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Epson LQ-860 - Impact Printer User Manual

Epson LQ-860 - Impact Printer User Manual (325 pages)

Epson LQ-860: User Manual

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

6
- Important Safety Instructions
  4
- Features
  9
- Introduction
  9
- Options
  10
  - Interface Boards
    12
- About this Manual
  12
- Application Notes
  14
- Where to Get Help
  14
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

15
- Unpacking the Printer
  16
  - Checking the Parts
    16
    
    Removing the Protective Materials
    17
- Choosing a Place for the Printer
  20
- Assembling the Printer
  22
  - Installing the Platen Knob
    22
    
    Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
    23
    
    Attaching the Paper Guide
    28
- Testing the Printer
  30
  - Plugging in the Printer
    30
    
    Running the Self Test
    30
    
    Further Information
    37
    
    If the Self Test Doesn't Print
    37
- Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
  41
  - The Parallel Interface
    42
    
    The Serial Interface
    43
- Setting up Your Application Software
  46
  - Choosing from a Menu
    46
Chapter 2 Paper Handling

47
- Selecting a Paper Feeding Method
  48
- Using Single Sheets
  49
  - Loading Paper
    49
    
    Reloading During Printing
    53
- Using Continuous Paper
  54
  - Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply
    54
    
    Loading Continuous Paper
    55
- Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets
  62
  - Switching to Single Sheets
    62
    
    Switching Back to Continuous Paper
    66
- Printing on Special Paper
  69
  - The Paper Thickness Lever
    69
    
    Multi-Part Forms
    73
    
    Labels
    74
    
    Envelopes
    76
Chapter 3 Using the Printer

78
- Operating the Control Panel
  79
  - Using the Printer
    79
    
    Lights
    79
    
    Buttons
    80
    
    Selectype
    81
    
    Other Control Panel Features
    82
- Setting the DIP Switches
  83
  - Changing a DIP Switch Setting
    83
    
    The DIP Switch Tables
    84
    
    The DIP Switch Functions
    87
    
    Skip over Perforation
    88
- Adjusting the Loading Position
  91
  - The Loading Position
    91
    
    Using Micro-Adjustment
    92
- Using Short Tear-Off
  94
  - Using the DIP Switch
    94
    
    Using the TEAR off Button
    96
    
    Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
    97
- Selecting Typestyles
  98
  - Character Fonts
    98
    
    Character Spacing
    101
- Selecting a Character Set and Table
  103
  - Selecting an International Character Set
    103
    
    Choosing a Character Table
    105
- Using the Data Dump Mode
  106
Chapter 4 Software and Graphics

108
- Enhancing Your Printing
  108
- Enhancing Your Printing
  109
  - Software and Graphics
    109
    
    Print Quality and Fonts
    109
    
    Character Spacing
    110
    
    Character Size
    111
    
    Special Effects and Emphasis
    112
    
    Italic Printing
    113
- Graphics
  115
  - Color Graphics
    116
    
    The Print Head
    116
    
    The Graphics Command
    118
    
    Column Reservation Numbers
    119
    
    A Simple Graphics Program
    120
    
    Designing Your Own Graphics
    121
- User-Defined Characters
  126
  - Designing Your Characters
    126
    
    Defining Your Characters
    128
    
    Sending Information to Your Printer
    130
    
    Printing User-Defined Characters
    133
    
    Copying ROM Characters to RAM
    134
    
    Letter Quality Characters
    135
    
    Mixing Print Styles
    136
Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options

138
- The Cut Sheet Feeder
  139
  - Installation
    139
    
    Loading Paper
    144
    
    Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode
    147
    
    Loading Envelopes
    149
    
    Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder
    151
    
    Using Continuous Paper
    153
    
    Loading Single Sheets
    158
    
    Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder
    159
- The Pull Tractor
  162
  - Installation
    162
    
    Paper Handling
    165
    
    Removing the Pull Tractor
    171
- The Multi-Font Module
  174
  - Installation
    178
    
    Selecting a Font
    179
- The Interface Boards
  181
  - Choosing an Interface
    181
    
    Compatible Interfaces
    181
- Chapter 6 Maintenance
  190
- Cleaning the Printer
  191
- Replacing the Ribbon
  193
- Transporting the Printer
  198
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

201
- Problems and Solutions
  202
- Power Supply
  204
  - Troubleshooting
    204
- Printing
  205
- Paper Handling
  216
  - Problem Solution
    224
- Options
  227
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications

238
- Printer Specifications
  239
  - Printing
    239
    
    Paper
    244
    
    Mechanical
    245
    
    Electrical
    246
    
    Environment
    247
- Interface Specifications
  248
  - Parallel Interface
    248
    
    Data Format
    251
    
    Serial Interface
    251
    
    Error Handling
    252
- Option Specifications
  253
  - Cut Sheet Feeder
    253
- Initialization
  255
  - Default Settings
    256
Chapter 9 Command Summary

257
- Data Flow Process
  258
- Using the Command Summary
  259
  - Examples
    260
  - Control Key Chart
    261
- Commands in Numerical Order
  262
- Commands Arranged by Topic
  265
  - Printer Operation
    265
  - Printing Direction
    266
  - MSB Control
    268
  - Data Control
    269
  - Horizontal Motion
    276
  - Overall Printing Style
    279
  - Print Size and Character Width
    282
  - Print Enhancement
    286
  - Word Processing
    291
  - Character Tables
    292
  - User-Defined Characters
    294
  - Appendix
    300
  - Proportional Width Table
    300
  - Character Table
    304
  - Glossary
    306
    
    Bidirectional Printing
    306
    
    Graphics
    308
    
    Input Buffer
    310
    
    Unidirectional Printing
    314
  - Index
    315

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General Description

7
List of Figures

44
- Printing Mechanism
  
  50
  - Carriage Movement Mechanism
    53
- Ribbon Feed Mechanism
  
  55
- Color Select Mechanism
  
  57
  - Friction Feeding
    62
- Push Tractor Feeding
  
  63
- Input Filter Circuit
  
  66
  - Surge Current
    66
- Main Switching Circuit
  
  67
- Voltage Regulator Circuit
  
  72
- Over Voltage Protection Circuit
  
  72
- Switching Regulator Circuit
  
  72
- Soft Start Timing
  
  73
- Figure
  
  76
  - Reset Circuit
    76
- 8-Bit Parellel Interface Circuit
  
  82
  - Control Panel Interface Circuit
    88
  - Reference Voltage Supply Circuit
    92
  - Line Voltage Detection Circuit
    93
  - Line Protection
    93
  - CR HP Sensor Circuit
    97
  - CS Sensor Circuit
    98
  - PG Sensor Circuit
    102
  - Printhead Drive Pulse Timing
    104
- Figure
  
  107
  - CR Motor Drive Circuit
    107
  - Carriage Motion Area
    112
- High Speed Skip
  
  112
- Figure
  
  115
  - PF Motor Drive Circuit
    115
  - PF Motor Phase Switching Timing
    116
    
    Optional Interfaces
    122
    
    Pull Tractor Unit
    125
    
    Cut Sheet Feeder
    128
    
    General Repair Information
    143
    
    Troubleshooting
    186
    
    Unit Replacement
    188
    
    Preventive Maintenance
    211

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