Epson PLQ-20 User manual

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24-pin Dot Matrix Printer
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Contents
Introduction
Where to Find More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remove the protective materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 2 Safety Instructions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hot Parts Caution Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Introduction
Where to Find More Information
ThisSetupGuideprovidesyouwithinstructionsonoperatingthe
impact dot matrix printer PLQ-20/PLQ-20M. You can find
information on the basic operation in this guide. But if you wish
for more information, refer to the Reference Guide, Paper
Specification, and Programming Guide. These guides are included
on the User CD-ROM. If you want the User CD-ROM, contact
your dealer.
FCC Compliance Statement for United States
Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio and television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouragedto try tocorrect the interferenceby one or moreof the
following measures.
❏Reorient of relocate the receiving antenna
❏Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

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❏Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected
❏Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
WARNING
Theconnectionofanon-shieldedequipmentinterfacecabletothis
equipmentwillinvalidatetheFCC Certificationof thisdeviceand
may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established
by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user
to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector,
do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
For Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
Accordingto47CFR,Part2and15forClassBPersonalComputers
and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used
with Class B Personal Computers:
We:
Located at: EPSON AMERICA, INC. MS 3-13
3840 Kilroy Airport Way
Long Beach, CA 90806
Telephone: [phone]

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Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified
herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a
Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the
representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the
standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment
being produced can be expected to be within the variation
accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical
basis as required by 47CFR §2.909 Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Trade Name:
Type of Product:
Model:
EPSON
Dot Impact Printer
P381A

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Chapter 1
Setting up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer
These items are included in the box with your printer.
Remove the protective materials
Follow the directions written on the cardboard box to remove the
protective materials.
Save allpacking and protective materials incase you need to ship
the printer in the future.
power code
printer
ribbon cartridge Setup Guide

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Assembling the Printer
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged.
2. Hold both sides of the printer cover and move it upward to
open it.
3. Pushthereleaselevertomovetheuppermechanismforward.
Make sure that you push the lever until it clicks.

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4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer by hand.
5. Remove the ribbon cartridge from the package.
6. Place the plastic hooks on the ribbon cartridge into the slots
of the printer. Then press both sides of the cartridge until it
clicks into place.

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7. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it down until it
is out of the cartridge.
8. Put the ribbon guide at the bottom of the print headand push
it up until it clicks into place.

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9. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into
place.
cCaution:
The ribbon should not be twisted or creased.
10. Pull the release lever back to move the upper mechanism to
its original position. Make sure that you pull the lever until it
clicks.