FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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... see the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel.) 2. The printer driver begins installing to the computer using the EPSON USB adapter cable. 1 Download the FX-880 printer driver that includes USB adapter cable support from your printer is turned off your system. Click OK. You see this ...from the computer. Double-click the self-extracting file to expand the driver files onto your printer to your hard drive (fx880usb.exe). 3. Installing Your EPSON® FX-880 Printer Driver Using the EPSON USB Adapter Cable Before You Begin: • Read through these instructions and, if possible,...
... see the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel.) 2. The printer driver begins installing to the computer using the EPSON USB adapter cable. 1 Download the FX-880 printer driver that includes USB adapter cable support from your printer is turned off your system. Click OK. You see this ...from the computer. Double-click the self-extracting file to expand the driver files onto your printer to your hard drive (fx880usb.exe). 3. Installing Your EPSON® FX-880 Printer Driver Using the EPSON USB Adapter Cable Before You Begin: • Read through these instructions and, if possible,...
FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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... disconnect it as described in the Where to verify that your printer driver and USB device driver software as described above. Your system completes the installation. Right-click the EPSON FX-880 printer icon, then select Properties. 8. Then reinstall it from your printer documentation. Turn the printer on. 9. Click Start, point to Settings, then Control Panel. 2 Click...
... disconnect it as described in the Where to verify that your printer driver and USB device driver software as described above. Your system completes the installation. Right-click the EPSON FX-880 printer icon, then select Properties. 8. Then reinstall it from your printer documentation. Turn the printer on. 9. Click Start, point to Settings, then Control Panel. 2 Click...
FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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Select EPSON Printer Software in the list, then click Add/Remove. Follow the on -screen prompts to finish removing the software. 6. Follow the on -screen prompts to finish removing your computer. 3 Select EPSON USB Printer Devices, then click Add/Remove. When done, the Add/Remove Programs dialog box returns: 5. 3. When done, reboot your Epson FX-880 software. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. You see this screen: 4.
Select EPSON Printer Software in the list, then click Add/Remove. Follow the on -screen prompts to finish removing the software. 6. Follow the on -screen prompts to finish removing your computer. 3 Select EPSON USB Printer Devices, then click Add/Remove. When done, the Add/Remove Programs dialog box returns: 5. 3. When done, reboot your Epson FX-880 software. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. You see this screen: 4.
FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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... as shown, and make sure Windows 2000 is turned off . Installation Instructions for Windows 2000 1. You see the Add Printer Wizard: 6. Turn on your computer. 2. Click Start, point to the computer using the EPSON USB adapter cable. You see this screen: 7. Then click Next. 4 Then disconnect it from your computer and make...
... as shown, and make sure Windows 2000 is turned off . Installation Instructions for Windows 2000 1. You see the Add Printer Wizard: 6. Turn on your computer. 2. Click Start, point to the computer using the EPSON USB adapter cable. You see this screen: 7. Then click Next. 4 Then disconnect it from your computer and make...
FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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You see this screen: 8. You see this screen: 9. Then, in the Printers list, select Epson FX-880. Click Next. 5 You see a screen that says "Name Your Printer" near the top. Then click Next. 10. In the Manufacturers list, select Epson. Select Virtual printer port for USB, as shown above. (If more than one such listing is shown, select the one without a printer name beside it.) Click Next.
You see this screen: 8. You see this screen: 9. Then, in the Printers list, select Epson FX-880. Click Next. 5 You see a screen that says "Name Your Printer" near the top. Then click Next. 10. In the Manufacturers list, select Epson. Select Virtual printer port for USB, as shown above. (If more than one such listing is shown, select the one without a printer name beside it.) Click Next.
FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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See below when done for printing a test page. (Important: You must select No, or the installation won't be completed properly. Your system completes the installation. Click Start, point to verify that your printer and make sure paper is selected, then click Next. Make sure Do not share this printer is loaded. 2. You see this screen: 11. Turn on your printer is working correctly: 1. Click Next, then click Finish. Printing a Test Page If you want, you can print a test page to Settings, then Printers. 6 You see this screen: 12. Select No for printing a test page.) 13.
See below when done for printing a test page. (Important: You must select No, or the installation won't be completed properly. Your system completes the installation. Click Start, point to verify that your printer and make sure paper is selected, then click Next. Make sure Do not share this printer is loaded. 2. You see this screen: 11. Turn on your printer is working correctly: 1. Click Next, then click Finish. Printing a Test Page If you want, you can print a test page to Settings, then Printers. 6 You see this screen: 12. Select No for printing a test page.) 13.
FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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.... If the test page doesn't print correctly, uninstall your printer driver and USB device driver software, follow these steps: 1. Uninstalling Your Printer Driver If you still have any problems, contact your EPSON dealer or EPSON technical support as described in the next section. Click Start...to uninstall your printer driver and USB device driver software as described above. If you need to Get Help section of your printer connected to Settings, then Control Panel. 3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 7 You see this screen: 4. Right-click the Epson FX-880 printer icon, then ...
.... If the test page doesn't print correctly, uninstall your printer driver and USB device driver software, follow these steps: 1. Uninstalling Your Printer Driver If you still have any problems, contact your EPSON dealer or EPSON technical support as described in the next section. Click Start...to uninstall your printer driver and USB device driver software as described above. If you need to Get Help section of your printer connected to Settings, then Control Panel. 3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 7 You see this screen: 4. Right-click the Epson FX-880 printer icon, then ...
FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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If more than one printer is shown, make sure the Epson FX-880 icon is selected. Then click OK and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the USB device driver software. 6. Then continue with the following steps to finish removing the printer driver software. You see this screen: 5. When done, close the Add/Remove Programs dialog box. Select EPSON Printer Software. Then click Change/Remove. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Hardware. 8 You see this screen: 4.
If more than one printer is shown, make sure the Epson FX-880 icon is selected. Then click OK and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the USB device driver software. 6. Then continue with the following steps to finish removing the printer driver software. You see this screen: 5. When done, close the Add/Remove Programs dialog box. Select EPSON Printer Software. Then click Change/Remove. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Hardware. 8 You see this screen: 4.
Product Brochure
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...; emulation plus a variety of Windows® print drivers ensure compatibility with just about anywhere. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide range of optional interface cards to make networking your printer a snap. The toughest jobs take place behind the scenes. Whether you choose the compact...
...; emulation plus a variety of Windows® print drivers ensure compatibility with just about anywhere. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide range of optional interface cards to make networking your printer a snap. The toughest jobs take place behind the scenes. Whether you choose the compact...
Product Brochure
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... panel selection of: power, fonts, pause, paper feed, top-of any and all rights in these marks. Epson disclaims any product or service. © Copyright 1998 Epson America, Inc. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics printing and unidirectional text or graphics printing via...
... panel selection of: power, fonts, pause, paper feed, top-of any and all rights in these marks. Epson disclaims any product or service. © Copyright 1998 Epson America, Inc. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics printing and unidirectional text or graphics printing via...
Product Information Guide
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...) Feeds up to 150 sheets of up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate edge guides front cover paper release lever control panel paper tension unit tractor optional interface cover ... you to load single sheets and carbonless singlesheet multi-part forms of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. User Replaceable Parts FX-880 User Replaceable Part Parts Price List Name Part Number Front cover Cover, front 1036539 Knob Knob 1036511 Logo plate Logo...
...) Feeds up to 150 sheets of up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate edge guides front cover paper release lever control panel paper tension unit tractor optional interface cover ... you to load single sheets and carbonless singlesheet multi-part forms of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. User Replaceable Parts FX-880 User Replaceable Part Parts Price List Name Part Number Front cover Cover, front 1036539 Knob Knob 1036511 Logo plate Logo...
Product Information Guide
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... singlesheet multi-part forms of the paper stack can install one optional interface slot. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. utility) Built-in fonts: Bitmap fonts...mode or the EPSON Remote! Card Type Serial interface 32KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface Type B bidirectional parallel Multi-protocol Ethernet print server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: ...
... singlesheet multi-part forms of the paper stack can install one optional interface slot. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. utility) Built-in fonts: Bitmap fonts...mode or the EPSON Remote! Card Type Serial interface 32KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface Type B bidirectional parallel Multi-protocol Ethernet print server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: ...
Product Information Guide
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...dots/character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight (approx.) FX-880 (inches) 6.1 (mm) 154 (inches) 16.3 (mm) 415 (inches) 13.8 (mm) 350 (lb) 16.8 (kg) 7.6 FX-1180 6.1 154 23.2 590 13.8 350 21.2 9.6 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for your printer's... entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on continuous backing sheets. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 3 Label size Backing sheet width Backing sheet length Backing sheet thickness Total thickness Label weight Quality Minimum Maximum See figure below...
