Conference 7.286::atarist

785.0. "Another EPSON printer to set up" by COMICS::DSMMGR () Tue Feb 27 1990 06:02

    
    
    Its funny how these things happen. There I was thinking how nice it
    would be to have a printer for my 520STFM and someone GAVE me a thermal
    printer. I put in an earlier note about how to wire it up (thanks Jeff
    8^) and now have it working fine.
    
    When it rains it pours... someone has GIVEN me a letter quality printer
    but again I need information.
    
    The printer is an EPSON LQ-1000 but I have no documentation at all. I
    think I'll be able to wire it up okay, but might come back to that
    later if I have problems. Let me tell you what I can about the printer.
    
    It is big (132 cols) cream in colour and has the following LEDS/buttons
    on the right hand side.
    
    1) Power LED
    2) Ready LED
    3) Paper out LED
    4) ON/OFF Line button and LED
    5) FORMFEED/LETTER QUALITY Button and LED
    6) LINEFEED/DRAFT Button and LED
    
    At the back there is a Centronics port, a DIN plug (what's this for
    ?????) and two banks of DIP switches (8 switches each).
    
    Does anyone have a manual for me or perhaps a manual from a similar 
    EPSON printer which might have similar setup facilities ???
    
    Any and all information is most gratefully received.
    
    Thanks a lot,
    
    Jonathan

	Hey you, where does that kind of rain fall??

Since it is made by Epson, you could call their hot line number and probably
order the manaul for it. I had some questions on my Epson LQ500 and had to
call the hot line about a year ago. They seemed fairly helpful. I don't have
the number handy now, but could look it up if you are interested.

    re .1
    
    Mmmm, just lucky I guess. My girlfriend works for one of the major
    banks in the city. They were having a clean out, she knew I only had
    the little thermal printer and asked the computer manager if I could
    have the printer. He said yes.  As I said... just lucky.
    
    re .2
    
    Yes please.
    
    
    Thanks, 
    
    Jonathan

I couldn't find the general Epson hot line number, but I did locate a
technical support number that was assigned to my ZIP code. You can try 
calling that number, and they can redirect you to another if they wish. The
number is:

    213-539-9955

If you want to write them (or call information for their general phone
number), their address is

     Epson America, Inc.
     2780 Lomita Boulevard
     Torrance, CA  90505

I hope this is of some use to you Jonathan (and others)!

    Once more, my thanks
    
    
    Jonathan