User’s Guide NPD5799-02 EN
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Contents About This Manual Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Descriptions Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operating System Versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 3 Control Panel Buttons and Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Selecting a Font and Pitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 About Your Printer’s Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Replacing the ribbon cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Glossary Index Contents 7
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the software. User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer. Network Guide ( LQ-590IIN/ LQ-2090IIN only) Provides network information on management and printer settings.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ Microsoft Windows Vista operating system ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ® ® Microsoft Windows XP operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2016 operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2012 operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows Ser
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ! Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Hot Parts Caution Symbol This symbol is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that they may be hot.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation. ❏ Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer’s cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance. ❏ Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a network interface cable, if necessary (LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN only).
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations. ❏ Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide When operating the printer ❏ 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.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Official representative in CIS countries: LLC "EPSON CIS" Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Schepkina, 42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Schepkina, 42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 1 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of paper sources for printing on single sheets and continuous paper. Paper can be fed into the printer from the front, bottom, or rear. Select the paper source that best suits your current printing needs. ! Caution: Do not use paper that is folded, creased, curled, torn, stained, or stamped. Always use new, clean paper that meets the paper specifications.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Tractor position User’s Guide Description Load paper from the front slot. If you print on thick paper such as multipart forms, use the front paper slot because this paper path is almost straight. This reduces the chances of paper jams. front push Load paper from the rear slot. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear slot.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Paper slot User’s Guide Description If you print on thick paper such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels, use the front paper slot because this paper path is nearly straight. This reduces the chances of paper jams. front The bottom paper slot has the straightest paper path, so it is the best slot to use when printing on thick paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use, as described in the table below. The table below describes each paper release lever position. Paper release lever position Description Single-sheet (cut-sheet) position For loading single-sheet paper from the rear or front slot. See “Loading Single Sheets” on page 44 for instructions.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Turn off the printer and open the printer cover. The paper-thickness lever is located on the left side of the printer. The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting. 2. Use the table below to select the appropriate paper thickness.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to load continuous paper in the printer. Positioning your continuous paper supply When you load continuous paper, make sure you align your paper supply with the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer, as shown below. Loading continuous paper with the tractor The paper loading procedure depends on where you position the tractor which feeds paper to the printer.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Installing the tractor in the rear push position Before installing the tractor in the rear push position, remove it from its current position. If the tractor is in the front push position, remove it by pressing the tractor’s lock tabs while lifting it out. If the tractor is in the pull position, remove it as described in “Removing the tractor from the rear push position” on page 25. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Make sure the tractor is installed in the rear push position and the sheet guide is removed from the printer. 3. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the blue sprocket lock levers forward.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Slide the right sprocket (illustration shown below) approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far position and push the blue lever back to lock in place. Then slide the another sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. * approx. 12 mm (0.5 inch) The triangle mark on top of the printer indicates the point furthest to the left where printing can begin. 6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 9. Attach the sheet guide and lay it flat on the printer and slide the edge guides to the middle of the sheet guide. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed. 10. Turn on the printer.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 3. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer. Using the tractor in the front push position Installing the tractor in the front push position Before installing the tractor in the front push position, remove it from its current position. If the tractor is in the rear push position, remove the sheet guide and then press the tractor’s lock tabs while lifting it out.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Loading paper with the front push tractor When using the push tractor, it is a good idea to set the Auto tear-off function in the Default Setting mode to On. See “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” on page 92 for more information. Follow these steps to load paper using the front push tractor: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the front cover. Make sure the tractor is installed in the front push position. 3.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. See “Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever” on page 19 for instructions. 5. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the blue sprocket lock levers backward. 6. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 7. Insert the paper into the bottom slot as shown in the illustration below. 8. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the paper, with printable side up, over the tractor pins. Then close the sprocket covers. 9. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 10.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed. 12. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. 13.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Close the front cover. Using the tractor in the pull position Using the tractor in the pull position is ideal for printing on thick and heavy continuous paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels. However, you cannot use the tear-off function with the pull tractor. Because thick paper requires a straight paper path to avoid paper jams, you should load paper in the front or bottom slot when using the pull tractor.