Specifications

REV.-A
1.1 FEATURES
The SQ-870/l 170 is a high speed 48-nozzle ink jet printer which provides advanced paper handling
that is upper compatible with the
TSQ-4800. The printer’s main features are as follows:
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Use of ESC/P 2 control codes
Ability to print multi-point fonts
Ability to receive and print raster graphic images
Compatibility with the
LQ\SQ series available on the market
Printing speeds:
660
cps (draft, 12 cpi)
550
cps (draft, 10 cpi)
240
cps (LQ, 12 cpi)
200
cps (LQ, 10 cpi)
Optional interface card
Clear, easy-to-read printing with standard EPSON fonts
Multiple fonts resident in the printer
2 scalable fonts (Roman, Saris Serif)
8 LQ bit-map fonts (Roman, Saris Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, Script C, Orator, Orator-S)
1 draft bit-map font
Control panel switch selection of fonts, pitch, and cut-sheet feeder
(CSF) bin
Optional tractor unit that can make up push-pull tractor
Easy handling of cut sheets with the optional cut-sheet feeder
Continuous Paper
Two ways to insert continuous paper (front/rear path)
Backout & loading
Continuous paper can be used without removing
CSF
Standard tractor unit can be attached in two positions (front/rear)
Cut Sheet
Two ways to insert cut sheets (front/top)
Auto loading
The
SQ-870/l 170 is equipped with the standard EPSON 8-bit parallel interface and various interface
options ensure compatibility with a wide variety of computers. Table 1-1 lists the interface options, Table
1-2 lists the optional units available for the
SQ-870/l 170, and Figure 1-1 shows an exterior view of
the
SQ-870/l 170
Table 1-1. Interface Options
NOTE: Refer
Model
Descriptions
C82305 Serial interface card (inch screw)
C82306 Serial interface card (mini screw)
C82307 32KB serial interface card (inch screw)
C82308 32KB serial interface card (mini screw)
C82310
32KB parallel interface card
C82313
32KB IEEE-488 interface card
to the “Optional Interface Technical Manual” for details.
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