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Epson LQ-580 User Manual (249 pages)

EPSON User Guide 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 3.05 MB

Control Panel Buttons and Lights
2
Table of Contents
5
Getting to Know Your Printer

11
- Easy-To-Use Features
  12
- Available Paper Paths
  14
  - Printing on Continuous Paper
    14
  - Printing on Single Sheets
    17
- Options
  18
- Important Safety Instructions
  19
- Ribbon Cartridge
  19
- ENERGY STAR Compliance
  21
- Print Head Caution Symbol
  21
- For United Kingdom Users
  22
  - Use of Options
    22
  - Safety Information
    22
- How to Use Your Manuals
  23
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  23
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

26
Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper

46
Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets

82
Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software

96
Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings from the Printer's Control Panel

125
- Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch
  126
- About Your Printer's Default Settings
  128
  - Continuous Paper
    129
  - Changing Default Settings
    134
Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor

137
- About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
  137
- About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
  138
  - Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3
    138
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

142
- Using the Error Indicators
  142
- Troubleshooting
  143
- Problems and Solutions
  144
- Clearing Paper Jams
  156
- Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout
  157
- Printing a Self Test
  158
- Printing a Hex Dump
  159
Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer with Options

162
Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

191
- Cleaning the Printer
  192
- Transporting the Printer
  192
- Transporting the Printer
  193
Appendix C Specifications

195
- Printer Specifications
  196
  - Mechanical
    196
  - Electrical
    199
  - Environmental
    200
  - Paper
    200
  - Paper Alignment
    204
  - Printable Area
    205
  - Safety Approvals
    208
  - CE Marking
    208
- Command Lists
  209
  - EPSON ESC/P2 Control Codes
    209
  - IBM 2390 Plus Emulation Control Codes
    213
- Character Tables
  214
  - International Character Sets for the Italic Table
    225
Appendix D Customer Support Information

228
- Contacting Customer Support
  228
- For North American Users
  229
  - Electronic Support Services
    229
  - Automated Telephone Services
    229
- For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users
  231
  - Enquiry Desk
    231
  - Customer Support
    231
  - Faxon EPSON
    232
  - Eptec-Bulletin Board Service for Latest Drivers and
    232
    
    Utilities
    232
  - World Wide Web
    233
- For Australian Users
  233
  - Epson Faxback
    233
  - EPSON Bulletin Board System
    233
  - Internet URL Http://Www.epson.com.au
    233
  - Your Dealer
    234
  - EPSON Helpdesk
    234
- For Singapore Users
  234
- For Hong Kong Users
  235
  - Internet Home Page
    235
  - Electronic Bulletin Board System
    235
  - Technical Support Hotline
    235
- For Philippines Users
  236
Glossary

237
- Printer Parts
  247

Epson LQ-580 User Manual (248 pages)

Epson 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer User's Guide LQ-580, LQ-570e

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 2.83 MB

Control Panel Buttons and Lights
2
Table of Contents
5
Getting to Know Your Printer

11
- Easy-To-Use Features
  12
- Available Paper Paths
  14
  - Printing on Continuous Paper
    14
  - Printing on Single Sheets
    17
- Options
  18
- Important Safety Instructions
  19
- Ribbon Cartridge
  19
- ENERGY STAR Compliance
  21
- Print Head Caution Symbol
  21
- For United Kingdom Users
  22
  - Use of Options
    22
  - Safety Information
    22
- How to Use Your Manuals
  23
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  23
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

26
Chapter 2 Switching between Printing on Continuous Paper and Printing on sin

73
Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets

82
Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software

96
Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings from the Printer's Control Panel

125
- Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch
  126
- About Your Printer's Default Settings
  128
  - Continuous Paper
    129
  - Changing Default Settings
    134
Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor

137
- About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
  138
  - Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3
    138
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

142
- Using the Error Indicators
  142
- Troubleshooting
  143
- Problems and Solutions
  144
- Clearing Paper Jams
  156
- Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout
  157
- Printing a Self Test
  158
- Printing a Hex Dump
  159
Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer with Options

162
Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

191
- Cleaning the Printer
  192
- Transporting the Printer
  193
Appendix C Specifications

195
- Printer Specifications
  195
- Printer Specifications
  196
  - Mechanical
    196
  - Electrical
    199
  - Environmental
    200
  - Paper
    200
  - Paper Alignment
    204
  - Printable Area
    205
  - Safety Approvals
    208
  - CE Marking
    208
- Command Lists
  209
  - EPSON ESC/P2 Control Codes
    209
  - IBM 2390 Plus Emulation Control Codes
    213
- Character Tables
  214
  - International Character Sets for the Italic Table
    225
  - Automated Telephone Services
    227
Appendix D Customer Support Information

228
- Contacting Customer Support
  228
- For North American Users
  229
  - Electronic Support Services
    229
  - Automated Telephone Services
    229
- For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users
  231
  - Enquiry Desk
    231
  - Customer Support
    231
  - Faxon EPSON
    232
  - Eptec-Bulletin Board Service for Latest Drivers and Utilitiesd-6
    232
  - World Wide Web
    233
- For Australian Users
  233
  - Epson Faxback
    233
  - EPSON Bulletin Board System
    233
  - Internet URL Http://Www.epson.com.au
    233
  - Your Dealer
    234
  - EPSON Helpdesk
    234
- For Singapore Users
  234
- For Hong Kong Users
  235
  - Internet Home Page
    235
  - Electronic Bulletin Board System
    235
  - Technical Support Hotline
    235
- For Philippines Users
  236
Glossary

237
- Printer Parts
  247

Epson LQ-580 Service Manual (129 pages)

