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  • Page 1 User’s Guide NPD5799-02 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

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Contents About This Manual Where to Find Information ............. . . 8 Descriptions Used in this Manual.
  • Page 4 Uninstalling the Printer Software............85 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3......86...
  • Page 5 Before Contacting Epson........
  • Page 6 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge........
  • Page 7 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Glossary Index Contents...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN 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 9 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows Vista operating system ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows XP operating system ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition operating system ❏ Microsoft ® ® Windows Server 2016 operating system ❏ Microsoft ®...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source.
  • Page 11 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN 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 12 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN 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 13: For Users In Russia, Belarus, And Kazakhstan

    The model complies with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "About the safety of low voltage equipment" (TP TC 004/2011); with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "On Electromagnetic Compatibility of Technical Devices" (TP TC 020/2011) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions...

  • Page 14: For United Kingdom Users

    For United Kingdom users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.

  • Page 15: For Singapore Users

    For German users Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779. Das Gerät ist nicht für die Benutzung am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz gemäß BildscharbV vorgesehen. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. B.V. AMSTERDAM. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users Safety Instructions...

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Paper Handling

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 1 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of paper sources for printing on single sheets and continuous paper. Paper can be fed into the printer from the front, bottom, or rear. Select the paper source that best suits your current printing needs.
  • Page 17 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Tractor position Description Load paper from the front slot. If you print on thick paper such as multipart forms, use the front paper slot because this paper path is almost straight. This reduces the chances of paper jams. front push Load paper from the rear slot.

  • Page 18: Printing On Single Sheets (Cut-Sheet)

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Paper slot Description If you print on thick paper such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels, use the front paper slot because this paper path is nearly straight. This reduces the chances of paper jams. front The bottom paper slot has the straightest paper path, so it is the best slot to use when printing on thick paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels.

  • Page 19: Setting The Paper Release Lever

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use, as described in the table below. The table below describes each paper release lever position. Paper release Description lever position...
  • Page 20 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Turn off the printer and open the printer cover. The paper-thickness lever is located on the left side of the printer. The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting. 2. Use the table below to select the appropriate paper thickness. Paper-thickness lever Paper type* position...

  • Page 21: Loading Continuous Paper

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to load continuous paper in the printer. Positioning your continuous paper supply When you load continuous paper, make sure you align your paper supply with the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer, as shown below.
  • Page 22 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Installing the tractor in the rear push position Before installing the tractor in the rear push position, remove it from its current position. If the tractor is in the front push position, remove it by pressing the tractor’s lock tabs while lifting it out. If the tractor is in the pull position, remove it as described in “Removing the tractor from the rear push position”...
  • Page 23 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Make sure the tractor is installed in the rear push position and the sheet guide is removed from the printer. 3. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the blue sprocket lock levers forward. Paper Handling...
  • Page 24 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Slide the right sprocket (illustration shown below) approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far position and push the blue lever back to lock in place. Then slide the another sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. * approx.
  • Page 25 Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
  • Page 26 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 3. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer. Using the tractor in the front push position Installing the tractor in the front push position Before installing the tractor in the front push position, remove it from its current position. If the tractor is in the rear push position, remove the sheet guide and then press the tractor’s lock tabs while lifting it out.
  • Page 27 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Loading paper with the front push tractor When using the push tractor, it is a good idea to set the Auto tear-off function in the Default Setting mode to On. See “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” on page 92 for more information. Follow these steps to load paper using the front push tractor: 1.
  • Page 28 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. See “Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever” on page 19 for instructions. 5.
  • Page 29 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 7. Insert the paper into the bottom slot as shown in the illustration below. 8. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the paper, with printable side up, over the tractor pins. Then close the sprocket covers.
  • Page 30 User’s Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
  • Page 31 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Close the front cover. Using the tractor in the pull position Using the tractor in the pull position is ideal for printing on thick and heavy continuous paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels. However, you cannot use the tear-off function with the pull tractor.
  • Page 32 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge forward. 2. Lift the printer cover and pull it straight up. 3. Press the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit upward and pull it towards you. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place.
  • Page 33 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Attach the sheet guide if necessary then lay it flat on the printer. Then slide the edge guides to the middle of the sheet guide. 5. While pinching the tractor's lock tabs with your fingers, lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots, and then press down both ends of the tractor to make sure it is firmly seated.
  • Page 34 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Before loading a paper, make sure the following: - the printer is turned off - the printer cover is removed - the tractor is installed in the pull position - the sheet guide is lying flat on the printer 2.
  • Page 35 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and push the lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
  • Page 36 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Front slot: Load paper with the printable side facing up. Bottom slot: Load paper in the bottom slot with the printable side facing up. 7. Fit four holes of the paper over the tractor pins on both sprockets. Then close the sprocket covers. 8.
  • Page 37 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 9. Slide the edge guides on the sheet guide to the center. 10. Close the front cover as shown below. Note: When using the bottom slot, you do not need to open the front cover. 11. Turn on the printer. 12.
  • Page 38 User’s Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
  • Page 39 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Remove any paper loaded on the pull tractor as described in “Removing paper from the pull tractor” on page 38. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge toward you.
  • Page 40 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Using two tractors in a push/pull combination Using two tractors at the same time is recommended for printing on continuous pre-printed forms, multipart forms, and labels, and for printing high quality graphics. To reduce paper jams and improve continuous paper feeding, you can install the optional pull tractor unit.
  • Page 41 10. Attach the printer cover. Make sure the sheet guide is installed and lying flat on the printer. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.

