooks. Then pull it up until it is out of the printer.
  • Page 42 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Caution: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer. 8. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. 9. Place the plastic hooks on the ribbon cartridge into the slots of the printer. Then press the cartridge until it clicks into place.
  • Page 43 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 10. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it down until it is out of the cartridge. 11. Put the ribbon guide at the bottom of the print head and push it up until it clicks.
  • Page 44 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 12. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Caution: The ribbon should not be twisted or creased. 13. Pull the release lever back to move the upper mechanism to its original position. Make sure that you pull the lever to the guide mark until it clicks and locks into place.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Printer

    ❏ Be careful not to get water onto the printer mechanism or electronic components. ❏ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. ❏ Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer mechanism. Contact an Epson dealer if you think lubrication is needed. Maintenance...

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Scanner Glass (For Scanning Models Only)

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Cleaning the Scanner Glass (for Scanning Models Only) To keep your scanner operating at its best, you should clean it periodically (every three months). Follow these steps to clean your printer: Caution: ❏ Be careful not to injure your hand on parts inside the printer.

  • Page 47: Transporting The Printer

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 4. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to carefully wipe away all dirt from the surface of the glass on the upper and lower sides. Note: The PLQ-50CSK has scanner glass only on the lower side. Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer for some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials.
  • Page 48 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 3. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 4. Make sure that the print head is not hot. Then remove the ribbon cartridge as described in “Replacing the ribbon cartridge” on page 39.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two easy steps; first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed. The information you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by the printer’s control panel, or by printing a self-test.

  • Page 50: Models Without Lcd Screens

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Turn on the printer while holding the F1/Eject and F2 buttons on the control panel. The Menu screen is displayed. 3. If the Main Menu is not selected, use the F1/Eject or Offline button to select Main Menu, and then press the F2 button to display the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 51: Checking Messages On The Lcd Screen Or Error Indicators

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 1. Turn off the printer. Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. Turn on the printer while holding the F1/Eject and F2 buttons on the control panel.
  • Page 52 — N Power F Offline Printer error. Contact Epson Support. An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer and leave it off Non-printing features are available. for several minutes; then turn on the printer again. If the error recurs, contact your dealer.

  • Page 53: Problems And Solutions

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Problems and Solutions Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have simple solutions. You can check the operation of your printer using the self test. See “Printing a Self Test” on page 60. If the self test works properly the problem probably lies in the computer, the application software, or the interface cable.
  • Page 54 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide The printer is not connected directly to your When you use a printer changer, printer buffer, or a extension computer. cable, the printer does not print correctly due to the combination of these devices. Make sure that the printer works correctly when it is connected to your computer without these devices.
  • Page 55 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Cause What to do The ribbon is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in “Replacing the ribbon cartridge” on page 39. Part of the printout is missing, or dots are missing in random positions. Cause...
  • Page 56 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Your printer and computer are not Make sure that you use the correct interface cable and that the communicating correctly. communications protocol is correct. See “Electronic” on page 71 and your computer documentation. The wrong character table is selected in your Select the correct character table using your software or the software.

  • Page 57: Scanning

    When the printer is in the PR2 mode, see “Clearing a Paper Jam” on page 58 for instructions on ejecting paper. When you are in the WNI4915 or EPSON Mode, press the F1/Eject button. When you are in IBM4722 mode, press the Offline button and then the F1/ Eject button.

  • Page 58: Clearing A Paper Jam

    I/F Mode in Olivetti Mode, press the Offline button and then the F1/Eject button. ❏ Press the F1/Eject button in EPSON Mode. ❏ When Dual is selected as the I/F Mode in Wincor Nixdorf Mode or IBM Mode, press the Offline button and then the F1/Eject button.
  • Page 59 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 2. Open the cover and press the release lever to move the upper mechanism. Then hold the jammed paper with both hands and pull it out of the printer. If you can clear the paper jam, move the upper mechanism to its original position by pulling the release lever and then close the printer cover.

  • Page 60: Printing A Self Test

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide If you can clear the paper jam, turn off the printer, move the upper mechanism to its original position by pulling the release lever, and then close the printer cover to finish the operation. If you cannot clear the paper jam with this function, stop the operation and contact your administrator.
  • Page 61 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 4. The printer prints the self-test pattern in the font selected in the default setting mode. Note: To stop the self-test temporarily, press the Offline button. To resume the test, press the Offline button again. Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the self-test. Always press the Offline button to pause printing.

