Epson LX-90 User's Manual
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1. Once in a great while your LX 90 should be lubricated by an autho rized Epson dealer 13 Specifications Printing method Impact dot matrix Printing speed 100 characters per second per line in pica draft mode Printing direction Bidirectional logic seeking RIDDON His eae e a wate eh Cassette ribbon black Height with tractor 5 1 inches Width 5 04 jen ninka 16 6 inches Depth with paper separator 12 4 inches Weight with tractor 12 5 pounds Temperature Operating 41 F to 95 F Storage 22 F to 149 F Power requirements Voltage 110 130 volts Frequency 49 6 to 60 5 Hz Consumption 60 VA maximum Paper type6S 008 Single sheet friction feed 7 25 to 8 5 inches wide Copies Original and one sheet 14 EPSON AMERICA INC LIMITED WARRANTY Epson America Inc hereby warrants that it will repair or replace at its option any part of the Epson product with which this warranty is enclosed which proves defective by reason of improper workmanship and or material without charge for parts or labor for a period of one 1 year This warranty period commences on the date of original purchase by the buyer other than for purposes of resale and this warranty applies only if such original purchase by the buyer was made in the United States To obtain service under this warranty you must return your Epson product prop erly packaged in its original c2. 1 Make sure the printer is turned OFF Remove the front lid of the printer so that you can see the ribbon carriage 2 Slide the ribbon carriage manually to the center of the printer so that the other parts of the printer do not get in your way Also be sure that the paper bail is against the black roller 3 If you are changing ribbon cassettes lift the front of the old cassette and remove it 4 Hold the new ribbon cassette so that the small knob is on top and the exposed ribbon faces away from you Fit the cassette onto the ribbon carriage by sliding the pins at the back of the cassette under the small hooks on the carriage 5 Snap the cassette into place so that the exposed ribbon fits between the print head and the silver ribbon guide 6 Now turn the knob on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon As you turn the knob make sure the ribbon slips down into its proper place between the print head and the silver ribbon guide If it doesn t guide it with a pen or a pencil Plugging in the Cartridge In addition to your LX 90 you also need an Epson Printer Interface Cartridge PIC that connects your computer to your printer These are sold separately because each brand of computer uses a different PIC The cartridge slides into the rectangular opening in the back of your LX 90 Caution Be sure you turn OFF all your computer equipment and Hold the cartridge with the grooved side facing
3. EPSON LX 90 PRINTER User s M anual FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and tdevision reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna R docate the computer with respect to the recaver Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio tdevision techni cian for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Print
4. OR OTHER PART OR DEVICE IF ANY OF THESE STEPS IS REQUIRED BRING YOUR EPSON PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED EPSON DEALER THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ON YOUR EPSON PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WAR RANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON AMERICA INC OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE OR WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL ITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE WITH RE SPECT TO YOUR EPSON PRODUCT EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR RANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU You may request information on how to obtain service under this warranty by contacting the Dealer from whom your Epson product was purchased or by contact ing Epson America Inc at the address printed below Epson America Inc Service Division 23155 Kashiwa Court Torrance CA 90505 213 534 0360 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights HI
5. can move the pin feed holders to the left and right a w NK L N 4 Put the left holder approximately 3 4 of an inch from the extrene left position and push the locking lever back to lock the holder in place Leave the other holder unlocked Open the pin feed covers as shown on the previous page and feed the paper under the paper separator and into the paper slot Push the paper through until it comes up between the ribbon guide and the platen Pull the paper up until the top is above the pin feed holders fit the holes on the left side of the paper over the pins in the left holder then close the cover Fit the right side of the paper in the right holder moving the holder as needed to match the width of the paper Close the second cover making sure the paper has no dips or wrinkles then lock the right holder in place with the locking lever Push the paper bail against the paper Now you are ready to set the top of page position Turn the paper feed knob to advance the paper until a perforation between sheets is approximately 8 of an inch below the top of the ribbon guide as shown in the illustration When you turn on your LX 90 it renembers this top of page setting and uses it when any program or the FF button tells it to move to the top of the next page If you are using a word processing or other applications program and your printing is too high or too low on the page change your top of pag
6. down Insert the cartridge into the opening and press gently to secure the connection Do not connect the PIC cable to your computer yet The instruc tions for this connection are in your PIC manual Installing the Paper Feed Knob Before you can load paper into your LX 90 you need to install the paper feed knob Simply push the knob onto the shaft on the right side of the printer The shaft has one flat side that must be matched with the flat side of the hole in the knob With the paper feed knob in place you re now ready to load paper into your printer If you plan to use continuous paper read the next two sections For instructions on single sheet paper skip to the section on loading single sheet paper Installing the Paper Separator To install the paper separator fit the notches in the bottom comers of the separator over the pins at the front of the paper slot as shown below The separator keeps the paper coming out of the printer from being pulled back in With the separator in place pull out the paper guide at the back of the printer Loading Continuous Paper When your paper separator and paper guide are ready you can load continuous paper Make sure that the printer is turned off then open the front lid Move the print head to the center of the printer and pull the paper bail away from the platen the black roller Using the illustration below as your guide pull the locking levers forward so that you