  • Page 42: Using The Tear-Off Function

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Using the tear-off function If the push tractor is installed, you can use the tear-off function to advance your continuous paper to the printer’s tear-off edge when you finish printing. You can then easily tear off the printed document. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position so that you can save the paper normally lost between documents.
  • Page 43 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Note: If your paper’s perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the Micro Adjust function as described in “Adjusting the tear-off position”...

  • Page 44: Loading Single Sheets

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Loading Single Sheets You can load ordinary single sheets and envelopes one at a time from the rear and front bypass tray of the printer, using the sheet guide. You can also load single-sheet paper using an optional cut-sheet feeder and sheet guide. See “Front sheet guide”...

  • Page 45: Using The Sheet Guide

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Using the sheet guide You can use the supplied sheet guide to load one single sheet, multipart forms, or envelopes at a time from the rear of the printer. Your single-sheet paper can be up to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN and 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN.
  • Page 46 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Loading paper in the front sheet guide You can load single sheets or multipart forms one at a time in the front sheet guide. Follow these steps: Caution: Do not load labels or envelopes in the front sheet guide. 1.
  • Page 47 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: You can slide the left edge guide to the left in 1/10-inch increments to increase the left margin on your printout. 5. Slide the paper printable side up between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the paper automatically.
  • Page 48 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Set the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper. Also move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 2. Turn on the printer, if necessary. 3. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the triangle mark on the sheet guide. Then, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper.

  • Page 49: Loading Special Paper

    The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.

  • Page 50: Labels

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Continuous multipart forms Except for setting the paper-thickness lever, you load continuous multipart forms the same way as ordinary continuous paper. See “Loading Continuous Paper” on page 21 for more information. Note: ❏ Be sure your multipart forms do not exceed 0.49 mm (0.019 inch) in thickness. ❏...
  • Page 51 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Caution: ❏ Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. When fed backward, labels can easily peel off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. ❏ Use them only under normal operating conditions described below: Temperature: 15 to 25 ˚C (59 to 77 ˚F) Humidity: 30 to 60% RH ❏...

  • Page 52: Envelopes

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Envelopes You can feed envelopes one at a time using the sheet guide, or you can load multiple envelopes using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder). Note: Envelopes can be loaded only in the rear paper slot. Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to a position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for thick envelopes).

  • Page 53: Switching Between Continuous Paper And Single Sheets

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: The cards can be loaded only in the front or rear paper slot. Before loading cards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. To load a single card, follow the instructions in “Loading paper in the rear sheet guide” on page 47. Note: ❏...

