LQ-870/1170

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Users Manual

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 cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures,. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques d&passant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edict6 par le Ministere des Communications du Canada.

Contents

Introduction Features... Options... Finding Your Way Around.. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.. Printer Parts... Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer... Choosing a Place for the Printer.. Assembling the Printer... Testing the Printer... Connecting the Printer to Your Computer.. Configuring Your Software for the Printer. Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Feeding Method.. Using Single Sheets... Using Continuous Paper... Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets.. Printing on Special Paper... Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel.... DIP Switches... Micro Feed... Tear Off... Typestyles... Data Dump Mode.. 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-6 1-10 1-14 1-15 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-7 2-21 2-24 3-1 3-2 3-6 3-13 3-16 3-19 3-23

Contents v

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options Cut-sheet Feeder... Additional Tractor Unit.. Interface Card... Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer... Replacing the Ribbon.. Transporting the Printer... Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions... Power Supply... Printing... Paper Handling... Options... Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications.. Interface Specifications... Optional Specifications... Initialization....
4-1 4-2 4-13 4-16 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 7-1 7-2 7-10 7-14 7-16
8-1 Chapter 8 Command Summary Using the Command Summary. 8-2 Commands Arranged by Topic. 8-3 A-1 Appendix Character Tables. A-2 International Character Sets. A-6 Glossary Index vi Contents GL-1 IN-l

Introduction

Your new Epson 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with a wide range of features.

Features

These features make your Epson printer an outstanding value: Fast printing speed. Print up to 330 characters per second in 12 cpi draft mode. Easy paper handling. Four paper paths to suit your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front loading. Flexibility. Load single sheets from the top or front paper slots without removing your continuous paper supply. Epsons ESC/P 2. The first dot matrix printer control language to offer scalable fonts and enhanced graphics. Compatibility. Supports the Epson ESC/P commands widely used in application programs written for other Epson LQ printers.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed to avoid bodily injury. I!!!

equipment.

CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to your
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of your printer.

Introduction 3

Printer parts

paper guide edge guides

front cover paper tension unit tractor paper thickness lever
A C inlet flrant edge guide

front paw

1 Note: In some countries, the power cord is attached.
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. indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power source
8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, 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.
9. Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on.

Introduction 5

Note: If the self test does not print properly, see Chapter 6.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
If the self test printed correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. Use a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable to connect your computer to your printers built-in parallel interface. Connect the parallel interface cable as described below:
Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off; then plug the cable connector securely into the printer. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.
Note: If your cable has a ground wire, attach it to the ground connector beneath the interface connector. 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 ground connector at the back of the computer.)
Configuring Your Software for the Printer
Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the printers features. Many of these programs provide an installation or setup section that presents a list of printers.

Choosing from a menu

Although you can use an application program even if it does not list your printer on its printer selection menu, to take full advantage of your printers features (including ESC/P 2), choose the LQ-870/1170 or LQ-570/1070 when you set up your program. If your printer is not listed, call the software manufacturer or call Epson at (800) 922-8911 to see if an update is available. Until you receive an update choose from the following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference):

LQ-850/l050

LQ-510/1010 LQ-500

LQ-2550 LQ-2500

LQ-800/1000 LQ-1500
If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available from the following list: FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. Because the printers in this list are 9-pin printers, your graphics printing will not be correct.

Paper Handling

Selecting a Paper Feeding Method.. Setting the paper-release lever.. 2-2 2-2

Chapter 2

2-3 Using Single Sheets... Loading single sheets from the top.. 2-3 Loading single sheets from the front. 2-5

Changing tractor positions
Before installing the tractor in a different position, remove it from its current position by pressing the lock tabs while you lift it out.
Installing in the front push-tractor position
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Open the front cover and remove the paper guide by grasping the fins on both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer.

Paper Handling 2-9

Press in the tractors lock tabs as you push the tractor into the printers mounting slot.
To remove the tractor unit, press the tractors lock tabs, tilt the unit forward, and lift it out of the printer. See page 2-12 for instructions on loading continuous paper with the front push tractor.
Installing the push-tractor in the rear position
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Lift the paper guide up and off the printer.
2. While pressing in the tractors lock tabs, lower the tractor straight down into the printers mounting slots. -
See page 2-15 for instructions on loading paper with the rear-push tractor. To remove the tractor unit, press the tractors lock tabs, tilt the unit back, and lift it off the printer.
Installing the pull-tractor
You can also use the tractor unit as a pull-tractor. To do this, you remove the paper-tension unit and install the tractor unit in its place. Follow the steps below to install the pull-tractor: 1. Make sure the power is turned off. Lift the printer cover and paper guide up and off the printer. 2. Grasp both ends of the paper-tension unit and lift it up and off the printer. Store the paper-tension unit in safe place. 3. An arrow on each side of the mounting slots shows you where to install the tractor. While pressing in the tractors lock tabs, tilt the tractor unit forward and lower it straight down into the slots.
See page 2-18 for instructions on loading paper with the pulltractor. To remove the tractor unit, press the tractors lock tabs, tilt the unit back, and lift it off the printer. Then replace the paper tension unit.

Auto line-feed

When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), the printer follows each carriage-return code (CR) received with a line feed code (LF). If your printer is double spacing, turn DIP switch 2-3 off. If each line overprints the next, turn DIP switch 2-4 on.

Micro Feed

The micro-feed feature allows you to move the paper forward or backward in 1/180-inch increments. You can use this feature to adjust the loading and tear-off positions. When you make adjustments to the loading or tear-off positions for continuous paper, the printer remembers the new position even if you turn off the printer. The printer automatically advances paper to the new position when the power is turned on again. When you adjust the loading position for single-sheet paper, the printer remembers the new position only until you turn off the power. The loading position returns to the factory setting when the power is turned on again.