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge forward. 2. Lift the printer cover and pull it straight up. 3. Press the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit upward and pull it towards you. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Attach the sheet guide if necessary then lay it flat on the printer. Then slide the edge guides to the middle of the sheet guide. 5. While pinching the tractor's lock tabs with your fingers, lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots, and then press down both ends of the tractor to make sure it is firmly seated.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Before loading a paper, make sure the following: - the printer is turned off - the printer cover is removed - the tractor is installed in the pull position - the sheet guide is lying flat on the printer 2. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position. 3. Release the sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and push the lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. * approx. 12 mm (0.5 inch) 5. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open the sprocket covers. Note: Make sure the printer is off before you insert the paper in the paper slot.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Front slot: Load paper with the printable side facing up. Bottom slot: Load paper in the bottom slot with the printable side facing up. 7. Fit four holes of the paper over the tractor pins on both sprockets. Then close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper, then lock it in place.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 9. Slide the edge guides on the sheet guide to the center. 10. Close the front cover as shown below. Note: When using the bottom slot, you do not need to open the front cover. 11. Turn on the printer. 12. Remove any slack in the paper by pressing the LF/FF button. ! Caution: Always remove any slack from the paper; otherwise print quality may deteriorate. 13.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed. 15. The printer starts printing from the top-of-form position. After you finish printing, open the paper guide cover.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Remove any paper loaded on the pull tractor as described in “Removing paper from the pull tractor” on page 38. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge toward you. 3. Lift the printer cover and pull it straight up and off the printer. 4. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer. 5.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Using two tractors in a push/pull combination Using two tractors at the same time is recommended for printing on continuous pre-printed forms, multipart forms, and labels, and for printing high quality graphics. To reduce paper jams and improve continuous paper feeding, you can install the optional pull tractor unit. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: C933761 LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: C933791 Follow these steps to use two tractors at the same time: 1.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 9. When the printer receives data, it will start printing at the current position without advancing the paper. If necessary, follow the steps in “Adjusting the top-of-form position” on page 56 to adjust the current position of the paper. 10. Attach the printer cover. Make sure the sheet guide is installed and lying flat on the printer. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Using the tear-off function If the push tractor is installed, you can use the tear-off function to advance your continuous paper to the printer’s tear-off edge when you finish printing. You can then easily tear off the printed document. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position so that you can save the paper normally lost between documents.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ! Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Note: If your paper’s perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the Micro Adjust function as described in “Adjusting the tear-off position” on page 55. 3. Tear off the printed document using the tear-off edge of the printer cover. 4.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Loading Single Sheets You can load ordinary single sheets and envelopes one at a time from the rear and front bypass tray of the printer, using the sheet guide. You can also load single-sheet paper using an optional cut-sheet feeder and sheet guide. See “Front sheet guide” on page 45 for more information. Available paper types The table below shows the types of paper you can load and the paper slots you can use with each paper type.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Using the sheet guide You can use the supplied sheet guide to load one single sheet, multipart forms, or envelopes at a time from the rear of the printer. Your single-sheet paper can be up to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN and 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN. See “Printer Specifications” on page 144 for more details. ! Caution: Do not load carbon paper or labels in the sheet guide.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Loading paper in the front sheet guide You can load single sheets or multipart forms one at a time in the front sheet guide. Follow these steps: ! Caution: Do not load labels or envelopes in the front sheet guide. 1. Make sure the sheet guide is in the upright position and the edge guides are open all the way to the left and right. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 2.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: You can slide the left edge guide to the left in 1/10-inch increments to increase the left margin on your printout. 5. Slide the paper printable side up between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the paper automatically. Note: When feeding paper, place your hand flat on the paper and push it to completely into the feed slot.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Set the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper. Also move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 2. Turn on the printer, if necessary. 3. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the triangle mark on the sheet guide. Then, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Insert a sheet of paper with the printable side down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Continuous multipart forms Except for setting the paper-thickness lever, you load continuous multipart forms the same way as ordinary continuous paper. See “Loading Continuous Paper” on page 21 for more information. Note: ❏ Be sure your multipart forms do not exceed 0.49 mm (0.019 inch) in thickness. ❏ Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ! Caution: ❏ Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. When fed backward, labels can easily peel off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. ❏ Use them only under normal operating conditions described below: Temperature: 15 to 25 ˚C (59 to 77 ˚F) Humidity: 30 to 60% RH ❏ Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they may curl around the platen and jam when you resume printing.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Envelopes You can feed envelopes one at a time using the sheet guide, or you can load multiple envelopes using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder). Note: Envelopes can be loaded only in the rear paper slot. Before loading envelopes, set the paper-thickness lever to a position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for thick envelopes).
