Epson LX-810 Manuals

Epson LX-810 User Manual (313 pages)

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 44 MB

Table of Contents

5
- About this Manual
  9
- Introduction
  11
^ Setting up the Printer

15
- Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer
  
  15
  - 0 ^ Chapter 1
    16
  - Unpacking the Printer
    16
    
    Checking the Parts
    16
  - Choosing a Place for the Printer
    18
  - Assembling the Printer
    21
    
    Installing the Platen Knob
    21
    
    Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
    22
    
    Attaching the Paper Guide
    27
  - Testing the Printer
    29
    
    Plugging in the Printer
    29
    
    Running the Self Test
    31
    
    Printing Problems and Solutions
    38
  - Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
    40
    
    The Parallel Interface
    40
  - Setting up Your Application Software
    43
    
    Choosing from a Menu
    43
A Chapter 2 ^ Paper Handling

45
- Chapter 2 Paper Handling
  
  45
  - Using Single Sheets
    46
    
    A Chapter
    46
    
    Loading Paper
    46
    
    Reloading During Printing
    50
  - Using Continuous Paper
    51
    
    Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply
    51
    
    Loading Continuous Paper
    52
  - Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets
    59
    
    Switching to Single Sheets
    59
    
    Switching Back to Continuous Paper
    63
  - Printing on Special Paper
    66
    
    The Paper Thickness Lever
    66
    
    Multi-Part Forms
    69
    
    Labels
    70
Chapter 3 Using the Printer

73
- Operating the Control Panel
  74
  - Lights
    74
    
    Buttons
    75
    
    Selectype
    76
    
    Other Control Panel Features
    77
- Setting the DIP Switches
  78
  - Changing a DIP Switch Setting
    78
    
    The DIP Switch Tables
    79
    
    The DIP Switch Functions
    80
- Page Length
  81
- Skip over Perforation
  82
- Adjusting the Loading Position
  84
  - Using Micro-Adjustment
    85
- Using Short Tear-Off
  87
  - Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
    89
- Selecting Typestyles
  93
  - Condensed Mode
    94
- Selecting an International Character Set
  95
- Choosing a Character Table
  97
- Data Dump Mode
  99
  - Using the Printer
    100
^ Chapter 4 Software and Graphics

103
- Chapter 4 Software and Graphics
  
  103
  - 0 ^ Chapter 4
    104
  - Enhancing Your Printing
    104
    
    Print Quality and Fonts
    104
    
    Character Spacing
    105
    
    Character Size
    106
    
    Special Effects and Emphasis
    107
    
    Selecting Typestyles with Master Select
    109
  - Graphics
    111
    
    The Print Head
    112
    
    Column Reservation Numbers
    115
    
    Printing Simple Patterns
    116
    
    Printing Taller Patterns
    117
    
    Designing Your Own Graphics
    118
    
    Individual Graphics Commands
    122
    
    The Reassignment Command
    122
  - User-Defined Characters
    123
    
    Designing Your Characters
    123
    
    Sending Information to Your Printer
    125
    
    Printing User-Defined Characters
    126
    
    Copying ROM Characters to RAM
    127
    
    Mixing Print Styles
    128
    
    Defining NLQ Characters
    129
0^ Chapter 5 ^ Using the Printer Options

133
- Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options
  
  133
  - Cut Sheet Feeder
    134
    
    Installing the Cut Sheet Feeder
    134
    
    Paper Handling
    138
    
    Testing the Printer in Cut Sheet Feeder Mode
    141
    
    Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder
    144
    
    Single Sheet Insertion
    152
    
    Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder
    154
  - Pull Tractor
    156
    
    Installing the Pull Tractor
    156
    
    Paper Handling
    158
    
    Removing the Pull Tractor
    164
  - Roll Paper Holder
    168
    
    Installing the Roll Paper Holder
    168
    
    Paper Handling
    170
    
    Removing the Roll Paper Holder
    173
  - Interface Boards
    175
    
    Choosing an Interface
    175
    
    Compatible Interfaces
    175
    
    Installing the Interface Board
    176
- Chapter 6 Maintenance
  
  191
  - Cleaning the Printer
    192
  - Replacing the Ribbon
    194
  - Transporting the Printer
    199
- Chapter 7 Troubleshootmg
  
