Epson LQ-570+ User guide

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38DHB0002UKBP - Issue 1 (March 1999)

Epson LQ-570+ Printer Operation Introduction
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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

Epson LQ-570+ Printer Operation Introduction
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Epson LQ-570+ Printer Operation
Introduction The following pages give the basic information required for an ACD Manager user to
operate the printer supplied to produce reports.
Before any printing can take place the printer must be in the following condition:
1. The printer is loaded with paper.
2. The paper feed lever on the top right of the printer should be fully forward.
3. The printer isswitched ON (if not press the Operate button).
4. The Power ON lamp is illuminated.
5. The 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 in the printer. This is
important as the ACD Autoprint normally takes place at night when the system is
unattended.
Printer Settings
To enable the printer to operate correctly with the ACD Manager the DIP switches behind
the cover on the front of LQ-570+ printer should be set as shown below. These setting
switches should be changed when the printer is switched off, otherwise the new settings will
not be registered by the printer.

Epson LQ-570+ Printer Operation Printer Parts
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Printer Parts

Epson LQ-570+ Printer Operation Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
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Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged
into an electrical outlet.
1. Raise the paper-guide cover and rest it on the printer cover. Lift the paper guide
up and off. Lift the printer cover up and off. Grasp both ends of the clear plastic
paper-tension unit; lift up the front of the unit and then lift 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 fewminutes 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. Next, hold the ribbon cartridge
by its handle and push it firmly down into position; then press on both ends of
the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots.
4. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the
print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the
ribbon into place.

Epson LQ-570+ Printer Operation Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
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5. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also
check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.
6. Replace the paper-tension unit by placing it on 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 printercover 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, you should follow the guidelines below when
using a filmribbon:
– Print on ordinary paper only.
– Move the paper-thickness lever to the next lowest position.

Epson LQ-570+ Printer Operation Attaching the Paper Guide
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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.

Epson LQ-570+ Printer Operation Loading Continuous Paper with the Pull Tractor
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Loading Continuous Paper with the Pull Tractor
By placing the tractorin the pull-tractor position, you can load paper from the rear,
front, or bottom. The steps are the same for all paper paths.
Note: When the tractor isin the pull-tractor position, do not use the TEAR-OFF
button or the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the paper back to the standby position.
1. Make sure the printeris turned off and the paper guide and the printercover 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 leversforward.
4. Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm (l/2 inch) from the far left
position and push the sprocket lock lever back to lock the sprocket unit in place.
Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not
lock it in place. Move the paper support so it is midway between the sprocket
units.
5. If you are inserting paper in the front paperslot, remove the front coverand
slide the edge guide completely to the left.

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6. Make sure your paperhas a clean, straight edge. Insertthe paper into the
desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until it emerges between the platen
and print head.
7. Pull the paper up untilthe perforation between the first and second pages is
even with the 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 fourholes 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 posts on
the printer.
13. Slightly lift the paper guide and then lower it untilit rests on the printer.
14. Slide both edge guides to the middle of the paper guide.
15. Turn on the printer.
16. If necessary, adjust the paperposition using the micro-feed feature.

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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.