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: The cards can be loaded only in the front or rear paper slot. Before loading cards, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. To load a single card, follow the instructions in “Loading paper in the rear sheet guide” on page 47. Note: ❏ When you are loading postcards long edge first, always load them in the rear slot.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: ❏ If continuous labels are loaded in the printer, remove them before switching to single-sheet printing. See “Tear off and eject labels” on page 51 for more information. ❏ If the tractor is in the pull position, remove any continuous paper from it before switching to single-sheet printing. See “Removing paper from the pull tractor” on page 38 for more information. 1.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Make sure that the tractor is installed in the front or rear push position and that continuous paper is loaded on it as described in “Loading continuous paper with the tractor” on page 21. 3. Set the paper release lever to the front or rear push position, depending on the tractor position you are using. The printer loads the continuous paper automatically when you begin printing.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the Micro Adjust mode. 3. Open the paper guide cover, then press the LF/FF button to feed paper forward, or press the Load/Eject button to feed paper backward, until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge of the paper tension unit. 1. tear-off edge of the paper tension unit 2.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ! Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Note: ❏ This mode can be used even when the printer cover is opened. ❏ The top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. You can use the default setting as a reference point when adjusting the top-of-form position. 5. After you set the top-of-form position, press the Pause button to save the adjusted setting. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. The printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide See “Changing the printer driver settings” on page 64 to check and change printer driver settings. Note: ❏ The examples in the following section are from the LQ-590II. If you have the LQ-590IIN, LQ-2090II, and LQ-2090IIN, substitute the model that has been used. The instructions are the same all models.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Click Preferences. The Printing Preferences window appears, and you see the Layout, Paper/ Quality, User Defined Paper, and Extension Settings menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Changing the printer driver settings” on page 64 to change the settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: Note: The screen shots used in this procedure are from the Windows 10 operating system. The content on the screen may vary depending on your computer's environment. 1.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide For Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012: Click Desktop on the Start screen, move the cursor to the top-right corner of the screen, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. Next, click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category. For Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2: Click Start, and click Devices and Printers.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide When you click Printer properties in the menu displayed by right-clicking the printer icon, the Properties window appears, which includes menus used to make the printer driver settings. 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Printer Driver Settings Overview” on page 65 for more information.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Click the Help button on the Printer Driver screen. When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes. Once you have checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print. Printer Driver Settings Overview The following tables show the Windows printer driver settings. Note that not every setting is available in all versions of Windows.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Printer settings Settings Explanations Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. If you do not see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list. Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. Page Order Select whether to print from front to back or back to front. Pages per Sheet Select the number of pages that you want to print onto a single page. Paper Source Select the paper source you want to use.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Settings Explanations Print Speed This setting allows you to select print speed. Select Printer Setting when you want to print using the settings stored in the printer. When Standard is selected, prints in standard printing mode. When High Speed is selected, prints in high-speed printing mode. Print Direction This setting allows you to select bidirectional printing. Selecting the Printer Setting will use the setting stored in the printer.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: For more details, see Help for the printer driver. Monitoring settings Settings Explanations EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button. To monitor the printer, make sure the Monitor the printing status check box is selected. Monitoring Preferences Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box where you can make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide You can install EPSON Status Monitor 3 by selecting it when you set up the printer. If you need to install it, see “Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 72. When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server and clients. See “Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 69 and “Setting Up Your Printer on a Network” on page 75.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide For Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003: Click Properties, then click the Utility tab. 3. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. 4. The following settings are available: Select Notification Displays the error item check box On/Off status. Turn on this check box to display the selected error notification.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Allow monitoring of shared printers User’s Guide When this check box is selected, a shared printer can be monitored by other PCs. Note: If the server’s OS is Windows Vista, select Run as Administrator when opening the printer properties before checking. Note: Click the Default button to revert all items to the default settings.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on your computer. 2. Insert the Software Disc in the CD-ROM drive. Note: Before proceeding, make sure you have installed the printer driver on your computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. You can also run the executable file that locates in the following.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Open the Utility menu, then click the Bi-D Adjustment icon. To find out how to open the Utility menu, see “Using the Printer Driver” on page 59. The Bi-D Adjustment window appears. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Print. The printer prints three sets of adjustment pattern. To see the adjustment pattern, you need to prepare the necessary number of sheets. LQ-590II/ LQ-590IIN: A4 or 8 inches continuous paper LQ-2090II/ LQ-2090IIN: A3 Rotated or 13.