Epson DLQ-3500 User Manual

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Epson DLQ-3500 Specifications

General

Color	No
Character pitch	10, 12 cpi
Maximum resolution	360 x 180 DPI
Maximum number of copies	8 copies
Maximum print speed (LQ)	165 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)	594 cps
Maximum printing width (columns)	136
Needles	24
Print technology	Dot matrix
Connectivity technology	Wired
Print direction	Bi-directional
Ribbon life (black, LQ)	6 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)	9 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	10000 h
Standard interfaces	Parallel, USB 2.0
Optional connectivity	Ethernet, Serial (RS-232)
Product color	Gray
Country of origin	Indonesia
Page description languages	Epson ESC/P2, IBM 2390, PPDS
Sound pressure level (printing)	59 dB
Power consumption (standby)	8 W
Power consumption (typical)	89 W
Paper tray media types	Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Roll
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Bundled software	Epson Status Monitor
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XP
Pallet width	1200 mm
Pallet height	1000 mm
Pallet height (UK)	2425 mm
Quantity per pallet	10 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	2 pc(s)
Package depth	770 mm
Package width	390 mm
Package height	490 mm
Package weight	22.22 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	432 mm
Width	660 mm
Height	276 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Paper Handling

Selecting a Paper Source

Explains how to select the paper source for different paper types and printer operation.

Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever

Details how to adjust the paper-thickness lever for optimal print quality based on paper type.

Loading Continuous Paper

Provides instructions for loading continuous paper using the built-in tractor unit.

Loading Single Sheets

Loading Special Paper

Using the Micro Adjust Function

Chapter 2 Printer Software

Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me, 98, and 95

Using the Printer Driver with Windows 2000 and NT 4.0

Changing the printer driver settings

Using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility

Chapter 3 Control Panel

About Your Printer’s Default Settings

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Using the Error Indicators

Problems and Solutions

Provides solutions for common printer issues like power, paper, and print quality problems.

Power supply problems

Addresses issues related to power supply and control panel lights not functioning correctly.

Paper loading or feeding problems

Solutions for common paper loading and feeding issues with single sheets and continuous paper.

Printing position problems

Covers issues with incorrect printing positions, like wrong top-of-form or tear-off positions.

Printing or printout quality problems

Solutions for problems related to print quality, such as missing dots or incorrect characters.

Correcting USB Problems

Guides on troubleshooting issues when using a USB connection for the printer.

Clearing a Paper Jam

Step-by-step instructions to safely clear paper jams from the printer.

Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout

Printing a Self Test

Printing Hex Dump

Contacting Customer Support

Appendix A Product Information

Safety Instructions

Important safety precautions, warnings, and notes for printer operation and handling.

Printer Specifications