Epson LQ-2180 Setup Manual

24-pin Dot Matrix Printer
Setup
Unpacking the Printer Unpacking the Printer Unpacking the Printer Unpacking the Printer
ribbon cartridge
printer
power cord
Software CD-ROM
Assembling the Printer Assembling the Printer Assembling the Printer Assembling the Printer
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged.
2. Remove the printer cover.
3. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the
paper tension unit) by hand.
4. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. Remove the separator from
the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Then turn the
ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the
ribbon.
ribbon-tightening knob
5. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Fit the two front notches of
the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below.
Then lay the cartridge flat.
6. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on
each side of the printer. Then gently press down the cartridge until both ends click
into place.
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paper separator
paper guide
Notice sheet
Setup Guide
separator
Cautions and Notes
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage
to your equipment.

Remove the protective materials

Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet to remove the protective materials.
Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the
future.
7. Lift the ribbon guide of the ribbon cartridge (A) and insert it firmly over the metal
pins behind the print head (B). Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and
that it is in place behind the print head. Press down the guide until it clicks into place.
ribbon-tightening knob
8. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack
in the ribbon as shown above. Then slide the print head from side to side to make
sure it moves smoothly.
9. Replace the printer cover.
10.Turn over the paper guide and insert the paper separator's tabs into the slots on
the paper guide.
11.Make sure the paper guide cover is open as shown below. Attach the paper guide
by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the
paper tension unit.
paper guide cover
12.Close the paper guide cover.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on
the operation of your printer.
ribbon guide
paper separator
paper guide
paper tension unit