Epson 1170 Manual de usuario

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IntroductionFinding Your Way AroundThis manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions forsetting up and operating your printer.Chapter

Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeWhen your printing becomes too faint, you need to replace theribbon cartridge. The following Epson replacement ribboncar

Transporting the PrinterIf you need to transport your printer some distance, carefullyrepack it using the original box and packing materials, as descr

Chapter 6TroubleshootingProblemsandSolutions... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .6-2HPower Supply...

Problems and SolutionsThis chapter presents solutions to possible printer problems. If youhave difficulty achieving the desired printing result, first

Power SupplyPower is not being supplied.lThe POWER light does not go on.Check that the power cable is plugged into the electricaloutlet properly.If th

PrintingThe printer does not print.The PAUSE light is on.Press the PAUSE button.The PAUSE light is off but nothing is printed.Check that the software

Printingl The PAUSE light is flickering and printer does not print orit stops printing abruptly.The print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes; thep

Printingl The font selected by the control panel does not print.Your software may be overriding your panel setting. Checkthe font setting in your appl

Printingl Regular gaps occur in the printout.One-inch skip-over-perforation may be set. Set DIP switch1-8 off.l Skip-over-perforation is set, but the

Paper HandlingThe following section guides you through problems in handlingsingle sheets and continuous paper. If you are having problemsusing the opt

IntroductionPrinter partspaper guideedge guidesfront coverpaper tension unittractorpaper thickness leverACinletflfrontrant edge guidepaw1 Note: In som

Paper Handling9The paper feed is crooked or the paper jams.Turn off the printer and put the paper-release lever in thepull-tractor position. Pull out

See that the holes on the sides of the paper are alignedwith each other. Also, make sure the sprocket units arelocked and their covers are closed.Chec

OptionsOptionsWhen you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feedproperly.l When a print command is sent from the computer, theplaten rotates b

OptionsWhen you use two tractor units in combination, continuouspaper does not feed properly.l The paper feed is crooked or paper jams.Make sure that

Chapter 7Technical SpecificationsPrinterSpecifications...7-2Printing...

Printer SpecificationsPrintingPrinting method:24-pin impact dot matrixPrinting speed:QualityCharacters per inchHigh-speed draft10Characters/second/lin

Printer SpecificationsPrintable columns:Character sizeMaximum printed charactersIILQ-870ILQ-1170 1IOcpi80 13612cpi9616415cpi1202041 17 cpi (10 cpi con

Printer SpecificationsPaperPaper size:PaperSingle sheetWidth Top insertionLQ-870LQ-1170148to257mm(5.8 to 10.1 inches)182to 257 mm(7.2 to 10.1 inches)m

Printer SpecificationsContinuous paper9 mm (0.or more35’1901mm (0.more.35’)I ‘I.IPrintable areaI’ II’MSee the table belowLQ-870 LQ-1170Minimum left an

Printer SpecificationsPaper thickness:Single sheetstop or frontinsertionmulti-partContinuousmulti-partEnvelopes0.065 to 0.14 mm(0.0025 to 0.0055 inch)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the p

Printer SpecificationsMechanicalPaper-feed methods:Friction (without or with optionalcut-sheet feeder)Push-tractor (front- or rear-tractor)Pull-tracto

Printer SpecificationsElectricalRated voltage:Input voltage range:Rated current:Power consumption:Rated frequency range:Input frequency range:Insulati

Printer SpecificationsEnvironmentalTemperature:Humidity:Operation: 5” to 35°C (41” to 95°F)Storage:-30" to 60°C (-22" to 140°F)Operation:10%

Interface SpecificationsYour printer is equipped with a parallel interfaceSpecifications and pin assignmentsThe built-in parallel interface has the fo

Interface SpecificationsSignal ReturnPinPinSignalDirectionDescription1129BUSY OUTA HIGH signal indicates that the printercannot receive data. The sign

interface SpecificationsNote:l The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction ofsignal flow as viewed from the printer..“Return” denotes the t

Interface SpecificationsInterface timingThe figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.BUSYAKmDA TASTROBETechnical Specifications7-13

Option SpecificationsCut-sheet feedersDimensions and weightDimensions include the printerBin capacity:Single sheets:C806371 and C806391Up to 50 sheets

Optional SpecificationsWidth C806371C806391C806381C806401Paper lengthThicknessWeightPaper storageconditions:EnvironmentalTemperature:Humidity(withoutc

Optional SpecificationsInitialization-There are three ways that the printer can be initialized (returned toa fixed set of conditions):Hardware initial

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure thatthe total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged intothe extension cord does

Chapter 8Command SummaryUsingtheCommandSummary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2Commands Arranged by Topic...

