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Epson LQ-2550 - Impact Printer Product Support Bulletin

Epson LQ-2550 - Impact Printer Product Support Bulletin

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Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Epson LQ Color Driver for Microsoft Windows 3.0 and 3.1
Date: 4/3/92
Page(s): 1 of 3
The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the availability of an additional color
driver for the LQ-860, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550 for the Microsoft Windows 3.0 and
3.1 environments. This driver is primarily intended to provide Device Independent
Bitmap (DIB) support for Windows based application software. The most popular of
these is Paintbrush which is included with Windows 3.0 and 3.1.
When upgrading to Microsoft Windows version 3.1, it is recommended to use the
Epson driver that is included with that version of Windows. The Microsoft Windows
version 3.1 drivers have DIB support built-in, in addition to new enhancements.
This bulletin also contains information regarding how the driver is being distributed.
In addition, specifications on the color driver and instructions on how to install the
driver into your Windows Package are included.
DISTRIBUTION
The Microsoft Windows LQ Color Driver is available from the following sources:
1) The driver can be ordered from Accessory Marketing. The part number is
WINCOLOR. To place an order with Accessory Marketing call (800) 922-
8911. For a limited time the driver is being distributed free of charge.
2) The driver is available from CompuServe. After logging into CompuServe,
to access the Epson Forum, type 'GO EPSON" at the prompt.
3) The Epson Bulletin Board is the final means for accessing the driver. The
Epson BBS number for consumers is (310) 782-4531.
SPEClFlCATlONS
The driver consists of 3 files: GENDRV.DLL, EPSON24C.DRV, and
OEMSETUP.INF.
PSB No: P-0087
Originator: RSS
EPSON

