Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... determines the type of printing and the number of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of ownership Flexible...
... determines the type of printing and the number of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of ownership Flexible...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with every printer Adds profit to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with the highest quality dyes...
... by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with every printer Adds profit to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with the highest quality dyes...
Product Information Guide
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...Characters: Paper width: Paper Sheet Single Sheet Continuous Envelopes Labels 96 standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics characters set FX-850 FX-1050 7.2 to 10.1" (182-257mm) 7.2 to 14.4"(162-366mm) 4 to 10" (101-254 mm) 4 to 16" (... 1/8" or programmable in black only: #8750 (FX-850) #8755(M) (FX-1050) Life expectancy of copies: Up to 4 sheets including the original. Y .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Quality Draft NLQ Pitch 10 12 10...
...Characters: Paper width: Paper Sheet Single Sheet Continuous Envelopes Labels 96 standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics characters set FX-850 FX-1050 7.2 to 10.1" (182-257mm) 7.2 to 14.4"(162-366mm) 4 to 10" (101-254 mm) 4 to 16" (... 1/8" or programmable in black only: #8750 (FX-850) #8755(M) (FX-1050) Life expectancy of copies: Up to 4 sheets including the original. Y .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Quality Draft NLQ Pitch 10 12 10...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Epson Dot - PRINTER ACCESSORIES PRINTER STAND C806121 N/A 7339-A 7340-A N/A 7348-A 7348-A N/A 8750 8750 8755 8786 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 C1-9E-A =I; CPD-552 CPD-552 KP - STAND 8501-A PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR LX-810 C800061 FX-850 FX-1050... DFX-5000 7311 -A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - C1-9E-A EiZx C1-9E-A EEx C1-9E-A g:; EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. OK ...
...Epson Dot - PRINTER ACCESSORIES PRINTER STAND C806121 N/A 7339-A 7340-A N/A 7348-A 7348-A N/A 8750 8750 8755 8786 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 C1-9E-A =I; CPD-552 CPD-552 KP - STAND 8501-A PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR LX-810 C800061 FX-850 FX-1050... DFX-5000 7311 -A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - C1-9E-A EiZx C1-9E-A EEx C1-9E-A g:; EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. OK ...
User Manual
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5 Maintenance 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Data Dump Mode 6-5 7 Using Printer Options 7-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 7-2 The Pull Tractor 7-15 Interface Boards 7-22 8 Command Summary 8-1 Commands in Numerical Order 8-4 Epson (ESC/P) Commands 8-8 IBM Emulation Mode Commands 8-41 Appendix A: Technical Specifications A-1 Printer Specifications A-2 Interface Specifications A-5 Initialization A- 8 Appendix B: Tables B-1 Proportional Width...
5 Maintenance 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Data Dump Mode 6-5 7 Using Printer Options 7-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 7-2 The Pull Tractor 7-15 Interface Boards 7-22 8 Command Summary 8-1 Commands in Numerical Order 8-4 Epson (ESC/P) Commands 8-8 IBM Emulation Mode Commands 8-41 Appendix A: Technical Specifications A-1 Printer Specifications A-2 Interface Specifications A-5 Initialization A- 8 Appendix B: Tables B-1 Proportional Width...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the platen knob 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-11 Testing the Printer 1-12 Plugging in the printer 1-13 Loading a sheet of paper 1-13 Running the self test 1-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 Connecting the parallel interface cable 1-18 Setting Up the Printer l-l
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the platen knob 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-11 Testing the Printer 1-12 Plugging in the printer 1-13 Loading a sheet of paper 1-13 Running the self test 1-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 Connecting the parallel interface cable 1-18 Setting Up the Printer l-l
User Manual
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... or automatic timers. You should never need only do the following: l Install the platen knob l Install the ribbon cartridge l Attach the paper guide. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need to use this knob during the normal operation of a paper jam, you can wipe out information ...off before using the platen knob.) You'll find the platen knob packed in an indentation in both your computer's memory and your printer. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. l Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that are subject to ...
... or automatic timers. You should never need only do the following: l Install the platen knob l Install the ribbon cartridge l Attach the paper guide. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need to use this knob during the normal operation of a paper jam, you can wipe out information ...off before using the platen knob.) You'll find the platen knob packed in an indentation in both your computer's memory and your printer. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. l Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that are subject to ...
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Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge: 1.
Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge: 1.
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3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to install. 4. This removes any excess slack in the center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. (The FX-850 has only one handle in the ribbon and makes it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted.
3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to install. 4. This removes any excess slack in the center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. (The FX-850 has only one handle in the ribbon and makes it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted.