Using micro feed

To use the micro-feed feature, you press the ALT button in combination with the LOAD/EJECT or LF/FF button, as indicated on the printers control panel. Follow the steps below to see how the MICRO FEED button operates: 1. Make sure that printing has stopped before you adjust the position of the paper.
2. While holding down the ALT button, press the LOAD/EJECT
button to feed the paper forward or press the LF/FF button to feed the paper backward, as indicated by the arrows above the buttons.
Adjusting the loading position
The loading position is the position of the paper after it is automatically loaded by the printer. If your printing is too high or low on the page, you can change the loading position with the micro-feed feature as follows: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. Load either continuous or single-sheet paper (load continuous
paper by pressing the LOAD/EJECT button). The MULTI-PART light begins to blink.

PART light is blinking.

Note: You can adjust the loading position only while the MULTI-
3. While holding down the ALT button, press the LOAD/EJECT button to move the loading position down on the page, or press the LF/FF button to move the loading position up on the page.

Note: If the perforation does not meet the tear-off edge, you
can adjust the tear-off position using the micro-feed feature as described later in this chapter.
5. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the loading position and begins printing. You can leave tear-off mode turned on (DIP switch 2-3 on) even when you are using single sheets or the pull tractor because tear-off mode is disabled when you set the paper-release lever to the single-sheet or pull-tractor position.
Using the TEAR OFF button
Whether or not the printer is in tear-off mode, you can use the TEAR OFF button to advance continuous paper to the tear-off position following the steps below:
Make sure printing has finished. Press the TEAR OFF button. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off edge and the TEAR OFF light comes on.
2. Tear off all printed pages.
can adjust the tear-off position using the micro-feed feature as described in the next section of this chapter.
3. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the
paper back to the loading position and begins printing. (You can also manually feed the paper back to the loading position by pressing the TEAR OFF button again.)
Adjusting the tear-off position
If the papers perforation does not meet the tear-off edge, follow the steps below to adjust the tear-off position: 1. Make sure the paper is in the tear-off position and the TEAR OFF light is on. 2. While holding down the ALT button, press the LOAD/EJECT button to move the tear-off position down on the page, or press the LF/FF button to move the tear-off position up on the page. The printer remembers the new tear-off position even after the printer is turned off. 3. Tear off any printed pages. 4. When you begin printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the loading position and begins printing.
The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position. If you try to advance the tear-off position beyond the limits, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving. When the paper reaches the factory-set tear-off position, the printer beeps and paper feeding pauses briefly. Use the factory setting as a reference point when you adjust the tear-off position.

Typestyles

You can produce a wide range of typestyles by selecting different character fonts, widths, and other enhancements from the control panel.
The font names on the control panel are meant as guides only; your actual printed results may differ slightly in appearance.
Note: The settings you select from the control panel remain

wxyzCl~aC~Ct~a~C~C~~~;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~f~~~~~

Character pitch

You can select a character pitch from the control panel. To select a pitch, press the PITCH button until the indicator light next to the desired pitch comes on. The table below shows the character pitches available for each font.
Script-C Orator Orator-S OCR-B
In the lo-, 12-, 15-, 17-, or 20-cpi modes, each character gets an equal amount of space. In proportional mode, the spacing varies from character to character. A narrow letter like the lowercase i receives less space than an uppercase W. The printout below compares the different pitches:
This is 10 cpi printing. This is 12 cpi printing.

This is IS cpi printing.

This is 17 cpi printing. This is 20 cpi printing. This is proportional printing. 3-22 Using the Printer

Data Dump Mode

Data dump mode is a special feature that allows experienced users to find the cause of communication problems between the printer and application programs. In data dump mode, the printer produces an exact printout of the codes it receives. To use data dump mode, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is off. 2. Hold down the LOAD/EJECT and LF/FF buttons while you turn on the printer. The printer beeps three times.
Load the paper. Next, run either an application program or a program you have written in any programming language. Your printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format, as shown below.
Data Dump Mode 1B 1B 6C 01 6F 6E 20 6F lB 75 6F 74 2E 65 OD 5 6D 0 6D OA.@.R.t.6.P

61 6E 6D 70

This is an examp
le of a data dum p printout. This i s feature m a k e s easy for.
5. To turn off data dump mode, press the PAUSE button to stop printing and eject the paper; then turn off the printer. By reading the characters printed in the text field on the right side of the data dump printout (shown in step 4) or the printout of hex codes, you can check which codes are being sent to the printer. In the text field, characters appear as their true ASCII characters, if they are printable. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are represented by dots.

Chapter 4

Using the Printer Options
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..

4-2 4-2

4-9 4-11
Additional Tractor Unit.. 4-13 The tractor positions and paper paths.. 4-13 Using two tractor units in combination. 4-14
4-16 Interface Cards.. Installing an interface card.. 4-16 C823051/C823061 serial interface card.. 4-18

Cut-Sheet Feeders

Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer:

Printer

Single-bin

High-capacity

C806381 C806401

LQ-870 LQ-1170

C806371 C806391
The single-bin cut-sheet feeder holds up to 50 single sheets of paper. When this cut-sheet feeder is installed alone, you can still manually insert single sheets using the paper guide. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder holds up to 150 sheets of paper. You can also load up to 25 envelopes automatically with this cut-sheet feeder. You can also connect both cut-sheet feeders and operate them as a double-bin cut-sheet feeder (see Assembling the double-bin cutsheet feeder). This allows you to load two different types of paper automatically. Follow the directions included with your cut-sheet feeder to assemble it; then install the cut-sheet feeder as described in this chapter.
Installing a cut-sheet feeder
Installation of each cut-sheet feeder-single-bin, high-capacity, or double-bin-is basically the same. Install your cut-sheet feeder by following the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and printer cover.
If the tractor unit is installed in the top-tractor position, remove it and re-install it in the front- or rear-tractor position and install the paper-tension unit.
Note: Keep the paper guide handy; if you install the single-bin unit, you need to re-install the paper guide after you load paper. Also, you will need it if you ever remove the cut-sheet feeder.

