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:
You can connect cables to both interfaces; the printer switches automatically to 
the appropriate interface when it receives data.
To connect your computer to your printer’s built-in parallel interface, 
you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable with a 36-pin Centronics
® 
compatible connector for the printer. To connect the printer to a USB 
port, you need a standard, shielded USB cable. 
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off, then 
connect the parallel or USB cable to the printer.
2. Connect the other end to your computer.
Parallel USB 
						

							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 your computer, you need to install the 
Epson printer software on the CD-ROM shipped with your printer. The 
printer driver is the software that runs, or “drives,” your printer. With it, 
you can select printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and paper 
size. 
The printer software supports Windows
® 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0, 
and includes Epson Status Monitor 3 (which displays printer status 
information and notifies you of printer errors). See the Reference Guide for 
more information.
Note:
❏Installing the printer software for Windows 2000, XP, or NT may require 
administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator for 
more information.
❏If the New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears when you 
turn on your computer, click 
Cancel.
❏If the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, click 
Yes. If you click 
No, you must reinstall the printer driver.
The printer software CD-ROM also includes the Epson Remote 
Configuration Manager, which lets you change the printer’s default 
settings. See “Installing the Remote Configuration Manager” on page 15.  
						

							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 
Accept. The installation starts 
and you see this window: 
						

							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 the disk in 
the CD-ROM drive and click 
OK. When the Windows installation 
screen appears, close the screen to continue with the driver 
installation.
Note:
If you see a message that the drive is not accessible, click 
Cancel and try 
again.
8. Click 
Browse and select the path for the printer driver. Then click 
OK and follow the on-screen instructions.
9. Select the appropriate file in the folder and click 
OK.
10. When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click 
Browse to select the correct path.
Note:
❏If you see a message that the drive is not accessible, click 
Cancel and 
try again.
❏If a “System Error” message appears, click 
Cancel.
❏If you are using Windows NT, you do not need to specify a path.
❏If you are using Windows 98, the Printer Utility Setup may start. If it 
does, follow the instructions on the screen.
11. When the installation is complete, see page 15 to install the 
Reference Guide and the Remote Configuration Manager utility. 
						

							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 on your hard disk, select Install Reference 
Guide
 on the Installation screen and click  . The manual is copied and 
an 
LQ590-2090 Reference Guide icon appears on your desktop.
To open the Reference Guide, double-click the 
LQ590-2090 Reference 
Guide
 icon on your desktop. You can also click Start > Programs 
(or 
All Programs) > EPSON > LQ590-2090 Reference Guide, and click 
Reference Guide.
Installing the Remote Configuration Manager
The Epson Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to 
change your printer’s default settings in Windows. Follow these steps to 
install it on your computer in Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, or NT:
1. Select 
Install EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the 
Installation screen and click  .
For the LQ-590For the LQ-2090
LQ-580 / LQ-570e LQ-200 LQ-2080 / 2180 LQ-200
LQ-300+ LQ-500 LQ-2070 / 2170 LQ-500
LQ-300 LQ-860+ LQ-1070 / 1070+ LQ-860+ / 1060+
LQ-870 LQ-2550 LQ-870 / 1170 LQ-2550
LQ-570 / 570+ LQ-2500 LQ-850+ / 1050+ LQ-2500
LQ-850+ LQ-800 LQ-850 / 1050 LQ-800 / 1000
LQ-850 LQ-1500 LQ-510 / 550 / 1010 LQ-1500
LQ-510 / 550 
						

							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.
To start the program, select 
Programs (or All Programs) > Epson Remote 
Configuration Mgr
, and then click Epson Remote Configuration 
Manager
.
To open the manual, select 
Programs (or All Programs) > Epson Remote 
Configuration Mgr
, and then click Epson Remote Configuration 
Manager User’s Guide
.
Note:
If you are using Windows 2000 or XP and the printer is connected to the parallel 
port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. In this case, do one of the 
following:
❏Before running the program, set the printer driver to the LPT2 port. Then 
use Remote Configuration Manager to check or change the default settings 
as desired. After you finish using the program, remember to return the 
setting to LPT1.
❏Connect the printer to the USB port instead. 
						

							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 tractor position
For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the 
rear push position or when using the rear push and pull tractors 
in combination.
Front push tractor position
For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the 
front push position or when using the front push and pull tractors 
in combination.
Pull tractor position
For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top 
of the printer in the pull position. You can load paper in the 
front, rear, or bottom slot. 
						

							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-thickness lever one position higher to improve print quality.
Paper type Lever position
Plain paper (single sheets or continuous paper) 0
Carbonless multipart forms with: 
2 parts (original + 1 copy) 
3 parts (original + 2 copies)
4 parts (original + 3 copies) 
5 parts (original + 4 copies) 1
2
3
5
Continuous paper with labels 2
Postcards 2
Envelopes:
Airmail No.6
Airmail No.10
Plain
Bond 20 lb
Bond 24 lb3
3
4
4
6 
						

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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 you want to 
print from a different paper 
source.
3. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. 
Also set the paper-thickness lever to the proper position for 
your paper’s thickness. See “Adjusting the Paper-Thickness 
Setting” on page 18 for instructions.
4. Release the left and 
right sprockets by 
pushing the blue 
lock levers 
backward. 
						

							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 covers.
9. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it 
in place by pushing the sprocket lock down.
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