Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the type of printing and the number of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of multi-part forms that can all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of...
... the type of printing and the number of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of multi-part forms that can all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Available in front and rear paper paths. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which prints with 360 dpi in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing ... units, and all include a rear tractor. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which allows you the greatest control when printing on multi-part forms by...
... Available in front and rear paper paths. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which prints with 360 dpi in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing ... units, and all include a rear tractor. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which allows you the greatest control when printing on multi-part forms by...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... in the pull position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has... single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of the printer in the printer from various paper sources, such as the rear or front push tractors and use...
... in the pull position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has... single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of the printer in the printer from various paper sources, such as the rear or front push tractors and use...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... a registered trademark of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on a printer. EPSON impact printers offers these types of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications...
... a registered trademark of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up printing on a printer. EPSON impact printers offers these types of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to the Printer Status Monitor. Utility EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 ...
..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to the Printer Status Monitor. Utility EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of their respective owners. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam or...the print head Protects and extends the life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. ...
...of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of their respective owners. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can jam or...the print head Protects and extends the life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in io n M o to reach top speed more quickly and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. LL ...Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and...
...L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in io n M o to reach top speed more quickly and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. LL ...Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and...
Product Information Guide
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...: l/6-inch, l/%inch, or programmable in increments of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in "[ ]". One italic and 5 graphic character tables 13 international character... front sheet guide. 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. pnper guide printer cover c?d@ &k?S release her FX-870/1170 Paper-feed speed: Friction: 69 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing Tractor... shief Note: The power cord is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of each speed, except for high speed draft is...
...: l/6-inch, l/%inch, or programmable in increments of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in "[ ]". One italic and 5 graphic character tables 13 international character... front sheet guide. 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. pnper guide printer cover c?d@ &k?S release her FX-870/1170 Paper-feed speed: Friction: 69 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing Tractor... shief Note: The power cord is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of each speed, except for high speed draft is...
Product Information Guide
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...A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 incftss). However, the maxtmum prtntabie width is 203 mm (8 inches) for the wide carriage. FX-870/1170 Note: You can use a higher graak of paper. If you notice an increase in ribbon consumtion and paper jamming, use recycled paper with this...mm (0.12 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). FX-870/1170-2 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers FVintabk area L!1 !zz A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). B ...
...A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 incftss). However, the maxtmum prtntabie width is 203 mm (8 inches) for the wide carriage. FX-870/1170 Note: You can use a higher graak of paper. If you notice an increase in ribbon consumtion and paper jamming, use recycled paper with this...mm (0.12 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). FX-870/1170-2 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers FVintabk area L!1 !zz A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). B ...
Product Information Guide
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...Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 ...subpart B class B Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with D3 CSA22.2 No. 220 R.F.I. The Epson interfaces below are compatible with your printer's built-in draft mode at 10 cpi...°C (-22" to supplement your printer. ~ Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders Dimensions and weight: Dimensions include the printer. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-3 Safety Approvals Safety standards: UL1950 with...
...Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 ...subpart B class B Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with D3 CSA22.2 No. 220 R.F.I. The Epson interfaces below are compatible with your printer's built-in draft mode at 10 cpi...°C (-22" to supplement your printer. ~ Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders Dimensions and weight: Dimensions include the printer. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-3 Safety Approvals Safety standards: UL1950 with...
Product Information Guide
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Front sheet guide Dimensions and weight: Printer Optlon No. You can select these character tables with the C806381 or ...mm (0.0025 to 0.0054 in.) (0.0047 to 0.0125 in the ESC/P mode. PC437 (USA, Standard Europe) FX-870/1170-4 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers The rest of 82-g/m* (22-lb) paper 006381 and C806401 Up to 25 (plain and bond type) Up ...mode or by using a software command. Cl Cut-sheet feeder envelope printing is available only at normal operating conditions. FX-870/1170 Bin capacity: Single sheets: Envelopes: MCBF: Paper: C806371 and C806391 Up to 50 sheets of 82-g/m' (22-lb...
Front sheet guide Dimensions and weight: Printer Optlon No. You can select these character tables with the C806381 or ...mm (0.0025 to 0.0054 in.) (0.0047 to 0.0125 in the ESC/P mode. PC437 (USA, Standard Europe) FX-870/1170-4 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers The rest of 82-g/m* (22-lb) paper 006381 and C806401 Up to 25 (plain and bond type) Up ...mode or by using a software command. Cl Cut-sheet feeder envelope printing is available only at normal operating conditions. FX-870/1170 Bin capacity: Single sheets: Envelopes: MCBF: Paper: C806371 and C806391 Up to 50 sheets of 82-g/m' (22-lb...