  • Page 54: Switching To Continuous Paper

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: ❏ If continuous labels are loaded in the printer, remove them before switching to single-sheet printing. See “Tear off and eject labels” on page 51 for more information. ❏ If the tractor is in the pull position, remove any continuous paper from it before switching to single-sheet printing.

  • Page 55: Using The Micro Adjust Function

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Make sure that the tractor is installed in the front or rear push position and that continuous paper is loaded on it as described in “Loading continuous paper with the tractor” on page 21. 3. Set the paper release lever to the front or rear push position, depending on the tractor position you are using.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Top-Of-Form Position

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. 3. Open the paper guide cover, then press the LF/FF button to feed paper forward, or press the Load/Eject button to feed paper backward, until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge of the paper tension unit.
  • Page 57 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Note: ❏ This mode can be used even when the printer cover is opened. ❏...
  • Page 58 5. After you set the top-of-form position, press the Pause button to save the adjusted setting. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.

  • Page 59: Chapter 2 Printer Software

    Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities. EPSON Status Monitor 3 program allows you to monitor the status of your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you with troubleshooting tips. If you want to install EPSON Status Monitor 3 later, see “Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3”...

  • Page 60: Accessing The Printer Driver From Windows Applications

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide See “Changing the printer driver settings” on page 64 to check and change printer driver settings. Note: ❏ The examples in the following section are from the LQ-590II. If you have the LQ-590IIN, LQ-2090II, and LQ-2090IIN, substitute the model that has been used. The instructions are the same all models. ❏...
  • Page 61 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Click Preferences. The Printing Preferences window appears, and you see the Layout, Paper/ Quality, User Defined Paper, and Extension Settings menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings. Printer Software...

  • Page 62: Accessing The Printer Driver From The Start Menu

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN 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 64 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 63 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide For Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012: Click Desktop on the Start screen, move the cursor to the top-right corner of the screen, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. Next, click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category.

  • Page 64: Changing The Printer Driver Settings

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN 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 65: Printer Driver Settings Overview

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 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. Once you have checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print.

  • Page 66: Printer Settings

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Printer settings Settings Explanations Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. If you do not see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list. Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. Page Order Select whether to print from front to back or back to front.
  • Page 67 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Settings Explanations Print Speed This setting allows you to select print speed. Select Printer Setting when you want to print using the settings stored in the printer. When Standard is selected, prints in standard printing mode. When High Speed is selected, prints in high-speed printing mode.

  • Page 68: Monitoring Settings

    Click this button to open the Printer Settings utility dialog box where you can change the printer settings. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to monitor your printer’s status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available when: ❏...

  • Page 69: Setting Up Epson Status Monitor 3

    User’s Guide You can install EPSON Status Monitor 3 by selecting it when you set up the printer. If you need to install it, see “Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 72. When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server and clients.
  • Page 70 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide For Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003: Click Properties, then click the Utility tab. 3. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. 4. The following settings are available: Displays the error item check box On/Off status. Select Notification Turn on this check box to display the selected error notification.

  • Page 71: Accessing Epson Status Monitor 3

    Utility menu and follow the instructions. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. To find out how to open the Utility menu, See “Using the Printer Driver” on page 59.

  • Page 72: Installing Epson Status Monitor 3

    User’s Guide Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on your computer. 2. Insert the Software Disc in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 73 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Open the Utility menu, then click the Bi-D Adjustment icon. To find out how to open the Utility menu, see “Using the Printer Driver” on page 59. The Bi-D Adjustment window appears. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Print. The printer prints three sets of adjustment pattern. To see the adjustment pattern, you need to prepare the necessary number of sheets.

  • Page 74: Using Printer Setting

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Click Set. The adjustment value will be stored in the printer. Using Printer Setting This utility tool allows you to display current settings stored in the printer, change settings of the printer, and read settings stored in the file or save settings to the file. You can also change some of the printer's default settings stored in the printer from this utility.

  • Page 75: Setting Up Your Printer On A Network

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Open the Utility menu, then click the Printer Setting icon. To find out how to open the Utility menu, see “Using the Printer Driver” on page 59. The Printer Setting windows appears. 2. Change the necessary printer settings. For details on how to use this tool, refer to the printer driver Help.

