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Epson LQ 1050 - B/W Dot-matrix Printer User Manual (222 pages)

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Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 3.01 MB

Fcc Compliance Statement
3
For American Users
3
Table of Contents
4
About this Guide

9
- Finding Your Way Around
  9
Introduction

11
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

15
Unpacking the Printer

15
- Checking the Parts
  15
- Removing the Protective Materials
  16
Choosing a Place for the Printer

18
Assembling the Printer

19
- Installing the Platen Knob
  19
- Installing the Ribbon
  20
- Attaching the Paper Guide
  22
Testing the Printer

24
- Loading a Sheet of Paper
  24
- Running the Self Test
  27
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

30
Chapter 2 Paper Handling

34
Using Single Sheets

34
- Reloading During Printing
  37
Using Continuous Paper

38
- Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply
  43
Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets

46
- Switching Back to Continuous Paper
  47
Printing on Special Paper

48
- The Paper Thickness Lever
  48
- Multi-Part Forms
  50
- Labels
  50
- Envelopes
  51
Chapter 3 Using the Printer

54
Operating the Control Panel

54
- Lights
  54
- Buttons
  55
- Selectype
  56
- Other Control Panel Features
  57
Setting the DIP Switches

58
Page Length

61
Skip over Perforation

62
Adjusting the Loading Position

64
- The Loading Position
  64
- Micro Adjustment
  64
Short Tear off

66
Selecting Typestyles

68
- Character Fonts
  68
- Character Pitch
  70
- Condensed Mode
  71
- If Selectype Does Not Work
  71
Selecting Character Sets

72
- Choosing an International Character Set
  72
- Choosing a Character Table
  73
Chapter 4 Software

78
- Choosing from a Menu
  78
- A Quick Test
  79
- Computer-Printer Communication
  79
- Computer-Printer Communications
  79
- Word Processors
  80
- Spreadsheets
  82
- Graphics Programs
  83
Graphics

84
- The Print Head
  85
- Graphic Command
  88
  - The Graphics Command
    88
- Column Reservation Numbers
  89
- Using Hand-Calculated Data to Print Graphics
  90
  - A Simple Graphics Program
    90
- Individual Graphics Options Commands
  94
- Reassigning Command
  95
- The Reassigning Command
  95
User-Defined Characters

96
- Designing Your Characters
  96
- Sending Information to the LQ
  100
- Printing User-Defined Characters
  103
- Copying ROM Characters to RAM
  103
- Letter Quality Characters
  104
Chapter 5

108
Replacing the Ribbon

108
Transporting the Printer

110
Cleaning the Printer

112
Chapter 6

113
- Problems and Solutions
  113
- Data Dump Mode
  113
- Data Dump Mode
  117
Troubleshooting

113
Chapter 7 The Cut Sheet Feeder

120
- Assembly
  121
- Installation
  122
- Setting the Sheet Feeder Mode
  125
- Recommended Paper
  125
- Paper Loading
  126
- Using the Cut Sheet Feeder
  129
- Software Operation
  129
- Setting up Your Software
  130
- Control Panel Operation
  131
- Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode
  132
- Switching between Cut Sheet Feeder and Continuous Paper
  132
The Pull Tractor

134
- Installation and Use
  135
- When You Are Finished Printing
  140
- Using the Pull Tractor Alone
  140
- Removing the Pull Tractor
  141
Interface Boards

142
- Compatible Interfaces
  142
- Installing the Interface Board
  143
The Multi-Font Module

152
- Using the Font Module
  152
The Emulation Module

156
Chapter 8 Printer Specifications

158
- Printing
  158
- Paper
  159
- Mechanical
  160
- Electrical
  161
- Environment
  161
Interface Specifications

162
- Parallel Interface
  162
- Serial Interface
  165
Chapter 9

168
The Command Summary

168
Commands in Numerical Order

171
Commands Arranged by Topic

174
- Printer Operation
  174
- Data Control
  179
- Vertical Motion
  179
- Horizontal Motion
  184
- Overall Printing Style
  188
- Print Size and Character Width
  189
- Print Enhancement
  192
- Word Processing 9-3
  197
- Character Tables
  198
- User-Defined Characters
  199
- Graphics
  201
- Graphics
  202

Epson LQ 1050 - B/W Dot-matrix Printer Technical Manual (225 pages)

Technical Manual

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 4.76 MB

Rev.-A Chapter 1 General Description

7
- Table of Contents
  7
- General Description
  7
- Figure 1-1. Exterior Views of the FX-850/1050
  10
- Interface Overview
  21
  - 8-Bit Parallel Interface Specifications
    21
  - Figure 1-6. Data Transmission Timing of 8-Bit
    21
- Dip Switches and Jumper Setting
  26
  - DIP Switch Settings
    26
- Self Test Operation
  28
  - Printer Mechanism
    28
- Chapter 1 Features
  29
- Hexadecimal Dump Function
  29
  - Hexadecimal Dump Printing
    29
    
