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38DHB0002UKBP - Issue 1 (March 1999)

Summary of Contents for LQ-570+

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Page 2: ...ger 5 2 38DHB0002UKBP Issue 1 March 1999 Contents Epson LQ 570 Printer Operation 3 Introduction 3 Printer Parts 4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 Attaching the Paper Guide 7 Loading Continuous Paper with the Pull Tractor 8 Removing Continuous Paper from the Pull Tractor 11 Paper Thickness Lever 11 Control Panel 12 ...

Page 3: ...he Draft lamp is illuminated The printer is supplied setup to use Draft font which will give the quickest output and give the longest ribbon life The font can be changed by pressing the Font button The current font will be shown by the adjacent indicator lamp The paper feed mechanism is supplied to use pull tractor feed This method is recommended as it gives least possibility of the paper jamming ...

Page 4: ...Epson LQ 570 Printer Operation Printer Parts Printer Setup Manual Epson LQ 570 Printer Operation Page 4 SDX ACD Manager 5 2 38DHB0002UKBP Issue 1 March 1999 Printer Parts ...

Page 5: ...ft it off Warning Never move the print head whilst the printer is turned on this can damage the printer Also if you just used the printer the print head may be hot Let it cool for a few minutes before touching it 2 Slide the print head to the middle of the printer 3 Turn the ribbon tightening knob in the direction of the arrow This removes any slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install Nex...

Page 6: ... the printer s mounting pegs then lower the front of the unit into place Press on the front of both sides of the paper tension unit until you feel it click into place 7 Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer then lower it into place Note You install the optional 7768 or 7770 film ribbons in the same way as you install the ribbon cartridge However ...

Page 7: ...on Page 7 SDX ACD Manager 5 2 38DHB0002UKBP Issue 1 March 1999 Attaching the Paper Guide 1 Place the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting posts on the printer 2 Lower the paper guide until it stops in the upright position Raise the paper guide cover and rest it against the paper guide ...

Page 8: ...1 Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper guide and the printer cover are removed 2 Make sure the tractor is in the pull tractor position and the paper release lever is in the pull tractor position 3 Release the tractor s sprocket units by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward 4 Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm l 2 inch from the far left position and push the sprock...

Page 9: ...top of the printer s ribbon 8 If you insert paper through the front paper slot re attach the front cover 9 Fit the first four holes of the paper over the sprocket pins 10 Close the sprocket covers 11 Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper Then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock lever back 12 Place the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting pos...

Page 10: ...e 1 March 1999 Caution Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off Otherwise you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top of form position 17 To replace the printer cover insert the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lower the cover into place Raise the paper guide cover and rest it on the paper guide ...

Page 11: ...per slot 2 Press the LF FF button to feed the remaining paper forward out of the printer Paper Thickness Lever Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper according to the table below Paper Type Lever Position Ordinary paper with film ribbon 1 Thin paper 1 or 0 Ordinary paper single sheets or continuous 0 Multi part forms carbonless 2 sheets original 1 copy 3 sheets original...

Page 12: ...ta MULTI PART green On when you move the paper thickness lever to position 2 or higher The printing speed is reduced when this light is on When this light is flashing vou can use the micro feed feature PAPER OUT red On when the printer runs out of paper BIN 1 green On when bin 1 of the optional cut sheet feeder is selected for paper feeding BIN 2 green On when bin 2 of the optional cut sheet feede...

Page 13: ...ion with other buttons to perform the following tasks BUFFER CLEAR PAUSE Clears the printer s buffer and initializes the printer settings Note To clear the buffer but save the top of form setting press the PAUSE button then press the LF FF button to advance the paper to the top of the next page and then press the ALT and PAUSE buttons at the same time MICRO FEED 1 LOAD EJECT Feeds paper forward in...

Page 14: ...terations or amendments to the detailed specifications at its discretion The publication of information in this document does not imply freedom from patent or other protective rights of Lucent Technologies or others All trademarks acknowledged SDX and INDeX are registered trademarks of SDX Business Systems a wholly owned subsidiary of Lucent Technologies SDX Business Systems a wholly owned subsidi...

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