Epson PLQ-50M

1 upper mechanism The unit that prints on paper.
2 release lever Releases the upper mechanism to make it easier to remove paper
when the paper is jammed.
3 scanner unit Scanning device available only on the scanner models.
The PLQ-50CSK only has the lower side.
4 print head Prints on paper.
5 ribbon cartridge Contains ink ribbon.
6 ribbon-tightening knob Turn this to remove any slack in the ribbon.
Control Panel
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Factory Default Setting
The explanation below is based on the factory default settings and the buttons and the lights functions
may vary from the explanations below depending on the printer settings implemented to your printer.
1
Ready light (Orange)
On when output data is in buffer, or is being printed.
Flashes when an error has occurred during a printing operation.
2
Power light (Blue)
On when the power is turned on.
3
F1/Eject light (Orange)
On when the serial interface is selected to use.
4
F1/Eject button
No function is assigned when printing using the serial interface
connection.
Ejects paper when printer is offline and printing using USB interface
connection.
PLQ-50/PLQ-50CS/PLQ-50M/PLQ-50CSM/PLQ-50CSK User’s Guide
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