User manual EPSON LQ-1070+

24-PIN DOT MATRIX PRINTER EPSON ® LQ-570+/1070+ 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, 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 herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident. misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks and Epson ESC/P 2 is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ActionPrinter is a trademarkof Epson America. Inc IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Helvetica and Times are trademarks of Linotype AG and/or its subsidiaries General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 1993 by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan User's Guide 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 Printer Parts paper guide \ Y printer cover T/ guide;~Zguide front &over OPERATE switch interfay cover prtnf head parallel lnterfac ground connector paper-tension unit tractor L-bit AC inlet 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 the right results. 1. When you install software, it normally ask you what printer you are using. Make sure you choose the correct printer. See Chapter 1 for the right printer to choose. 2 Many programs include an option to set the maximum lines per page. If your program has a lines-per-page setting and you are using standard 8% x 11-inch paper, set the lines per page to 61. Note: To find'Uut tight lines-F-pge &ting for paper that is not 8% x II,createatestdaru~~gyour~Setyourtopand boftommarginstoOandthenaerrfeafileofnumberedlinesFwn I to 66. when you plirlt purjzle, notice the last number pri?lted on the first page. This is your maximum lines-per-page setting. 3. If your program doesn't have a lines-per-page setting, try decreasing the top margin or increasing thebottom margin, or both, until you get the results you want. 4. You can also try adjusting the form length setting. For a standard 8% x 11-inch page, try setting the form length at 10 inches Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose single sheets. iii 5. 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: 0 Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center 0 Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products cl Information on software drivers Cl Sales of the Epson ESC/P® Reference Manual, which contains comprehensive information on ESC/P 2TM cl Epson technical information library fax service Cl Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products 0 Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product cl Customer Relations 0 Information about user groups 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 performance for a period of ONE YEAR from date of purchase by the w of the product. All claims under this guarantee MUST be supported by evidence of purchase, normally the bill of sale invoice, and it is the responsibility of the claimant to furnish such proof. Epson (UK) Limited does not issue or operate any form of guarantee registration card. Claims are made by the user returning the product to the supplier from whom it was purchased or, if this is impractical, to any Epson supplier who also handles the same product. In the event of any difficulty, users are requested to contact the Service Co-ordinator Manager at Epson (UK) Limited. Epson (UK) limited, or Epson Appointed Distributors, will at their discretion repair or replace part or all of the product to provide, in their judgement, a satisfactory performance of the product consistent with its age and apparent usage. This guarantee covers the cost of both the parts and labour required to correct any malfuntion of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to unauthorized and inexpert repair. 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 modifications. The guarantee does not cover visits to the user's premises or the repair or commissioning of the product on site. Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. 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 markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: vi 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 (+I 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 the correct size and rating. vii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plus, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. viii 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 parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12. Except as specifically explained in the User's Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked "Do Not Remove" may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed B. If liquid has been spilled into the product C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions am followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and willoften require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. 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. Contents lntroduction Features.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More about ESC/P2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finding Your Way Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 2 2 4 4 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . checking the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the protective materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Testing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plugging in the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running the self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring Your Software for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing from a menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2 Paper Handling 1-2 1-2 1-3 l-4 1-4 1-4 l-8 l-9 l-9 1-9 1-12 1-14 1-14 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the paper-release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading single sheets from the top . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading single sheets from the front . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-5 xi Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Tractor position and available paper paths . . . . . . . . 2-7 Changing tractor positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Installing in the push-tractor position-Installing in the pull-tractor position Loading continuous paper with the push tractor . . . . . 2-10 Removing continuous paper from the push tractor. . . . 