Epson Lq590 User Guide

Setting Up the Printer11
Note:
When printing, you can use the paper guide only when the tractor is installed in 
the front or rear push position. 
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Your printer is equipped with both an IEEE-1284-compatible parallel 
interface and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. It also includes a 
Type-B optional interface slot in case your computer requires a different 
type of printer interface. (See the Reference Guide if you need to install an 
interface card.)
Note:...

12Setting Up the Printer
cCaution:
There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and 
it is not possible to adjust the printer for use with another voltage. If the 
label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your 
country, contact your dealer.
3. Plug the power 
cord into the AC 
inlet on the back 
of the printer and 
plug the other end 
into a properly 
grounded 
electrical outlet.
Installing the Printer Software
After you connect the printer to...

Setting Up the Printer13
Follow these steps to install the printer software:
1. Make sure Windows is running and the printer is turned off.
2. Insert the printer software 
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or 
DVD drive. After a moment 
the Installation screen appears:
If it does not, double-click 
Setup.exe on the CD-ROM. 
3. Select your printer model 
and click  . You see this 
window:
4. Select 
Install Printer Software and 
click  . You see the software 
license agreement.
5. Read the agreement and click...

14Setting Up the Printer 6. Turn on your printer, then wait for the software to be installed. (This 
may take a few minutes.) 
If you are prompted to insert the Windows CD-ROM, go to step 7. 
Otherwise, follow any instructions on the screen until the 
installation is complete and you see the Installation screen again. 
Then turn to page 15 and follow the instructions to install the 
Reference Guide and the Remote Configuration Manager utility.
7. If the installation asks for the Windows CD-ROM, insert...

Setting Up the Printer15
For DOS programs 
To control the printer from DOS application programs, you need to select 
the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list 
in your application. Choose the Epson printer at the appropriate step in 
the installation or setup procedure. If the list in your application does not 
include your printer, choose the first available printer from the following 
list.
Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide
To install the Reference Guide...

16Setting Up the Printer 2. When you see the InstallShield window, click 
Yes. 
After a moment, you see 
this screen:
3. Click 
Next and follow 
the instructions on the 
screen. 
4. When the installation is complete, click 
Finish. (If a window remains 
on the screen, close it so you can see the final installation screen.)
The Remote Configuration Manager is installed on the computer in its 
own folder, along with an uninstall option and the online User’s Guide, 
which describes how to use the program....

Paper Handling17
Chapter 2
Paper Handling
This chapter covers some important instructions you need to load and 
use paper in your printer. For complete paper handling information, see 
the Reference Guide.
Setting the Paper Release Lever
Before you start printing, 
be sure to set the paper 
release lever to indicate 
the paper source you 
want to use, as described 
in the table below.
 
Lever position Description
Single-sheet position 
For loading single-sheet paper from the top or front slot. 
Rear push...

18Paper Handling
Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting 
Before you start printing, make sure the paper-thickness setting is correct 
for the type of paper you are using.
Turn the printer off and 
open the printer cover. 
The paper-thickness lever 
is located on the left side of 
the printer. The numbers 
next to the lever indicate 
the thickness setting.
Select the correct setting according to this table:
Note:
When the temperature is 41 °F (5 °C) or lower, or 95 °F (35 °C) or higher, set the...

Paper Handling19
Loading Continuous Paper with the 
Front Push Tractor
1. Make sure the printer is 
turned off. Then open the 
front cover and make sure 
the tractor is installed in the 
front push position. (You 
may need to move it from 
the rear push or pull 
position.)
2. If you have the LQ-2090, 
remove the sub cover from 
the front cover. (If it is 
difficult to remove, you can 
temporarily remove the front 
cover and then separate the 
sub cover from it.)
Be sure to reattach the sub 
cover when...

20Paper Handling 5. Slide the left sprocket 
approximately 
0.5 inch (12 mm) 
from the far left 
position and pull the 
blue lever forward to 
lock it in place. Then 
slide the right 
sprocket to match the 
width of your paper, 
but do not lock it.
6. Remove the front cover by 
pulling it straight down.
7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both 
sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the paper, with the 
printable side up, over the tractor pins.
8. Close the sprocket...