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Click Set. The adjustment value will be stored in the printer. Using Printer Setting This utility tool allows you to display current settings stored in the printer, change settings of the printer, and read settings stored in the file or save settings to the file. You can also change some of the printer's default settings stored in the printer from this utility. For details on the setting items, see “Default Setting mode” on page 92.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Open the Utility menu, then click the Printer Setting icon. To find out how to open the Utility menu, see “Using the Printer Driver” on page 59. The Printer Setting windows appears. 2. Change the necessary printer settings. For details on how to use this tool, refer to the printer driver Help.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The computers on a network can share a printer that is directly connected to one of them. The computer that is directly connected to the printer is the printer server, and the other computers are the clients which need permission to share the printer with the printer server. The clients share the printer via the printer server.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide For Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008: Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. For Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003: Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows 10/Windows 8.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box and click OK. Note: ❏ Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur. ❏ In Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008, you cannot select Share this printer until you click the Change sharing options button.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 4. Select File and Printer Sharing, and then click OK. Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012 1. Click Desktop on the Start screen, move the cursor to the top-right corner of the screen, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. Next, click System and Security, and then click Windows Firewall. 2. Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off in the window on the left.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Security Center. 3. Click Windows Firewall to open the Windows Firewall window. 4. Make sure that Don’t allow exceptions is not selected from the General tab. 5. Open the Exceptions tab, select File and Printer Sharing, and then click OK.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Right-click the icon for the printer you wish to change the settings for, and then click Printer properties.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 3. Click the Ports tab and then click Add Port. 4. When the Printer Ports window appears, select Local Port, and then click New Port.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Enter the following information for the port name and then click OK. \\Name of computer connected to the target printer\name of shared printer 6. After returning to the Printer Ports window, click Cancel. 7. Check that the name you entered for the port has been added and selected, and then click Close.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Insert the CD-ROM, then the Install Navi dialog box appears. Cancel the dialog box by clicking Cancel, then type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver for clients is located, then click OK. When installing drivers in Windows Vista, XP, “Digital Signature is not found.” may appear. Click Continue Anyway (for Windows XP) or Install this driver software anyway (for Windows Vista) and continue installing.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Cancelling Printing If the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters or images, you may need to cancel printing. When the printer icon is displayed on the taskbar, follow the instructions below to cancel printing. 1. Double-click the printer icon on the task bar. 2. When cancelling all printing documents, select Cancel All Documents on the Printer menu.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: When uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 environment, remove the shortcut icon from all clients before uninstalling. You can remove the icon by clearing the Shortcut Icon check box in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Quit all running applications. 3.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008 Click Uninstall/Change or Uninstall. ❏ Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 Click Change/Remove or Remove. Note: If the User Account Control window is displayed, click Continue. 7. Click the Printer Model tab, select the icon of the printer you want to uninstall, then click OK.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 3 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1. Font ( ItemD ) button ❏ Selects one of the fonts. To select a font, see “Selecting a Font and Pitch” on page 90. ❏ When the printer enters the Default Setting mode, the button works as an ItemD button. You can press the ItemD button to select the next menu. See “Changing default settings” on page 98. 2.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ When the printer is in the Default Setting mode, the Menu lights (both the Tear Off/Bin lights) stay on. 5. Tear Off/Bin ( Set) button ❏ Feeds continuous paper forward to the tear-off position. ❏ Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off position to the top-of-form position. ❏ Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut-sheet feeder is installed. ❏ When the printer enters the Default Setting mode, the button works as the Set button.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 10. Pause button ❏ Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. ❏ Press and hold for three seconds to enter Micro Adjust mode. Press the button again to exit. 11. Paper Out light ❏ On when no paper is loaded in the selected paper source or paper is not loaded correctly. ❏ Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or a paper jam has occurred. 12.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ The available pitch depends on the font you select. See the table below for more information. Font Pitch USD 10 HSD 10, 12 Draft 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 Roman 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS Courier 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS Prestige 10, 12, 17, 20, PS Script 10, 12, 17, 20, PS Others*1 10, 12, 17, 20, PS *1 The available pitch depends on the font you select. 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN O N N 15 cpi N O O 17 cpi N O N 20 cpi N N N PS User’s Guide N = on, O = off 4. Make sure that the desired font and pitch are selected. About Your Printer’s Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel using the Default Setting mode.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Item Setting / value*1 0 slash*2 0, I/F (interface) mode*3 Auto, Parallel, Serial*3, USB, Network*3 Auto I/F (interface) wait time 10 seconds, 30 seconds Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Off, On Packet mode*3 Auto, Off Character table*2 Standard model: italic, PC 437, PC 850, PC 860, PC 863, PC 865, PC 861, BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, PC858, ISO8859-15 (the zero character with a slash) All other models: Italic, PC 437, PC 850,