Loading paper or envelopes with the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder
Pull the lock levers forward on the left and right paper guides to release them.
2. Slide the left paper guide until it is aligned with the triangle mark; then lock it in place by pushing back on its lock lever. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides.-- --
Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paper guides retract and lock open.
Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
CAUTION: Do not use multi-part forms, carbon paper,
or labels in the cut-sheet feeder.
Insert up to 150 sheets of paper, 25 plain bond or 30 air mail envelopes along the left paper guide. Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches your papers width and lock it in place. Make sure that the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely.
If you are loading envelopes, push the envelope levers back.
8. Push the paper-set levers back to clamp the paper or envelopes against the guide rollers.
Note: You can also insert single sheets using the front paper slot
or the slot between the paper guide and stacker.
The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when you send print data to the printer (as long as the PAUSE light is not lit). You can also load paper from the cut-sheet feeder by pressing the LOAD/EJECT button.
Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder
You can attach the single-bin cut-sheet feeder and high-capacity cut-sheet feeder to create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder. Follow these steps:
Remove the gear cover from the back of the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder and store it in a safe place.
2. Hold the single-bin cut-sheet feeder in both hands. Fit the notches in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder over the mounting posts on the rear of the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder.
3. Press the two cut-sheet feeders together while pushing firmly on the tab locks. Make sure the two cut-sheet feeders are securely locked together.
4. Install the assembled double-bin cut-sheet feeder on the
printer. See Installing a cut-sheet feeder in this chapter.
5. Load paper into each bin. See the sections on loading paper in this chapter. You can now use either cut-sheet feeder to load paper.
Note: You can also insert single sheets using the front paper
The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes BIN 1 and the singlebin cut-sheet feeder becomes BIN 2. Select the bin number by pressing the BIN SELECT button. The indicator light of the selected bin comes on. You can also specify the bin number by using software commands as described in Chapter 8, or by using your application software as described in your software users manual.

OCR-B Orator Orator-S Script C

ESC X nn

Select Font by Pitch and Point ESC X m nl n2 m : Set pitch to 360/m cpi m = 0 : No change in pitch m = 1 : Select proportional M = 0, 1, 18, 21, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60, or 72 n = nl -k n2 X 256 n: Set point size in 0.5 points Total points = (nl + n2 X 256) X 0.5 n = 0 : No change in point n = 0, 16, 20, 21, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, or 64 (for Roman and Sans serif) n = 0, 21, 42 (for other typeface) * Cancel ESC X with ESC I, M, g, p, !, or @ 4D 78 Select 10.5 point, 10 cpi Select 10.5 point, 12 cpi Select 10.5 Point, 15 cpi Turn Proportional Mode On/Off Select Letter Quality or Draft YZ = 0: Draft 1: Letter Quality
ESC I ESC M ESC g ESC p l/o ESC x n

ASCII ESC 4

ESC 5 ESC E ESC F ESC ! n
Dec. Hex. Description Select Italic Font Cancel Italic Font Select Bold Font Cancel Bold Font Master Select To find the value of n add together the numbers of the typestyles you want to combine from the list below: n = 0: 10 cpi 1: 12 cpi 2: proportional 4: condensed 8: bold 16: double-strike 32: double-width 64: italic 128: underline

Font enhancement

ASCII SI DC2 SO ESCW DC4 1/0 Dec. Hex. Description 20 OF 12 OE Select Condensed Printing Cancel Condensed Printing Select Double-Width Printing (one line) Turn Double-Width Printing On/Off Cancel Double-Width Printing (one line)

Command Summary 8-7

ASCII ESC w l/O ESC G ESC H
Dec. Hex. Description Turn Double-Height Printing On/Off Select Double-Strike Printing Cancel Double-Strike Printing Select Superscript Printing Select Subscript Printing Cancel Superscript/Subscript Printing

ESC S 0 ESC S 1

ESC T ESC ( - nn
28 2D Select Line/Score ESC ( - 1 nl n2 nl = 1: Underline nl = 2: Strikethrough nl = 3: Overscore n2 = 0: Cancel score line selected by nl n2 = 1: Single continuous line n2 = 2: Double continuous line n2 = 5: Single broken line n2 = 6: Double broken line 2D 71 Turn Underline On/Off Select Character Style n = 0: Normal style 1: Outline 2: Shadow 3: Outline with shadow

Appendix

Character Tables. A-2 Italic character table... A-2 Graphics character tables... A-3 International Character Sets.. A-6

Appendix A-1

Character Tables
These character tables are selected by setting DIP switches l-l, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, or using the ESC t software command. For the graphics character tables, the ESC 6 and ESC 7 software commands let you select whether hex codes 80 to 9F are characters (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7).