Using the Command SummaryThis printer uses the Epson ESC/P 2 printer control language. Youcan use these commands to produce high quality laser-likepri

Commands Arranged by TopicGeneral operationASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC @64 40Initialize PrinterESC U l/O 85 55Turn Unidirectional Mode On/OffESC EM

Commands Arranged by TopicPage formatASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC ( c nnESC ( C nnESC C n67ESC C 0 n67ESC N n78ESC 079ESC 1 n108ESC Q n8140 9940 6728

Commands Arranged by TopicPrint position motionASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC $ nl n2 3624Set Absolute Horizontal Print Positionn = nl i- n2 X 256n: Sp

Commands Arranged by TopicFont selectionASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC k n107ESC X nn886BSelect Typefacer-l=0: Roman 5: OCR-B1: Sans Serif 7: Orator2:

Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC 452 34Select Italic FontESC 5 53 35Cancel Italic FontESC E69 45Select Bold FontESC F70 46Cance

Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIESC w l/OESC GESC HESC S 0ESC S 1ESC TESC ( - nnDec. Hex. DescriptionESC - 1/0 45 2DESC q n11371119 77Turn Double-Heigh

Commands Arranged by TopicSpacingASCIIDec.Hex. DescriptionESC Sl’n 32 20ESC ( U nn 40 85 28 55Define UnitESC c nl n2 9963Character handlingASCIIDec. H

Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC t n116 74Select Character TableSelect character table n assigned by-ESC ( tn = 0, 1, 2, 3, &qu

Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterUnpackingthePrinter.. ...1-2Checkingtheparts...

ASCIICommands Arranged by TopicDec. Hex. DescriptionESC755 37ESC(nnn4094285EBit imageASCIIDec. Hex.Enable Upper Control CodesCancels ESC 6Print Data a

Commands Arranged by TopicGraphicsDec. Hex. DescriptionESC ( G nn40 71 28 47 Select Graphics ModeESC ( G 1 0 nn = 1, or 49* Cancel Graphics mode with

AppendixCharacterTables ...A-2Italic charactertable...

Character TablesThese character tables are selected by setting DIP switches l-l,1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, or using the ESC t software command. For thegraphic

Character TablesGraphics character tablesPC 437 (United States)CDDE0123456789ABCDEF0NULSP 0 @ P lp(-gQ$LlL.~1!lAQaqfiaiglfp+2DC2 " 2BRbr&!16

Character TablesPC860 (Portugal)CODE0123456789ABCDEF0NULSP 0 @ P *p c fi 6 g L JL a E1!lAQaqfiAi$$lypf2DC2 " 2BRbr&&6 r 23#3CScsb6ti4DC4$

Character TablesPC 865 (Norway)CDDE0123456789ABCDEF0NULSP 0 @ P -pCEd%L 1L a E1!lAQaqiiaeig I + p f2DC2 " 2BRbrelgZir13#3CScsb6ti4DC4$4DTdtaifi5§

Character TablesInternational Character SetsCountryASCII code hexDIP SW23 24 40 58 5C 5D 5E 60 78 7C 7D 7E l-l 1-2 l-30 USA# $ @ [ \ 1 - t { i 1 - ON

GlossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to printers.application programA software program that helps you carry out a particular task, suc

character tableA portion of the printer’s standard ASCII character set that youuse for graphic symbols or italic characters.characters per inch (cpi)A

Unpacking the PrinterChecking the partsWhen you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all theparts shown below and that none has been damaged.Pa

defaultA value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turnedon, reset, or initialized.DIP switchesSmall switches in a printer that control

