User’s Guide

1 User s GuideNPD5799-02 ENCopyrights and TrademarksNo 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 EpsonCorporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for anyuse of this information as applied to other Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages,losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product orunauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the ) failure to strictly comply with SeikoEpson Corporation s operating and maintenance Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumableproducts other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson and ESC/P are registered trademarks, EPSON EXCEED your VISION, EXCEED your VISION and ESC/P2 aretrademarks of Seiko Epson , Windows , Windows Server , and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respectiveowners.

2 Epson disclaims any and all rights in those contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. 2017 Seiko Epson CorporationLQ-590II/LQ-590 IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090 IIN User s GuideCopyrights and Trademarks 2 ContentsAbout This ManualWhere to Find Information .. 8 Descriptions Used in this 8 Operating System 8 Safety InstructionsSafety 10 Warnings, Cautions, and 10 Hot Parts Caution 10 Important Safety 10 For users in Russia, Belarus, and 13 For United Kingdom users.. 14 For Singapore 15 For German 15 For Turkish 15 Chapter 1 Paper HandlingSelecting a Paper 16 Printing on continuous 16 Printing on single sheets (cut-sheet).. 18 Setting the Paper Release 19 Adjusting the Paper Thickness 19 Loading Continuous Paper.

3 21 Positioning your continuous paper 21 Loading continuous paper with the 21 using the tear-off 42 Loading Single 44 Available paper types.. 44 using the sheet 45 Loading Special 49 Multipart 50LQ-590II/LQ-590 IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090 IIN User s GuideContents 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single 53 Switching to single 53 Switching to continuous 54 using the Micro Adjust 55 Adjusting the tear-off 55 Adjusting the top-of-form position.. 56 Chapter 2 Printer SoftwareAbout your Printer 59 using the Printer 59 Accessing the printer driver from Windows 60 Accessing the printer driver from the Start 62 Changing the printer driver 64 Printer Driver Settings 65 Printer 66 Monitoring 68 Setting 68 using EPSON Status Monitor 68 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 69 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 71 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 72 using Bi-D 72 Making adjustment with Bi-D 72 using Printer Setting.

4 74 Changing printer 74 Setting Up your Printer on a 75 Sharing the 75 Setting up your printer as a shared 76 Setting for the 80 Cancelling 85 Uninstalling the Printer 85 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 86LQ-590II/LQ-590 IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090 IIN User s GuideContents 4 Chapter 3 Control PanelButtons and 88 Selecting a Font and 90 About your Printer s Default 92 Default Setting 92 Changing default 98 Lock-Out 100 Changing the lock-out mode 100 Chapter 4 TroubleshootingUsing the Error Indicators.. 103 Problems and 104 Power supply 105 Paper 110 Network 112 Correcting USB 112 Clearing a Paper 112 Aligning Vertical Lines in your 113 Cancelling 114 using the printer driver.. 115 using the printer s control 115 Printing a Self 115 Printing Hex 116 Chapter 5 Where To Get HelpTechnical Support Web 118 Contacting Customer 118 Before Contacting Epson.

5 118 Help for Users in Europe.. 119 Help for Users in 119 Help for Users in 119 Help for Users in 119 Help for Users in Hong 120 Help for Users in 120 Help for Users in the 121LQ-590II/LQ-590 IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090 IIN User s GuideContents 5 Chapter 6 Options and ConsumablesReplacing the Ribbon 122 Genuine Epson ribbon 122 Replacing the ribbon 122 Cut-Sheet 126 Installing the cut-sheet 127 Loading paper in the single-bin cut-sheet 129 Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet 132 Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet 135 Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2).. 136 Roll Paper 137 Assembling the roll paper 137 Installing the roll paper 138 Loading roll paper.. 138 Removing roll 141 Additional Tractor 141 Additional Sheet 141 Chapter 7 Product InformationPrinter 142 Printer 149 System 150 Recommended printable 154 Command 156 Epson ESC/P control 156 IBM PPDS emulation control 157 Standards and 158 Safety 159 Cleaning the 159 Transporting the 160LQ-590II/LQ-590 IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090 IIN User s GuideContents 6 GlossaryIndexLQ-590II/LQ-590 IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090 IIN User s GuideContents 7 About This ManualWhere to Find InformationThe following manuals are supplied with your Epson Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the 's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on using the Guide ( LQ-590 IIN/ LQ-2090 IIN only)

6 Provides network information on management and printer Used in this Manual Screenshots of the printer software screens are from Windows 10 unless otherwise specified. Thecontent displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation. Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slightdifferences depending on the model, the method of operation is the System VersionsIn this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows ", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "WindowsVista", "Windows XP", "Windows Server 2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server 2012","Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "WindowsServer 2003" refer to the following operating system. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to allversions.

7 Microsoft Windows 10 operating system Microsoft Windows operating system Microsoft Windows 8 operating system Microsoft Windows 7 operating systemLQ-590II/LQ-590 IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090 IIN User s GuideAbout This Manual 8 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 Server 2003 R2 operating system Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systemLQ-590II/LQ-590 IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090 IIN User s GuideAbout This Manual 9 Safety InstructionsSafety InstructionsWarnings, Cautions, and Notes!

8 Warningsmust be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.!Cautionsmust be observed to avoid damage to your important information and useful tips on the operation of your Parts Caution SymbolThis symbol is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that they may be touch those parts just after the printer has been used. Let them cool for a fewminutes before touching Safety InstructionsRead all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition, follow all warnings andinstructions marked on the printer of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit thefollowing Web site to learn the meaning of the setting up the printer Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.

9 The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or placedat an User s GuideSafety Instructions 10 Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, asthis restricts ventilation. Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer s cabinet, and do not insert objectsthrough 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-590 IIN/LQ-2090 IIN only). Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label. If you are not sure of the powersupply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer. Connect all equipment to properly grounded electrical outlets.

10 Avoid using outlets on the samecircuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. The power cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, kinking, and otherdamage. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devicesplugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating. Also, make sure the totalampere of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet sampere rating. Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire orelectric shock. This product s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may resultin fire or electric shock. Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.