7. e setting Once you have set the top of page each time you finish printing a document push the ON LINE button to put the printer off line and then push the FF button once to advance the paper so that you can tear off your just printed pages and the paper will be in the right position to begin the next document Unless you want to use single sheet paper you re now ready to print with your new LX 90 Your PIC manual tells you how to get the most from your new printer and how to take advantage of your com puter s printing capabilities Removing the Tractor Unit When you want to use single sheet paper in your LX 90 you can remove the tractor unit quite easily Just push back the two tractor release levers one of them is shown below tilt the unit backward and lift it up 10 Loading Single Sheet Paper 1 First make sure that the printer is turned OFF Open the front lid push the friction lever back and pull the paper bail forward 2 Now slide the ribbon carriage manually to the center of the printer and feed the paper into the paper slot in the top of the printer as shown below Friction lever Front lid Paper bail 3 When the paper won t go any further turn the paper feed knob to advance it just like on a typewriter Turn the knob until the top of the paper fits under the paper bail then push the bail against the paper If the paper becomes crooked don t worry just pull the friction release lever fo
8. eter eee eee ee Installing the Paper Separator see e eee eee eens Loading Continuous Paper sas esas0 25 taasies oo evens Removing the Tractor Unit sees ee eee cence eee Loading Single Sheet Paper sss ceeeeeeee ee eneenes Replacing the Tractor Unit eee eee eee eee eee Maintenance sssssssnssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Specifications ssssssnnsnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Setting Up Your LX 90 Printer Setting up your LX 90 printer is easy even if you ve never used a printer before By following the instructions in this manual you ll have your new printer ready to go in just a few minutes Do You Have All the Parts You Need When you unpack your printer be sure that the box contains all of the itens shown Paper separator Paper feed knob Ribbon cassette Also be sure that you have an Epson Printer Interface Cartridge PIP specifically designed for use with your computer The PIC is sold separately and comes with its own operation manual Where to Place Your Printer Now that your printer is unpacked you need to find the best place to put it Keep the following tips in mind Place the printer close enough to the computer for the PIC cable to reach between them Place the printer on a stable surface Avoid setting the LX 90 on carpeting or chairs Use a grounded outlet and do not use an adapter plug Avoid using outlets that are controlled by wall switches if you acc
9. identally turn off a switch you could wipe out valuable infor mation in your computer s memory and stop your printing Try not to use an outlet on the same circuit breaker with large elec trical machines or appliances they can disrupt the flow of power to your printer Protect your printer from direct sunlight and keep it away from excessive heat moisture and dust In order to use the tractor and continuous paper put your LX 90 where the paper can flow freely in and out of the printer See the illustrations for suggestions Many types of printer stands are available the previous illustration shows one type The next illustration shows a setup that does not require a stand These are only two examples you can use any arrangement that allows you to put the paper underneath or behind the printer Once you ve found the right location for your new LX 90 you re ready to start putting the printer together Installing the Ribbon The ribbon for your LX 90 is enclosed in a cassette that makes installation a clean and easy job The parts of this cassette are labelled below To install or replace the ribbon just follow these steps Caution If you ve been using your printer just before you change rib bon cassettes be careful not to touch the print head because it becomes hot during use Also remember never to move the ribbon carriage manually when the printer is turned on because you may damage your printer
10. ing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 WARNING The connection of a non shidded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or other wise without the prior written permission of Epson America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book Epson America Inc assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Graphic on cover produced by John Cannizzo LX 90 and PIC are trademarks of Epson America Inc Epson is a registered trademark of Epson Corporation Copyright 1985 by Epson America Inc Torrance California 90505 P8592032 Contents Setting Up Your LX 90 Printer s ssssssssssssssess Do You Have All the Parts You Need ssssseseueuneene Where to Place Your Printer se see ee cece e eee ee Installing the Ribbon 2422224 252 lt 2525deees san deed coat Plugging in the Cartridge sseese cence eneeeenes Installing the Paper Feed Knob e
11. ontainer or an equivalent to the nearest authorized Epson Service Center or the Dealer from whom the product was purchased Any postage insurance and shipping costs incurred in presenting or sending your Epson product for service are your responsibility The Dealer s original bill of sale or other satisfactory proof of the date of the origi nal buyer purchase of your Epson product must be made available to obtain service under this warranty This warranty applies only if your Epson product fails to function properly under normal use and within the manufacturer s specifications Batteries as well as optional software packages ROMs not contained in the original container of your Epson product are excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty does not apply if the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number has been renoved from your Epson product or if in the sole opinion of Epson your Epson product has been damaged by faulty or leaking batteries not supplied by Epson or by accident misuse neglect or improper packing shipping modification or servicing by other than Epson or an authorized Epson Service Center SOME EPSON PRODUCTS HAVE A COMPARTMENT CONTAINING STATIC SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY THIS COMPARTMENT IS CLEARLY LABELED DO NOT OPEN IT THISWARRANTY WILL BECOME VOID IF YOU ATTEMPT TO MODIFY OR ADJUST ANY ROM OR OTHER PART OR DEVICE IN SUCH A COMPARTMENT OR IF YOU ATTEMPT TO ADD OR INSERT ANY ROM
12. rward straighten the paper and push the friction lever back And that s all there is to loading singlesheet paper You re now ready to print with your LX 90 printer See your PIC manual for fur ther instructions 11 Replacing the Tractor Unit Replacing the tractor after you have removed it is easy Pull the friction lever on the left side of the printer toward you and hold the tractor with the gears to the right as shown below Tilt the tractor back so that the rear notches on the fittings fit over the rear pegs in the tractor slots then tilt the unit forward until it clicks into place That s all there is to it 12 M aintenance To keep your LX 90 working like new always keep it in a safe and clean place Keep it away from dust grease and any heat sources A safe temperature range is 41 F to 95 F To clean the outside of the printer case use a soft clean cloth damp ened with clear water Stubborn stains can be removed with non abra sive household cleaners The inside front portion of the printer should also be cleaned peri odically to get rid of dust and paper lint First turn the power switch OFF and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Then re move the front lid Use a small vacuum cleaner and soft brush to clean inside the printer Be careful not to bend or damage any of the parts inside the printer With the power OFF you can move the print head back and forth to clean under it
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