Epson LQ Color driver Dimensions

EPSON AMERICA, INC.
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Epson LQ Color Driver for Microsoft Windows 3.0 and 3.1
Date: 4/3/92 PSB No: P-0087
Page(s): 1 of 3
Originator: RSS
The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the availability of an additional color
driver for the LQ-860, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550 for the Microsoft Windows 3.0 and
3.1 environments. This driver is primarily intended to provide Device Independent
Bitmap (DIB) support for Windows based application software. The most popular of
these is Paintbrush which is included with Windows 3.0 and 3.1.
When upgrading to Microsoft Windows version 3.1, it is recommended to use the
Epson driver that is included with that version of Windows. The Microsoft Windows
version 3.1 drivers have DIB support built-in, in addition to new enhancements.
This bulletin also contains information regarding how the driver is being distributed.
In addition, specifications on the color driver and instructions on how to install the
driver into your Windows Package are included.
DISTRIBUTION
The Microsoft Windows LQ Color Driver is available from the following sources:
1)
The driver can be ordered from Accessory Marketing. The part number is
WINCOLOR. To place an order with Accessory Marketing call (800) 922-
8911. For a limited time the driver is being distributed free of charge.
2) The driver is available from CompuServe. After logging into CompuServe,
to access the Epson Forum, type ‘GO EPSON” at the prompt.
3)
The Epson Bulletin Board is the final means for accessing the driver. The
Epson BBS number for consumers is [phone].
SPEClFlCATlONS
The driver consists of 3 files:
GENDRV.DLL, EPSON24C.DRV, and
OEMSETUP.INF.

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The fonts supported are:
Graphic densities supported:
(Horizontal x Vertical)
Paper Sources:
Cartridge or Optional Fonts:
Paper Size:
Courier, Roman, San Serif, Prestige, Script, OCR-A,
OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S.
360 x 180, 180 x 180, 120 x 180.
Tractor, Bin 1, Bin 2, Manual.
Multi-font Cartridge
Letter, 8 1/2 x 11 in.
Letter, 11 x 8 1/2 in.
Legal, 8 1/2 x 14 in.
Fanfold, 14 7/8 x 11 in.
Tabloid, 11 x 17 in.
A4, 210 x 297 mm
A3, 297 x 420 mm
Fanfold, 210 x 305 mm
Fanfold, 358 x 305 mm
#6 envelope, 6 1/2 x 3 5/8 in.
#10 envelope, 9 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
Choose Control Panel from the Main Group window in Program Manager.
The Control Panel window appears.
Choose the Printers icon. The Printers dialogue box appears.
Choose the Add Printer button. The dialogue box expands to display a list of
printer-driver files.
Select ‘Unlisted Printer” at the end of the display.
Choose Install.
Select the correct drive and path to find the Windows driver.
Select the ‘EPSON LQ COLOR” and choose OK.

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8)
Define the new driver as ACTIVE to begin using it immediately.
Refer to the MS Windows User’s Manual for further information about printer-driver
installation.
NOTES
The LQ-2500 is only supported with tractor paper. This is because in single sheet
mode or CSF mode the printer has a large top and bottom non-printable area.
For best results you should print at 360 x 180 DPI for normal printing and 180 x
180 DPI for draft printing.

EPSON AMERICA, INC.
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes
Date: 4/3/91
PSB No: P-0076
Page(s): 1 of 4 Originator JV
Epson printers issue beep tones when certain error conditions exist. Those beeps
can assist you in locating and repairing customer’s printers. The following error
codes are listed by product name.
NOTE: Most of the beeps issued by the printers are of .1 second duration with a .1
second pause between beeps. Where the beeps or the pauses are longer,
it has been noted in the text. The description “3 Beeps x 2” means two sets
of three beeps.
LQ-200/AP-3000
1 beep: BEL code
1 beep: A Control Panel setting is accepted.
3 beeps: Paper End detected
5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement
On-Line light is flashing: Printhead is over heated. Carriage will stop until
the printhead cools down.
LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1050,
L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500
1 beep:
BEL code (.5 set beep)
1 beep: A Control Panel setting is accepted
3 beeps: Paper End detected
5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement

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LQ-800, LQ-1000, L750
1 beep: BEL code
1 beep: A Control Panel setting is accepted
3 beeps: Paper End detected
5 beeps:
Abnormal carriage movement
(.5 sec. pause between beeps)
5 beeps:
LQ-860
+35V supply is abnormal
1 beep: BEL code (.5 sec. beep)
1 beep:
A Control Panel setting is accepted
3 beeps: Paper End detected
5 beeps:
Color select mechanism error
(.5 sec. beep, .5 sec between beeps)
5 beeps:
Abnormal carriage movement
(.5 sec. beep, .5 sec between beeps)
5 beeps:
CG ROM failure
(.5 sec. beep, .5 sec between beeps)
LQ-1500
1 beep:
BEL code
5 beeps: Paper End detected
5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement
(.5 sec. pause between beeps)

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LQ-2500
NOTE: Printers with LCD displays use error messages along with beeps to
inform the user of problems. The following messages will help you to
troubleshoot problems.
A blank LCD screen with the Power-on LED lit can be caused by a bent
pin on one of the PROM S or jumper J1 may be set incorrectly.
1 beep: BEL code
5 beeps: Abnormal voltage-
5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement
(.5 sec. pause between beeps)
LQ-2500 LCD Codes:
00 Invalid ID request to CGROM
03
EEROM read/write error
10
LQ-2550
Abnormal carriage movement
1 beep: BEL code
3 beeps:
Paper End detected
5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement (.5 sec. pause between
beeps)
5 beeps: Platen Gap adjustment error (.5 sec. pause between
beeps)
5 beeps: Case open
LQ-2550 LCD Codes:
00 (1)
The font could not be found. The printer’s internal program could not
find the target font.
(2)
Missing or damaged 7A ROM
02
Internal ROM check does not match. The versions may have been mixed.

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LQ-2550 cont.
03
10
11
12
20
A ‘Verify After Write” check to the SRAM has failed. The SRAM could be bad.
This is a motor control error. Four possible areas of failure are:
a. CR home condition not detected at power up
b. Platen gap motor HP not detected correctly
c. Friction/Tractor feed switching error
d. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon
Skewed paper detect error. Since the initial reading upon loading a single
sheet paper, the paper has skewed. This is a printhead wire protection
feature.
Illegal paper positioning.
(1)
If the paper is loaded using the knob instead of the LOAD/EJECT switch,
this error condition will occur. This is a printhead wire protection feature.
(2)
PE sensor may have failed or is not connected.
CPU error. An undefined op-code was detected.
NOTES:
Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by new operators who are
un-familiar with the machine. Both of these errors are corrected by
turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back
on. Both features were added to ensure proper paper handling and
prevent paper jams, which can result in printhead failures.
Incorrect jumper settings on the ROMA board may cause errors 10 or
20. The correct settings are documented in the Service Manual (page
A-54, figure A-52) and on TIB LQ2550-005.
Errors 0,2, 3, 10, and 20 may require a repair, adjustment or
replacement.

