Seiko Drivers Download

The best way to fix your PC to run at peak performance is to update your drivers. If your system is slow, unresponsive or crashes often, the problem may be with your drivers. Sometimes, after upgrading to a newer operating system such as Windows 10, problems can occur because your current driver may only work with an older version of Windows. To download and update your drivers, follow the instructions below.

• Updates PC Drivers Automatically
• Identifies & Fixes Unknown Devices
• Supports Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP

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Popular Seiko Device Categories

Driver Updates for Popular Seiko Device Models

How to Update Seiko Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Tech Tip: Updating drivers manually requires some computer skills and patience. A faster and easier option is to use the Driver Update Utility for Seiko to scan your system for free. The utility tells you which specific drivers are out-of-date for all of your devices.

Step 1 — Download Your Driver

To get the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from the above list of most popular Seiko downloads. Click the download button next to the matching model name. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

If your driver is not listed and you know the model name or number of your Seiko device, you can use it to search our driver archive for your Seiko device model. Simply type the model name and/or number into the search box and click the Search button. You may see different versions in the results. Choose the best match for your PC and operating system.

If you don’t know the model name or number, you can start to narrow your search down by choosing which category of Seiko device you have (such as Printer, Scanner, Video, Network, etc.). Start by selecting the correct category from our list of Seiko Device Drivers by Category above.

We employ a team from around the world. They add hundreds of new drivers to our site every day.

Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for Seiko. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you — automatically.

Seiko updates their drivers regularly. To get the latest Windows 10 driver, you may need to go to the Seiko website to find the driver for to your specific Windows version and device model.

Step 2 — Install Your Driver

Once you download your new driver, then you need to install it. To install a driver in Windows, you will need to use a built-in utility called Device Manager. It allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

In Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose «All Apps» -> swipe or scroll right and choose «Control Panel» (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install drivers using Device Manager

Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

Select the Driver tab.

Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.

If you are having trouble installing your driver, you should use the Driver Update Utility for Seiko. It is a software utility that automatically finds, downloads and installs the right driver for your system. You can even backup your drivers before making any changes, and revert back in case there were any problems. You can safely update all of your drivers in just a few clicks. Once you download and run the utility, it will scan for out-of-date or missing drivers:

When the scan is complete, the driver update utility will display a results page showing which drivers are missing or out-of-date. You can update individual drivers, or all of the necessary drivers with one click.

For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

Seiko LP-1020 User Manual

Black-and-White Raster Plotter

Read this User’s Guide to use the plotter safely and properly. Keep this manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time.

Seiko I Infotech Inc.

©Seiko I Infotech 2007 Reprinting of this manual without permission is prohibited.

The content of this manual may be changed without notice.

D-SCAN is a registered trademark of Seiko Instruments, Inc. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox, Inc.

HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard (U.S.A.) MICRO CADAM is a trademark of CADAM, Inc. (U.S.A.)

Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Device, Inc. Intel, Pentium and Core are registered trademarks or a trademark of Intel Corporation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Durch die Kennzeichnung dieses Produktes mit dem CE-Zeichen erklärt Seiko den folgenden Direktiven der Europäischen Union zu entsprechen (mit Wirkung vom siehe Datum):

Januar 1996 :- EG-Direktive 73/23/EEC ergänzt durch EG-Direktive 93/68/EEC, Angleichung der Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten bezüglich Geräten mit niedriger Betriebsspannung.

Januar 1996 :- EG-Direktive 89/336/EEC, Angleichung der Gesetze der einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten bezüglich elektromagnetischer Kompatibilität.

Den vollständigen Text dieser Erklärung einschließlich der Definition der entsprechenden Direktiven sowie der jeweiligen Standards erhalten Sie von Ihrem Seiko Colorgrafx Systems Kundendienst oder Ihrem Seiko Engineering Systems Kundendienst.

This Perchlorate warnig applies ONLY in California USA “Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply,

It is legally mandatory for products distributed or sold in the EU to bear a CE Mark that indicates compliance with requirements set forth in EC directives for the particular product. These directives set the scope of machinery subjected to the specific directive. Our LP-1020 complies with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).

For inquiries concerning CE Marks:

Seiko Instruments Europe S.A

European Head Office

Avenue de Messidor 198, 1180, Brussels, Belgium

TEL: +32 (0) 2 346 62 74

FAX: +32 (0) 2 347 52 68

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our LP-1020/1020L Black-and-White Raster Plotter (hereafter referred to as “this device”).

This manual explains the overall device operations, functions and operation method under the premise that installation of the device has been completed.

Before using this device, please read the “Safety Precautions” so that you may operate this device safely and correctly. Keep this manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time.

This device employs either one of the following feeders: 1-roll paper feeder for standard sheet drawings with output up to 2.5 m, or 2-rolls paper feeder for long sheet drawings with output up to 10 m.