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Item Setting / value*1 Low-noise mode Off, On User’s Guide *1 Settings with bold weight mean the standard factory settings. *2 This does not affect printing from Windows even if the settings are changed. *3 Changing from the standard factory settings may cause undesirable effects when printing from Windows. *4 You can use the font selected in this setting by selecting Others in the control panel. *5 This setting is available only on Network compatible models.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Auto tear-off wait time You can select the time from the point printing finished until the paper moves to the tear-off position for continuous printing. This setting is available when the auto tear-off function is set to on. Auto line feed When auto line feed is on, the printer accompanies each carriage return (CR) code received with a line feed code.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide I/F (interface) mode The printer provides built-in slots for four interfaces; Parallel, Serial, USB, and Network. You can choose Auto (automatic), Parallel, USB, Serial or Network for the interface mode. When you select Auto, the printer automatically selects the interface that is receiving data, and uses that interface until the end of the print job.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide When using the printer driver, change the settings on the printer driver. For details, see “Printer Driver Settings Overview” on page 65. International character set for Italic table You can select among several international character sets for the Italic character table. Each character set contains eight characters that vary depending on the country or language, so you can customize the Italic table to suit your printing needs.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Auto CR (carriage return) This setting automatically adds a line feed (LF) code to the carriage return (CR) code. The default setting for this feature is Off. Change this to On for systems that do not have CR code control. Note: This feature is available only in IBM PPDS emulation mode. A.G.M Turn on the alternate graphic mode (A.G.M.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Button Basic function Menu (Pitch and Tear Off/Bin) buttons Enters or exits the Default Setting mode. ItemD button Selects the next menu parameter. ItemU button Selects the previous menu parameter. Set button Changes the value in the selected menu.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The printer prints a message asking if you wish to print all of the current settings. Note: The language you select is also effective when you are entering the lock-out setting mode or bidirectional adjustment mode. 5. If you want to print the current settings, press the Set button. If you want to bypass printing of the current settings, press the ItemD button or the ItemU button. The printer prints the first menu and the current value of the menu. 6.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide You can select the printer functions to be locked while the lock-out mode is on according to your needs.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ! Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise, you may damage the printer. 2. Turn on the printer while holding down both the LF/FF and Pause buttons. The printer enters the lock-out setting mode and prints a message asking if you wish to print all of the current settings. 3. If you want to print the current settings, press the Set button.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. If you cannot fix your problem using this table, see “Problems and Solutions” on page 104.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Panel light state Beep pattern User’s Guide Problem Solution F Pause – The print head is overheated. Wait for a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. F All the lights on the control panel An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer and leave it off for several minutes; then turn it on again. If the error occurs again, contact your dealer.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Power supply problems The lights on the control panel do not go on. Cause What to do The power cord may be unplugged. Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. The outlet may not be operating. If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch or automatic timer, use a different outlet. Plug another electrical device, such as a lamp, into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is operating properly.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The printer is not connected directly to your computer. When you use a printer changer, printer buffer, or a extension cable, the printer does not print correctly due to the combination of these devices. Make sure that the printer works correctly when it is connected to your computer without these devices. The printer driver is not installed correctly. Check that the printer driver is installed properly. If necessary, reinstall the printer driver.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN The paper is stuck together with static electricity. User’s Guide Fan the paper well before you use it. The printout is pale. Cause What to do The printing speed is set to Ultra high speed draft (USD). Change the printing speed setting as described in “Selecting a Font and Pitch” on page 90. The ribbon is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in “Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge” on page 122. The printout is faint.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Cause What to do Two line feed commands are being sent at the end of each line of text, because the printer’s auto line feed setting is on. Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer’s Default Setting mode. See “Changing default settings” on page 98. The line space setting in your application software is incorrect. Adjust the line space setting in your application software.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The paper size setting in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you are using. Check the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. The printer’s page length setting for the front or rear tractor does not match the size of the continuous paper you are using. Change page length settings for the front or rear tractor using the printer’s Default Setting mode.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Paper Handling Single sheets do not feed properly Paper does not feed. Cause What to do Continuous paper is in the paper path. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper back to the standby position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet feeding position and insert a new sheet. See “Switching to single sheets” on page 53 for more information. The paper source is set to tractor feeding.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Continuous paper does not feed properly The tractor does not feed the paper. Cause What to do The paper source is set to single-sheet feeding. Set the paper release lever to the tractor feeding position. See “Setting the Paper Release Lever” on page 19 for more information. Single-sheet paper is in the paper path. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. Continuous paper is not loaded properly.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide The printer does not feed continuous paper to the standby position. Cause What to do You have not torn off the printed pages before pressing the Load/Eject button. Tear off the printed pages at the perforation. Then press the Load/ Eject button to feed the paper backward to the standby position. Network problems The printer does not print when using a network. Cause What to do The network setting is wrong.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 4. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position to release the paper and set the paper-thickness lever to the maximum position. 5.