...dots/character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight (approx.) FX-880 (inches) 6.1 (mm) 154 (inches) 16.3 (mm) 415 (inches) 13.8 (mm) 350 (lb) 16.8 (kg) 7.6 FX-1180 6.1 154 23.2 590 13.8 350 21.2 9.6 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for your printer's... entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on continuous backing sheets. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 3 Label size Backing sheet width Backing sheet length Backing sheet thickness Total thickness Label weight Quality Minimum Maximum See figure below...
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...side margins increase to the top-of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 5 See Chapter 5 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected. t Selects a font when the printer is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 ...cut -sheet feeder is 8 inches (203.2 mm). t Off when bin 2 of -form position. For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is selected. Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). t Feeds continuous paper backward from ...
...side margins increase to the top-of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 5 See Chapter 5 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected. t Selects a font when the printer is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 ...cut -sheet feeder is 8 inches (203.2 mm). t Off when bin 2 of -form position. For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is selected. Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). t Feeds continuous paper backward from ...
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... single sheet of paper if a sheet is jammed in the selected paper source. then press the Load/Eject button. t Paper is loaded. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Pause Button t Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. t When held down or up arrow buttons. Paper... on and off positions using the down . the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. t Flashes when the printer is even with the paper release lever. Load paper in the micro adjust mode. Tear off . EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by ...
... single sheet of paper if a sheet is jammed in the selected paper source. then press the Load/Eject button. t Paper is loaded. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Pause Button t Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. t When held down or up arrow buttons. Paper... on and off positions using the down . the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. t Flashes when the printer is even with the paper release lever. Load paper in the micro adjust mode. Tear off . EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by ...
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...slot is almost straight, which reduces the chance of your printed document. The paper path from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 If you to easily tear off feature with the pull tractor. This allows you often need to load continuous paper from...is the position where the printer starts printing on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part forms with 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies) in the rear slot. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for use the...
...slot is almost straight, which reduces the chance of your printed document. The paper path from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 If you to easily tear off feature with the pull tractor. This allows you often need to load continuous paper from...is the position where the printer starts printing on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part forms with 5 or 6 parts (1 original plus 4 or 5 copies) in the rear slot. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for use the...
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...paper from the rear slot is not recommended for each paper release lever position. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 The rear slot is curved and a paper jam may come off the backing sheet inside the printer and cause a jam. Before moving the paper release lever, always press the ...push tractor and pull tractor Front paper slot To use the rear push tractor with the printer. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in combination. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Paper Path Pull tractor Rear paper slot Description You can load ordinary continuous paper ...
...paper from the rear slot is not recommended for each paper release lever position. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 The rear slot is curved and a paper jam may come off the backing sheet inside the printer and cause a jam. Before moving the paper release lever, always press the ...push tractor and pull tractor Front paper slot To use the rear push tractor with the printer. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in combination. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Paper Path Pull tractor Rear paper slot Description You can load ordinary continuous paper ...
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...guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is in the upright position. If they are using the rear push tractor, remove the paper guide. 2. The paper thickness lever is any slack in the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 9 You need ... is flashing, your paper's width. Paper Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down. If you are too far apart or there is located under the printer cover. Note: Make sure the left and right sprockets are positioned properly for the type...
...guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is in the upright position. If they are using the rear push tractor, remove the paper guide. 2. The paper thickness lever is any slack in the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 9 You need ... is flashing, your paper's width. Paper Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down. If you are too far apart or there is located under the printer cover. Note: Make sure the left and right sprockets are positioned properly for the type...
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...single sheets to printing with the front or rear push tractor, follow the steps below . this may damage the printer or cause it clicks into the standby position. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Tear off . Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from printing with the...in the next step. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Switching to Printing on Continuous Paper To switch from it before you press the Load/Eject button in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance them to printing on ; Follow ...
...single sheets to printing with the front or rear push tractor, follow the steps below . this may damage the printer or cause it clicks into the standby position. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Tear off . Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from printing with the...in the next step. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Switching to Printing on Continuous Paper To switch from it before you press the Load/Eject button in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance them to printing on ; Follow ...
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... If your paper's perforation is in effect until you change it to lose the topof-form position. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position If your continuous paper to the printer's tear-off edge when you finish printing. The Pause light starts flashing and the...position as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper. When auto tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 Follow the steps below . Note: t The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position using your printed...
... If your paper's perforation is in effect until you change it to lose the topof-form position. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position If your continuous paper to the printer's tear-off edge when you finish printing. The Pause light starts flashing and the...position as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper. When auto tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 Follow the steps below . Note: t The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position using your printed...