  • Page 76: Setting Up Your Printer As A Shared Printer

    ❏ See “Setting for the clients” on page 80. Note: ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server and clients. See “Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 69.
  • Page 77 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 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. 2. For Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Server 2016/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2008 R2: Right-click your printer icon, click Printer properties, and then click the Sharing tab in the appearing screen.
  • Page 78 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box and click OK. Note: ❏ Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur. ❏ In Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008, you cannot select Share this printer until you click the Change sharing options button.
  • Page 79 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Select File and Printer Sharing, and then click OK. Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012 1. Click Desktop on the Start screen, move the cursor to the top-right corner of the screen, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. Next, click System and Security, and then click Windows Firewall.

  • Page 80: Setting For The Clients

    Printers folder. You can also access the shared printer from Network Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop. ❏ When you want to use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 at clients, you have to install both of the printer driver and the EPSON Status Monitor 3 in each client.
  • Page 81 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Right-click the icon for the printer you wish to change the settings for, and then click Printer properties. Printer Software...
  • Page 82 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 3. Click the Ports tab and then click Add Port. 4. When the Printer Ports window appears, select Local Port, and then click New Port. Printer Software...
  • Page 83 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Enter the following information for the port name and then click OK. \\Name of computer connected to the target printer\name of shared printer 6. After returning to the Printer Ports window, click Cancel. 7. Check that the name you entered for the port has been added and selected, and then click Close.
  • Page 84 72 for instructions. ❏ If you want to use EPSON Status Monitor 3 for the shared printer, reinstall the printer driver as instructed in “Setting for the clients” on page 80 after installing the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 from the CD-ROM.

  • Page 85: Cancelling Printing

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Cancelling Printing If the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters or images, you may need to cancel printing. When the printer icon is displayed on the taskbar, follow the instructions below to cancel printing. 1.

  • Page 86: Uninstalling The Printer Driver And Epson Status Monitor 3

    User’s Guide 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 87 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 88: Chapter 3 Control Panel

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 3 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1. Font ( ItemD ) button ❏ Selects one of the fonts. To select a font, see “Selecting a Font and Pitch” on page 90. ❏ When the printer enters the Default Setting mode, the button works as an ItemD button. You can press the ItemD button to select the next menu.
  • Page 89 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ When the printer is in the Default Setting mode, the Menu lights (both the Tear Off/Bin lights) stay on. 5. Tear Off/Bin ( Set) button ❏ Feeds continuous paper forward to the tear-off position. ❏ Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off position to the top-of-form position. ❏...

  • Page 90: Selecting A Font And Pitch

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 10. Pause button ❏ Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. ❏ Press and hold for three seconds to enter Micro Adjust mode. Press the button again to exit. 11. Paper Out light ❏ On when no paper is loaded in the selected paper source or paper is not loaded correctly. ❏...
  • Page 91 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ The available pitch depends on the font you select. See the table below for more information. Font Pitch 10, 12 Draft 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 Roman 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS Courier 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS Prestige...

  • Page 92: About Your Printer's Default Settings

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 15 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi N = on, O = off 4. Make sure that the desired font and pitch are selected. About Your Printer’s Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel using the Default Setting mode.
  • Page 93 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Item Setting / value* (the zero character with a slash) 0 slash* I/F (interface) mode* Auto, Parallel, Serial* , USB, Network* Auto I/F (interface) wait time 10 seconds, 30 seconds Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Off, On Auto, Off Packet mode* Standard model: italic, PC 437, PC 850, PC 860, PC 863, PC 865, PC 861, Character table*...
  • Page 94 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Item Setting / value* Low-noise mode Off, On Settings with bold weight mean the standard factory settings. This does not affect printing from Windows even if the settings are changed. Changing from the standard factory settings may cause undesirable effects when printing from Windows. You can use the font selected in this setting by selecting Others in the control panel.
  • Page 95 Set to Bi-D when printing from Windows to enable the printer driver's print direction setting. When Uni-D or Auto is selected, the printer ignores the command from the Windows driver. Software When you select ESC/P2 the printer operates in the Epson ESC/P mode. When you select IBMPPDS, ® the printer emulates an IBM printer.
  • Page 96 Note: To use EPSON Status Monitor 3 or the Printer Setting utility, always turn this feature on. Packet mode Make sure to select Auto to print from Windows applications using the printer driver included in the software disc that comes with the printer.
  • Page 97 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide When using the printer driver, change the settings on the printer driver. For details, see “Printer Driver Settings Overview” on page 65. International character set for Italic table You can select among several international character sets for the Italic character table. Each character set contains eight characters that vary depending on the country or language, so you can customize the Italic table to suit your printing needs.