  • Page 62: Chapter 6 Where To Get Help

    If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site.

  • Page 63: Help For Users In Europe

    User’s Guide ❏ Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson Customer support. Help for Users in Singapore Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.sg)

  • Page 64: Help For Users In Indonesia

    Epson Hotline Phone: +62-1500-766 Fax: +62-21-808-66-799 Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone or fax: ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Technical support Epson Service Center Province Company Name Address Phone E-mail DKI JAKARTA ESS JAKARTA Ruko Mall Mangga Dua No.
  • Page 65 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide SOUTH ESC MAKASSAR Jl. Cendrawasih NO. 3A, kunjung mae, (+62411) 8911071 SULAWESI mariso, MAKASSAR - SULSEL 90125 mksr-admin@epson-indonesia.c o.id WEST ESC PONTIANAK Komp. A yani Sentra Bisnis G33, Jl. (+62561) 735507 / 767049 KALIMANTAN Ahmad Yani - Pontianak Kalimantan...

  • Page 66: Help For Users In Malaysia

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Help for Users in Malaysia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.my) ❏ Information on product specifications, drivers for download ❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, questions through e-mail Epson Call Center Phone: +60 1800-8-17349 ❏...

  • Page 67: Help For Users In The Philippines

    Accessible 9am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday (Except public holidays) Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation. World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.ph) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and E-mail Enquiries are available.

  • Page 68: Chapter 7 Product Information

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Chapter 7 Product Information Printer Specifications System Requirements Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)/Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit)/Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later/Windows Server 2019/Windows Server 2016/Windows Server...
  • Page 69 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Uni‐ directional text or graphics printing can be selected using soft‐ ware commands. Line spacing: 1/6 inch PR2: Programmable in increments of 1/240 inch or 1/216 inch...
  • Page 70 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Weight approx. 7.9 kg (17.4 lb) (PLQ-50) approx. 8.9 kg (19.6 lb) (PLQ-50M) approx. 8.1 kg (17.9 lb) (PLQ-50CS) approx. 9.1 kg (20.1 lb) (PLQ-50CSM) approx. 8.0 kg (17.6 lb) (PLQ-50CSK) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge S015339 Ribbon life approx.

  • Page 71: Electronic

    WNI4915, ESC/P2, IBM PPDS, ESC/P2+ESC/MC emulations Bitmap fonts: EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Prestige 10, 12 cpi EPSON Script 10 cpi...
  • Page 72 EPSON Sans Serif 10.5 pt., 8-32 pt. (every 2 pt.) EPSON Roman T 10.5 pt., 8-32 pt. (every 2 pt.) EPSON Sans Serif H 10.5 pt., 8-32 pt. (every 2 pt.) Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code...
  • Page 73 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide (ISO) 9 graphics character tables: ISO 8859-1 Latin 1, ISO 8859-9 Latin 5, ISO 8859-2 Latin 2, ISO 8859-5 Cyrillic, ISO 8859-15, ISO 8859-6 Latin Arabic, ISO 8859-7 Greek, ISO 8859-8 Hebrew, OLI-UNIX (PC) 19 graphics character tables:...

  • Page 74: Electrical

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide ASCII One italic and 39 graphics character tables: (Expanded Italic table, PC437 (US, Standard Europe), PC850 (Multilingual), European PC437 Greek, PC853 (Turkish), PC855 (Cyrillic), PC852 (East model Europe), PC857 (Turkish), PC866 (Russian), PC869 (Greek), only) MAZOWIA (Poland), Code MJK (CSFR), ISO 8859-7 (Latin/Greek), ISO Latin 1T (Turkish), Bulgaria (Bulgarian), PC 774 (LST 1283:1993), Estonia (Estonia), ISO 8859-2, PC 866 LAT.