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Paper type LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Continuous paper 241 × 279 mm (9.5 × 11 inches) 376 × 279 mm (14.8 × 11 inches) Single sheet A4 or letter size A3 landscape User’s Guide ❏ If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the sheet guide. ❏ The setting instructions are printed in the language that you set in the Default Setting mode.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Using the printer driver To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, see “Cancelling Printing” on page 85. Using the printer’s control panel Pressing the Font and Pitch buttons at the same time stops printing, clears the print job being received from the active interface, and clears errors that may have occurred at the interface.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. To run the test using the Draft font, turn on the printer while holding down the LF/FF button. To run the test using the printer’s letter-quality fonts, turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject button. Either self test can help you determine the source of your printing problem; however, the draft self test prints faster than the letter-quality test. 3. When using single-sheet paper, load paper in the printer.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ! Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. To enter hex dump mode, turn on the printer while holding down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons. 3. Open a software program and send a print job to the printer. Your printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site. http://support.epson.net/ http://www.epson.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide ❏ Your computer operating system name and version ❏ Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support. Help for Users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web http://www.epson.co.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are available. Help for Users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page http://www.epson.com.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation. World Wide Web http://www.epson.com.ph Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and E-mail Enquiries are available.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Genuine Epson ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your Epson printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Open the paper guide cover by pulling its back edge toward. 3. Open the printer cover to the upright position, then pull it up to remove it. 4. Slide the print head so that it does not hit the paper tension unit. ! Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Grasp the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the print head. 6. Grasp the used cartridge by its handle and pull it up and out of the printer. 7. Hold both sides of the ribbon guide and pull it until it is out of the cartridge.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 8. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer at an angle as shown below, then press firmly on both sides of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the slots on the printer. Note: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer. 9. Slide the ribbon guide into the print head until it clicks in place. ! Caution: When inserting the ribbon guide, press firmly until it clicks.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. ! Caution: The ribbon should not be twisted or creased. 11. Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN C80638* LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN C80640* User’s Guide You can use either one of these separately, or you can use both feeders together as a double-bin cut-sheet feeder to automatically load two different types of single-sheet paper. The single-bin cut-sheet feeder holds up to 50 single sheets. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder holds up to 150 single sheets or up to 25 envelopes.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Remove the sheet guide by moving it along the path and lifting it at an angle from the printer. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off the printer. 3. Holding the cut-sheet feeder in both hands, press down on the latch levers and fit the notches over the printer’s mounting posts, as shown below. Release the latch levers to lock the feeder in place.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide high-capacity cut-sheet feeder 4. To replace the printer cover, first insert the front tabs into the slots on the printer, then lower the cover into place. If you installed the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, you need to select your paper path (bin 1 or bin 2). See “Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2)” on page 136 for more information. You are now ready to load paper in your single-bin, high-capacity, or double-bin cut-sheet feeder.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Make sure the sheet guide is removed, and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also make sure the paper-thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to 0. 2. Slide the left paper guide of the cut-sheet feeder so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides. 1. Paper guides 2.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 3. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 4. Take a stack of paper (up to 50 sheets) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 5. Insert the paper stack printable side down along the left paper guide. 6. Adjust the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 8. Attach the stacker-support wires to the paper tension unit as shown below. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when the printer receives data. If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you can adjust its position using the Micro Adjust function. See “Adjusting the top-of-form position” on page 56.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Pull the lock levers on the edge guides forward to release them. 3. Slide the left paper guide until it is aligned with the triangle mark; then lock it in place by pushing back its lock lever. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support to midway between the paper guides. 4. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Take a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 6. Insert the paper stack printable side down along the left paper guide. 7. Adjust the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width and lock it in place. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder Using the double-bin cut-sheet feeder allows you to load two types of single-sheet paper in the printer at the same time and easily switch between them. Before you install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, you need to connect the single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80637*/C80639*) to the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80638*/C80640*). Follow these steps to assemble the double-bin cut-sheet feeder: 1.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide To install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder on your printer, see “Installing the cut-sheet feeder” on page 127. Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2) When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed, the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 1 and the single-bin cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 2 for paper path selection purposes.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Roll Paper Holder The optional roll paper holder (C811141) allows you to use 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. This provides an inexpensive alternative to using continuous paper for applications requiring variable paper lengths. Before you install and use the roll paper holder, you need to assemble it. Assembling the roll paper holder Follow these steps to assemble the roll paper holder: 1.