  • Page 98: Changing Default Settings

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Auto CR (carriage return) This setting automatically adds a line feed (LF) code to the carriage return (CR) code. The default setting for this feature is Off. Change this to On for systems that do not have CR code control.
  • Page 99 ❏ If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the sheet guide. ❏ For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.

  • Page 100: Lock-Out Mode

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The printer prints a message asking if you wish to print all of the current settings. Note: The language you select is also effective when you are entering the lock-out setting mode or bidirectional adjustment mode. 5. If you want to print the current settings, press the Set button. If you want to bypass printing of the current settings, press the ItemD button or the ItemU button.
  • Page 101 21 and “Loading Single Sheets” on page 44 for instructions on loading continuous paper and single sheets. ❏ For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but for maximum safety keep the cover closed.
  • Page 102 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 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 down both the LF/FF and Pause buttons. The printer enters the lock-out setting mode and prints a message asking if you wish to print all of the current settings.

  • Page 103: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem.

  • Page 104: Problems And Solutions

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Panel light state Beep pattern Problem Solution – The print head is overheated. F Pause Wait for a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. An unknown printer error has occurred. F All the lights on the control panel Turn off the printer and leave it off for several minutes;...

  • Page 105: Power Supply Problems

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Power supply problems The lights on the control panel do not go on. Cause What to do The power cord may be unplugged. Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. The outlet may not be operating. If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch or automatic timer, use a different outlet.
  • Page 106 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN 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 107 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The paper is stuck together with static electricity. Fan the paper well before you use it. The printout is pale. Cause What to do The printing speed is set to Ultra high speed draft Change the printing speed setting as described in “Selecting a (USD).
  • Page 108 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Cause What to do Two line feed commands are being sent at the end Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer’s Default of each line of text, because the printer’s auto line Setting mode.
  • Page 109 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The paper size setting in your application software Check the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you are using. The printer’s page length setting for the front or Change page length settings for the front or rear tractor using the rear tractor does not match the size of the printer’s Default Setting mode.

  • Page 110: Paper Handling

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Paper Handling Single sheets do not feed properly Paper does not feed. Cause What to do Continuous paper is in the paper path. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper back to the standby position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet feeding position and insert a new sheet.
  • Page 111 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Continuous paper does not feed properly The tractor does not feed the paper. Cause What to do The paper source is set to single-sheet feeding. Set the paper release lever to the tractor feeding position. See “Setting the Paper Release Lever” on page 19 for more information.

  • Page 112: Network Problems

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The printer does not feed continuous paper to the standby position. Cause What to do You have not torn off the printed pages before Tear off the printed pages at the perforation. Then press the Load/ pressing the Load/Eject button. Eject button to feed the paper backward to the standby position.

  • Page 113: Aligning Vertical Lines In Your Printout

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 4. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position to release the paper and set the paper-thickness lever to the maximum position.

  • Page 114: Cancelling Printing

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Paper type LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN 241 × 279 mm 376 × 279 mm Continuous paper (9.5 × 11 inches) (14.8 × 11 inches) Single sheet A4 or letter size A3 landscape ❏ If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the sheet guide.

  • Page 115: Using The Printer Driver

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Using the printer driver To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, see “Cancelling Printing” on page 85. Using the printer’s control panel Pressing the Font and Pitch buttons at the same time stops printing, clears the print job being received from the active interface, and clears errors that may have occurred at the interface.

