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Epson LX-1170 User Manual (154 pages)

9-Pin Dot matrix Printer

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

Control Panel Buttons and Lights
2
Declaration of Conformity
5
Table of Contents
7
Switching between the Cut-Sheet Feeder
9
Getting to Know Your Printer

11
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  11
- Important Safety Instructions
  12
- ENERGY STAR ® Compliance
  14
- For United Kingdom Users
  14
  - Use of Options
    14
  - Safety Information
    15
  - Setting up the Printer
    17
- Print Head Caution Symbol
  14
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

18
Chapter 2 Using the Printer

42
- Using the Control Panel
  42
  - Selecting a Built-In Font
    42
- About Your Printer's Default Settings
  43
  - Changing Default Settings
    49
- Printing on Continuous Paper
  50
- Printing on Single Sheets
  67
  - Loading Single Sheets
    68
- Printing on Special Paper
  68
  - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
    68
  - Multipart Forms
    70
  - Labels
    70
  - Envelopes
    72
- Installing and Using Options
  73
  - Cut-Sheet Feeder
    73
  - Pull Tractor Unit
    77
  - Roll Paper Holder
    80
  - Color Upgrade Kit (LX-300+ Only)
    82
  - Print Server
    86
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

88
Using the Printer Software

98
- About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
  99
  - Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3
    99
  - Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3
    101
- Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ Only)
  102
  - Installing EPSON Remote
    102
  - Accessing EPSON Remote
    102
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

104
Appendix A

118
- Cleaning the Printer
  118
- Transporting the Printer
  119
- Printer Specifications
  120
  - Mechanical
    120
  - Electronic
    122
  - Electrical
    124
  - Environmental
    124
  - Paper
    124
  - Printable Area
    131
  - Paper Alignment
    136
  - Standards and Approvals
    136
- Command Lists
  137
  - EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
    137
  - IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emulation Control Codes
    138
- Contacting Customer Support
  139
  - For Users in North America
    140
  - For Users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
    141
  - For Users in Australia
    142
  - For Users in Singapore
    144
  - For Users in Hong Kong
    144
  - For Users in Malaysia
    145
  - For Users in India
    146
  - For Users in the Philippines
    147
  - Printer Parts
    152

Epson LX-1170 User Manual (144 pages)

9-pin

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

Declaration of Conformity
3
Table of Contents
4
Features
8
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
8
Important Safety Instructions
9
ENERGY STAR ® Compliance
11
For United Kingdom Users
11
- Use of Options
  11
- Safety Information
  12
Hot Parts Caution Symbol
11
Chapter 1 Using the Printer

13
- Using the Control Panel
  13
  - Control Panel Buttons and Lights
    14
  - Selecting a Built-In Font
    15
- About Your Printer's Default Settings
  16
  - Continuous Paper
    18
  - Skip over Perforation
    18
  - Changing Default Settings
    22
- Printing on Continuous Paper
  24
- Printing on Single Sheets
  40
  - Loading Single Sheets
    40
- Printing on Special Paper
  42
  - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
    43
  - Multipart Forms
    44
  - Labels
    45
  - Envelopes
    46
- Installing and Using Options
  47
  - Cut-Sheet Feeder
    47
  - Pull Tractor Unit
    51
  - Roll Paper Holder
    54
  - Color Upgrade Kit (LX-300+ Only)
    56
  - Print Server
    60
- Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
  61
  - Genuine EPSON Ribbon Cartridge
    61
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software

66
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

85
- Using the Error Indicators
  85
- Troubleshooting
  86
- Problems and Solutions
  87
  - Power Supply
    88
  - Printing
    88
  - Troubleshooting
    88
  - Paper Handling
    93
  - Options
    97
- Printing a Self Test
  100
Appendix

103
- Cleaning the Printer
  103
- Transporting the Printer
  104
- Printer Parts
  106
- Printer Specifications
  107
  - Mechanical
    107
  - Electronic
    110
  - Electrical
    112
  - Environmental
    112
  - Paper
    112
  - Printable Area
    118
  - Paper Alignment
    121
  - Standards and Approvals
    121
- Command Lists
  122
  - EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
    122
    
    IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emu
    122
    
    Character Handling
    123
  - IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emulation Control Codes
    124
- Contacting Customer Support
  126
  - For Users in North America
    127
  - For Users in the Middle East
    129
  - For Users in Scandinavia
    130
  - For Users in South Africa
    131
  - For Users in Australia
    132
  - For Users in Singapore
    134
  - For Users in Thailand
    134
- For Users in Indonesia
  135
- For Users in Hong Kong
  136
- For Users in Malaysia
  137
- For Users in India
  138
- For Users in the Philippines
  140

Epson LX-1170 Service Manual (129 pages)

9-pin Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer

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

Service Manual
1
About this Manual
4
Manual Configuration
4
Symbols Used in this Manual
4
Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

8
Features

9
Specifications

10
- Printing Specification
  10
- Paper Feeding
  14
- Electrical Specification
  16
- Environmental Condition
  16
- Reliability
  16
- Ribbon Cartridge
  16
- Safety Approvals
  17
- CE Marking
  17
- Printable Area
  18
Interface Specifications

