EPSON AMERICA, INC.

EPSON

Product Support Bulletin

Subject: LQ-870/1170 Questions and Answers

 

Date: 10/9/91

PSB No: P-0081

Page(s): 1 of 4

Originator: SDS

This bulletin answers some commonly asked questions about the LQ-870/1170 printers. The questions and answers are listed below.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE LQ-870/1170 PRINTERS

Q1. What are the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers?

Al. The LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers are the direct replacement of the LQ-850 and LQ-1050 printers.

Q2. What is ESC/P2?

A2. ESC/P2 stands for Epson Standard Code for Printers version Two. ESC/P2 is the newest version of Epson’s printer control language.

Q3. What features does ESC/P2 offer?

A3. ESC/P2 offers two scalable fonts and enhanced, sharper 360 DPI (Dots Per Inch) graphics.

Q4. What are the paper paths on the LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers?

A4. The LQ-870 and LQ-1170 printers have 4 paper paths. The different paper paths are as follows:

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