Epson Lq590 User Guide

24-pin Dot Matrix Printer
®
User’s Guide
This manual is divided into two sections: English and Spanish. The 
English section begins after this page. The Spanish section begins 
approximately at the middle of the manual.
Este manual está dividido en dos secciones: Inglés y Español. El 
manual en español comienza aproximadamente a la mitad del libro. El 
manual en inglés comienza después de esta página. 

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otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information 
contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any 
use of this information as applied to other printers.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be...

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Contents
Introduction
Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Chapter 1 - 
Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
Choosing a Place for the Printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
Connecting the Printer to Your...

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Chapter 3 - Using the Control Panel
Buttons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Selecting a Font and Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Changing the Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Default-setting mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Chapter 4 - 
Troubleshooting
Using the Error Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Introduction5
Introduction
This manual covers the following basic information to get you started 
using your Epson® printer:
❏Setting Up the Printer 
❏Paper Handling
❏Using the Control Panel
❏Troubleshooting
❏Product Information
Although most of the illustrations in this manual show the LQ-590, the 
instructions apply to both the LQ-590 and the LQ-2090.
wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions must be observed to prevent damaging your equipment.
Notes contain important...

6Introduction 

Setting Up the Printer7
Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your printer.
Unpacking the Printer
Make sure you have the following items.
Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet to remove the protective 
materials before you turn on the printer. Save all packing and protective 
materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future.
Choosing a Place for the Printer
❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate 
properly if it...

8Setting Up the Printer ❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug the 
power cord. Position the power cord and interface cable so they do 
not interfere with paper feeding.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de courant où la fiche peut être 
débranchée facilement.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic 
timers. An interruption in power can erase information in the 
memory of your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets...

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3. Use your hand to slide the 
print head to the middle of 
the printer. 
4. Remove the new ribbon 
cartridge from the package. 
The black plastic ribbon guide 
is held in place on top of the 
cartridge with a small tab. To 
release it, hold the sides of the 
ribbon guide and gently 
disconnect it. (Do not remove 
the ribbon guide from the 
ribbon, however.)
5. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it into the printer 
at an angle, as shown below; then press down on...

10Setting Up the Printer 6. Slide the ribbon 
guide into the print 
head until it clicks in 
place. Be careful not 
to twist or crease the 
ribbon.
Turn the 
ribbon-tightening 
knob to help feed the 
ribbon into place.
7. Reinstall the paper 
tension unit by 
lowering it onto the 
printer’s mounting 
pegs. Then press down 
on both ends until it 
clicks into place.
8. To replace the printer 
cover, insert the front 
tabs into the slots on 
the printer and lower 
the cover into place. 
Then push it down...