Italic character table

CDDE0123456769ABCDEF 0 NUL SPO @ P - ptU sPO4?Pp 1 !IAQaq !IAQaq

#3CScs oCS$ 4 D T d t

DC2"ZBRbr

#3CScs DC4$ 4 D T d t

%5EUeu &6FVfv '7GWgw (8HXhx
LF * VTESC+ FF CR L SO SI ;

%SEUeu &6FVfv

HTEM)9IYiyKTEM)9IYiy

(BHXhx

:JZjzLF *:JZjz K[k{VTESC+*K[k{ :L\l:FF ,:L\l' =M]m}CR -=Mlm) >N^n-SO >N*nTO-0 SI j?O 0
Graphics character tables PC 437 (United States)
CDDE0123456789ABCDEF p(-gQ$LlL.~ SP 0 @ P 0 NUL 1 !lAQaqfiaiglfp+
" 2BRbr&!16 #3CScsd6ti DC4$4DTdtgid %SEUeu&bfi

PC 850 (Multilingual)

0123456789ABCDEF pCfi&$LB(jSP 0 @ P IWL

9 A B C D E F

$glDg+ 1 A Q a q ii & i iii DC2 2BRbre16 !

#3CScs$86

DC4$4DTdt&id %SEUeuh&fiA+lo &6FVfvbQaffgfpt '7GWgwqtiQAxfp,
=MJm)i0iQ=iP2 O.>N n-Ax(Yj\i-m /?O - 0 AfB,n=* Appendix A-3

PC 860 (Portugal)

CODE0123456789ABCDEF SP 0 @ P * p c fi 6 g L JL a E 0 NUL !lAQaqfiAi$$lypf 1
" 2BRbr&&6 #3CScsb6ti DC4$4DTdt&e,A

PC 863 (Canada-French)

CODE0123456789ABCDEF :::.i_. ::: SPO @ P * p C E ( sis Ly a L 0 NUL !lAQaq(i&*sl~pf 1
2BRbr6*6# DC2 " #3CScs~~ii DC4$4DTdtAli:"+-Lc %SEUeuhf $ t PO &6FVfvab'ilk p+ '7GWgwqti--,,[I R r= (BHXhx&nfTk a"

B C D E S F

VlESC+ * K[kfx@:qT FF :L\l; zf&d; CR I =M]m}-03U= O.>N^n-AoaA# SI /?O-0 f,,

PC 865 (Norway)

CDDE0123456789ABCDEF SP 0 @ P - pCEd% L 1L a E 0 NUL
!lAQaqiiaei g I + p f DC2 " 2BRbrelgZi r 1 #3CScsb6ti DC4$4DTdtaifi %SEUeuhbfi &6 FV '7GWgw~hQ~
Characters available with ESC ( *

A B C D E F

0 + + 4

!! !I -

To print the characters in the table on ;he left you must first send the ESC ( a cdmmand. This command is valid only on printers featuring Epson ESC/P2.

Q P R 0

a*) A v

Appendix A-5

International Character Sets

Country 0 USA 1 France

2 Germany 3 U.K. 4 Denmark 5 Sweden 6 Italy 7 Spain
DIP SW ASCII code hex 5C 5D 5E 7C 7D 7E l-l 1-2 l-3 #

# # f # # # R

$ $ $ $ tl $ $

b 8 @ @ $ @ @

;d [ A ii o i

q tl \ 0 t) \ fi 6 i 5

ij 1 t&

A * ii A A

Printing in one direction only. Unidirectional printing is useful for printing graphics because it allows more precise vertical alignment than bidirectional printing.

user-defined characters

Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also known as download characters.
Command descriptions are not indexed here. For information on a specific command, see Chapter 8. Adjusting the loading position 3-13--15 Application program, iii, 1-15 Assembling the printer, 1-6--9 Auto line-feed, 3-7, 3-12 Automatic loading, see Loading paper ALT, control panel, 3-4
Baud rate, 4-18 Bidirectional printing, 3-7, 3-10, 7-2 BIN 1, control panel, 3-3 BIN 2, control panel, 3-3 Buffer, 3-4, 3-7, 3-11 clearing, 3-4 specifications, 7-2 BUFFER CLEAR, control panel, 3-4 Buttons, control panel, 3-2--5
symbol sets, A-2--6 tables, 3-9, A-2-6 Cleaning the printer, 5-2 Commands, see Printer commands Configuring software, 1-15 Connecting, printer to computer, 1-14 parallel interface, 1-14 power cord to printer, 1-10 serial interface, 4-16--17 optional interface card, 4-16--17 Continuous paper loading, 2-8--24 top-of-form, 2-21, 3-13--15 Control panel, 3-2--5 Copy capacity, 7-6 Cut-sheet feeders, 4-2--12 double-bin, 4-9--12 high-capacity, 4-6--8 single-bin, 4-3--5 D Data dump, 3-23 Default settings, 7-16 DIP switches, 3-6--12 functions, 3-9--12 setting, 3-6
Cable parallel interface, 1-14 Cartridge, see Ribbon cartridge Character fonts, 3-19-21 pitch, 3-22
tables, 3-7--8 Draft, high-speed, 3-11 E Edge guides, 2-5 EJECT button, control panel, 3-3 Envelopes, cut-sheet feeder, 4-6--8 loading, 2-28, 4-6--8 specifications, 7-4--6 Epson Consumer Information Center, iv Error handling, 4-18 ESC/P 2, Intro 1, 8-1--12 commands, 8-1--12
G Graphics character tables, A-3--5 Graphics, print direction, 3-7, 3-10
Handshake timing, 7-13 Hexadecimal numbers, see Data dump High-speed draft, 3-11 Help, where to get, iv I Icons, paper path, 2-8, 4-13 Initialization, 7-16 Input buffer, 3-4, 3-7, 3-11, 7-2 Installing, ribbon cartridge, 1-6--8 options, 4-1--18 Interface connecting, optional, 4-16--17 parallel, 1-14 sarial, 4-16--17 specifications, 7-10--13 International character sets, 3-9, A-2--6 Italic character table, 3-8--9, A-2
FF button, control panel, 3-3 FONT button, control panel, 3-4 Fonts, 3-19--21 available, 3-19--21 character pitch, 3-4, 3-22 control panel button, 3-4 resident, 3-19--21 samples, 3-20--21 scalable, 3-19--20 Form length adjusting, iii continuous paper, 3-7--8, 3-11 Form, top of, 3-13--15 Front push-tractor, 2-8--11 position, 2-8