  202
  - Problems and Solutions
    202
  - Power Supply
    203
  - Printing
    204
  - Paper Handling
    214
  - Options
    222
^ Chapter 8 Technical Specification

233
- Chapter 8 Technical Specifications
  
  234
  - Printer Specifications
    234
    
    0 ^ Chapter8
    235
    
    Paper
    235
    
    Printer Specifications
    235
    
    Technical Specification
    235
    
    Electrical
    239
    
    Mechanical
    239
    
    Environment
    240
  - Interface Specifications
    241
    
    Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface
    241
    
    Interface Timing
    243
    
    Printing Enabled/Disabled Signals
    244
  - Option Specifications
    245
    
    Single-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder
    245
  - Initialization
    247
    
    Default Settings
    247
Chapter 9 Command Summary

249
- Using the Command Summary
  250
  - Control Key Chart
    252
- Commands in Numerical Order
  254
- Commands Arranged by Topic
  256
  - Printer Operation
    256
  - Data Control
    260
  - Vertical Motion
    261

Epson LX-810 User Manual (296 pages)

Epson Printer Users Manual LX-810

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

Table of Contents

3
- About this Manual
  6
- Finding Your Way Around
  6
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

8
- Setting up the Printer
  9
  - Checking the Parts
    9
- Unpacking the Printer
  9
- Choosing a Place for the Printer
  11
- Assembling the Printer
  14
  - Installing the Platen Knob
    14
    
    Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
    15
    
    Attaching the Paper Guide
    20
- Testing the Printer
  22
  - Plugging in the Printer
    22
    
    Running the Self Test
    24
  - Setting up the Printer
    28
    
    Printing Problems and Solutions
    31
- Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
  33
  - The Parallel Interface
    33
- Setting up Your Application Software
  36
  - Choosing from a Menu
    36
Chapter 2 Paper Handling

38
- Loading Paper
  39
- Using Single Sheets
  39
- Reloading During Printing
  43
- Using Continuous Paper
  44
  - Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply
    44
    
    Loading Continuous Paper
    45
- Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets
  52
  - Switching to Single Sheets
    52
    
    Switching Back to Continuous Paper
    56
- Printing on Special Paper
  59
  - The Paper Thickness Lever
    59
    
    Multi-Part Forms
    62
    
    Labels
    63
    
    Envelopes
    64
Chapter 3 Using the Printer

66
- Operating the Control Panel
  67
  - Lights
    67
    
    Buttons
    68
    
    Selectype
    69
    
    Other Control Panel Features
    70
- Setting the DIP Switches
  71
  - Changing a DIP Switch Setting
    71
    
    The DIP Switch Tables
    72
    
    The DIP Switch Functions
    73
- Page Length
  74
- Skip over Perforation
  75
- Adjusting the Loading Position
  77
  - Off Line
    78
  - Using Micro-Adjustment
    78
- Using Short Tear-Off
  80
  - Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
    82
- Selecting Typestyles
  84
  - Character Fonts
    85
  - Using the Printer
    86
    
    Condensed Mode
    87
- Selecting an International Character Set
  88
- Choosing a Character Table
  90
- Data Dump Mode
  92
Chapter 4 Software and Graphics

95
- Enhancing Your Printing
  96
  - Print Quality and Fonts
    96
  - Character Spacing
    97
  - Character Size
    98
  - Special Effects and Emphasis
    99
  - Selecting Typestyles with Master Select
    101
- Graphics
  103
  - Software and Graphics
    103
  - The Print Head
    104
  - Column Reservation Numbers
    107
  - Printing Simple Patterns
    108
  - Printing Taller Patterns
    109
  - Designing Your Own Graphics
    110
  - Individual Graphics Commands
    114
  - The Reassignment Command
    114
- User-Defined Characters
  115
  - Designing Your Characters
    115
  - Sending Information to Your Printer
    117
  - Printing User-Defined Characters
    118
  - Copying ROM Characters to RAM
    119
  - Mixing Print Styles
    120
  - Defining NLQ Characters
    121
Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options

125
- Cut Sheet Feeder
  126
  - Installing the Cut Sheet Feeder
    126
    
    Paper Handling
    130
    
    Testing the Printer in Cut Sheet Feeder Mode
    133
    
    Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder
    136
    
    Single Sheet Insertion
    138
    
    Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder
    140
- Pull Tractor
  142
  - Installing the Pull Tractor
    142
    
