Epson LX-90TM User Manual
Epson LX-90TM User Manual

Epson LX-90TM User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® EPSON LX-90 PRINTER User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. 20402. The connection of a non-shielded 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Do You Have All the Parts You Need? ....Where to Place Your Printer ......
  • Page 4: Setting Up Your Lx-90 Printer

    Setting Up Your LX-90 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?
  • Page 5: Where To Place 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 where the paper can flow freely in and out of the printer. See the illustrations for suggestions. LX-90...
  • Page 6: Installing The Ribbon

    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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Plugging In The Cartridge

    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...
  • Page 9: 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.
  • Page 10: Installing The Paper Separator

    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.
  • Page 11 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 can move the pin feed holders to the left and right.
  • Page 12 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;...
  • Page 13: Removing The Tractor Unit

    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.
  • Page 14: Loading Single-Sheet Paper

    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.
  • Page 15: Replacing The Tractor Unit

    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.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Keep it away from dust, grease, and any heat sources. A safe temperature range is 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.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Printing method ..Impact dot matrix Printing speed ... . Printing direction ..Bidirectional, logic seeking Ribbon .
  • Page 18: Limited Warranty

    EPSON AMERICA, INC. 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 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.

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