Epson LQ-1170 User Manual

LQ-870/1170
Character fonts:
Font
EDson Draft
1 Point 7Pt 1 ospt
1 Pitch
15cpi
1oCPi 1 12cpi j Proportional
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Printer
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Epson Courbr
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Epson Raman
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Epson Sans Serif
0
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Enson Prestiae
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Epson Script
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Epson Orator a
Epson Orator-S a
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You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2
commands. See the command summary in chapter 8 for details.
Character tables: 96 standard ASCII character
14 international character sets
1 legal character set
5 graphics character sets
Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method:
Pcin ting spud:
2Cpin impact dot matrix
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Printing direction:
Bidirectional logic-seeking for text,
Unidirectional for graphics. (BidirectionaI for
graphics can be selected with DIP switch l-5
and the proper software command.)
Line spacing:
l/6 inch, l/8 inch or programmable in
increments of l/360 inch
Paper-feed speed: Friction: 59.0 ms/Iine at 1/6incb line spa&g
Tractor: 64.1 ms/Iine at l/&inch line spa&g
Continuous feed: 3.6 inches per second
Printable columns:
Character size
1Ocpl
12cpi
15coi
Maximum printed charactwr
LO-870 LO-1170
80 136
96 164
120 204
17 cpi (10 cpi condensed)
1 137 1 233
20 cpi (12 cpi condensed)
160 [ 272
Buffer: 8 Kbytes or 0 Kbyte (DIP-switch selectable)
Paper
Paper size:
P-r
Lo-870
La-l i 70
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width-Top lnwllon
146 to 257 mm 148 IO 420 mm
(5.8 to 10.1 inches)
(5.8 to 16.5 inches)
wldO+Front Insertion 182ta257mm 182 to 364 mm
(7.2 to 10.1 inches)
(7.210 14.3 inches)
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max. 364 mm (14.3 inches)
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max. 297 mm (11.7 Inches) max. 364 mm (14.3 Inches)
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Minimum bft and right margins
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Paper thickness: Single sheets:
0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inch)
Single sheets (multi-part forms-front
insertion):
0.12 to 032 mm (0.0047 to 0.012 inch)
Continuous paper:
0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inch)
Continuous multi-part forms:
0.12 to 0.32 mm (0.0047 to 0.012 inch)
Envelopes:
0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inch)
Labels (induding backing sheet):
0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inch)
24-Pin Printers
7/16/91
LQ-870/1170-l

Epson LQ-1170 Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	LQ-1170
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Printer Specifications

Printing Method and Timing

Details the 24-pin impact dot matrix printing method and timing.

Print Quality Settings

Covers characters per inch and characters per second for different quality modes.

Printing Direction

Explains bidirectional logic-seeking for text and unidirectional for graphics.

Line Spacing

Specifies line spacing options, including programmable increments.

Paper Feed Speed

Details paper feed speeds for friction and tractor methods.

Printable Columns

Lists maximum characters printable per line for different character sizes.

Character Fonts and Tables

Font Characteristics

Describes various font types, point sizes, and pitch combinations.

Character Tables

Lists available standard ASCII, international, legal, and graphics character sets.

Paper Specifications

Paper Size Options

Details paper size ranges for single sheets, envelopes, and labels.

Paper Thickness

Specifies acceptable paper thickness ranges for various media types.

General Printer Specifications

Paper Weight Guidelines

Specifies weight ranges for different paper types and formats.

Reliability and Lifespan

Covers MCBF, MTBF, and print head life expectancy for fabric and film ribbons.

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Provides height, width, depth, and weight for LQ-870 and LQ-1170 models.

Electrical and Environmental Specifications

Electrical Requirements

Details rated voltage, input voltage range, current, and power consumption.

Environmental Operating Conditions

Outlines temperature and humidity ranges for operation and storage.

Mechanical and Ribbon Specifications

Mechanical Feed Methods

Describes paper feed methods like friction, push-tractor, and pull-tractor.

Ribbon Cartridge Details

Lists compatible ribbon cartridges and their life expectancy.

Setting the DIP Switches

DIP Switch 1 Functions

Explains settings for character sets, print direction, buffer capacity, and perforation skip.

DIP Switch 2 Functions

Describes settings for page length and auto line-feed.

International Character Sets

Maps DIP switch settings to various international character sets.

Character Table Selection

Details how to select character tables using DIP switches.

Control Panel Operations

Indicator Lights

Explains the function of POWER, DATA, MULTI-PART, PAPER OUT, and PAUSE lights.

Control Panel Buttons

Describes the function of PAUSE, TEAR OFF, FONT, and PITCH buttons.

Special Control Functions

Details how to perform Self-test and enter Data dump mode using button combinations.

Paper Handling and Feeding

Paper-Release Lever Settings

Explains lever positions for single sheets, tractors, and pull-tractors.

Cut-Sheet Feeder Options

Details single-bin and high-capacity feeders and their capacities.

Software and Configuration

Application Software Usage

Guides users on selecting printer models in application software.

Installation and Support Tips

Provides tips for software installation and printer setup.

DIP Switch Settings Default

Notes on default DIP switch settings and potential issues.

Cut-Sheet Feeder Single-Sheet Operation

Adjusting page length for cut-sheet paper to avoid printing errors.

Information Reference List

Related Documentation

Lists associated documentation like service manuals and user guides.