Epson PLQ-30 User Manual

When loading paper
❏ Use passbooks and paper that have more than 60% reflectance.
❏ When you use a passbook, set Passbook mode to On and set Binding mode to the method for the
passbook’s binding in the default setting mode.
❏ Do not load passbooks that are creased or have ripped seam.
❏ Do not use a passbook that has any metallic parts such as staplers or metal clips.
❏ Do not use a passbook with sticky parts such as stamps or seals.
❏ Do not use a passbook that has any pages smaller than the cover page.
❏ Do not print on the front or back cover of a passbook. Printing can be done only when the
passbook is opened.
❏ When you use paper that is shorter than 110.0 mm, set the paper eject direction to front. The
factory set default is front. Please access http://www.epson.com for information.
❏ Do not insert paper that is curled or has been folded into the slot when you load it.
❏ Do not punch holes in the area from 25.0 to 40.0 mm from the left edge of paper.
❏ Always use the printer with the ribbon cartridge installed. Otherwise, paper jam may occur.
When operating the printer
❏ Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity.
Keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources or excessive moisture or dust.
❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage requiring extensive repair by a qualified technician.
❏ Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise,
you may damage the printer.
❏ Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the self test. Always press the Offline button to stop
printing and then turn off the printer.
❏ Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the hex dump. Always press the Offline button to
pause printing. Then turn off the printer.
❏ Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that has the wrong voltage for your printer.
❏ Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the printer. Also, other parts of the printer
must be checked when the print head is replaced.
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Epson PLQ-30 Specifications

General

Color	-
Bitmap fonts	Courier, Draft, OCR-B, Orator, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Script
Character sets	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Character pitch	10, 12 cpi
Built-in barcodes	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Maximum number of copies	7 copies
Maximum print speed (LQ)	195 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)	360 cps
Maximum printing width (columns)	94
Print direction	Bi-directional
Ribbon life (black, LQ)	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	12000 h
Standard interfaces	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
AC input voltage	220-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	4.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	64 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Product color	Gray
Country of origin	Indonesia
Page description languages	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
Sound pressure level (printing)	55 dB
Needles	24
Print technology	Dot matrix
Connectivity technology	Wired
Pallet width	800 mm
Pallet height	3710 mm
Pallet length	1200 mm
Pallet width (UK)	1000 mm
Quantity per pallet	32 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	48 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	4 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	6 pc(s)
Package depth	447 mm
Package width	255 mm
Package height	367 mm
Package weight	9.72 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	280 mm
Width	384 mm
Height	203 mm