Epson LQ-1050 Matrix Printer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

If you have the CD which you might have received with the printer go ahead an install the driver software using the CD.

If you don't have the driver CD to install the Printer Driver go to this website to download the driver for the same.
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Downloads&oid=14323&category=Products

If you are install the printer using the CD, try not to plug in the usb cable in the begning/ the driver software will ask you to connect the usb cable so try to connect it at that time.

Hello,

Please, visit this website to download it.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=14323&infoType=Downloads&platform=All

Thanks.

Replace head or take to service for replacing some needle at head.

The "data" cable for a printer either is:
* USB -- a small almost-square socket, less than 1/2 inch (1 centimeter),
* parallel-port -- a very-wide connector, more than 2 inches (5 centimeters).

Some printers have *BOTH* connectors.

Determine which connector(s) you have, and buy a cable.
Often, a "Thrift Store" will have the "parallel-port" cable for a dollar.
Don't pay more than $4 for a "USB" cable.
If you're buying a USB cable, make sure that there is a "square" end -- some USB cables have a smaller "mini-USB" connector, in order to connect to a digital camera.

When the drivers are not available, you can install VMware virtual machine and be able to use windows xp and xp drivers to run your print jobs. The basic VMware is a free download and works well on my Vista machine.

Not all dot matrix printers will print in draft mode. When operating from DOS it was usually necessary to send an Esc(ape) code such as ESC @ in ASCII code. I don't think it can be done from Windows; in fact some windows programs will not even talk to a dot matrix printer. Some printers have one or two banks of DIP switches, but before changing them you need to read the manual to see what they do. There could be one which allows Draft MOde.

what type of operating system are you using?, if so pls try to update your driver. or install and reinstall that particular driver.

pls try to visit www.epson.com where you can find their latest updates on drivers

If you go into printer settings it will tell you there

Link to literature and manual :
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Overview&oid=14323&category=Products

Download the documents and manual for instructions:
Link to same below:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Overview&oid=14323&category=Products

Hi

What operating system are you using? go to support.epson.com website and go to drivers and support. go to printers then click on impact printers then drivers and download page.

Hope this helps

try pressing the load/eject button and switch off the printer then switch on again

My LQ1050 is cutting off text at the bottom what could be the problem please help?

I am getting my text cut off at the bottom what could be the problem

I'm not sure exactly what your issue is, but Epson printers should be well supported as far as drivers are concerned. Do you have the correct driver loaded? If you are trying to use a Tally driver with the Epson printer, this may not work right.

Also, when printing from Windows, some older printers print only in a single direction, from left to right, instead of bi-directional (left to right & right to left).

I've used a few different Epson dot matrix printers, and problems have been few.

$90 to $990 000 or do you mean the epson lq-1050 its discontinued, 200 bucks reconditioned.

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try connecting directly to your pc via usb if its detecting or not....

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