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Proof Sign-off: Sunflower -E Ref. Nishi _______ R Rev.D Grady _______ A5 size Inside front cover 02-05-95 DR, pass 0 Printer Parts paper guide edge guide paper path guide paper separator printer cover cover-1 paper release lever front paper guide knob control panel paper thickness lever ribbon cartridge shield plate cover-2 paper tension parallel interface unit tractor cover-3 front paper guide front edge guide
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ Sunflower-E R Grady _______ Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 ® EPSON 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer LQ-2170 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herei
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer Type Name: LQ-2170 Model: P910A Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: EN 55022
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Where to Get Help for United States Users EPSON provides customer support and service through a nationwide network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides the following support services in the U.S. and Canada through the EPSON Connection at (800) 922-8911: ❏ Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products ❏ Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Cust
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 ® CompuServe online support If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product. This membership entitles you to: ❏ An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe ❏ Your own user ID and password ❏ A co
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured marking
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively. ❏ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects th
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Contents Introduction Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting the Paper Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Loading single sheets from the top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Loading single sheets from the front . . . . .
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Other control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Chan
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Appendix Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Paper alignment . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: R Nishi _______ Sunflower-E Grady _______ Rev.D A5 size Introduction 02/05/96 pass0 Introduction ® Your new EPSON 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with a wide range of features offering the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from EPSON printers. Your printer provides the following: ❏ High speed draft mode printing of up to 440 characters at 10 cpi ❏ Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single sheet a
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Introduction 02/05/96 pass0 Options The following options are available for your printer: ❏ Cut-sheet feeder (High capacity, C80673✽; Second bin, C80674✽) automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 envelopes without reloading. You can create a double bin cut-sheet feeder by combining the high capacity and second bin feeders. ❏ Pull tractor unit (C80032✽), when combined with the standard tractor, improves printing accuracy, which is especially useful for p
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R Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Introduction 02/05/96 pass0 How to Use This Manual This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper handling and day-to-day operation of your printer. Chapter 4 explains how to use optional accessories with your printer.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Introduction 02/05/96 pass0 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury. w Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. c Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 4 Introduction