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Installing the roll paper holder Follow these steps to install the roll paper holder on your printer: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the sheet guide, then remove the tractor if it is installed in the pull or rear push position. Reinstall the paper tension unit if necessary. 3. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shown below.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 2. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper-thickness lever to the proper position for the thickness of your roll paper. 3. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across. 4. Insert the roll paper holder shaft into the center of the paper roll as shown. 5. Place the shaft and paper roll on the roll paper holder so the paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Then turn on the printer.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 6. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear of the printer making sure that there are no gaps between the edge of the paper and the lips located 3.0 mm (1.2/10 inches) left of the 0 point of the scale on the rear of the printer. Insert it into the printer until it meets resistance. The printer loads the roll paper automatically. 7. Install the sheet guide over the roll paper to separate the printout from the unused paper.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Note: If paper is fed skewed, feed the paper until the leading edge of the paper touches the paper roll, release the paper by moving the paper release lever to the pull tractor position, and then align the sides of the ejected paper with the sides of the paper roll. Return the paper release lever to the single-sheet position, and then continue printing. Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Chapter 7 Product Information Printer Parts 1. sheet guide 2. paper guide cover 3. printer cover 4. front cover 5. power switch 6. control panel 7.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 8. edge guides 9. paper tension unit 10. ribbon cartridge 11. knob 12. USB interface 13. serial interface*1 14. parallel interface 15. LAN port*1 *2 16. sprockets*3 17. AC inlet 18. wing 19. paper-thickness lever *1 For Network compatible model.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Ultra high speed draft 550 cps at 10 cpi High speed draft 487 cps at 10 cpi 584 cps at 12 cpi Draft 366 cps at 10 cpi 439 cps at 12 cpi 549 cps at 15 cpi Letter quality 121 cps at 10 cpi 145 cps at 12 cpi Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Paper feed speed: Paper capacity: User’s Guide Continuous 139 mm/second 5.5 inches/second Intermittent 40.7 msec/line at 1/6 inch line spacing Single-bin cut-sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 82 g/m² (22 lb) paper Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 5 mm (0.20 inch).
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Dimensions and weight: User’s Guide LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: Height 176.5 mm (6.9 inches) (not including paper release lever) Width 437 mm (17.2 inches) Depth 320 mm (12.6 inches) (not including the sheet guide) Weight approx. 7.2 kg (15.9 lb) LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: Ribbon: Acoustic noise: Height 176.5 mm (6.9 inches) (not including paper release lever) Width 612 mm (24.1 inches) Depth 320 mm (12.6 inches) (not including the sheet guide) Weight approx.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Electronic Interfaces: LQ-590II/LQ-2090II: One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one Hi-Speed USB interface LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN: One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support, one Hi-Speed USB interface, serial interface, and Network interface.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Character tables: User’s Guide Standard model: Italic table, PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual), PC 860 (Portuguese), PC 861 (Icelandic), PC 865 (Nordic), PC 863 (Canadian-French), BRASCII, Abicomp, ISO Latin 1, Roman 8, PC 858, ISO 8859-15 Expanded model: Italic table, PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual), PC 860 (Portuguese), PC 861 (Icelandic), PC 865 (Nordic), PC 863 (Canadian-French), BRASCII, Abicomp, ISO Latin 1, Roman 8, PC 8
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Power consumption (with USB connection) User’s Guide 220 to 240 V: Approx. 49 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern) 100 to 120 V: Approx. 52 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern) LQ-590II/LQ-2090II: Approx. 0.5 W in sleep mode* LQ-590II/LQ-2090II: Approx. 0.4 W in sleep mode* LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN: Approx. 0.8 W in sleep mode* LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090IIN: Approx. 0.7 W in sleep mode* 220 to 240 V: Approx. 50 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern) LQ-590II/LQ-2090II: Approx. 0.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Paper Note: ❏ Use recycled paper, multipart paper, labels, envelopes, and roll paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions described below. Temperature: 15 to 25 ˚C (59 to 77 ˚F) Humidity: 30 to 60 % RH ❏ Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. Single sheets Front entry Minimum Rear entry Maximum Minimum LQ-590II LQ-590II N LQ-2090II LQ-2090IIN 420 mm (16.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Copies 1 original + 5 copies Total thickness 0.12 mm (0.0047 inch) 0.46 mm (0.018 inch) Weight per sheet of multipart 40 g/m2 (12 lb) 58 g/m2 (15 lb) Quality Carbonless multipart forms with a line of glue at the top side of the form User’s Guide Cards Front entry Rear entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width 100 mm (3.9 inch) 148 mm (5.8 inch) 100 mm (3.9 inch) 148 mm (5.8 inch) Length 148 mm (5.8 inch) 148 mm (5.8 inch) 100 mm (3.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Quality User’s Guide Plain paper, recycled paper, and carbonless multipart forms with point gluing or paper stapling on both sides * When the front or bottom pull tractor is installed and under normal conditions, up to 7 copies (1 original + 6 copies) can be used. Note: ❏ Do not load thick paper, such as multipart forms with six or seven parts, in the rear slot. ❏ The ratio of the cut/uncut length at the perforation should be between 3:1 and 5:1.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN Quality User’s Guide Plain paper or the same quality labels A. 63.5 mm (2.5 inch) min. B. 23.8 mm (15/16 inch) min. C. Corner radius = 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) min. Envelopes (rear entry only): Minimum Envelope size (No. 6) Maximum Width: 165 mm (6.5 inch) Length: 92 mm (3.6 inch) Envelope size (No10) Width: 241 mm (9.5 inch) Length: 105 mm (4.1 inch) Total thickness 0.16 mm (0.0063 inch) 0.52 mm (0.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Recommended printable area Note: For best results, print within the recommended printable area. The printer may not print outside this area. Single sheets: A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). For paper wider than 209.2 mm (8.2 inches), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Continuous paper: A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN: The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). For paper wider than 229.2 mm (9.0 inches), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN: The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inch).
