Epson LQ-590II Users Guide - Page 3

Contents

About This Manual

Where to Find Information

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8

Descriptions Used in this Manual

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8

Operating System Versions

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8

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

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10

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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10

Hot Parts Caution Symbol

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10

Important Safety Instructions

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10

For users in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan

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13

For United Kingdom users

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14

For Singapore users

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15

For German users

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15

For Turkish users

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15

Chapter 1

Paper Handling

Selecting a Paper Source

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Printing on continuous paper

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Printing on single sheets (cut-sheet)

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Setting the Paper Release Lever

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Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever

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Loading Continuous Paper

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Positioning your continuous paper supply

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Loading continuous paper with the tractor

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Using the tear-off function

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Loading Single Sheets

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Available paper types

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Using the sheet guide

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Loading Special Paper

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Multipart forms

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Labels

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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN

User’s Guide

Contents

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Section	Page
Copyrights and Trademarks	2
Contents	3
About This Manual	8
Where to Find Information	8
Descriptions Used in this Manual	8
Operating System Versions	8
Safety Instructions	10
Safety Instructions	10
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	10
Hot Parts Caution Symbol	10
Important Safety Instructions	10
For users in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan	13
For United Kingdom users	14
For Singapore users	15
For German users	15
For Turkish users	15
Paper Handling	16
Selecting a Paper Source	16
Printing on continuous paper	16
Printing on single sheets (cut-sheet)	18
Setting the Paper Release Lever	19
Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever	19
Loading Continuous Paper	21
Positioning your continuous paper supply	21
Loading continuous paper with the tractor	21
Using the tear-off function	42
Loading Single Sheets	44
Available paper types	44
Using the sheet guide	45
Loading Special Paper	49
Multipart forms	49
Labels	50
Envelopes	52
Cards	52
Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets	53
Switching to single sheets	53
Switching to continuous paper	54
Using the Micro Adjust Function	55
Adjusting the tear-off position	55
Adjusting the top-of-form position	56
Printer Software	59
About Your Printer Software	59
Using the Printer Driver	59
Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications	60
Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu	62
Changing the printer driver settings	64
Printer Driver Settings Overview	65
Printer settings	66
Monitoring settings	68
Setting Utility	68
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3	68
Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3	69
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3	71
Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3	72
Using Bi-‍D Adjustment	72
Making adjustment with Bi-‍D Adjustment	72
Using Printer Setting	74
Changing printer setting	74
Setting Up Your Printer on a Network	75
Sharing the printer	75
Setting up your printer as a shared printer	76
Setting for the clients	80
Cancelling Printing	85
Uninstalling the Printer Software	85
Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3	86
Control Panel	88
Buttons and Lights	88
Selecting a Font and Pitch	90
About Your Printer’s Default Settings	92
Default Setting mode	92
Changing default settings	98
Lock-Out Mode	100
Changing the lock-out mode setting	100
Troubleshooting	103
Using the Error Indicators	103
Problems and Solutions	104
Power supply problems	105
Printing	105
Paper Handling	110
Network problems	112
Correcting USB Problems	112
Clearing a Paper Jam	112
Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout	113
Cancelling Printing	114
Using the printer driver	115
Using the printer’s control panel	115
Printing a Self Test	115
Printing Hex Dump	116
Where To Get Help	118
Technical Support Web Site	118
Contacting Customer Support	118
Before Contacting Epson	118
Help for Users in Europe	119
Help for Users in Indonesia	119
Help for Users in Singapore	119
Help for Users in Vietnam	119
Help for Users in Hong Kong	120
Help for Users in Malaysia	120
Help for Users in the Philippines	121
Options and Consumables	122
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge	122
Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge	122
Replacing the ribbon cartridge	122
Cut-Sheet Feeder	126
Installing the cut-sheet feeder	127
Loading paper in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder	129
Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder	132
Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder	135
Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2)	136
Roll Paper Holder	137
Assembling the roll paper holder	137
Installing the roll paper holder	138
Loading roll paper	138
Removing roll paper	141
Additional Tractor Unit	141
Additional Sheet Guide	141
Product Information	142
Printer Parts	142
Printer Specifications	144
Mechanical	144
Electronic	147
Electrical	148
Environmental	149
System Requirements	149
Paper	150
Recommended printable area	154
Command Lists	156
Epson ESC/P control codes	156
IBM PPDS emulation control codes	157
Standards and Approvals	158
Safety approvals	159
Cleaning the Printer	159
Transporting the Printer	160
Glossary	162

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