  • Page 75: Environmental

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide 100 - 240 V Model 220 - 240 V Model Power consumption AC 100 - 120 V: Approx. 77 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter (USB connection) Approx. 78 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) pattern) Approx. 16.6 W in ready mode Approx.
  • Page 76 ❏ When you use paper that is shorter than 110.0 mm, set the paper eject direction to front. The factory set default is front. Please access http://www.epson.com for information. ❏ Do not load paper that is curled, folded, or crumpled.
  • Page 77 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width (mm) 241.3 241.3 (inch) 4.33 4.33 Length (mm) (inch) 8.66 3.35 8.66 Thickness of cover (mm) page (inch) 0.008 0.025 0.008 0.02 Thickness of each page (mm) 0.15 0.15 (inch) 0.004 0.006 0.004...
  • Page 78 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Degree of passbook Less than 0.3 mm R2 ~ 5 mm Less than 0.3 mm Product Information...
  • Page 79 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Magnetic stripe position Magnetic stripe minimum area Seam or Right edge Single sheets Front Ejection Rear Ejection Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width (mm) (inch) Length (mm) 297/(450)* 297/(450)* (inch) 2.64 11.69/(17.72)* 5.59 11.69/(17.72)* Product Information...
  • Page 80 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Thickness (mm) 0.065 0.19 0.065 0.19 (inch) 0.0025 0.0074 0.0025 0.0074 Weight (g/m (lb) Quality Plain paper and recycled paper Figures in ( ) are the maximum possible lengths. Single-sheet multipart forms Front Ejection Rear Ejection Minimum...
  • Page 81 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide The minimum top margin of the upper page is 1.0 mm (0.04 inch). The minimum top margin of the lower page is 4.7 mm (0.19 inch). The minimum bottom margins of the upper and lower pages are 5.0 mm (0.2 inch).

  • Page 82: Magnetic Stripe Reader/Writer (Magnetic Stripe Reading And Writing Models Only)

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Single sheets (including multipart forms) The minimum top margin is 1.0 mm (0.04 inch). The minimum bottom margin is 3.1 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). *Minimum of 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) for WNI4915 emulation.
  • Page 83 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Recordable formats IBM3604, DIN/ISO, ISO7811, IBM4746, ANSI, HT-2751-CIZ, ISO8484 Recorded track width 9.7 mm Read track width 1.1 mm Speed of medium 340 mm/second Number of retries 1 or 3 Field duplication YES or NO Recordable area...
  • Page 84 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide F (max) H (min) J (max) HT-2751-CIZ 10.2 12.6 — Recordable formats specification PR2 emulation and ESC/P2+ESC/MC mode DIN/ISO, ISO8484 IBM3604 ANSI Bit density 210 bpi ± 5% 210 bpi ± 5% 210 bpi ± 5% Recording direction...
  • Page 85 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide ISO7811 IBM4746 HT-2751-CIZ Recordable characters 0-9, A, D, E 0-9, D EOM (End sentinel) F or C LRC Parity even even 20 bits 20 bits 40 bits Postamble Maximum number of 37 characters 105 characters 60 characters...
  • Page 86 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide IBM1 IBM2 Number of separator 60 bits 60 bits 60 bits Center of vertical position 14.0 mm 11.0 mm 11.0 mm Horizontal start position 14.8 mm 14.8 mm 14.8 mm (from the left edge) 105 characters ISO7811 Bit density 210 bpi ±...
  • Page 87 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide < — > * crt means character. Function Recording codes ASCII Line ANSI ISO7811 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 code Product Information...
  • Page 88 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide — < — > * crt means character. Function Recording codes ASCII Line IBM4746 HT-2751-CIZ BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 code Product Information...
  • Page 89 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide — — — — < — — — > — — * crt means character. WNI4915 emulation Function Recording codes ASCII Line IBM1 IBM2 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 code Product Information...
  • Page 90 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide < — — > — * crt means character. Function Recording codes ASCII Line ISO7811 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 code characters — < — — > Product Information...
  • Page 91 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide * crt means character. Recording layout of magnetic stripe DIN/ISO, IBM3604, ANSI, ISO7811, IBM4746, and ISO8484 1 block format 2 block format Direction of bit pattern Product Information...

  • Page 92: Scanner Specifications (Scanning Models Only)

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide HT-2751-CIZ 1 block format 2 block format Direction of bit pattern Scanner Specifications (Scanning Models Only) General Scanner Type Document Feed Scan Method Moving paper and fixed scan head Photoelectric device Product Information...

  • Page 93: Scannable Area

    PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide Maximum effective pixels 5,100 pixels (600 dpi) Document size Max: 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14.0 inches) Min: 65.0 x 67.0 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) Output resolution 600 dpi/300 dpi/200 dpi (Hardware) Light source LED (Red, Green, Blue)

  • Page 94: Usb Hub Specification (Usb Hub Models Only)

    ❏ The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. ❏ You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 95 PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide EN55032 (CISPR pub.32) class A For users in U.S. and Canada Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC 22.2 CISPR pub.32 class A Note: ❏ This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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