  • Page 116: Printing Hex Dump

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. To run the test using the Draft font, turn on the printer while holding down the LF/FF button. To run the test using the printer’s letter-quality fonts, turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject button. Either self test can help you determine the source of your printing problem; however, the draft self test prints faster than the letter-quality test.
  • Page 117 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer while holding down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons.

  • Page 118: Chapter 5 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 119: Help For Users In Europe

    ❏ 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 support. Help for Users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web http://www.epson.co.id...

  • Page 120: Help For Users In Hong Kong

    Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page http://www.epson.com.hk Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏...

  • Page 121: Help For Users In The Philippines

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 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 122: Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge

    Epson printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage to your printer, which is not covered by Epson’s warranties.
  • Page 123 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge toward. 3. Open the printer cover to the upright position, then pull it up to remove it. 4. Slide the print head so that it does not hit the paper tension unit. Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on;...
  • Page 124 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Grasp the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the print head. 6. Grasp the used cartridge by its handle and pull it up and out of the printer. 7. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the cartridge. Options and Consumables...
  • Page 125 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 8. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer at an angle as shown below, then press firmly on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the slots on the printer. Note: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer. 9.

  • Page 126: Cut-Sheet Feeder

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Caution: The ribbon should not be twisted or creased. 11. Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place.

  • Page 127: Installing The Cut-Sheet Feeder

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN C80638* LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN C80640* You can use either one of these separately, or you can use both feeders together as a double-bin cut-sheet feeder to automatically load two different types of single-sheet paper. The single-bin cut-sheet feeder holds up to 50 single sheets. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder holds up to 150 single sheets or up to 25 envelopes.
  • Page 128 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Remove the sheet guide by moving it along the path and lifting it at an angle from the printer. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off the printer. 3.

  • Page 129: Loading Paper In The Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide high-capacity cut-sheet feeder 4. To replace the printer cover, first insert the front tabs into the slots on the printer, then lower the cover into place. If you installed the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, you need to select your paper path (bin 1 or bin 2). See “Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2)”...
  • Page 130 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Make sure the sheet guide is removed, and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also make sure the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to 0. 2. Slide the left paper guide of the cut-sheet feeder so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper.
  • Page 131 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 3. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 4. Take a stack of paper (up to 50 sheets) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.

  • Page 132: Loading Paper In The High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 8. Attach the stacker-support wires to the paper tension unit as shown below. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when the printer receives data. If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you can adjust its position using the Micro Adjust function.
  • Page 133 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Pull the lock levers on the edge guides forward to release them. 3. Slide the left paper guide until it is aligned with the triangle mark; then lock it in place by pushing back its lock lever. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support to midway between the paper guides.
  • Page 134 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Take a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 6. Insert the paper stack printable side down along the left paper guide. 7.

  • Page 135: Assembling The Double-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder Using the double-bin cut-sheet feeder allows you to load two types of single-sheet paper in the printer at the same time and easily switch between them. Before you install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, you need to connect the single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80637*/C80639*) to the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80638*/C80640*).

  • Page 136: Selecting The Paper Path (Bin 1 Or Bin 2)

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide To install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder on your printer, see “Installing the cut-sheet feeder” on page 127. Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2) When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed, the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 1 and the single-bin cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 2 for paper path selection purposes.

  • Page 137: Roll Paper Holder

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Roll Paper Holder The optional roll paper holder (C811141) allows you to use 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. This provides an inexpensive alternative to using continuous paper for applications requiring variable paper lengths. Before you install and use the roll paper holder, you need to assemble Assembling the roll paper holder Follow these steps to assemble the roll paper holder: 1.

  • Page 138: Installing The Roll Paper Holder

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Installing the roll paper holder Follow these steps to install the roll paper holder on your printer: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the sheet guide, then remove the tractor if it is installed in the pull or rear push position. Reinstall the paper tension unit if necessary.
  • Page 139 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper-thickness lever to the proper position for the thickness of your roll paper. 3. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across. 4.
  • Page 140 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 6. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear of the printer making sure that there are no gaps between the edge of the paper and the lips located 3.0 mm (1.2/10 inches) left of the 0 point of the scale on the rear of the printer.