    Paper Handling
    144
    
    Removing the Pull Tractor
    150
- Roll Paper Holder
  154
  - Installing the Roll Paper Holder
    154
    
    Paper Handling
    156
    
    Removing the Roll Paper Holder
    159
- Interface Boards
  161
  - Choosing an Interface
    161
    
    Compatible Interfaces
    161
    
    Installing the Interface Board
    162
    
    8143 New Serial Interface Board
    176
- Chapter 6 Maintenance
  177
- Cleaning the Printer
  178
- Replacing the Ribbon
  180
- Transporting the Printer
  185
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

187
- Power Supply
  188
- Problems and Solutions
  188
- Troubleshooting
  188
- Power Supply
  189
- Printing
  190
- Problem Solution
  198
- Paper Handling
  200
- Options
  208
Chapter 8 Technical Specification

218
- Printer Specifications
  219
- Technical Specification
  219
  - Printing
    219
  - Paper
    220
  - Mechanical
    224
  - Electrical
    224
  - Environment
    225
- Interface Specifications
  226
- Option Specifications
  230
  - Single-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder
    230
- Initialization
  232
  - Default Settings
    232
Chapter 9 Command Summary

234
- Using the Command Summary
  235
- Command Summary
  236
  - Control Key Chart
    237
- Commands in Numerical Order
  238
  - Command Summary
    238
  - Commands in Numerical Order
    239
  - Commands Arranged by Topic
    241
    
    Printer Operation
    241
  - Data Control
    245
  - Vertical Motion
    246
  - Horizontal Motion
    252
  - Overall Printing Style
    255
  - Print Size and Character Width
    256
  - Print Enhancement
    259
  - Word Processing
    263
  - Character Tables
    264
    
    Bidirectional Printing
    274
    
    Print Quality
    281
    
    Quick Reference
    290
    
    DIP Switch Settings
    294

Epson LX-810 Technical Manual (176 pages)

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 4 MB

Rev.-A Chapter 1 General Description

7
Chapter 2 Principles of Operation

34
- Principles of Operation
  34
- List of Tables
  36
  - Overview
    37
- Connector Summary
  37
- Outline of Printer Mechanism Operation
  39
  - Sensors
    40
  - Printhead
    43
- Power Supply Circuit
  45
  - TA Filter Unit
    46
  - DC Power Supply Circuit
    49
  - DC Power Supply Circuit
    55
- Reset Circuit
  56
  - Power-On Reset
    56
  - Operation at Reset
    57
  - Power-Off Reset
    57
- Carriage Operation
  58
- Paper Feed
  71
- Printhead
  75
Chapter 3 Optional Equipment

83
- Optional Equipment
  83
- Interface Options
  85
- Cut Sheet Feeder C80612
  88
  - Cut Sheet Feeder C80612* Specifications
    89
    
    General Specifications
    89
    
    Paper Specifications
    89
    
    Printable Area
    90
    
    Dimensions and Weight
    91
  - Cut Sheet Feeder Operating Principles
    92
    
    Mechanism Operation
    93
  - Cut Sheet Feeder Disassembly and Reassembly
    94
  - Cut Sheet Feeder Preventive Maintenance
    98
    
    Cleaning
    98
    
    Lubrication
    98
- Pull Tractor C80006
  100
  - Pull Tractor Operation
    100
  - Pull Tractor Disassembly and Reassembly
    101
Chapter 4 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment

104
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  109
  - Printhead Removal
    109
  - Removal of Casing
    111
    
    Upper Casing Removal
    111
    
    Control Panel (TAPNL) Removal
    113
  - Removal of Circuit Boards
    114
    
    TAMA Board Removal
    114
    
    TA Filter Unit Removal
    115
  - Removal of Printer Mechanism
    116
    
    Removal of Platen Unit and Paper Guide
    116
  - Disassembly of Printer Mechanism
    120
    
    Removal of the Paper-Feed Mechanism
    120
    
    Removal of Paper-Feed Motor, Release Lever, and
    122
    
    Release/Tractor Sensor
    123
    
    Removal of Paper-End Sensor
    124
    
    Disassembly of Platen Unit
    124
    
    Removal of Carriage Unit
    125
    
    Removal of Carriage Motor
    128
    
    Removal of Home-Position Sensor
    130
    
    Disassembly of Ribbon-Feed Mechanism
    130
    
    Disassembly of the Tractor Unit
    131
- A D J U S T M E N T
  133
  - Platen Gap Adjustment
    133
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

