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Epson LQ-1170 User Manual (159 pages)

Epson Printer User's Manual LQ-870, 1170

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

6
- For Canadian Users
  3
- For United States Users
  3
- Where to Get Help for United States Users
  5
- Features
  8
- Introduction
  8
- Options
  9
- Finding Your Way Around
  10
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  10
- Printer Parts
  11
  - Important Safety Instructions
    12
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

14
- Unpacking the Printer
  15
  - Setting up the Printer
    15
    
    Checking the Parts
    15
    
    Removing the Protective Material
    16
- Choosing a Place for the Printer
  17
- Assembling the Printer
  19
  - Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
    19
    
    Attaching the Paper Guides
    22
- Testing the Printer
  23
  - Plugging in the Printer
    23
    
    Running the Self Test
    24
- Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
  27
- Configuring Your Software for the Printer
  28
  - Choosing from a Menu
    28
Chapter 2 Paper Handling

29
Chapter 3 Using the Printer

57
- Control Panel
  58
- Using the Printer
  58
  - Lights
    58
  - Buttons
    59
  - Other Control-Panel Features
    61
- DIP Switches
  62
  - Changing a DIP-Switch Setting
    62
  - DIP-Switch Tables
    63
  - Continuous Paper
    64
- Using the Printer
  64
  - DIP-Switch Functions
    65
- Micro Feed
  69
  - Using Micro Feed
    69
  - Adjusting the Loading Position
    70
- Tear off
  72
  - Using the Tear-Off Mode
    72
  - Using Printer
    73
  - Using the TEAR off Button
    73
  - Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
    74
- Typestyles
  75
  - Character Fonts
    75
  - Character Pitch
    78
- Data Dump Mode
  79
Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options

80
- Cut-Sheet Feeders
  81
- Installing a Cut-Sheet Feeder
  81
- Loading Paper with the Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder
  82
- Cut-Sheet Feeder
  85
- Additional Tractor Unit
  92
  - The Tractor Positions and Paper Paths
    92
  - Using Two Tractor Units in Combination
    93
- Interface Card
  95
  - Interface Cards
    95
  - Installing an Interface Card
    95
- Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation
  
  98
  - Cleaning the Printer
    99
  - Replacing the Ribbon
    100
  - Transporting the Printer
    101
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
  
  102
  - Problems and Solutions
    103
  - Power Supply
    104
    
    Printing
    105
    
    Troubleshooting
    106
    
    Paper Handling
    109
    
    Options
    112
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications

114
- Printer Specifications
  114
- Technical Specifications
  115
  - Printing
    115
    
    Scalable Fonts
    116
    
    Printable Area
    117
    
    Paper Size
    117
  - Paper
    117
  - Continuous Paper
    118
  - Mechanical
    120
  - Electrical
    121
  - Environmental
    122
- Interface Specifications
  123
- Specifications and Pin Assignments
  123
- Interface Specifications
  126
  - Interface Timing
    126
  - Option Specifications
    127
- Optional Specifications
  128
- Initialization
  129
  - Default Settings
    129
Chapter 8 Command Summary

130
- Using the Command Summary
  131
- Commands Arranged by Topic
  132
- General Operation
  132
- Paper Feeding
  132
- Page Format
  133
- Command Summary
  134
- Print Position Motion
  134
- Font Selection
  135
- Font Enhancement
  136
- Character Handling
  138
- Spacing
  138
- Bit Image
  140
- Graphics
  141
Appendix

142
- Appendix
  143
  - Italic Character Table
    143
  - Graphics Character Tables
    144
  - International Character Sets
    147
  - Glossary
    148
  - Unidirectional Printing
    153
- Character Tables
  143

Epson LQ-1170 Service Manual (143 pages)

Terminal Printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 3 MB

Chapter 1 General Description

7
- Table of Contents
  7
- General Description
  7
- Features
  9
  - Optional Interface Cards
    9
  - Optional Units
    10
- Specifications
  11
- Parallel Interface
  22
  - Data Transmission Timing
    22
  - Table 1-11. Connector Pin Assignments and Signal Functions
    22
- Control Panel
  24
  - Buttons
    24
    
    Figure 1-7. Control Panel
    24
    
    Indicator Lights
    25
- DIP SWITCHES and Jumpers
  26
  - DIP Switches
    26
    
    Jumpers
    27
    
    Table 1-14. International and PC Character Set Selection
    27
- Operating Instructions
  28
  - Self Test
    28
- Self-Test
  28
  - Hexadecimal Dump Function
    28
  - Figure 1-8. Self-Test
    28
  - Figure 1-9. Hexadecimal Dump
    28
  - Paper-Out Detection and Form Override Function
    29
  - Error Conditions
    29
    
    Buzzer Operation
    29
    
    Default Values
    30
    
    Initialization
    30
    
    Printer Initialization
    30
  - Paper Loading and Ejection
    31
    
    Tear-Off Function
    31
    
    Figure 1-10. Paper-Thickness Lever Positions
    32
    
    Paper-Thickness Lever Operation
    32
- Main Components
  34
Rev.-A Chapter 2 Operation Principles

38
- Chapter 2
  40
- Printer Mechanism Operation
  40
- Printhead Mechanism
  40
- Carriage Movement Mechanism
  41
- Paper Advance Mechanism
  42
- Paper Feeding Mechanisms
  42
- Paper Insertion Entrances
  45
- Ribbon Advance Mechanism
  50
- Power Supply Operation
  51
  - Power Supply Overview
    51
  - Supply Circuit Operation
    51
  - Power Supply Board
    52
- Control Circuit Operation
  53
  - Control Circuit Operation Overview
    53
  - Reset Circuit
    56
  - Sensor Circuits
    57
  - Carriage Motor Drive Circuit
    58
  - Paper Advance Motor Drive Circuit
    59
  - Printhead Drive Circuit
    60
  - Parallel Interface Circuit
    61
  - Eeprom Control Circuit
    61
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly

62
- Overview
  64
- Service Checks after Repair
  65
- Screw Specifications
  66
- Disassembly and Assembly
  67
- Removing the Printhead
  68
- Removing the Printer Case
  69
  - Removing the Front Case
    69
  - Removing the Upper Case
    69
- Removing the Circuit Board
  70
- Removing the Printer Mechanism
  72
- Disassembling the Printer Mechanism
  73
  - Removing the
    74
    
    Ffc
    74
    
    Carriage
    75
    
    Platen
    81
    
    List of Figures
    83
    
    Adjusting the Printer Mechanism
    84
    
    Troubleshooting
    89
    
    Repair by Unit Replacement
    91
    
    Repair of the Printer Mechanism
    108
    
    Lubrication and Adhesive Application
    112
    
    Preventive Maintenance
    112

Epson LQ-1170 Service Manual (153 pages)

24-PIN DOT MATRIX PRINTERS

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 3 MB