21
Operation

26
- Control Panel
  26
  - Switches
    26
  - Led
    27
  - Buzzer
    27
- Functions
  28
  - Usual Operation
    28
  - Operation at Power-On
    28
  - Default Setting
    28
  - Bi-D. Adjustment
    29
- Errors
  30
Control Codes

31
- Esc/P2
  31
- IBM 2390 Plus Emulation
  32
- Bi-Directional Commands
  33
  - Reply Printer Status
    35
  - Packet Commands
    36
Initialization

37
Paper Specifications

38
Physical Specifications

41
- Physical Specifications for LX-300
  41
- Physical Specifications for LX-1170
  42
Accessories

43
Chapter 2 Operating Principles

44
Overview

45
Printer Mechanism

46
- Printhead
  47
  - Buzzer Function
    47
- Carriage Mechanism
  48
  - High Speed Skip Method
    50
- Ribbon Mechanism
  50
  - Ink Ribbon Shifting Mechanism
    50
  - Color Ribbon Driving Mechanism (Option)
    50
- Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
  52
- Paper Feed Mechanism
  53
  - Page Length Measurement
    54
- Release Mechanism
  55
- Other Special Functions
  55
  - Energy Saving Mode
    55
  - Quiet Mode
    55
Electrical Circuit Operating Principles

56
- MAIN Board Electric Circuit
  56
- C294PSB / C294PSE Board
  58
  - Electric Circuit
    58
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

61
Overview

61
- Troubleshooting
  62
  - Initialization Check
    62
  - Check Performance by Self-Check Function
    62
    
    Indicator LED
    62
  - Identify Problems from Symptoms
    63
  - Unit and Parts Check
    66
    
    Printhead Check
    66
    
    Motor Check
    67
    
    Sensor Check
    67
    
    Printhead Driver Check
    68
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

69
Overview

70
- Precautions
  70
- Tools
  70
- Service Checks after Repair
  72
Disassembly and Assembly

73
- Printhead Removal
  74
- Upper Housing Removal
  75
- Printer Mechanism Removal
  76
- Board Assembly and Panel Removal
  78
- C294MAIN/MAIN-B Board Assembly Removal
  78
- C294 Power Supply Board Assembly Removal
  79
- Printer Mechanism Disassembly
  80
  - CR Motor Assembly Removal
    81
  - Platen Removal
    81
  - Carriage Unit Removal
    82
  - Ribbon Feed Mechanism Removal
    84
  - RPE Sensor Removal
    84
  - BPE Sensor Removal
    84
  - HP Sensor Removal
    85
  - PG Sensor Removal
    85
  - Release Lever Position Sensor Removal
    85
  - PF Motor Assembly Removal
    86
  - Paper Feed Mechanism Disassembly
    87
  - Paper Guide Removal
    88
Chapter 5 Adjustment

90
Overview

91
- Platen Gap Adjustment
  91
- Bi-D Adjustment
  92
Chapter 6 Maintenance

99
- Cleaning
  99
- Lubrication
  99
Chapter 7 Appendix

103
Connector Summary

104
- Major Component Unit
  104
- Pin Assignments
  104
EEPROM Address Map

107
Component Layout

111
Exploded Diagrams

115
Parts List

119
Electric Circuit Schematics

124

EPSON LX-1170 User Manual (130 pages)

9-pin dot matrix printer

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

Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1
Table of Contents
3
Installing the Software in Windows Me
3
Switching between the Cut-Sheet Feeder
5
With the Color Upgrade Kit Installed, the Printer
6
Getting to Know Your Printer

7
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

12
Chapter 2 Using the Printer

35
- Using the Control Panel
  35
  - Selecting a Built-In Font
    35
- About Your Printer's Default Settings
  36
  - Changing Default Settings
    42
- Printing on Continuous Paper
  43
- Printing on Single Sheets
  59
  - Loading Single Sheets
    60
- Printing on Special Paper
  60
  - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
    60
  - Multipart Forms
    62
  - Labels
    62
  - Envelopes
    63
- Installing and Using Options
  64
  - Cut-Sheet Feeder
    64
  - Pull Tractor Unit
    68
  - Roll Paper Holder
    71
  - Color Upgrade Kit (LX-300+ Only)
    73
  - Print Server
    76
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

78
Using the Printer Software

87
- About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
  88
  - Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3
    89
  - Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3
    90
- Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ Only)
  91
  - Installing EPSON Remote
    91
  - Accessing EPSON Remote
    92
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

94
Appendix A

107
- Cleaning the Printer
  107
- Transporting the Printer
  108
- Printer Specifications
  109
  - Mechanical
    109
  - Electronic
    111
  - Electrical
    113
  - Environmental
    113
  - Paper
    113
  - Printable Area
    119
  - Paper Alignment
    122
  - Standards and Approvals
    122
- Command Lists
  123
  - EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
    123
  - IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emulation Control Codes
    124
- Contacting Customer Support
  125
Index

127
Printer Parts

130

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