Jams, paper, 6-8--12

Labels, 2-26, 7-4-6
LF button, control panel, 3-3 Lines per page, iii LOAD button, control panel, 3-3 Loading paper, continuous paper, 2-7--24 cut-sheet feeder, 4-3--12 envelopes, 2-27 labels, 2-26 multi-part forms, 2-26 paper paths, 2-2--3 singles sheets, 2-4--7 Loading position, adjusting, 3-13-15

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Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Understanding and Using ESCP/2 Commands and Syntax PSB No: P-0082 Originator: JW Date: 12/4/91 Page(s): 1 of 14
This bulletin provides detailed explainations and illustrations for some of the more commonly used printer commands used in ESC/P2 Listed below are the commands discussed in this bulletin. Command ESC X m nl n2 ESC ( C ml m2 nl nl ESC(vm1 m2nl n2 ESC(Vm1 m2nl n2 ESCtn ESC ( t nl n2 dl d2 d3 ESC( A nln2d,.& Command Name Select Pitch and Point Size Set Page Length in Defined Units Set Relative Vertical Position Set Absolute Vertical Position Select Character Table Assign Character Table Print Data as Characters PSB Page 14
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ESC X m n1 n2 (Select Pitch and Point Size)
C X m n1 a is the command for selecting pitch and point size where m, nl and n2 are variables. The vadable W is used to select the pitch, which is the character spacing. The variable W selects the point size and the variable n2, at this time, will aiways be 0 (zero). The variables In and 91 ate explained below. ThevaluesusedformateO,l,18,21,24,30,36,4248,60,and72 tfois usedasthevalueform,therewillbenochangeinpit~. lflisusedasthe value for W, the character pitch will be proportional spacing. To determine the character pitch for all other values of %I, divide 360 by 91. For example, if rn=W then 360 divided by 60 equals 6 and the character pitch is 6 characters per inch. If m=30, the character pitch is 12 characters per inch. FortheRomanandSansSerifforrts,thevaiueausedfornimare0,l6,20,TI,24, 26,3238,40,42,44,48,5238,80and64. ForaUotherfonts,thevaluesusedfor nlBare0,21,and42 lheactualpointsbthatwillprintisnl diidedby2 For example, if nl=20, the point size is 10. tf nl=48, the point size is 24. NOTE: When selectina a Doirft size laraer than 24 (the value for nl is treater than 48L select Drof3ortional wacina tm=ll for the character me&. In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this. LPRlf+lT cHR$(n);*xll;CHRS(l);CHR$(48);~~~(o);~his is 24 point proportional spaced Ch6(27) is ESC, &6(l) selects proportional spacing, chr$(48) selects 24 point character size. At this time, n2 is m zero (0).
PSB No: P-0082 Page: 3 of INPUT Point Siie;A$ 20 B=VAL(A$)*RESTORE 70 22FORX=l TO16 23READY 24 IF B=Y THEN GOT25NMTX 26CLS 27 PRINT A$ is not a valid point size choice. 26 GOT30 C=VAL(A$) 40 LPRfNT CHR$(27);X;CHR$(l);CHR$(B);CHR$(O);nlese are ;A$; point characters 50 LPRtNT CHR$(27);(V;CHR$(2);CHR$(O);CHR$(C);CHR$(o) 60 GOT70 DATA 0,16,20,21,24,28,32,36,40,4~44,48,52,56,60,64 Line 10 - allows you to specify the point size desired. Line 20 - computes the value for nl in the ESC X command. tine 21 - check to ensure that a valid point size was input ff the point size is valid, the program jumps to line 30. If the point size is not valid, the program prints a message on the screen and starts over again. Line 30 - computes the value for nl for advancing paper using the ESC ( v command. Line 40 - sends the Set Pitch and Point Size command to the printer. (Note: The pitch is set for proportional spacing for ail point sizes to ensure proper character spacing regardless of the point size.) Line 50 - sends the Set Relative Vertical Position command to the printer. This command advances the paper in preparation for printing the next line. Line 60- causes the program to start again at the beginning. NOTE: To halt the program, hold down the Ctrl key and press the c key.
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These are 10 point characters These are 10.5 point characters
These are 12 point characters
These are 14 point characters
These are 16 point characters These are 18 point characters
These are 22 point characters These are 24 point characters
These are 20 point characters These are 21 point characters