2-13 Loading continuous paper with the pull tractor . . . . . 2-14 Removing continuous paper from the pull tractor . . . . 2-18 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . 2-18 Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Switching to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Paper-thickness lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Multi-part forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Labels. .. .. .. ... .. .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . . .. .. . ... .... 2-22 Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Lights.............................................................................3-2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Other control-panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Changing a DIP-switch setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 DIP-switch tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 DIP-switch functions . . . . . . ._ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 sets-Character tablesInternational character Print direction-Printer mode-Input buffer capacity-Skip-over-perforation-Continuous-paper page length-Tear off-Auto line feed Micro Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Using micro feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Adjusting the loading position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14 xii Tear Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tear-off mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the TEAR OFF button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typestyles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Condensed printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data Dump Mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4 Using Printer Options 3-16 3-16 3-17 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-24 3-25 3-25 Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper with the single-bin cut-sheet feeder. . . . Loading paper or envelopes with the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . Switching between continuous paper and the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching to continuous paper-Switching to the cut-sheet feeder Pull Tractor .................................................................. Loading paper with the push tractor and the optional pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interfacecards............................ Installing an interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The C823051/C823061 serial interface card . . . . . . . . Selecting a baud rate-Handshake timing-Error handling Chapter 5 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-8 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-14 4-14 4-16 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 xiii Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Printing.............................................................................. 6-2 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Chapter 7 Technical Specitications Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 2 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eletrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications and pin assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interface timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Option Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cut-sheet feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 8 Command Summary 7-2 7-4 7-7 7-7 7-8 7-9 7-9 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-14 7-14 8-2 Using the Command Summay .................................................................... Commands Arranged by Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 2 Paper feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Page format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Print position motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Font selection ............................................................. 8-6 Font enhancement................................................................................ 8-7 Character handling .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Bit image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 xiv Appendix Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Italic Character Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphics Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . International Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glossary Index A-2 A-2 A-3 A-8 xv 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. c1 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 front. `0 Epson's ESC/P 2TM. This is the first dot-matrix printer control language to offer scalable fonts and enhanced graphics. 0 Compatibility. The printer supports the Epson ESC/P® commands widely used in application software. 0 Unique control-panel design. You can choose from nine popular letterquality fonts and one draft font. 0 IBM® emulation mode (European version only). This mode emulates IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E. The LQ-570+ and LQ-1070+ are basically the same printer except for the width of their carriages. The LQ-570+ accommodates paper up to 254 mm (10 inches) wide. The LQ-1070+ accommodates paper up to 355.6 mm (14 inches) wide. 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 software to provide enhanced graphics printing capability. In the Windows environment, you'll be able to print the Windows scalable fonts instead of the Epson fonts. If you're an experienced printer user, you may also want to order the Epson ESC/P Reference Guide for complete programming information. Contact your Epson dealer or see Where to Get Help for United States Users in this manual for further information. Options For more information on these option, see Chapter 4. 0 Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder KM%37* for 4-570+, C80639* for LQ-1070+) This economical cut-sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 50 sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. You can load continuous paper and manually load single sheets without removing the cut-sheet feeder. P High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for 4-570+, CBO640* for LQ-1070+) This cut-sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes without reloading. You can create a double&in cut-sheet feeder by connecting this cut-sheet feeder to the single-bin model. 