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  • Page 1 2) The driver is available from CompuServe. After logging into CompuServe, to access the Epson Forum, type ‘GO EPSON” at the prompt. 3) The Epson Bulletin Board is the final means for accessing the driver. The Epson BBS number for consumers is (310) 782-4531.
  • Page 2 Choose the Add Printer button. The dialogue box expands to display a list of printer-driver files. Select ‘Unlisted Printer” at the end of the display. Choose Install. Select the correct drive and path to find the Windows driver. Select the ‘EPSON LQ COLOR” and choose OK.
  • Page 3 PSB No: P-0087 Page: 3 of 3 Define the new driver as ACTIVE to begin using it immediately. Refer to the MS Windows User’s Manual for further information about printer-driver installation. NOTES The LQ-2500 is only supported with tractor paper. This is because in single sheet mode or CSF mode the printer has a large top and bottom non-printable area.
  • Page 4 Date: 4/3/91 Originator JV Page(s): 1 of 4 Epson printers issue beep tones when certain error conditions exist. Those beeps can assist you in locating and repairing customer’s printers. The following error codes are listed by product name. NOTE: Most of the beeps issued by the printers are of .I second duration with a .l second pause between beeps.
  • Page 5 PSB No: P-0076 Page: 2 of 4 LQ-800. LQ-1 OOd. L750 1 beep: BEL code 1 beep: A Control Panel setting is accepted 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. pause between beeps) 5 beeps: +35V supply is abnormal LQ-860 1 beep:...
  • Page 6 PSB No: P-0076 Page: 3 of 4 LQ-2500 NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with beeps to inform the user of problems. The following messages will help you to troubleshoot problems. A blank LCD screen with the Power-on LED lit can be caused by a bent pin on one of the PROMS or jumper Jl may be set incorrectly.
  • Page 7 PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ-2550 cont. A ‘Verify After Write” check to the SRAM has failed. The SRAM could be bad. This is a motor control error. Four possible areas of failure are: a. CR home condition not detected at power up b.
  • Page 8 INFORMA EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin Subject : LQ - 2550 Error Codes 11 and 12 PSB No: P-0064 Date: 4/11/90 Originator: ASB Page: 1 of 1 codes which can occur in There are two new error printers with ROM version 022287 or higher.
  • Page 9 Product Support Bulletin Subject: Power Specifications Date: 2/7/90 PSB No: P-0060 Originator: RFB Page: 1 of 2 The following information is a list of the power requirements for the Epson 9 and 24 pin printers and laser printers. 504 VA maximum...
  • Page 10 84 VA maximum 286.69 If the power requirements of a particular Epson printer is not listed please refer to the appropriate User's Manual for the electrical specifications. In the event that the User's Manual is not available, locate the silver label This is a reliable source for the electrical on the back of the Epson printer.
  • Page 11 INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin Subject: LQ - 2550 Selectype Functions PSB No: P-0050 Date: 9/12/89 Page: 1 of 2 Originator: ML Macros and defaults are This describes the Selectype functions in detail. This subject is also covered in the User’s changed in the same manner.
  • Page 12 PSB NO: P-0050 Page: 2 of 2 2. Use the above directions for both the “Change Macro” and “Change Defaults” modes. 3. Use Macro #1 for the settings that are used most often. 4. Set Macros #2- #4 for other needed settings. 5.
  • Page 13 INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin CENTRONICS PARALLEL REQUIREMENTS TO ELIMINATE RANDOM Subject: Date: 7/24/89 PSB No: P-0048 Page: 1 of 1 Originator: ML The self test can be run in draft mode or Letter Quality mode, depending on which button is held down as the printer is turned on.
  • Page 14 LQ-2500 is the most compatible driver to use. not available, any other LQ driver should be compatible. If there is not-an LQ driver available, then an Epson 9 pin will work in most text cases. If my graphics software package does not support the LQ-2550...
  • Page 15 PAGE: 2 of 2 NUMBER: No.P-0033 How do I set the macro defaults when installing an optional serial (or buffer) interface board? Set the macro defaults to the parallel interface. optional interface board is enabled by setting the dip switches on the board to their proper configur- ations.
  • Page 16 The length of a Centronic parallel cable should be kept a maximum of 10 feet for optimum performance. For data transmission over 10 feet in length serial communications is recommended. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF, 90505...
  • Page 17 EPSON EPSON AMERIC& INC. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Quick Reference for Current Dot-Matrix Printer Print Speeds Date: 10/9/92 PSB No: P-0030C Page(s): 1 of 1 Originator: SLS 9 - P I N P R I N T E R S Model D”:,“n”-“,““c”p4...
  • Page 18 Page(s): 1 of 1 Originator: SLS This PSB provides a quick reference for the paper specifications on Epson’s current line of 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers when using continuous paper. The ‘Maximum No. of Copies” is the maximum allowable number of copies when using continuous multi-part carbonless paper.
  • Page 19 INFORMATION EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson Dot - Matrix Printer Options and Accessories Date: 8/1/89 PSB No: P-0017B Page: 1 of 2 Originator: RFA 9 - PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS FX-1050 U - 8 1 0...
  • Page 20 PSB No: P-0017B Page: 2 of 2 24 - PIN MATRIX OPTIONS LO-1050 LO-255Q LO-510 LO-850 LO-95Q TRACTOR UNITS 7314-A PULL TRACTOR 7313-A 7312-A C8OOWl 7311 -A CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN 7346-A c806121 7339-A 7345-A 7348-A DOUBLE BIN 7346-A 7347-A 7762 7767...
  • Page 21 EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Quick Reference for Printer Acoustic Noise Levels Date: 6/5/91 PSB No: P-0016D Page(s): 1 of 2 Originator: SLS Sound intensity is measured in units called Bels (named after Alexander Graham Bell,) or more commonly in tenths of this fundamental unit: decibels. In making noise measurements a weighting network is applied in an attempt to match the frequency response of the instrument to that of the human ear.

  • Page 22: Noise Level

    PSB No: P-0016D Page: of 2 MODEL NOISE LEVEL LQ-860 55 dB(A) LQ-1050 55 dB(A) LQ-2550 55 dB(A) LASER PRINTERS...

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