These are 28 point characters
These are 26 point characters
These are 30 point characters
These are 32 point characters
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ESC ( C m1 m2 n1 n2 (Set Page Length in Defined Units
ESC ( C m1 m2 n1 n2 is the command for setting the page length in units where ml, m2, nl and n2 are variables. The uniV is usually l/380 of an inch unless defined othenwise by the ESC ( l.Y command. Currently, the values for ml and m2 MUST be ml =2 and m2=0. To determine the values for n1 and n2 perform the following steps. 1. Determine the desired page length in inches. 2 Multiply the page length by 380. Divide the result by 258 using long division. 3. 4. The remainder in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n1. 5. The whole number in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n2. EXAMPLE 1. 2 3. 4. 5. The page length is 8.5 inches. 8.5 x 360 = divided by 256 = 11 with a remainder of 244. n1=244 n2=11
In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this.
This command, as listed in the line above, will set the page length to 8.5 inches. NOTE: The current line becomes the top of form. This command cancels any previously set top and bottom margin settings. If you wish to set the top and bottom margins via software command, the commands must be issued AFTER the Set Page Length in Defined Units command. The proper page length setting can be confirmed by issuing a Form Feed command, chr$(l2), or by pressing the FF" button on the control panel while the printer is Cff Line.
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1 ESC ( v m1 m2 n1 n2 (Set Relative Verticai~~~
ESC l v ml m2 n1 a is the command for advancing the print position verticaiiy in unitswhereml,m2nl andn2arevariables. The5nCisusually1/36Oofaninch unless defined otherwise by the ESC ( U command. Currently, the values for ml and IT@ MUST be ml =2 and m2=0. To determine the values for n1 and n2 perform the following steps. 1. Determine the desired vertical motion distance in inches. 2 Multiply the distance by 360. 3. Divide the result by 256 using long division. 4. The remainder in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n1. 5. The whole number in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n2 EXAMPLE 1. 2 3. 4. 5. The desired distance is 1 inch. 1x360=360 36Odiidedby256=1witharemainderofl04. n1=104 n2=1
In the Basic programming language, the command would look like thii.
Thiscommand,aslistedintheiineabove,willfeedthepaperuplinchfromthe ament line. The current print column (horizontal position) IS NOT changed. Reverse paper feed less than l/2 inch can be performed with this command. To accompliih Wvers# paper feeding requires the following steps. 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. Determine the desired vertical motion dice in inches. Multiply the distance by 360. Divide the result by 256 using long division. Subtract the remainder in the quotient computed in step 3 from 256. The result from step 4 is the value for n1. Thevaluefofn2willahnfaysbe255.

PSB No: P-0082 Page: 7 of 14 EXAMPLE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
The desired distance is 1/4 inch. 1/4 x 360 = divided by 256 = 0 with a remainder of 90. 256-90=166 n1=166 n2=255
In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this. LPRlNT CHR$(27);(v;CHR$(2);CHR$(O);CHR$(166);CHR$(255) This command, as listed in the line above, will feed the reverse feed the paper l/4 inch from the current line. The current print column (horizontal position) IS NOT changed.
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C ( V m1 m2 n1 n2 is the command for changing the print position vertically (with respect to the Top of Form position) in units where m1, m2, n1 and n2 are variables. TheZlnitisuswllyl/~afaninchunlessdefinedatherwisebytheESC(U command. Currently, the values for m1 and m2 MUST be m1 =2 and m2=0. To determine the values for n1 and n2 perform the following steps. 1. Determine the desired vertical distance from the Top of Form in inches. 2. Multiply the dice by 360. 3. Divide the result by 258 using long division. 4. The remainder in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n1. 5. The whole number in the quotient from step 3 is the value for n2 EXAMPLE 1. 2 3. 4. 5. The desired dice from the Top of Form is 1 inch. 1x360=360 36Odiidedby258== 1 witharemainderof104. n1=104 n2=1
Thiscommand,as~~~brthelineabwg.willpositionthepaperl inchfromthe current Top of Form setting. For example, if the Top of Form setting is the top edge of the paper, the paper will be positioned so that the printer is ready to print 1 inch down from the top edge of the paper.
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ESC t n is the command for selecting a character table to be used for printing where n is a variable. The following table lists the values for n and the character table associated with the value.

T a b l e

I PC437 (US) Table 1
NOTE: 1. Character tables other than those listed above can be assigned by using the ESC ( t command (Assign Character Table). 2 The value used for n can be either the ASCII value OR the ASCII character (i.e. chr$(l) or 1). In the Basic programming language, the command would look like this. LfRlNT CHR$(n);Y:CHR$(O); CHR$(27) is ESC and CHR$(O) selects table 4% (italic).
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ESC ( t n1 n2 d1 d2 d3 (Assign Character Table)
ESC ( t n1 n2 d1 d2 d3 is the command for assigning character tables where nl, n2, dl,d2,andd3arevariables. CurrenUy,variabknl,n2andd3MlJSTbenl=3, n2=0, and d3=0. Variable dl is a number corresponding to one of the four tables selectable with the ESC t n command. This is the table that will be replaced. Valid valuesford areO,1,2,and3(seeTabtel below). Variabled2isanurnbar corresponding to a registered table. lhii is the table that will replace the table indicated by Variable dl. Valid Values for d2 are 0, 1,3,7,8, and 9 (see Table 2 MOW).