  • Page 141: Removing Roll Paper

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: If paper is fed skewed, feed the paper until the leading edge of the paper touches the paper roll, release the paper by moving the paper release lever to the pull tractor position, and then align the sides of the ejected paper with the sides of the paper roll.

  • Page 142: Printer Parts

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 7 Product Information Printer Parts 1. sheet guide 2. paper guide cover 3. printer cover 4. front cover 5. power switch 6. control panel 7. paper release lever Product Information...
  • Page 143 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 8. edge guides 9. paper tension unit 10. ribbon cartridge 11. knob 12. USB interface 13. serial interface* 14. parallel interface 15. LAN port* 16. sprockets* 17. AC inlet 18. wing 19. paper-thickness lever For Network compatible model. For Ethernet cable (Category 5 or better shielded twisted-pair cable) tractor unit parts Product Information...

  • Page 144: Printer Specifications

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Ultra high speed draft 550 cps at 10 cpi High speed draft 487 cps at 10 cpi 584 cps at 12 cpi Draft 366 cps at 10 cpi 439 cps at 12 cpi 549 cps at 15 cpi Letter quality...
  • Page 145 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Paper feed speed: Continuous 139 mm/second 5.5 inches/second Intermittent 40.7 msec/line at 1/6 inch line spacing Paper capacity: Single-bin cut-sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 82 g/m² (22 lb) paper Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 5 mm (0.20 inch). High-capacity cut-sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 82 g/m²...
  • Page 146 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Dimensions and weight: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: Height 176.5 mm (6.9 inches) (not including paper release lever) Width 437 mm (17.2 inches) Depth 320 mm (12.6 inches) (not including the sheet guide) Weight approx. 7.2 kg (15.9 lb) LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: Height 176.5 mm (6.9 inches) (not including paper release lever) Width...

  • Page 147: Electronic

    EPSON Sans Serif 10.5 pt., 8 pt. - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) EPSON Roman T 10.5 pt., 8 pt. - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) EPSON Sans Serif H 10.5 pt., 8 pt. - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) Bar code fonts:...

  • Page 148: Electrical

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Character tables: Standard model: Italic table, PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual), PC 860 (Portuguese), PC 861 (Icelandic), PC 865 (Nordic), PC 863 (Canadian-French), BRASCII, Abicomp, ISO Latin 1, Roman 8, PC 858, ISO 8859-15 Expanded model: Italic table, PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual), PC 860...

  • Page 149: Environmental

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Power consumption (with 220 to 240 V: 100 to 120 V: USB connection) Approx. 49 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Approx. 52 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern) pattern) LQ-590II/LQ-2090II: LQ-590II/LQ-2090II: Approx. 0.5 W in sleep mode* Approx. 0.4 W in sleep mode* LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN: LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN: Approx.

  • Page 150: Paper

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Paper Note: ❏ Use recycled paper, multipart paper, labels, envelopes, and roll paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions described below. Temperature: 15 to 25 ˚C (59 to 77 ˚F) Humidity: 30 to 60 % RH ❏...
  • Page 151 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1 original + 5 copies Copies Total thickness 0.12 mm (0.0047 inch) 0.46 mm (0.018 inch) Weight per sheet of 40 g/m2 (12 lb) 58 g/m2 (15 lb) multipart Quality Carbonless multipart forms with a line of glue at the top side of the form Cards Front entry Rear entry...
  • Page 152 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Plain paper, recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with point gluing or paper Quality stapling on both sides * When the front or bottom pull tractor is installed and under normal conditions, up to 7 copies (1 original + 6 copies) can be used.
  • Page 153 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Plain paper or the same quality labels Quality A. 63.5 mm (2.5 inch) min. B. 23.8 mm (15/16 inch) min. C. Corner radius = 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) min. Envelopes (rear entry only): Minimum Maximum Envelope size (No. 6) Width: 165 mm (6.5 inch) Length: 92 mm (3.6 inch) Width: 241 mm (9.5 inch)

  • Page 154: Recommended Printable Area

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Recommended printable area Note: For best results, print within the recommended printable area. The printer may not print outside this area. Single sheets: The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches).
  • Page 155 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Continuous paper: The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). For paper wider than 229.2 mm (9.0 inches), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper.