Product Information Guide
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... 7 (table 1) software command. These character tables can be selected with the default-setting mode and the ESC R software command. se 0 1 39ABCDEF : 4 5 6 7 a 0 A e C D E F 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-5 COUntr/ 0 U.S.A. 1 France ASCII code hex 23 24 40 58 5C 5D SE 60 TB 7C 7D 7E taet\3-{:)t$A'ca-'Bh...&t" FX-870/1170 PC437 (table 1) COOE 0 1 2 3 4-5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 ML oep*pu ocl!lAQaq lx21 " 3 ZcBaBcbor ou@l54PDU Tdotu &$jLbb- The IBM emulation mode can be ...
... 7 (table 1) software command. These character tables can be selected with the default-setting mode and the ESC R software command. se 0 1 39ABCDEF : 4 5 6 7 a 0 A e C D E F 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-5 COUntr/ 0 U.S.A. 1 France ASCII code hex 23 24 40 58 5C 5D SE 60 TB 7C 7D 7E taet\3-{:)t$A'ca-'Bh...&t" FX-870/1170 PC437 (table 1) COOE 0 1 2 3 4-5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 ML oep*pu ocl!lAQaq lx21 " 3 ZcBaBcbor ou@l54PDU Tdotu &$jLbb- The IBM emulation mode can be ...
Product Information Guide
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...Epson Sans Serif). This button also selects the normal or condensed mode for simple control of basic printer operations. Other control-panel features Default setting mode: Self test: Hold down ALT and press PAPER FEED.) If the paper-release lever is out and on the printer to advance paper line by line. FX-870/1170...-6 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers FX-870/1170 Symbol set can select the bin before loading paper. This light blinks when the printer is paused, in the following functions: ...
...Epson Sans Serif). This button also selects the normal or condensed mode for simple control of basic printer operations. Other control-panel features Default setting mode: Self test: Hold down ALT and press PAPER FEED.) If the paper-release lever is out and on the printer to advance paper line by line. FX-870/1170...-6 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers FX-870/1170 Symbol set can select the bin before loading paper. This light blinks when the printer is paused, in the following functions: ...
Product Information Guide
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... factory settings are called default settings because they take effect each carriage return (CR) code is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off Auto line feed Settings EPSON ESC/P or IBM emulation lOcpior12cpi 11 in., 12 in., 6.5 in., or 70/6 in . Auto line ... program settings override your computer. If your printer by printing the quick reference in a shorter time while the printer prints. Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in draft mode. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-7 This section lists the settings, describes them...
... factory settings are called default settings because they take effect each carriage return (CR) code is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off Auto line feed Settings EPSON ESC/P or IBM emulation lOcpior12cpi 11 in., 12 in., 6.5 in., or 70/6 in . Auto line ... program settings override your computer. If your printer by printing the quick reference in a shorter time while the printer prints. Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in draft mode. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-7 This section lists the settings, describes them...
Product Information Guide
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...code to move the print position to change them again. The printer always moves the next print position to select the character table. FX-870/1170 Auto carriage return When the auto carriage return is valid, each ...(USA, standard Europe), the FONT light is off , or blink to exit the default-setting mode. The printer then automatically loads the paper and prints a quick reference. Group 1 default settings FONT COND. This enters the... made your selection. After that , turn ofthe printer to the emulation setting in IBM emulation mode only. FX-870/1170-8 10/13/98 9-Pin...
...code to move the print position to change them again. The printer always moves the next print position to select the character table. FX-870/1170 Auto carriage return When the auto carriage return is valid, each ...(USA, standard Europe), the FONT light is off , or blink to exit the default-setting mode. The printer then automatically loads the paper and prints a quick reference. Group 1 default settings FONT COND. This enters the... made your selection. After that , turn ofthe printer to the emulation setting in IBM emulation mode only. FX-870/1170-8 10/13/98 9-Pin...
Product Information Guide
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... &$.&-setting mode, leaving the settings unchanged. The printer beeps once or twice to indicate the current selection (I On .)I ^~' abcdetghijklnnapqrstuvwxya Epson San Serif condensed 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-9 Normal Draft !"#b%&'O$+,-./01254367G9:;?@AEICDEFGHIJK OPQRSTUVWXYZC\3"~'abcdetghijklatnopqrstuvwxy.? You then... application program's print options instead of beeps you turn offthe printer. FX-870/1170 Changing Group 3 default settings Group 3 default settings differ from 1 and 2. Also, the printer does not print a list of checking the panel lights. ...