    Hexadecimal Dump Mode
    29
    
    Turn off the Printer
    29
- Printer Initialization
  30
  - Hardware Initialization
    30
  - Software Initialization
    30
- Buzzer Operation and Error Conditions
  31
  - Buzzer Operation
    31
  - Error Conditions
    31
- Paper Handling Functions
  32
  - Autoloading and Backout Function
    32
  - Short Tear-Off Function
    32
- Paper End Detection
  33
- Main Components
  34
Rev.-A Chapter 2 Operating Principles

41
- Operating Principles
  41
- CHAPTER 2 Cable Connections
  45
- General
  45
- Figure 1-14. PEGX Board
  46
- Printer Mechanism Operation
  47
  - Printhead
    47
  - Carriage Mechanism
    47
  - Home Position Sensor
    49
  - Ribbon Feed Mechanism
    50
  - Paper Feed Mechanism
    51
    
    Push Tractor Feeding Method
    52
- Circuit Operation
  54
  - Information
    54
    
    Power Supply Section
    54
    
    Control Circuit Section
    56
    
    Memory Mapping
    58
  - Power Supply Circuit
    59
    
    Filter Circuit
    60
    
    Transformer
    60
    
    Rectifier and Smoothing Circuit
    61
    
    Regulator Circuit
    62
    
    Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) Circuit
    63
    
    Regulator Circuit
    65
    
    DC Supply Circuit
    69
    
    VX Voltage Supply Circuit
    70
  - Main IC Function
    71
    
    CPU Functions
    71
    
    E05A15HA Gate Array Functions
    73
    
    E05A16GA Gate Array Functions
    75
  - Main Circuit Operation
    77
    
    Interface Control Circuit
    77
    
    Reset Circuit
    77
    
    DIP Switch Circuit and Jumpers
    81
    
    Memory Back-Up Circuit
    82
Chapter 4 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment

110
- General Repair Information
  114
- Parallel Interface
  115
- Disassembly and Assembly
  118
  - Upper Case Removal
    120
  - Control Panel Removal
    121
  - Push Tractor Unit Removal
    121
  - Circuit Board Removal
    122
    
    PEGX Board Removal
    122
    
    PEBFIL-11 Board Removal
    124
  - Printer Mechanism Disassembly
    125
    
    Printer Mechanism Removal
    126
    
    Printhead Removal
    127
    
    FPC (Flexible Printed Cable) Removal
    128
    
    Carriage Motor Removal
    129
    
    Timing Belt-Belt-Driven Pulley Removal
    131
    
    Home Position Sensor Removal
    132
    
    Friction/Tractor Sensor Removal
    134
    
    Plunger Removal
    135
    
    Platen Unit Removal
    136
    
    Paper Release Lever Removal
    137
    
    Main and Base Frame Removal
    138
    
    Ribbon Driver Unit Removal
    141
    
    Carriage Removal
    142
    
    Paper Guide Plate Removal
    144
    
    Paper End Sensor Removal
    145
    
    Paper Holding Roller Set and Paper
    146
    
    Push Tractor Unit Disassembly
    148
    
    Paper Tension Unit Disassembly
    149
- A D J U S T M E N T
  150
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

157
- Troubleshooting
  157
- General
  158
- Diagnostic Tool
  159
- PDOS System Feature
  159
- System Overview
  159
- How to Select the Host Computer
  160
- System Activation
  160
- Mode Selection
  161
- PDOS for RAM and CPU Check
  164
- Programmer Tips
  165
- Unit Replacement
  166
- Power Supply Circuit
  174
- Control Circuit
  177
  - List of Figures
    178
  - List of Tables
    178
  - Lubrication and Adhesive Application
    179
  - Preventive Maintenance
    179

Epson LQ 1050 - B/W Dot-matrix Printer Product Support Bulletin (18 pages)

24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes

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Epson LQ 1050 - B/W Dot-matrix Printer Paper Manual (8 pages)

Epson LQ-1050: Product Information

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Epson LQ 1050 - B/W Dot-matrix Printer User Manual (222 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Guide

Introduction

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Testing the Printer

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Using Single Sheets

Using Continuous Paper

Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets

Printing on Special Paper

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Operating the Control Panel

Setting the DIP Switches

Page Length

Skip over Perforation

Adjusting the Loading Position

Short Tear off

Selecting Typestyles

Selecting Character Sets

Chapter 4 Software

Graphics

User-Defined Characters

Chapter 5

Replacing the Ribbon

Transporting the Printer

Cleaning the Printer

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 The Cut Sheet Feeder

The Pull Tractor

Interface Boards

The Multi-Font Module

The Emulation Module

Chapter 8 Printer Specifications

Interface Specifications

Chapter 9

The Command Summary

Commands in Numerical Order

Commands Arranged by Topic

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Table of Contents

Rev.-A Chapter 1 General Description

Rev.-A Chapter 2 Operating Principles

Chapter 4 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

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