ESC/P 2The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language.-Commands in this language give laser-like features: scalable fontsand enhanced grap

line feedA control code and a panel button that advance the paper one linespace.loading positionThe position to which the paper is automatically loade

subscriptPrinting in which each character is printed at about two-thirds thenormal height in the lower part of the character space.superscriptPrinting

IndexCommand descriptions are not indexed here. For information on aspecific command, see Chapter 8.AAdjusting the loading position3-13--15Application

tables, 3-7--8Draft, high-speed, 3-11EEdge guides, 2-5EJECT button, control panel, 3-3Envelopes,cut-sheet feeder, 4-6--8loading, 2-28, 4-6--8specifica

LF button, control panel, 3-3Lines per page, iiiLOAD button, control panel,3-3Loading paper,continuous paper, 2-7--24cut-sheet feeder, 4-3--12envelope

Pull tractor, 2-8, 2-10--11,2-18--20Installing, 2-11loading paper, 2-18--20optional, 4-13--15removing, 2-11Push tractor, 2-8--10, 2-12-17installing,fr

UUnidirectional printing, 3-7,3-10, 7-2Unpacking the printer, 1-2VVoltage, 1-2, 7-8WWarnings, cautions, and notes,Intro 3Weight, 7-7Where to get help,

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Unpacking the PrinterRemoving the protective materialsTo prevent damage during shipping, several pieces of protectivematerial are packed with your pri

Choosing a Place for the PrinterWhen selecting a place to set up your printer, keep the followingin mind:lPlace the printer on a flat, stable surface.

Choosing a Place for the PrinterNote: If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:lUse a stand that supports at least twice the weight

Assembling the PrinterAfter choosing a good place for your printer, you install the ribboncartridge and paper guide._Installing the ribbon cartridgeBe

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Assembling the PrinterCAUTION: Never move the print head while the printeris turned on or you might damage the printer. Also, ifyou just used the prin

Assembling the Printer6.Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it movessmoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.-7.

Assembling the PrinterAttaching the paper guidesYour printer comes with two paper guides so you can load singlesheets from the top or front of the pri

Testing the PrinterBefore connecting your printer to a computer, use the built-inself-test function to see that the printer is working properly.Pluggi

Testing the PrinterRunning the self testYou can run the self test with either continuous paper or singlesheets. Also, you can load paper for the test

Testing the Printer-3.Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to thearrow guide mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to matchthe width

Testing the PrinterThe self test prints the current DIP-switch settings, followedby font samples for each of the printer’s available fonts.5.The self

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerIf the self test printed correctly, you are ready to connect yourprinter to the computer. Use a shielded twiste

Configuring Your Software for the PrinterMost application programs let you specify the type of printer youuse so that the program can take full advant

Chapter 2Paper HandlingSelectingaPaper FeedingMethod... 2-2Setting the paper-releaselever...

For United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Selecting a Paper Feeding MethodYour printer comes with four paper paths so that you can print onalmost any type of paper:l Choose the top or front pa

Selecting a Paper Feeding methodl Single-sheet positionFor all single sheets, whether loaded from front,top, or either of the optional cut-sheet feede

Using Single SheetsYour printer accommodates single sheets up to a maximum widthof 257 mm (10.1 inches) on the LQ-870 and 420 mm (16.5 inches)on the L

Using Single Sheets3.Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to theMove the left edge guide until it locks in place next to thearrow the

Using Single SheetsLoading single sheets from the front1.Place the paper-release lever in the single-sheet position andopen the front cover.2.Turn on

Using Single Sheets4.Align the left edge of the paper with the edge guide and insertthe page firmly until it meets resistance. The printer loads thepa

Using Continuous PaperYou can load continuous paper through either the front, rear, orbottom paper slot, depending upon the position of the tractor un

Using Continuous PaperNote: Make sure you align your paper supply with the paperloaded in the tractor so that the paper can feed smoothly intothe prin

Using Continuous Paper2.Press in the tractor’s lock tabs as you push the tractor into theprinter’s mounting slot.To remove the tractor unit, press the