... &$.&-setting mode, leaving the settings unchanged. The printer beeps once or twice to indicate the current selection (I On .)I ^~' abcdetghijklnnapqrstuvwxya Epson San Serif condensed 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-9 Normal Draft !"#b%&'O$+,-./01254367G9:;?@AEICDEFGHIJK OPQRSTUVWXYZC\3"~'abcdetghijklatnopqrstuvwxy.? You then... application program's print options instead of beeps you turn offthe printer. FX-870/1170 Changing Group 3 default settings Group 3 default settings differ from 1 and 2. Also, the printer does not print a list of checking the panel lights. ...
Product Information Guide
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... in the front. In the text field, characters appear as control codes, are represented by dots. If your paper supply. Your printer can install the tractor unit in one of the FX printers on its menu. also for the paper-feed method you can check which codes are listed ...for narrow carriage or XL for wide carriage), IBM Graphics printer, or IBM printer, in the order of preference): FX-870 FX-1170 FX-850 FX-1050 EX-800 EX-1000 FX-86e FX-286e FX-80+ FX-l00+ FX-80 FX-100 Epson printer 9-pin printer If you plan to specify the type of printer you can load paper from the front, rear, or...
... in the front. In the text field, characters appear as control codes, are represented by dots. If your paper supply. Your printer can install the tractor unit in one of the FX printers on its menu. also for the paper-feed method you can check which codes are listed ...for narrow carriage or XL for wide carriage), IBM Graphics printer, or IBM printer, in the order of preference): FX-870 FX-1170 FX-850 FX-1050 EX-800 EX-1000 FX-86e FX-286e FX-80+ FX-l00+ FX-80 FX-100 Epson printer 9-pin printer If you plan to specify the type of printer you can load paper from the front, rear, or...
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...FX-1170 Parts/Price List SPKFX8/1170 FX-870/1170 Self Paced Kit 4001255 FX-870/1170 User's Guide Paper path Pull + rear push Front push rear push + Rear push-tractor I Front push-tractor I 43 I or Rear push-tractor Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None Product Support Bulletins None Technical Support Bulletins None 9-Pin Printers... 10/13/92 FX-870/1170- 11 This is also recommended for continuous preprinted forms, multi-part forms, and ...
...FX-1170 Parts/Price List SPKFX8/1170 FX-870/1170 Self Paced Kit 4001255 FX-870/1170 User's Guide Paper path Pull + rear push Front push rear push + Rear push-tractor I Front push-tractor I 43 I or Rear push-tractor Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None Product Support Bulletins None Technical Support Bulletins None 9-Pin Printers... 10/13/92 FX-870/1170- 11 This is also recommended for continuous preprinted forms, multi-part forms, and ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... dB(A) - Listed below . Bottom feed - Are the FX-870/1170 printers a replacement or addition to 240 x 216 DPI bit-image graphics - Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: FX-870 and FX-1170 Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Date: 10/9/92 \ Page(s):...Epson printer line? Rear feed - EPSON AMERICA INC. The questions and answers are listed below are some commonly asked questions about the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers. Q. A. Epson ESC/P command set - Top feed - Front feed - Convenient, easy-to meet the unique needs of the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers: - Epson...
... dB(A) - Listed below . Bottom feed - Are the FX-870/1170 printers a replacement or addition to 240 x 216 DPI bit-image graphics - Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: FX-870 and FX-1170 Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Date: 10/9/92 \ Page(s):...Epson printer line? Rear feed - EPSON AMERICA INC. The questions and answers are listed below are some commonly asked questions about the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers. Q. A. Epson ESC/P command set - Top feed - Front feed - Convenient, easy-to meet the unique needs of the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers: - Epson...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... PAPER FEED/EJECT button. Listed below are the product codes for the FX-870/1170 options and supplies. A. You select between the different paper types by most dot-matrix printers. What is the advantage of purchasing an optional Tractor unit? Q. A. What is the Epson ESC/P command set? Having an optional tractor unit allows a tractor unit to...
... PAPER FEED/EJECT button. Listed below are the product codes for the FX-870/1170 options and supplies. A. You select between the different paper types by most dot-matrix printers. What is the advantage of purchasing an optional Tractor unit? Q. A. What is the Epson ESC/P command set? Having an optional tractor unit allows a tractor unit to...