Epson LQ-2090 User manual

LQ-590/LQ-2090
IMPACT PRINTER
Powering business productivity with
superior performance and reliability
With powerful 24-pin technology, the
Epson LQ-590 and the wide-format
Epson LQ-2090 deliver precision text and
graphics, plus rugged reliability for critical print
requirements. Offering print speeds of up to
529 cps and seamless integration into existing
printing environments, these robust performers
are sure to increase productivity. With versatile 5-part forms printing, multiple
paper loading options, and a durable, long-lasting ribbon, each product races
through tickets, purchase orders, invoices and more.
Perfect for point-of-sale, manufacturing, and production environments, these
two printers boast an amazing 20,000 POH MTBF rating and a 400 million
character print head life. Each features an easy-to-use control panel that
makes changing settings a snap, while convenient configuration software
facilitates simple setup via a PC. These two workhorses provide Parallel and
USB interfaces, plus a slot for optional interface cards, including high-speed
Ethernet, for greater compatibility with practically any system. And, with both
Epson and IBM®printer languages, they’re perfect replacements for the Okidata®
ML-390/490, the Epson LQ-570e/870 or the wide-format Epson LQ-2080.
Ideal for businesses that require high quality, multipart forms printing, the reliable
Epson LQ-590 and LQ-2090 printers offer extremely low operational costs
compared to other printing technologies, as well as superior performance in
comparison to other impact printers in their class. Designed for use in demanding
print environments, these heavy-duty dot matrix printers handle critical business
applications with precision and ease. And they’re backed by a three-year
warranty that includes Epson’s superior service and support.
Powerful 24-pin print head technology
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Delivers high quality text and graphics for
critical applications
Ultra fast print speeds
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Speeds through multipart forms, reports,
labels and more at up to 529 cps
Extreme reliability in demanding print
environments
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Offers an MTBF rating of 20,000 POH and
a 400 million character print head life
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Facilitates greater productivity with less
downtime
Long-life ribbon cartridge that’s easy to install
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5 million (LQ-590)/8 million (LQ-2090)
character ribbon cartridge reduces the
need for frequent ribbon changes
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Ensures the lowest cost per page
Advanced paper handling capabilities for
greater flexibility
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Provides four convenient paper paths to
accommodate cut sheet paper and
continuous forms up to 5 parts thick
Easy system integration
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Includes USB and Parallel connections,
plus an additional slot for optional Type B
interface cards
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Epson and IBM printer languages ensure
compatibility for new and legacy printing
applications
Simplified setup and operation
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Improved menu navigation allows quick and
easy changes to printer settings
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Remote Configuration Manager facilitates
easy setup via a PC
Convenient setting for whisper-quiet operation
Three-year warranty backed by Epson’s
superior service and support
Key Features
EPSON LQ-2090
Selected Print Speed
Epson LQ-590/2090 Okidata ML-490/491 Lexmark 2490/2491
Pages Per Minute
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Ordering Information
Product Code Description
Epson LQ-590
C11C558001 Epson LQ-590 Impact Printer
S015337 Ribbon Cartridge
C806381 High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder
C806371 Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder
C800201 Additional Pull Tractor Unit
C814002 Front Sheet Guide
Epson LQ-2090
C11C559001 Epson LQ-2090 Impact Printer
S015335 Ribbon Cartridge
C806401 High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder
C806391 Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder
C800211 Additional Pull Tractor Unit
C814012 Front Sheet Guide
C814031 Front Paper Guide
Product Code Description
Epson LQ-590 and LQ-2090 Accessories
C811141 Roll Paper Holder
C823051 Serial Interface Board
C823071 32KB Serial Interface Board
C823121 LocalTalk Interface
C823141 Coax Interface Board
C823151 Twinax Interface Board
C823452 Bidirectional Parallel Interface Board
C823912 EpsonNet Multiprotocol 10/100
Base-TX Type-B Ethernet Print Server
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson and Epson ESC/P2 are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Remote Configuration Manager
is a trademark and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. © Copyright 2004 Epson America, Inc. CPD-17742 3/04 10K B&G
Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada, Ltd.