EPSON AMERICA INC. EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Quick Reference for Current Dot-Matrix Printer Print Speeds
Date: 10/9/92
Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0030C
Originator: SLS
9-PIN PRINTERS
l%Y D”:,“n”-“,““c”p4 legal llLFPl , Model
AP-2250
200 CPS 240 CPS n/a
40 CPS 48
CPS
LX-810
200 CPS 240 CPS n/a
40 CPS 48
CPS
Model
AP-3250
LQ-570/1070
LQ-860
LQ-870/1170
LQ-2550
24-PIN PRINTERS
Draft
10 CPI Draft
12 CPI
167 CPS 1 200 CPS
210 CPS 252 CPS
246 CPS 295 CPS
275 CPS 1 330 CPS
333 CPS I 400 CPS
High-Speed
Draft 10 CPI
1 ICZPI / IEPI
n/a
1 60 CPS 1 72 CPS
225 CPS
70 CPS 84
CPS
300 CPS
82 CPS 98
CPS
300 CPS 1 92 CPS I 110 CPS
~
n/a
1 111 CPS I 133 CPS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
CPI: Characters Per Inch
CPS: Characters Per Second
Draft: Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing.
Elite:
12 Characters Per Inch (12 CPI)
Pica:
10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI)
LQ:
Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increases the number of dots per
character to increase the print quality. (24-pin printers only)
NLQ:
Near Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increase the number of dots
per character to increase the print quality. NLQ printing requires two passes
per character. (9-pin printers only)

EPSON AMERICA, I NC.
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications
Date: 10/9/92
Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D
Originator: SLS
This PSB provides a quick reference for the paper specifications on Epson’s current
line of Q-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers when using continuous paper. The
‘Maximum No. of Copies” is the maximum allowable number of copies when using
continuous multi-part carbonless paper. The “Total” number is the maximum
allowable number of copies including the original. The ‘Maximum Total Thickness”
is the maximum allowable total thickness including the original plus any copies.
9-PIN PRINTERS
Model Orig. + Maximum No.
of Copies Total Maximum Total Thickness
AP-2250 * 1
2
3
I
0.0098” (0.25mm)
LX-810
3
I
0.0098” (0.25mm)
1
2
1
3
FX-870/1170
4
I
0.0126” (0.32mm)
DFX-5000
(Front Tractor)
(Rear Tractor)
1
5
1
360.018" (0.46mm)
4 0.012” (0.30mm)
DFX-8000
(Front Tractor)
(Rear Tractor)
1
5 6
0.018" (0.46mm)
1
34
0.012” (0.30mm)
24-PIN PRINTERS
Model
Orig. + Maximum No. Total Maximum Total
of Copies Thickness
AP-3250 *
I
11
I
2 0.0071” (0.18mm)
LQ-570/1070
I
1
3
I
4 0.0126” (0.32mm)
LQ-860
I
1
3
I
4 0.0126” (0.32mm)
LQ-870/1170
I
1
3
I
4 0.0126” (0.32mm)
LQ-2550
I
1
5
I
6
0.018" (0.46mm)
* Note:
The AP-2250 and AP-3250 require an optional push tractor to use
continuous paper.

EPSON AMERICA, INC.
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Quick Reference for Printer Acoustic Noise Levels
Date: 6/5/91
PSB No: P-0016D
Page(s): 1 of 2 Originator: SLS
Sound intensity is measured in units called Bels (named after Alexander Graham Bell,)
or more commonly in tenths of this fundamental unit: decibels. In making noise
measurements a weighting network is applied in an attempt to match the frequency
response of the instrument to that of the human ear. The most common is the A
weighting network, with resulting measurements expressed in dB(A).
The following is a list of current product’s noise levels tested in accordance with
standards set by the International Standards Organization (ISO). The acoustic noise
levels for the 9 pin printers are averages while printing in Near Letter Quality (NLQ)
mode using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. The acoustic noise
levels for the 24 pin printers are averages while printing in Letter Quality (LQ) mode
using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. The acoustic noise levels for
the laser printers are averages while using single sheet paper and are not guaranteed
figures.
9 PIN PRINTERS
MODEL
1 NOISE LEVEL
II
LX-810 56 dB(A)
II
FX-850
FX-1050
56 dB(A)
56 dB(A)
II
DFX-5000
I
55 dB(A)
II
II
DFX-8000
I
55 dB(A)
II
24 PIN PRINTERS
LQ-510
LQ-1010
56 dB(A)
56 dB(A)
11 LQ-850 1 56 dB(A) 11