2 Introduction 0 Pull-Tractor Unit 030019* for LQ-570+, cBOO22* for LQ-1070+) 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 (#7768 for LQ-570+, #7770 for LQ-1070+) An optional film 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 para.Uel interface. See Chapter 4 for more information. The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (~1, varies by country. Contact your local Epson dealer for the part number in your country. 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. J3e sure to read this chapter Arst. cl Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper handling and day-today operation of your printer. a Chapter 6 contains tmubleshooting information. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for a list of pmblems and solutions. cl Other chapters contain information on options, general maintenance, spedficatkm, and printer command&see the end of this manual for a glossary of printer tems and an index. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes P &N Warnings must 6efblhxd to a7d bodily injuy Cautions must be obsenxd to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain import@ injbmation and useful tips on the operation ?fyour printer. 4 Introduction Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Checking the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the protective materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-8 Testing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Plugging in the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Running the self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-9 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Configuring Your Software for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Choosing from a menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-14 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure you have all the parts shown below and that none is damaged. Power cord Rlbbon cartridge Q 1-2 Caution: `Ihere~SeWalVe?ShS oftheprinterdesignedford~~ uoltages,and it is not pssible to adjust the piiterfi3r useat another~l~ge.Ifthelobclonfhckackqftheprinterdoesnot shaothecorrectwl~gefotyrnrr~ntry,aontactyourdealer Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to follow the guidelines below. 0 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. 0 Place the printer &se enough to the computer for the printer's interface cable to reach it. 0 Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for easy operation and maintenance. Q Awid loadions that ate subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Q Use a grounded outlet do not use an adapter plug. .a Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. 0 Avoid elect&al outlets contx&d by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can wipe out information in the memory of your printer or computer. cl Avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause fluctuations in line voltage. 0 Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of ekxtnxnagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or thebase units of con3ess telephones. If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: 0 Use a stand that supports at least 16.0 kg (3!53 lbs) for the L&)-570+ or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the LQ-1070+. cautio?c Setting Up the Printer 1-3 0 Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontaL If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer 1eveL 0 If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper pa** 0 Position your printeis power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure the cables to a leg of the printer stand. a Align the paper stack so that the paper feeds straight into the tract&s sprocket units. Assembling the Printer Removing the protective materials During shipping, several pieces of packing material pro&t the printer. Before you assemble the printer, you must remove these protective materials as shown in the attached Notice Sheet. Note: Installing the ribbon cartridge Before instaIling the ribbon cartridge, make sufe that the power cord is not plugged into an eIect&al outlet. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer 1. Raise the paper-guide cover and rest it on the printer cover. Lift the paper guide up and off. Lift the printer cover up and off. Grasp both ends of the clear plastic paper-tension unit; lift up the front of the unit and then lift it off. WWQ cover prbltercover Warning: Ntsermovetkprinthtndwhilctheprinteristurnedon;this cun damage the printer. Also, if you just used the printer, the pn'ntheadmaybehot.~itoodforaferominu~be3fore touching it. 2 Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the a&w. This removes any slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install. Next, hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it fixmly down into position; then pnzss on both ends of the cartridge to make sum the plastic hooks fit into the slots. 4 . Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into pla<~. 5. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or cre&. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer 6. Replace the paper-tension unit by placing it on the printer's mounting pegs; then lower the front of the unit into place. Press on the front of both sides of the paper-tension unit until you feel it ckk into place. 7. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer, then lower it into place. You install the optional #7768 or #7770 film ribbons in the same unzy as you install the ribbon cxrtridge. Huwever, pu should follow the guWinest&wwhenusingaj?lmribbox P Print on oniinanj paper only. Note: P Mum the pper-t~ leuer to the nexI lavest position. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Attaching the paper guide 1. Place the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting p&s on the printer. 2. Lower the paper guide until it stops in the upright position. . Raise the paper guide cover and nest it against the paper guide. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Testing the Printer Before connecting your printer to a computer, use the built-in self-test function to see that the printer is working properly. Before running the self test, you need to plug your printer's power cord into an electrical outlet. Plugging in the printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2 Check the label on the back of the printer to make sun2 the voltage nquired by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet. ciaution: If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, m lTontadyourdtnlerfor&tarKx.Do~pluginthe pouner~. 3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the AC inlet on theprinteis rear par& 4. Plug the power cord into a properly gxxmded electrical outlet. Running the self test You can run the self test with either ctM.nuous paper or single sheek.Also,youcanloadthepaperborthetestfromthetap, mar, front, or bottom. The following steps describe how to run the test on single-sheet paper, loadd fmm the top. See Chapter 2 for full details on paper handling. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 By holding down a certain button while you turn on the printer, you can perfom the self test in draft or LQ mode, or you can print out a list of the current DIP-switch settings. These buttons are listed below LOAD/EJECT LF/FF ALT Draft mode self test LQ mode self test DIP-switch setting list The self test begins by printing on the first and last lines of page 1. The printer then print the character samples on page 2 If you select LQ mode, the printer print the self test in every font, in turn. 1. h4ake sure the printer is turned off and that the paper-release lever is in the sin&sheet position. 2. While holding down the appropriate button, turn on the printer. The printer beeps and the platen turns for a few seconds, signaling that the printer is in self-test mode. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer 3. Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the guide mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Caution: Fun the self test using paper at least 220 mm (8.2 inches) wide fortheLQ-57O+or36Omm(Z4iruhs)rctide~ tk LQ-2070+; otkrwGe, tk print kud prints directly on tk plilten. 4. Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meek resistance. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to the loading position andbegins printing the self test. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 5. To stop the self test, press the PAUSE button (you can resume the self test by pressing the PAUSE button again). 6. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. If test results are not satisfadtxy, see Chapter 6. Roman "`#$%&`()*i.-./01234567!39:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKl `"#$%&`o*+ ,-./0123456789: ;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLb ;`t$%&`( I*+, -./0123456789:: <=>?OABCDEFGHIJKLMl #$%&`()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?BABCDEFGHIJKLMN( $%&`(I*+,-. /0123456789: ;<=>?BABCDEFGHIJKLMNOl Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test prints co&y, you are ready to conned your printer to the computer. Use a shielded twisted-pair parakl cable to connect your amputer to the print&s built-in parakl interface. Connect the parallel interface cable as dexribed belowz 1-12 Setting Up the Printer 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off; then plug the cable connector securely into the printeis parallel interface connector. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. Note: If your cable has a ground toire, connect it to the gmnd conbesidetheinttrfceaonnadar. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (if there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the gxwnd connector at the back of the computer.) Setting Up the Printer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that you can take full advantage of the print&s features. Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that presents a list of printers. Choosing from a menu To take full advantage of your printer's features, including ESC/P 2, choose the LQ-570+/1070+ or Stylus 800/1000 from the menu. If these printers are not listed, contact the software manufacturer or see "Where to Get Help for United States Users" at the beginning of this manual to see ifan update to the software is available. Until you receive an update, choose from the following listz ActionPrinter 5000+ ActionPrinter 5000 LQ-570/1070 LQ-870/1170 LQ-100 SQ-870/1170 LQ-510/550 LQ-500 LQ-860 / LQ-1060 LQ-850 /LQ-1050 LQ-2550 If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available from the following listz LQ, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer,Draft printer. Because some of the printers in this list are 9-pin printers, your graphics printing may not be correct. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tractor position and available paper paths . . . . . . . . . . Changing tractor positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading continuous paper with the push tractor. . . . . . . Removing continuous paper from the push tractor . . . . . Loading continuous paper with the pull tractor . . . . . . . Removing continuous paper from the pull tractor . . . . . . 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-10 2-13 2-14 2-18 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . 2-18 Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Switching to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper-thickness lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Envelones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 2-21 2-22 2-22 2-24 Paper Handling 2-1 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method Your printer can feed single sheets from the top and front and continuous paper from the rear, front, and bottom. Also, you can use the tractor unit for continuous paper as either a push or pull tractor. You will probably use only one or two of these methods on a regularbasis. This chapter explains the various methods of paper handling and includes nxwnmendations on the feeding methods best suited to your specific needs. Setting the paper-release lever The paper-release lever has three positions, with icons indicating the type of paper and paper path for each position. Single sheet This position is for loading single sheets. 