3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5
Printer Specifications
Printing Method
24-pin, impact dot matrix
Print Direction
Bidirectional with logic seeking in Text and Graphics Mode
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 529 cps (12 cpi)
440 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 330 cps (10 cpi)
Letter Quality 110 cps (10 cpi)
Character Sets
96 ASCII characters; 14 international character sets and 1 legal character
set; 128 user-defined characters; Extended IBM style graphic characters;
5 code pages
Resident Fonts
Epson Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi
Epson Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi proportional
Epson Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi proportional
Epson Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi
Epson Prestige 10, 12 cpi
Epson Script 10 cpi
Epson OCRB 10 cpi
Epson Script C Proportional
Epson Orator 10 cpi
Epson Orator-S 10 cpi
Bar Code Fonts
EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128,
POSTNET, Codabar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5
Scalable Fonts
Epson Roman 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
Epson Sans Serif 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
Epson Roman T 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
Epson Sans Serif H 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
Column Width
LQ-590 LQ-2090
10 cpi 80 136
12 cpi 96 163
15 cpi 120 204
17 cpi 137 233
20 cpi 160 272
Formatting
32 horizontal tabs; line spacing in 1/6” or programmable (minimum 1/360”
increments); skip over perforations in lines; page length in lines or inches
Paper Feed Mechanism
Feeding method Friction feed (front, rear)
Push tractor (front, rear)
Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear)
Push and pull tractor** (front, rear)
Cut sheet feeder (optional)
Roll paper holder (optional)
Paper Feed Speed
45 millisecond per 1/6"
5" per second continuous feed
Paper Path
Manual insertion Front or top in, top out
Cut sheet feeder Top in, top out
Tractor Front, rear or bottom in, top out
Input Buffer
128KB
Software Drivers
Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP and NT 4.0
Interface
Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported)
USB
Type-B slot for optional interface cards
Printer Language
Epson ESC/P2
IBM PPDS
Paper Handling
Forms: continuous multipart, original plus 4 carbonless copies,
maximum thickness .018"
Width LQ-590 LQ-2090
Single sheets 3.9" to 10.1" 3.9" to 16.5"
Continuous 4.0" to 10.0" 4.0" to 16.0"
Cut-sheet feeder 7.2" to 8.5" 7.2" to 16.5"
Length
Single sheets 3.9" to 14.3" 3.9" to 14.3"
Continuous 4.0" to 22.0" 4.0" to 22.0"
Cut-sheet feeder 10.1" to 14.0" 10.1" to 14.0"
No. 6 envelopes 6.5" x 3.6"
No. 10 envelopes 9.5" x 4.1"
Labels 2.5" x 0.94" (minimum)
Roll paper 8.5" width
Sound Level
52 dBA
Power Requirements
LQ-590 LQ-2090
Rated voltage 120V 100 to 240V
Input voltage range 103.5 to 132V 90 to 264V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Physical Dimensions
LQ-590 LQ-2090
Height 6.3" 6.3"
Width 16.3” 23.2"
Depth 13.8" 13.8"
Weight 15.6 lb 21 lb
Control Panel Functions
Font, pitch, pause, tear off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load, eject,
micro adjust, top-of-form adjustment, paper parking, default feature setting,
panel lockout
Reliability
MTBF 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
Print head life 400 million characters
Ribbon life 5 million characters at 48 dots/character (LQ-590)
8 million characters at 48 dots/character (LQ-2090)
Warranty
Three-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
Support—The Epson ConnectionSM
Automated Technical Support [phone]
Pre-Sales Support (US and Canada) [phone]
Internet Website www.epson.com
* Advanced print head deisgn provides unmatched burst speed, allowing the Epson LQ-590/2090
to maximaize performance by consistently performing at or near top speeds. Standardized
ISO 10561 throughput tests illustrate how Epson’s superior technology results in faster printing
and greater print volume over time. Test conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation.
** Additional tractor unit required