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Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 6. 5. Also make sure it moves smoothly. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbontightening knob to make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting: Up the Printer
Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 6. 5. Also make sure it moves smoothly. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbontightening knob to make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting: Up the Printer
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... a little about dot graphics is to use the software. If you use commercial software that produces graphics, all you wish to do your printer is how to the printer. If, on your monitor and then give a command to send the image to use a commercial graphics program. The print head has nine ..., the pins fire time after time in different patterns to fire. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper to know about how the FX's print head works. With such programs you usually create an image on the other hand, you need to produce a ...
... a little about dot graphics is to use the software. If you use commercial software that produces graphics, all you wish to do your printer is how to the printer. If, on your monitor and then give a command to send the image to use a commercial graphics program. The print head has nine ..., the pins fire time after time in different patterns to fire. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper to know about how the FX's print head works. With such programs you usually create an image on the other hand, you need to produce a ...
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Chapter 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 Maintenance 5-1
Chapter 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 Maintenance 5-1
User Manual
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unsuitable oils can damage the components as well as the case. Use only the following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges: the #8750 ribbon cartridge for the FX-850 or the #8755 ribbon cartridge for the FX-1050. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. l Do not use alcohols or thinners to clean the...
unsuitable oils can damage the components as well as the case. Use only the following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges: the #8750 ribbon cartridge for the FX-850 or the #8755 ribbon cartridge for the FX-1050. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. l Do not use alcohols or thinners to clean the...
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2. Remove the old ribbon cartridge by grasping the black fin-like handles (two on the FX-1050, and one on the FX-850) and lifting the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. 5-4 Maintenance Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. 3.
2. Remove the old ribbon cartridge by grasping the black fin-like handles (two on the FX-1050, and one on the FX-850) and lifting the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. 5-4 Maintenance Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. 3.
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Maintenance 5-5 4. Unwrap the new ribbon, and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove excess slack. 5. Hold the new ribbon cartridge by the fin-like handle(s), and firmly insert it into place, making sure that the plastic hooks fit into the slots as shown below.
Maintenance 5-5 4. Unwrap the new ribbon, and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove excess slack. 5. Hold the new ribbon cartridge by the fin-like handle(s), and firmly insert it into place, making sure that the plastic hooks fit into the slots as shown below.
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...paper rest, and cut sheet feeder, if installed. 3. At the same time, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack the printer using the original box and packing materials, as described below. 1. Check to help guide ...the ribbon into place. 7. Turn off the printer. 2. You can check the installation by sliding the print...
...paper rest, and cut sheet feeder, if installed. 3. At the same time, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack the printer using the original box and packing materials, as described below. 1. Check to help guide ...the ribbon into place. 7. Turn off the printer. 2. You can check the installation by sliding the print...
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Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. Maintenance 5-7 4.
Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. Maintenance 5-7 4.
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... a section on but the POWER light is not out of communication problems between the printer and the computer. If the printer is turned on the data dump mode. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. l The ribbon may encounter and their likely solutions. Check both ends of the chapter is...
... a section on but the POWER light is not out of communication problems between the printer and the computer. If the printer is turned on the data dump mode. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. l The ribbon may encounter and their likely solutions. Check both ends of the chapter is...
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... and in Chapter 5. See the section on replacing the ribbon in Appendix B. See the section on ribbon installation in the wrong position. Contact your interface. The ribbon may be worn out. l If the printer inserts extra blank lines even after turning DIP switch 2-4 ...ribbon may not be properly installed. See the section on the paper thickness lever in Chapter 3. Troubleshooting 6-3 See the section on international character sets in Chapter 2. The printout is inserting extra blank lines between the printer and the computer. l The wrong character table (italics or Epson...
... and in Chapter 5. See the section on replacing the ribbon in Appendix B. See the section on ribbon installation in the wrong position. Contact your interface. The ribbon may be worn out. l If the printer inserts extra blank lines even after turning DIP switch 2-4 ...ribbon may not be properly installed. See the section on the paper thickness lever in Chapter 3. Troubleshooting 6-3 See the section on international character sets in Chapter 2. The printout is inserting extra blank lines between the printer and the computer. l The wrong character table (italics or Epson...
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Remove the screw located inside the printer when the power is unplugged. Also, do not touch contacts on . WARNING: High voltage is present inside the front center of the components can be ... the paper release lever back to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is on the printer's circuit board because many of the upper case. 7-24 Using Printer Options Remove the printer cover, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and any installed options. 3. Do not attempt to the single sheet...
Remove the screw located inside the printer when the power is unplugged. Also, do not touch contacts on . WARNING: High voltage is present inside the front center of the components can be ... the paper release lever back to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is on the printer's circuit board because many of the upper case. 7-24 Using Printer Options Remove the printer cover, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and any installed options. 3. Do not attempt to the single sheet...