Using Continuous PaperSee page 2-15 for instructions on loading paper with the rear-pushtractor.To remove the tractor unit, press the tractor’s lock t

Tips for printing on single sheetsThere are a few things you should know about printing on single sheetsas opposed to continuous paper. When you print

Using Continuous PaperLoading continuous paper with the front push-tractor1. Make sure the printer is turned off and remove the front coverand the fro

Using Continuous Paper3.Release the sprocket units by pushing the sprocket locksbackward.4.Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm (0.5 in

Using Continuous Paper5.Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Open bothsprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the paper overthe sp

Using Continuous PaperLoading continuous paper with the rear push-tractor1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper guide isremoved.2.Make s

Using Continuous Paper4.Slide the left sprocket to approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) fromthe far left position (use the alignment marks on the printercas

Using Continuous Paper6. Close the sprocket covers.7.Adjust the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper;then lock it in place.8.Attach the pap

Using Continuous PaperLoading continuous paper with the pull tractor1.2.3.Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover andpaper guide are

Using Continuous Paper4.Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm (OS inch)from the far left position (use the alignment marks on theprinter

Using Continuous Paper6. Open the sprocket covers and fit the holes of the paper overthe sprocket pins.7. Close the sprocket covers.8. Adjust the righ

Using continuous PaperAdjusting the top-of-form positionThe top-of-form position is the position the printer feeds thepaper to when it loads the paper

Where to Get Help for United States UsersEpson America provides local customer support and servicethrough a nationwide network of authorized Epson dea

Switching Between Continuous and Single SheetsEven with continuous paper loaded in the printer, you can easilyswitch to single-sheet printing without

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets3.Push the paper-release lever back to the single-sheet position.4. You can now load single sheets from

Switching Between Continuous and Single SheetsSwitching to continuous paperYou can also easily switch back to printing on continuous paper.1.2.3.If yo

Printing on Special PaperIn addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, yourprinter can also print on a wide variety of paper types, s

Printing on Special PaperUse the following table to set the paper-thickness lever to matchthe thickness of your paper according to the table below:-Pa

Printing on Special PaperLabelsWhen printing labels, always choose the type mounted on acontinuous backing sheet with sprocket holes for use with atra

Printing on Special PaperEnvelopesYou can load envelopes individually using the single sheet loadingfeature from the top paper guide only. If you want

Chapter 3Using the PrinterControlPanel...3-2Lights...

Control PanelThe indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. Thebuttons let you control many of the printer settings.LightsPOWER (gre

Control PanelBIN 1 (green)On when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected forpaper feeding.BIN 2 (green)On when bin 2 of the optional cut-s

ContentsIntroduction1Features...1Options...

Control PanelALTHolding down this button while pressing certain other buttonsresults in the following alternate functions:BUFFER CLEAR (ALT + PAUSE)Cl

Control PanelOther control-panel featuresThe control panel also gives you access to two special functions.Self test:Data dump:Hold down the LF/FF (for

DIP SwitchesBy changing the settings of the two sets of DIP switches, whichare inside the compartment on the control panel, you can controlvarious pri

DIP SwitchesDIP-switch tablesThe tables below show the settings for each DIP switch function.The current settings appear on your self-test printout.Ta

DIP SwitchesTable 3 International character setsTable 4 Character tablesCharacter table SW l-1SW 1-2SW 1-3SW 1-4ItalicSet international character s

DIP SwitchesDIP-switch functionsThis section describes the different features you can control withthe printer’s DIP switches.International character s

DIP SwitchesPrint direction for graphicsThe printer ordinarily prints text bidirectionally for speed andprints graphics characters unidirectionally fo

DIP SwitchesSkip-over-perforationTurning DIP switch 1-8 on when you are using continuous paperenables the skip-over-perforation function. Use this fun

DIP SwitchesAuto line-feedWhen auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), the printer followseach carriage-return code (CR) received with a line feed c

Micro FeedThe micro-feed feature allows you to move the paper forward orbackward in 1/180-inch increments. You can use this feature toadjust the loadi

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options4-1Cut-sheet Feeder...4-2Additional Tractor Unit.