2-2 Paper Handling Push tractor This position is for loading continuous paper from the rear, with the tractor in the push-tractor position. Pull tractor This position is for loading continuous paper from the mar, front or bottom, with the tractor in the pull-tractor position. Use this position when you have installed both the push tractor and the optional pull tractor. Using Single Sheets Your printer can print on single sheets of paper from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the LQ570+ and from148mm(5JBinches)toau)mm(165~)wideonthe LQ1070+. You can load single sheets tirn either the top or front of the printer. Loading single sheets from the top 1. Move the paper-release lever to the single&M position. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position Paper Handling 2-3 2. Turn on the printer. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on. 3. Slowly slide the left edge guide until it stops next to the arrow on the paper guide. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 4. Insert the paper fimly between the edge guides until it meets xesistanoe; after a few seconds, the printer advances the paper to the loading positkm 2-4 Paper Handling LIsetheknobonthert'gtrtside4theprinteronly~oclaarpaper jams &en tk printer is of. Othemise, you may damage the printer or cnuse it to he tk top+inm pith Caution: If the platen tums but the printer doesn't load the paper, completely remove the paper and x-e-insert it more firmly. To eject the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT button. Loading single sheets from the front 1. Move the papernzlease lever to the singlesheet position and open the front cover. 2 Turn on the printer. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on. Paper Handling 2-5 3. Slide the edge guide until you feel it click into place at the guide mark. You can slide the edge guide to the left in 1 /IO-inch increments to inaease the size of the left margin on your paper. 4. While aliening the papeis left edge with the edge guide, . insert the paper fmnly until it meets resistance; after a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to the kmding position. 2-6 Paper Handling Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jmnszahenthepn'ntaisoff.Othenctise,yyoumaydmnagethe printer ur awe it to luse the top-oj$nm position. If the platen turns but the printer doesn't load the paper, completely remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly. To eject the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT button. Note 7'he printer's built-in stack in front of the paper gui& am hold up to !SOsheetsofejectedpaper. Using Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper from 101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide on the LQ-570+ and from 101 mm (4 `inches) to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the LQ-1070+. Tractor position and avai/abie paper paths You can feed continuous paper from the rear, front, or bottom. Your printer comes with the tractor installed in the push-tractor position, for feeding paper from the rear. To feed paper from the front 0rWto~installthetractorinthe pull-tractor position. You can also install an optional pull tradoranduseboththepushandpull~~~together. Always move the paper-release lever to the position indicated for the paper-feeding method you are using, as shown in the table on page 2-8. Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Paper Handling 2-7 If you feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use a printer stand that has a large enough opening lor paper to feed from thebottom without obstructkm. Puh-tractor position ful-tractaf . d d . .. .. . . I Changing tractor positions Youonusethe~~runitasei~apushtractororapull tractor.Youcanchangethelxxtorp&tkma~toyour paperkedingmethod.TheprWerccm3eswiththetmctor instakiintkpush-trackxposition. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Lift the printer cover and the paper guide up and off the printer. by pressing the tabs open while lifting the tractor up and out of the mounting slots. 2. If necessary, remove the tractor from the pull-tractor position 2-8 Paper Handing 3. Press open the tract&s lock tabs. Hold the tmtar horizontally above the printer and kwer it sttalght down intotheprinteA3bmkmountingslda . 4. 5. 6. 7. 3. If necessary, remove the tractor from the push-tractur positionbypressingthehcktabsopenwhflellwngthe tractorupandoutofthemountingshoQ 4 . Pushthetr~slocktabsintotheope!n~Tiltthe tractorhwadand~itintotkpdnWsftont moundngslotaAnatMwoneachsid@ddre-w dotsshowsyouwhen?toalignthe~. 5 . Whenthettactorispo6itlonedinthem0un~s~~ thelocklalxL 2-10 Paper Handling 2. Make sure the tra&x is in the push-tractor position and the paper-dease lever is in the push-tractor position - - 4. Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide. The printer prints to the right of the position markedO.Pushthespm&etbckkerbacktokxkitin place. `Then slide the r@ht sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lo& it. Move the paper support soitismidwaybetweenthespmcketti& 5 . Makesureyour&erhasadean,ibtmlgMleadingedge. lknopenthespro&tcoversand&MeGiscthreeh& ofthepaperoverthe~pinn 7 . Slidetherightsprocktunitto lU?IMW~~sIadrhthepaper. Thenlo&itinphxx!bypushingthesprodcetlodr~r back 8. Place the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting posts on the printer. 9. Slightly lift the paper guide and then bwer % until it resk on theprMer.Rdsethepaperguklemverandrestitonthe papergubdt. 10. Slidebothedgegukksbthe~dtkppguMe. ll.~ontheprin~.Theprinterad~thf?paperto~ loading position when it nxeives data - Loading continuous paper with the pull tractor By pIacing the tractor ii\ the pull-tractor position, you can load paper from the rear, fron~orbottom.Thestqs axe the same for all paper paths. Note: donotwetk Whmtktmctorf6intkpuaJraclor buttontofczdtkpyIpokck EAR-oFFhttonw*LoAD/E R tO#UStllndby~ 1 . Makesuretheprinterishuwdoffandthepapergukieand theprintercoverare~ved. 2 . Makesurethetracbrisinthepulkacbr positionandthe paperhleverlsinthe~poeitbar * 2-14 Paper Handling 4. Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide. The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0. Push the sprocket lock lever back to lock the sprocket unit in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it in place. Move the paper support so it is midway between the spxxxket unit& 5. if you are insert@ paper in thy front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6 . h4akesureyourpaperhasaclean,straightedge.hsertthe paperintothedesiredpapersld(rpar,frontor~) untilitemergesbetweentheplatenindprinthead. 7 . Pullthepaperupuntiltheperfkatbnbetweenthefirstand sand pages is even with the top of the prlnWs r&bun.