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Epson LQ-850X User Manual (342 pages)

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Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 3.69 MB

Table of Contents

6
- Important Safety Instructions
  4
- Features
  9
- Introduction
  9
- Options
  10
- About this Manual
  12
- Where to Get Help
  14
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

15
- Unpacking the Printer
  16
  - Checking the Parts
    16
    
    Removing the Protective Materials
    17
- Choosing a Place for the Printer
  22
- Assembling the Printer
  24
  - Installing the Platen Knob
    24
    
    Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
    25
    
    Attaching the Paper Guide
    29
- Testing the Printer
  32
  - Plugging in the Printer
    32
    
    Running the Self Test
    33
    
    Solving any Self Test Problems
    41
- Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
  44
  - The Parallel Interface
    45
    
    The Serial Interface
    46
- Setting up Your Application Software
  48
  - Choosing from a Menu
    48
Chapter 2 Paper Handling

49
- Using Single Sheets
  50
  - Loading Paper
    50
    
    Reloading During Printing
    53
- Using Continuous Paper
  54
  - Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply
    54
    
    Loading Continuous Paper
    55
- Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets
  64
  - Switching to Single Sheets
    64
    
    Switching Back to Continuous Paper
    69
- Printing on Special Paper
  73
  - The Paper Thickness Lever
    73
    
    Multi-Part Forms
    77
    
    Labels
    78
    
    Envelopes
    80
Chapter 3 Using the Printer

83
- Operating the Control Panel
  84
  - Other Control Panel Features
    87
- Selecting Typestyles
  88
  - Character Fonts
    88
    
    Character Spacing
    92
    
    Condensed Mode
    93
- Setting the DIP Switches
  94
  - Changing a DIP Switch Setting
    94
    
    The DIP Switch Tables
    95
  - Using the Printer
    96
    
    The DIP Switch Functions
    98
- Page Length
  100
- Skip over Perforation
  101
- Adjusting the Loading Position
  103
  - Using Micro-Adjustment
    104
- Using Short Tear-Off
  106
  - Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
    108
- Selecting an International Character Set
  110
- Choosing a Character Set
  112
- Using the Data Dump Mode
  114
Chapter 4 Software and Graphics

117
- Enhancing Your Printing
  118
  - Print Quality and Fonts
    118
  - Character Spacing
    119
  - Character Size
    120
  - Special Effects and Emphasis
    121
  - Italic Printing
    122
  - Selecting Typestyles with Master Select
    124
- Graphics
  126
  - The Print Head
    127
  - The Graphics Command
    130
  - Column Reservation Numbers
    131
  - A Simple Graphics Program
    132
  - Designing Your Own Graphics
    133
  - Individual Graphics Option Commands
    136
- User-Defined Characters
  138
  - Designing Your Characters
    138
  - Defining Your Characters
    140
  - Sending Information to Your Printer
    142
  - Printing User-Defined Characters
    145
  - Copying ROM Characters to RAM
    146
  - Letter Quality Characters
    147
  - Mixing Print Styles
    148
Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options

150
- The Cut Sheet Feeder
  151
  - Installation
    152
  - Paper Handling
    157
  - Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode
    161
  - Loading Envelopes
    163
  - Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder
    165
  - Using Continuous Paper
    167
  - Loading Single Sheets
    172
  - Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder
    173
- The Pull Tractor
  177
  - Installation
    177
  - Paper Handling
    180
  - Removing the Pull Tractor
    186
- The Interface Boards
  190
  - Choosing an Interface
    190
  - Compatible Interfaces
    191
  - Installation
    191
  - 8143 New Serial Interface
    204
- Chapter 6 Maintenance
  
  206
  - Cleaning the Printer
    207
  - Replacing the Ribbon
    209
  - Transporting the Printer
    214
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
  
  218
  - Problems and Solutions
    219
    
    Troubleshooting
    220
  - Power Supply
    221
  - Printing
    222
    
    Problem Solution
    232
  - Paper Handling
    233
  - Options
    244
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications

254
- Printer Specifications
  255
  - Printing
    255
  - Paper
    257
    
    Technical Specifications
    257
    
    Mechanical
    261
    
    Electrical
    262
    
    Environment
    262
- Interface Specifications
  263
  - Parallel Interface
    263
    
    Data Format
    266
    
    Serial Interface
    266
    
    Error Handling
    267
- Option Specifications
  268
  - Cut Sheet Feeder
    268
- Initialization
  270
  - Default Settings
    271
Chapter 9 Command Summary

272
- Using the Command Summary
  273
- Examples
  274
- Control Key Chart
  275
- Commands in Numerical Order
  276
- Commands Arranged by Topic
  279
  - Printer Operation
    279
  - Printing Direction
    280
- M S B C O N T R O
  282
- Data Control
  283
- Vertical Motion
  284
- Horizontal Motion
  290
- Overall Printing Style
  293
- Print Size and Character Width
  295
- Print Enhancement
  299
- Word Processing
  304
  - Select Italic Mode
    305
- Appendix
  312
  - Proportional Width Table
    313
  - Character Sets
    317
    
    Bidirectional Printing
    321
  - Graphics
    323
    
    Input Buffer
    325
    
    Print Quality
    327
    
    Unidirectional Printing
    328
  - Character Table
    339

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Epson LQ-850X User Manual (342 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Chapter 4 Software and Graphics

Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 Technical Specifications

Chapter 9 Command Summary

Epson LQ-850X Product Information Manual (9 pages)

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