135
- List of Figures
  135
- Troubleshooting
  135
- Printhead Removal
  136
  - General
    136
    
    Unit Replacement
    136
- TAMA Control Board Unit Repair
  146
  - Printer Mechanism Repair
    153
    
    Preventive Maintenance
    157
    
    Lubrication and Adhesive Application
    157

Epson LX-810 User Manual (129 pages)

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

Introduction 1

8
- For Canadian Users
  3
- For United States Users
  3
- Important Safety Instructions
  6
- Table of Contents
  8
- Features
  10
- Introduction
  10
- Finding Your Way Around
  11
- Options
  11
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  12
- Name of the Parts
  13
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

14
- Unpacking the Printer
  15
- Choosing a Place for the Printer
  16
- Assembling the Printer
  18
- Testing the Printer
  23
  - Plugging in the Printer
    23
  - Running the Self Test
    23
  - Setting up the Printer
    25
- Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
  26
  - The Parallel Interface
    26
- Setting up Your Application Software
  27
  - Choosing from a Menu
    27
Chapter 2 Paper Handling

28
- Using Single Sheets
  29
  - Loading the Paper
    29
  - Printing Multiple-Page Documents
    30
- Using Continuous Paper
  31
- Adjusting the Loading Position
  34
- Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets
  35
  - Switching to Single Sheets
    35
  - Switching Back to Continuous Paper
    36
- Printing on Special Paper
  37
  - The Paper-Thickness Lever
    37
- Chapter 3 Using the Printer
  
  40
  - Operating the Control Panel
    41
    
    Other Control Panel Features
    43
  - Setting the DIP Switches
    44
    
    Changing a Dip Switch Setting
    44
    
    Dip Switch Settings
    45
    
    Using the Printer
    45
    
    Dip Switch Functions
    46
  - Selecting Typestyles
    48
    
    Character Fonts
    48
    
    Condensed Mode
    49
  - Selecting an International Character Set
    50
  - Choosing a Character Table
    51
- Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options
  
  53
  - Cut-Sheet Feeder
    53
    
    Single Sheet Insertion
    58
  - Pull Tractor
    60
    
    Removing the Pull Tractor
    63
  - Roll Paper Holder
    65
    
    Removing the Roll Paper Holder
    67
  - Interface Boards
    68
- Chapter 5 Maintenance
  
  76
  - Cleaning the Printer
    77
  - Replacing the Ribbon
    78
  - Transporting the Printer
    79
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
  
  80
  - Problems and Solutions
    81
  - Power Supply
    82
  - Printing
    83
    
    Troubleshooting
    84
  - Paper Handling
    87
  - Options
    89
- Chapter 7 Technical Specification
  
  97
  - Printer Specifications
    97
    
    Technical Specification
    100
  - Interface Specifications
    102
    
    Interface Timing
    104
  - Initialization
    105
Chapter 8 Command Summary

106
- Using the Command Summary
  107
- Commands Arranged by Topic
  108
  - Printer Operation
    108
  - Data Control
    108
  - Vertical Motion
    109
  - Command Summary
    110
  - Overall Printing Style
    111
  - Print Size and Character Width
    111
  - Word Processing
    113
  - Character Tables
    117
    
    Italic Character Table
    117
    
    Graphics Character Tables
    118
    
    Bidirectional Printing
    122
  - User-Defined Characters
    125
  - Graphics
    125
  - Unidirectional Printing
    125

Epson LX-810 Service Manual (27 pages)

Color Label Printer

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

Table of Contents
1
Service Manual
1
Removing the Top Cover
2
Replacing the Printer Module
4
Removing the
12
Replacing the Label Clamp Assembly
14
Replacing the Ink Pads
18
- Replacing the Center Air Filter
  18
- Replacing the Left and Right Side Ink Pads
  19
Replacing the Feed Motor
21
Replacing the Main Board
23
Replacing the Loop Sensor
25
Removing a Jam in the Label Sensor
26
Appendix A - Parts List
27