SeIectabIeTabIe

0 -1 Italic

IO Iwic

I 3 IPC95O(Intemationa0 I

Table 1

Table2
After using the ESC ( t command, the ESC t n command MUST be sent to select the table before printing from the new table. For example, the command ESC ( t 0 is sent (assign Registered Table 3 (PC950) to Selectable Table 1 (PC437). In order to print the Q character (ASCII 245), the command ESC t 1 must be sent. In the Basic programming language, the sequence would be as follows: t.PRtNT CHR$(27);CT);CHR$(3);CHR$(O);CHR$(l);CHR$(3);CHR$(O); LPRINT CHR$(27);7;CHR$(l); LPRINT CHR$(245) Some ESC/P2 documentation may illustrate as many as 22 different Registered Tables. The Registered Tables are a part of the character set, therefore, they are contained in the Character Generator ROM. The CG ROM differs based upon the destination country. For this reason, only the above Registered Tables are available on LQ-570, LQ-1070, LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers sold for the U.S. market. Foreign Character Generator ROMs ARE NOT available in the United States. The following
PSB No: P-0082 Page: 11 of 14 page contains a print sample of the Registered Tables available in printers sold in the U.S. In order to print the first 31 characters in Tables 1 through 9, the ESC ( h command must be sent. Listed below is a Basic language program and an explanation of the program that will print the output illustrated on page 13 of this bulletin. 10 FOR Z=l TO READ Y,Y$ 30 LPRINT Table;Y; ;Y$ 40 LPRINTCHR$(27);(t;CHR$(3);CHR$(O);CHR$(O);CHR$(Y);CHR$(O); 50 LPRINTCHR$(27);t;CHR$(O) 60 IF Y=0 THEN GOTO LPRINT CHR$(27);( h ;CHR$(31);CHR$(O); 80 FOR X=1 TO 255:LPRlNT CHR$(X);:NEXT X 90 GOT100 FOR X=33 TO 126:LPRINT CHR$(X);:NMT X 110 FOR X=161 TO 254:LPRlNT CHR$(X);:NEXT X 120 LPRINT CHR$(lO):LPRINT CHR$(lO) 130 NEXTZ 140 DATA O,ttalic,l ,PC437 (US),3,PC850 (Intemational),7,PC860 (Portugal) 150 DATA 8, PC863 (Canada-French),S,PC865 (Norway) Program Description Begin loop to print the 6 Registered Tables Read Registered Table number and Table Name Print Registered Table number and Table Name Send the Assign Character Table command to the printer assigning the Registered Character Table read in line 20 to Selectable Character Table 0. 50 Send the Select Character Table command to the printer selecting Selectable Table number 0 as the current Character Table for printing. 60 If the Registered Character Table number is 0, do not execute commands in lines 70 through 90. This is because the Italic Character Table duplicates control codes and non-displayable characters in ASCII values 127 through 160. Program lines 100 and 110 prevent the attempted printing of this range of ASCII values. Note: tines 70 through 90 will execute ONLY if the Registered Character Table to be printed is NOT table number 0. Refer to the conditional command in line 60. 70 If the Registered Character Table number is not 0, send the Print Data as Characters command to the printer. Specifically, this command, as listed, tells the printer to print the next 31 bytes as data, not control codes.

PSB No: P-0082 Page: 12 of If the Registered Character Table number is not 0, print ASCII values 1 through 255 inclusive. Remember, line 70 allows the first 31 ASCII values to print as characters, not control codes. 90 If the Registered Character Table number is not 0, do not execute commands in lines 100 and 110. 100 If the Registered Character Table number is 0, sand ASCII values 33 through 126 to the printer. 110 If this Registered Character Table number is 0, send ASCII values 161 through 254 to the printer. 120 Sand 2 line feed commands to the printer to provide separation between tables. 130 If program lines 20 through 120 have not executed 6 times, return to line 20 and start again. 140 Data that is read by line 20. This line and line 160 contain the Registered Table number and name that will be used by this program.
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able 0 I t a l i c #$X& ()*+,-./0123456789:;c=>?~ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU~YZ~\~n-fabcdefghijklm >pqrstuvwxyz( :}!#$X&()*+,-./0123456789:; e=> ?BABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTUVRXYZ[ \ J ^,
nbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{,}-
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!#SX&()*+,-./0123456789 :;<=>?QABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP RSTUWYCYZ[\I-- abcdefghijklmno qrstuvwxyz( I}CU~~~AA~oe~iiiXAB~b;~ij~a~~a~0f0Ptfbi6ri~RPo;~~f?;~n-:-~~.~)~i111~)lJJJ~ fH-ttLpTw+LLr+jJ rly raPrxCa~+~BQ6~8EnifL~rJ~~.*.~a2~
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PC865 (Norway)

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C l h n1 n2 d,. dk is the command for printing control codes as data where nl and n2 are variables and d,.d,representthedat&atistobeprintedas characbrs. The variables nl and n2 tell the printer Yhe next xx ASCII codes are to be interpreted as characters instead of control codes. Thii command is used primarily to print displayable characters such as ASCII values 0 through 31 in Registered Tables 1 through 9 which are normally used as control codes (LF, FF, ESC, etc.) TO determine the values for n1 and n2 perform the following steps. 1. Determine how many ASCII codes will be sent sequentially immediately following n1 and nUsing long division, divide the quantity of ASCII codes that will be sent sequentially immediately following n1 and n2 by 255. 3. The remainder in the quotient is the value for n1. 4. The whole number in the quotient is the value for n2 EXAMPLE 1. The symbols for the different suits of a card deck (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades - V, +, 4, and 4) are to be printed. These are each separate ASCII codes (ASCII codes 2 3.4, and 5 when using the PC437 Character table). 2 4dividedby255= 0 with a remainder of 4. 3. nl =4

4.n2=0

This command, as listed in the line above, will cause the printer to print the symbols for the different suits of a card deck (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades V, +, 4, and 4). Another example of using the ESC ( * command is illustrated in the explanation of the ESC ( t (Assign Character Table) command.