This manual explains how to use the 2-rolls paper feeder devices, but also accomodates the 1-roll paper feeder devices.

Safety Precautions

The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the plotter and to prevent the plotter from being damaged.

Please follow these guidelines:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious

bodily injury or death.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your

equipment and bodily injury.

Example of symbols:

This symbol ( ) denotes items that require special care while executing a certain procedure or operation.

This symbol () denotes items that are forbidden.

This symbol () denotes items you should follow to prevent accidents or injury.

Warning

DO NOT touch any of the parts inside the plotter with a «HIGH VOLTAGE» label attached as it may result in electric shock.

DO NOT touch any of the parts inside the plotter with a «HIGH TEMPERATURE» label attached as it may result in severe burns.

DO NOT disassemble or modify the plotter. DO NOT repair the plotter by yourself. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock or other accidents.

DO NOT throw the toner cartridge or waste toner bottle into fire or place them near heat as they could explode or catch fire leading to serious accidents and/or bodily injury.

NEVER use the plotter in a place of extreme humidity or any place where it can possibly be splashed by any liquids. If any liquids get into the plotter, it could lead to fire, electric shock, or other serious accidents.

DO NOT allow metal to touch the internal parts of the plotter. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

DO NOT disconnect or connect the power cable with wet hands. Doing so may lead to electric shock.

Power OFF the plotter and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the following cases:

When putting your hands inside the plotter.

Smoke, strange noise or smells erupt from the plotter.

A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slots of the plotter.

An error requiring service from a service center occurs.

Using the plotter in any manner other than for which it was designed may

cause accidents or fire.

Caution

DO NOT disassemble, modify the toner cartridge. If toner gets on your skin or clothes, wash off the affected area immediately with soap and water.

Handle the toner cartridge with extreme care. Should any toner get into your eyes, do not rub them, flush them immediately with water, and see a physician immediately.

Handle the paper rolls with care because they are very heavy. Dropping them may lead to personal injury.

Use care when cutting the paper rolls with a scissors or knife during installation.

DO NOT unplug the electric cable by pulling on the cable. Doing so may cause the cable to fray or break which could lead to electric shock and/or fire.

In order to ensure the safe operation of the plotter heed all of the cautions and warnings contained throughout this manual.

Warning labels

Warning labels are affixed to this device at the locations indicated in the diagram below. You should understand the meanings of these warning labels and handling instructions.

3 “WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE” label

2a “Caution when dealing with paper jam” label

1 “Caution: high temperature” label

2b “Caution when dealing with paper jam” label

1 “Caution: high temperature” label (It is affixed to the inside of the fixation door.)

This label cautions you not touch this area due to high temperature. The fixation device will become hot. Take care to avoid contact when dealing with paper jams.

2 “Caution when dealing with paper jams” label

This label indicates the direction that jammed paper should be pulled out when paper is jammed in the fixation device. Follow the directions on the label to remove the paper.

3 “WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE” label

This label cautions against contact due to high voltage application. As it is dangerous, never contact this area.

How to read this manual

This manual is composed of 13 chapters and an appendix.

Chapter 1 provides information that you should know before using this device, such as device features and part names. First read chapter 1 for an understanding of basic matters pertaining to this device.

Chapter 2 provides information on matters you will need to know to operate this device, such as turning the power on and off, and how to put paper in the device. Refer to this chapter for basic information on operating this device.

Chapters 3 to 13 provide information on device functions, operation and how to manage the settings. First read chapters 3 and 4 for an overview of functions and operations. Then proceed to the chapter you want to refer to.

Refer to this chapter when setting the data format you

Refer to this chapter when setting the operating

conditions for the engine of this device.

Refer to this chapter when you have loaded a different

type of paper in the device and you must change the

Refer to this chapter to confirm Setup contents or to set

the date and time.

Refer to this chapter when setting the communication

Refer to this chapter when conducting initialization.

Chapter 11, 12: Refer to these chapters when setting the communication conditions for Ethernet and parallel connection or when returning to the default settings.

Chapter 13: Refer to this chapter when using «Teioplot».

Chapter 14 provides information on troubleshooting if a problem occurs with this device. Appropriate countermeasures should be conducted in accordance with the explanations in this chapter.

The basic specifications and command list for this device can be found in the appendix. The menu structure is explained in great detail here. Refer to this menu to perform settings for menus which are not fully explained by the setting operations for chapters 5 to 13.

Warning

This mark indicates warnings that must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury or death.

Caution

This mark indicates cautions that must be observed to avoid damage to the equipment and bodily injury.

Contain important information.

This is a “Tip” mark.

Contain additional hints for better use.

This is a “See” mark.

A reference section and page is indicated after this mark.

The DSCAN format described in this manual as well as DSCAN that appears on the operation display are for only customers in Japan.