Epson Lq590 User Guide
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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.
2 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, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or 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 liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the 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 for 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 of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Store, Epson Connection, and SoundAdvice are service marks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. © 2004 Epson America, Inc. 1/04 4047824-00 CPD-17641
3 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 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 For DOS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing the Remote Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Chapter 2 - Paper Handling Setting the Paper Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Loading Continuous Paper with the Front Push Tractor . . . . . . . . 19 Loading Continuous Paper with the Rear Push Tractor . . . . . . . . . 21 Loading Continuous Paper with the PullTractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Removing paper from the pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Loading Single Sheets with the Paper Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Loading Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Continuous multipart forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Single-sheet multipart forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Micro Adjust Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adjusting the top-of-form position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Printing a Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Chapter 5 - Product Information Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 For Canadian users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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 information and useful tips about using your printer. For detailed information about your printer, refer to the online Reference Guide. It describes all the printer’s functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. See “Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide” on page 15. If you have questions about using your printer software, you can use the online help, which is installed automatically when you install the printer software. Options By adding options such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can further expand your printer’s capabilities. Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer’s built-in interfaces. (See the Reference Guide for more information.) You can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson Store SM at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
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 is tilted or placed at an angle. ❏Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or excessive moisture or dust. PrinterPaper guide Power cordRibbon cartridge Printer software Front sheet guide (LQ-590 only)Front paper guide (LQ-2090 only)
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 on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations. ❏Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug. Assembling the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged. Then open the printer cover and pull it up to remove it. 2. Remove the paper tension unit by pressing the tabs on each side and pulling it up.
Setting Up the Printer9 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 both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots. You should hear it click into place. Ribbon guide
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 until it clicks. 9. Make sure the top part of the cover is folded forward, as shown. Then attach the paper guide.