24 Pin Impact Dot Printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 5.77 MB

About this Manual
4
Symbols Used in this Manual
4
Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 Product Description

8
- Specifications
  
  9
  - Features
    9
  - Accessories
    10
- Hardware Specifications
  
  11
  - Printing Method
    11
  - Printing Specifications
    11
  - Paper Handling Specifications
    12
  - Paper Specifications
    13
  - Printable Area
    17
  - Ribbon Cartridge
    20
  - Electrical Specifications
    20
  - Environmental Condition
    21
  - Reliability
    21
  - Safety Approvals
    21
  - CE Marking
    21
  - Physical Specifications
    22
- Firmware Specifications
  
  23
  - Control Codes and Fonts
    23
- Interface Specifications
  
  25
- Operation
  
  31
  - Control Panel
    31
    
    Switches
    31
    
    Led
    33
    
    Buzzer
    33
  - Functions
    34
    
    Usual Operation
    34
    
    Operation at Power-On
    34
    
    Default Setting
    35
  - Bi-D. Adjustment
    36
  - EEPROM Initialization Method
    36
  - Initialization
    36
  - Errors
    37
- Control Codes
  
  38
  - Esc/P2
    38
  - IBM 2390 Plus Emulation
    39
  - Bi-Directional Commands
    40
- Functional Specification
  
  44
  - Standard Specification
    44
  - Europe Specification
    44
  - NLSP Specification
    44
  - Thai Specification
    45
  - Korea Specification
    45
  - China Specification
    45
Chapter 2 Operating Principles

46
- Main Components
  
  47
  - C293MAIN Board
    47
  - C293PSB/PSE Board
    47
- Printer Mechanism
  
  48
  - Printhead
    48
  - Paper Feed Mechanism
    48
  - Carriage Movement Mechanism
    48
  - Tractor Feed Mechanism
    48
  - Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
    48
  - Ribbon Feed Mechanism
    48
- Circuit Operation
  
  50
  - C293PSB/PSE Power Supply Circuit
    50
  - Input and Output Specification
    50
  - C293MAIN Board Circuit
    52
    
    Main Components
    53
    
    Main Circuits
    54
  - C293 PNL Board Circuit
    56
    
    Switch Port
    56
    
    LED Port
    56
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

57
- Overview
  
  58
  - Main Component Checking Point
    58
  - Error
    60
- Unit Level Troubleshooting
  
  61
- Unit Repairing of the Power Supply Board
  
  65
- Unit Repairing of the MAIN Board
  
  67
- Repairing the Printer Mechanism
  
  68
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

70
- Overview
  
  71
  - Disassembly Precautions
    71
  - Tools and Instruments
    71
  - Service Check after Repair
    72
  - Specifications for Screws
    73
- Disassembly and Assembly
  
  74
  - Pre-Disassembly Procedures
    75
    
    Front Cover Assembly Removal
    75
    
    EJ (Paper Eject) Assembly Removal
    76
    
    Tractor Assembly Removal
    76
  - Printhead Removal
    77
  - HP (Home Position) Detector Removal
    78
  - Upper Housing Assembly Removal
    79
  - C293 MAIN Board Removal
    80
  - C293 PSB/PSE Board Removal
    82
  - Printer Mechanism Removal
    83
  - Platen Removal
    84
  - Printer Mechanism Disassembly
    85
    
    CR Motor Removal
    85
    
    PF Motor Removal
    85
    
    PF Gear Train Disassembly
    86
    
    PG (Platen Gap) Detector Removal
    87
    
    Release Detector Removal
    87
    
    Front PE (Paper End) Detector Removal
    88
    
    Carriage Assembly Removal
    89
    
    Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal
    91
    
    Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly Removal
    92
Chapter 5 Adjustment

93
- Adjustment Overview
  
  94
  - Required Adjustment
    94
  - Adjustment Tools
    94
- Adjustment and Resetting the Printer
  
  95
  - Parallel Adjustment
    95
  - Platen Gap Adjustment
    96
  - Factory Setting
    97
  - Bi-D Adjustment
    99
    
    Bi-D Specifications
    99
    
    Bi-D Adjustment Method
    99
Chapter 6 Maintenance

101
- Preventive Maintenance
  
  102
- Lubrication
  
  103
Chapter 7 Appendix

106
- Connector Summary
  
  107
- EEPROM Address Map
  
  112
- Components Layout
  
  118
- Exploded Diagram
  
  121
- Parts List
  
  123
- Circuit Diagrams
  
  126

Epson LQ-580 Reference Manual (34 pages)

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Table of Contents

Getting to Know Your Printer

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper

Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software

Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings from the Printer's Control Panel

Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer with Options

Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

Appendix C Specifications

Appendix D Customer Support Information

Glossary

Epson LQ-580 User Manual (248 pages)

Table of Contents

Getting to Know Your Printer

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Switching between Printing on Continuous Paper and Printing on sin

Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software

Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings from the Printer's Control Panel

Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer with Options

Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

Appendix C Specifications

Appendix D Customer Support Information

Glossary

Epson LQ-580 Service Manual (129 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Description

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Firmware Specifications

Interface Specifications

Operation

Control Codes

Functional Specification

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

Main Components

Printer Mechanism

Circuit Operation

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Overview

Unit Level Troubleshooting

Unit Repairing of the Power Supply Board

Unit Repairing of the MAIN Board

Repairing the Printer Mechanism

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

Overview

Disassembly and Assembly

Chapter 5 Adjustment

Adjustment Overview

Adjustment and Resetting the Printer

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Lubrication

Chapter 7 Appendix

Connector Summary

EEPROM Address Map

Components Layout

Exploded Diagram

Parts List

Circuit Diagrams

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