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EPSON
24-PIN DOT MATRIX PRINTER
LQ-570+/1070+
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FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users 0 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 0 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 0 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For Canadian Users
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Printer Parts paper guide \ Y printer coverT/ guide;~Zguide OPERATE switch front &over prtnf head interfay cover parallel lnterfac paper-tension unit ground connector tractor L-bit AC inlet
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TIPS FOR PRINTING ON SINGLE SHEETS There are a few things you should know about printing on single sheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print on single sheets, you may notice that your printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that it prints the last few lines from one page onto the next. These differences in print position are easy to adjust; you can simply change some of the settings in your software as described below to get t
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Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911: Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson 0 Reseller or Service Center 0 Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Information on software drivers ® Sales
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For United Kingdom Users Epson product guarantee Under the law, goods sold must comply with their description and must be of merchantable quality and fit for their purpose or correspond with any sample. This guarantee does not affect the seller's legal obligation or the rights of the consumer in the “consumer transactions” under any Statute, including Sections 12 to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act, 1979. All Epson Products, other than OEM products, are fully guaranteed against faulty operation or p
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The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product alone; and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility for any consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or implied performance, when the product is used in any combination with other equipment or program software. Product guarantee may be invalidated as a result of excessive or inappropriate use, use in adverse environment or in conditions outside the specifcations or if the product has been subjected to unapproved modification
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The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter B or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N or coloured black. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L or coloured red. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of these instructions and save them for later 1. reference. 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do 3. not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 5. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the cab
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9. Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on. 10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out part
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E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
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Contents lntroduction ........................... 1 Features.. ..................... 2 More about ESC/P2 ............................. 2 Options ............... .. Finding Your Way Around 4 ............. . 4 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Setting Up the Printer Chapter 1 ........................ 1-2 Unpacking the Printer ....................... 1-2 checking the parts Choosing a Place for the Printer .................. 1-3 Assembling the Printer ....................... l-4 ............. Removing t
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...................... Using Continuous Paper 2-7 ........ 2-7 Tractor position and available paper paths ................. 2-8 Changing tractor positions Installing in the push-tractor position-Installing in the pull-tractor position ..... 2-10 Loading continuous paper with the push tractor ... 2-13 Removing continuous paper from the push tractor. ..... 2-14 Loading continuous paper with the pull tractor .... 2-18 Removing continuous paper from the pull tractor ... 2-18 Switching Between Conti
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................................ 3-16 Tear Off ......................... 3-16 Tear-off mode ................. 3-17 Using the TEAR OFF button. ................ 3-18 Adjusting the tear-off position .............................. 3-19 ........................ 3-19 Character fonts. ....................... 3-24 3-25 ...................... Condensed printing 3-25 ........................ Data Dump Mode.. Chapter 4 Using Printer Options 4-2 Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ............................ 6-2 Power Supply Printing.............................................................................. 6-2 ........................... 6-7 Paper Handling Chapter 7 Technical Specitications ........................ 7-2 Printer Specifications ............................. 7-2 Printing 7-4 Paper ............................. ........................... 7-7 Mechanical ............................. 7-7 7-8 ......................... Environment
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Appendix Character Tables ........................... A-2 Italic Character Table ..................... A-2 Graphics Character Tables .................. International Character Sets .................... Glossary Index xv A-8 A-3
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Introduction These features make your Epson printer an outstanding value: 0 Quiet operation. This printer makes far less noise than previous dot-matrix printers. 0 Fast printing speed. You can print up to 269 characters per second in 12-cpi draft mode. A wide choice of scalable fonts. Four scalable fonts are available: Epson Roman, Epson Roman T, Epson Sans Serif, and Epson Sans Serif H. 0 Easy paper handling. The printer has four paper paths to suit your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and f
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More about ESC/P 2 Epson’s enhanced printer control language, ESC/P 2, offers four scalable fonts in sizes from 8 to 32 points. You can use this feature if your software supports scalable fonts. For DOS-based word processing software, new ESC/P 2 drivers may be available to enable your software to use your printer's scalable fonts. Contact your software manufacturer or Epson to ask about special ESC/P 2 drivers. For graphics-based software, such as Microsoft’ Windows”, ESC/P 2 works with your so
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Pull-Tractor Unit 0 030019* Using this option along with the standard tractor improves printing accuracy, which is especially useful for printing on multi-part forms. cl Film Ribbon Cartridge An optional ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. a Interface Cards 6 Optional interface cards are available to supplement the printer’s built-in interface. See Chapter 4 for more information. The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an for t
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Finding your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. 0 Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. sure to read this chapter cl Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper handling and day-today operation of your printer. a tmubleshooting printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for a list of pmblems