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Roll paper: A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). Command Lists Your printer supports the following Epson ESC/P2 control codes and IBM PPDS emulation control codes. For more information about the commands, contact Epson Customer Services. See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 118 for details.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Page format: ESC (C, ESC C, ESC C 0, ESC Q, ESC l, ESC (c, ESC N, ESC O Print position motion: ESC $, ESC \, ESC (V, ESC (v, ESC D, HT, ESC B, VT, ESC J Font selection: ESC k, ESC x, ESC y, ESC X, ESC P, ESC M, ESC g, ESC p, ESC 4, ESC 5, ESC E, ESC F, ESC ! Font enhancement: ESC W, DC4, SO, DC2, SI, ESC w, ESC G, ESC H, ESC T, ESC S, ESC -, ESC q Spacing: ESC Space, ESC c, ESC (U Character handling: ESC t, ESC ( t, ESC R, ESC %, ESC &, ESC :, ESC 6, ES
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Font selection: DC2, ESC P, ESC :, ESC E, ESC F, ESC I, ESC [d, ESC [I Font enhancement: DC4, SO, ESC SO, ESC W, ESC [ @, SI, ESC SI, ESC G, ESC H, ESC T, ESC S, ESC -, ESC _, ESC [Spacing: BS, SP Character handling: ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC [ T, ESC ^, ESC \ Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z, ESC [g, ESC * (AGM*1) Bar code: ESC [f, ESC [p Download: ESC = (command is not provided) *1 Alternate Graphic Mode Standards and Approvals ! Warning: ❏ This is a C
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Safety approvals For users in U.S. and Canada Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950.-1 EMC FCC part 15 subpart B Class A ICES-003 Class A Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. 2. Remove the sheet guide. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and sheet guide. 4. If the outer case and the sheet guide are still dirty or dusty, clean them with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in water.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide 5. Make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. (See “Installing the tractor in the rear push position” on page 22 for instructions on installation procedure.) Also make sure that the printer cover and front cover are closed. 6.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this setting is turned on using the Default Setting mode, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally).
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide draft The print mode used by your printer when you select Draft as the font. The Draft font uses less dots per character for faster printing. driver A software program that sends commands from the computer for using the functions of a particular printer. ® ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers. This is the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide line feed (LF) A control code and control panel button that advances the paper one line space. loading position The position to which the paper is automatically loaded. micro adjust A printer feature that allows you to precisely adjust the tear-off and top-of-form positions. paper positions There are three paper positions for continuous paper printing: standby, tear-off, and top-of-form. For single sheet printing, there is only the top-of-form position.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide tear off A control panel button that feeds the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off position and then feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position. tear-off position The position the printer feeds the paper to when the auto tear-off mode is on. Using the Micro Adjust function, you can adjust the position so that the paper’s perforation meets the printer’s tear-off edge.
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Index 0 0 slash....................................................................................95 A A.G.M (IBM PPDS)............................................................98 Aligning vertical lines.......................................................113 Auto CR (carriage return)..................................................98 Auto I/F (interface) wait time............................................96 Auto line feed......................
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide H P Hex dump...........................................................................116 High Speed Draft (HSD)....................................................90 Packet mode.........................................................................96 Page length for front tractor..............................................94 Page length for rear tractor................................................94 Paper release lever.......................
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User’s Guide Serial interface......................................................................96 Server.....................................................................................76 Single sheets loading...............................................................................44 specifications..................................................................150 switching from.................................................................