  • Page 156: Command Lists

    For more information about the commands, contact Epson Customer Services. See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 118 for details. Epson ESC/P control codes Selecting an Epson ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics. General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC EM...

  • Page 157: Ibm Ppds Emulation Control Codes

    LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Page format: ESC (C, ESC C, ESC C 0, ESC Q, ESC l, ESC (c, ESC N, ESC O Print position motion: ESC $, ESC \, ESC (V, ESC (v, ESC D, HT, ESC B, VT, ESC J Font selection: ESC k, ESC x, ESC y, ESC X, ESC P, ESC M, ESC g, ESC p, ESC 4, ESC 5, ESC E, ESC F, ESC ! Font enhancement:...

  • Page 158: Standards And Approvals

    ❏ 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 159: Safety Approvals

    The following models are CE marked and in compliance with all the applicable EU Directives. For further details, visit the following website to access the full declaration of conformities containing reference to the Directives and harmonized standards used to declare conformity. https://www.epson.eu/conformity LQ-590II: PB33A LQ-590IIN: PB33B...

  • Page 160: Transporting The Printer

    ❏ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the printer mechanism. Contact your Epson dealer if you think lubrication is needed. Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer for some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials.
  • Page 161 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. (See “Installing the tractor in the rear push position” on page 22 for instructions on installation procedure.) Also make sure that the printer cover and front cover are closed. 6.
  • Page 162 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this setting is turned on using the Default Setting mode, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code.
  • Page 163 A software program that sends commands from the computer for using the functions of a particular printer. ® ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers. This is the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. ™...
  • Page 164 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide line feed (LF) A control code and control panel button that advances the paper one line space. loading position The position to which the paper is automatically loaded. micro adjust A printer feature that allows you to precisely adjust the tear-off and top-of-form positions. paper positions There are three paper positions for continuous paper printing: standby, tear-off, and top-of-form.
  • Page 165 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide tear off A control panel button that feeds the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off position and then feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position. tear-off position The position the printer feeds the paper to when the auto tear-off mode is on. Using the Micro Adjust function, you can adjust the position so that the paper’s perforation meets the printer’s tear-off edge.
  • Page 166 Driver (printer driver)............59 selecting................90 Button Font..................88 LF/FF.................88 Edge guide................29 Load/Eject.................88 Envelopes................52 Pause..................88 specifications..............153 Pitch...................88 EPSON Status Monitor 3..........59, 68 Tear-Off/Bin..............88 accessing................71 Buzzer (beeper) setting............98 installing................72 setting up................69 Error indication..............103 Cancelling printing.............85, 114 Cards..................52 specifications..............151 Font..................97 Character table..............96 Font (default setting)............97 Cleaning the printer............159...
  • Page 167 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Hex dump................116 Packet mode.................96 High Speed Draft (HSD)............90 Page length for front tractor..........94 Page length for rear tractor..........94 Paper release lever...............19 Paper source selecting................16 I/F (interface) mode............96 Installing Paper specifications............150 Paper-thickness lever............19 cut-sheet feeder..............127 Parallel I/F (interface) bidirectional mode.......96 front sheet guide...............45 Parallel interface..............96 roll paper holder............138...
  • Page 168 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Serial interface..............96 Server..................76 Single sheets loading................44 specifications..............150 switching from..............54 switching to...............53 Single-sheet multipart forms specifications..............150 Skip over perforation............94 Software default setting..............95 Special paper loading................49 Specifications built-in font..............147 command lists:ESC/P............156 command lists:IBM PPDS emulation......156 electrical................148 electronic.................147 environmental..............149 mechanical..............144 paper................150 recommended printable area........154 safety approvals..............159...

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