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Subject: LQ-870/1170 Questions and Answers PSB No: P-0081 Originator: SDS Date: 10/9/91 Page(s): 1 of 4
This bulletin answers some commonly asked questions about the LQ-870/1170 printers. The questions and answers are listed below. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE LQ-870/1170 PRINTERS Q1. What are the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers? Al. The LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers are the direct replacement of the LQ-850 and LQ-1050 printers. Q2. What is ESC/P2? A2. ESC/P2 stands for Epson Standard Code for Printers version Two. ESC/P2 is the newest version of Epsons printer control language. Q3. What features does ESC/P2 offer? A3. ESC/P2 offers two scalable fonts and enhanced, sharper 360 DPI (Dots Per Inch) graphics. Q4. What are the paper paths on the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers? A4. The LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers have 4 paper paths. The different paper paths are as follows: a
Top Feed Bottom Feed Rear Feed Front Feed
PSB No: P-0081 Page: 2 of 4 Q5. Are there different tractors available for the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printer? A5. The LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers come with one tractor, this tractor can be positioned for three different purposes. The purposes are as follows:
Front Feed Push Tractor Rear Feed Push Tractor Top Mounted Pull Tractor
Additional tractors are available for use in any of the above positions. The Product Codes for these additional tractor are:

LQ-870 LQ-1170

C800201 C800211
Q6. What are the print speeds of the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers? A6. The print speeds are shown below. High Speed Draft: Draft: Letter Quality: 300 cps (10 cpi) 413 cps (15 cpi) 330 cps (12 cpi) 275 cps (10 cpi) 138 cps (15 cpi) 110 cps (12 cpi) 92 cps (10 cpi)
Q7. What fonts are scalable and what sizes can be printed? A7. The two scalable fonts are Roman and San Serif. Both fonts can be printed from 8 point to 32 point in 2 point increments. Q8. What other fonts are supported by the printers? A8 Below is a table showing the fonts available and the pitch sizes supported by each font.

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Font Epson Draft Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Epson Courier Epson Prestige Epson Script OCR-B Epson Script C Epson Orator Epson Orator-S

10 cpi 0 0

12 cpi 0 0

15 cpi

Q9. There was a diskette included in the box with my printer, what is it for? A9. The diskette contains Epson Printer Drivers for use with some of the most popular software programs. Below is a list of these software programs.
Microsoft Word Version 5.5 Microsoft Windows Version 3.0 DrawPerfect Version 1.1 LetterPerfect Version 1.0 PlanPerfect Version 5.1 WordPerfect Version 5.1 WordStar Version 6.0
For instructions on how to install each of the drivers, print the README files on the diskette and follow the directions listed on each print out. To access a README file, first change to the appropriate subdirectory. For example, to change to the WordPerfect subdirectory, type the following command: A: CD\WP PRINT README <To access the diskette> <To access the WP subdirectory> <To print the WP README file>
PSB No: P-0081 Page: 4 of 4 Q10. What printers are supported by the printer drivers on the diskette? A10. All drivers on the diskette support the following Epson printers:
LQ-570 LQ-1070 LQ-870 LQ-1170 AP-5000 AP-5500
Q11. What are the available accessories for the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers? A11. Below is a list of all the accessories available for the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printer. LQ-870 Product Codes C800201 C806371 CC823051 C823071 C823101 C1-93-A LQ-1170 Product Codes C800211 C806391 CC823051 C823071 C823101 C1-9E-A Accessories Additional Tractor Standard Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Fabric Ribbon Film Ribbon Fabric Ribbon Only Replacement Pack Serial Interface Board 32K Serial Interface Board 32K Parallel Interface Board Parallel Printer Cable

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Subject: Quick Reference for Current Dot-Matrix Printer Print Speeds Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0030C Originator: SLS

9-PIN PRINTERS

/ Model1% AP-2250 LX-11 DFX-5000 DFX-8000 l%Y 200 CPS 200 CPS D:,n-,cpCPS 240 CPS n/a n/a legal 40 CPS 40 CPS llLFPI 48 CPS 48 CPS ,
FX-870/285 CPS CPS CPS CPS I 68 CPS II 400 CPS 480 CPS 533 CPS 80 CPS CPS 1) CPS CPS I 1066 CPS CPS 11921

240PIN P R I N T E R S

Model AP-3250 LQ-570/1070 ~ LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 ~ LQ-2550 Draft 10 CPI Draft 12 CPI High-Speed Draft 10 CPI 1 n/a 225 CPS 300 CPS ICZPI / IEPI 167 CPS CPS 210 CPS 252 CPS 246 CPS 295 CPS 275 CPS CPS 333 CPS I 400 CPS
CPS CPS 70 CPS 82 CPS 1 Ill CPS 84 CPS 98 CPS

300CPS CPS 1 IIOCPS n/a

133CPS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS CPI: Characters Per Inch CPS: Characters Per Second Draft: Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. Elite: 12 Characters Per Inch (12 CPI) Pica: 10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI) Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increases the number of dots per LQ: character to increase the print quality. (24-pin printers only) N W : Near Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increase the number of dots per character to increase the print quality. NLQ printing requires two passes per character. (Q-pin printers only)
Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D Originator: SLS
This PSB provides a quick reference for the paper specifications on Epsons current line of 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers when using continuous paper. The Maximum No. of Copies is the maximum allowable number of copies when using continuous multi-part carbonless paper. The Total number is the maximum allowable number of copies including the original. The Maximum Total Thickness is the maximum allowable total thickness including the original plus any copies.
Model AP-2250 LX-810 FX-870/1170 DFX-5000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) DFX-8000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor)
Orig. + Maximum No. of Copies 5 3

Total 4

Maximum Total Thickness I 0.0098 (0.25mm) I 0.0098 (0.25mm) I 0.0126 (0.32mm) 0.018 0.012 0.018 0.012 (0.46mm) (0.30mm) (0.46mm) (0.30mm)

24-PIN PRINTERS

Model AP-3250 * LQ-570/1070 LQ-860 LQ-870/1170 LQ-2550 * Note: I I Orig. + Maximum No. of Copies I I I I I Total 6 Maximum Total Thickness 0.0071 (0.18mm) 0.0126 (0.32mm) 0.0126 (0.32mm) 0.0126 (0.32mm) 0.018 (0.46mm)
The AP-2250 and AP-3250 require an optional push tractor to use continuous paper.