Micro Feed2.While holding down the ALT button, press the LOAD/EJECTbutton to feed the paper forward or press the LF/FF button tofeed the paper backwar

Micro Feed3.While holding down the ALT button, press the LOAD/EJECTbutton to move the loading position down on the page, orpress the LF/FF button to m

Tear OffAfter you finish printing, the tear-off feature advances continuouspaper to the tear-off edge of the printer. You can then easily tearoff prin

Tear Off3. Print on continuous paper loaded on the front or rear tractor(as described in Chapter 2). When you finish printing, theprinter advances the

Tear OffAdjusting the tear-off positionIf the paper’s perforation does not meet the tear-off edge, followthe steps below to adjust the tear-off positi

TypestylesYou can produce a wide range of typestyles by selecting differentcharacter fonts, widths, and other enhancements from the controlpanel.The f

TypestylesRomanAAAAAA ASans serifA AAAAAAThere are two printing speeds for the draft font; high-speed draftand normal draft, controlled by the DIP swi

TypestylesEpson Sans Serif!“#$%&‘()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?gABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^-‘abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvWX~~{:}-~CU~~BBB~~~~~~~~A~~~

TypestylesCharacter pitchYou can select a character pitch from the control panel. To select apitch, press the PITCH button until the indicator light n

Data Dump ModeData dump mode is a special feature that allows experienced usersto find the cause of communication problems between the printerand appl

IntroductionYour new Epson® 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compactdesign and high performance with a wide range of features.FeaturesThese featur

Chapter 4Using the Printer OptionsCut-SheetFeeders...4-2Installingacut-sheetfeeder...

Cut-Sheet FeedersTwo cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer:PrinterSingle-bin High-capacityLQ-870 C806371C806381LQ-1170 C806391C806

Cut-Sheet Feeder3.Make sure the paper-release lever is in the single-sheetposition.4.Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands. Press down on thelatch l

Cut-Sheet Feeder2.Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the trianglemark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match thewidth of yo

Cut-Sheet FeederCAUTION: Do not use envelopes multi-part forms,carbon paper, or labels in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder.5.6.7.8.Insert up to 50 shee

Cut-Sheet FeederLoading paper or envelopes with the high-capacitycut-sheet feeder1.Pull the lock levers forward on the left and right paper guidesto r

Cut-Sheet Feeder3. Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paperguides retract and lock open.4. Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next

Cut-Sheet Feeder7.If you are loading envelopes, push the envelope levers back.--8.Push the paper-set levers back to clamp the paper or envelopesagains

Cut-Sheet FeederAssembling the double-bin cut-sheet feederYou can attach the single-bin cut-sheet feeder and high-capacitycut-sheet feeder to create a

Cut-Sheet Feeder3. Press the two cut-sheet feeders together while pushing firmlyon the tab locks. Make sure the two cut-sheet feeders aresecurely lock

IntroductionIf you’re an experienced printer user, you may also want to orderthe Epson ESC/P Referrence Manual for complete programminginformation. Ca

Cut-Sheet FeederSwitching between continuous paper and thecut-sheet feederThis printer allows you to switch easily between the cut-sheetfeeder and the

Cut-Sheet FeederSwitching to the cut-sheet feeder1.If any printed sheets remain in the printer, press the TEAR OFFbutton to advance the continuous pap

Additional Tractor UnitYou can improve the performance of continuous paper handling byusing two tractor units at the same time. An additional tractor

Additional Tractor UnitUsing two tractor units in combination1.Install one tractor unit in the pull-tractor position as describedin Chapter 2. Install

Additional Tractor Unit7.If there is slack in the paper between the push and pulltractors, place the paper-release lever in the pull-tractorposition a

Interface Card_.You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer’sbuilt-in parallel interface.The Epson interfaces below are compatible

Interface Card2.Remove the screws from the interface cover and remove it.3.Insert the interface card into the slots on both sides of theinterface comp

Interface CardThe C823051 serial interface cardIf you are using an optional interface, it may be necessary for youto alter the communication protocol

Chapter 5Maintenance and TransportationCleaningthePrinter.....5-2ReplacingtheRibbonCartridge

Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean itthoroughly several times a year.1.Make sure the printer is turned o