Specification; Printing Specifications - Epson Stylus COLOR 1520 Service Manual

1.2 Specification

This section provides detailed information on the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520.

1.2.1 Printing Specifications

‰Printing method
‰Nozzle configuration
‰Printing direction
‰Printing speed and Printable columns
Table 0-2. Print Speed and Printable Columns for Character Mode
Character Pitch
10 cpi (Pica)
12 cpi (Elite)
15 cpi
17.1 cpi(Pica condensed)
20 cpi(Elite dondensed)
Table 0-3. Print Speed and Printable Columns for Raster Graphic Mode
Print Mode
180 dpi X 180 dpi
360 dpi X 360 dpi
720 dpi X 720 dpi
1440 dpi X 1440 dpi *
Note) 1: 1440 dpi X 720 dpi is available when using driver micro weave only.
2: 1440 dpi X 720 dpi can be printed by sending Following command sequence.
Repeat the steps from 2 to 6.
Rev. A
:On demand Ink jet
:Monochrome
:Color
Figure 0-2. Nozzle Configuration
:Bi-directional with logic-seeking
Printable Columns
136
163
204
233
272
Printable Area
11 inch
11 inch
11 inch
1
11 inch
1. Set the print speed to 10 IPS.
2. Print 180 X 720 raster image.
3. Paper feed 31/720 inch.
4. Move 1/1440 inch print position.
5. Print 180 X 720 raster image.
6. Paper feed 31/720 inch.
128 nozzles (32 x 4 staggered)
64 nozzles each (magenta, cyan, yellow)
LQ Speed
400 cps
480 cps
600 cps
684 cps
800 cps
Available Dot
1980
3960
7920
2
7920 *
Product Description
Draft Speed
800 cps
960 cps
1200 cps
1378 cps
1600 cps
CR Speed
40 ips
20 ips
20 ips
10 ips
3