Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? or 24-pin, which 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...
...-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? or 24-pin, which 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...models this tractor is moveable, and in front and rear paper paths. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Two tractors hold...the forms stay properly aligned. 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 is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to...
...models this tractor is moveable, and in front and rear paper paths. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Two tractors hold...the forms stay properly aligned. 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 is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...using the front push and pull tractors in the front push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of their respective owners. Sample paper release lever chart Paper release lever position...envelopes, or postcards. 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...
...using the front push and pull tractors in the front push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of their respective owners. Sample paper release lever chart Paper release lever position...envelopes, or postcards. 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... of the built-in favor of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on a printer. EPSON impact printers offers these types of their respective owners. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is loaded into printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting... automatic tear-off , or when another document is printed, paper is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are the property of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on all built-in fonts ...
... of the built-in favor of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on a printer. EPSON impact printers offers these types of their respective owners. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is loaded into printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting... automatic tear-off , or when another document is printed, paper is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are the property of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on all built-in fonts ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to host computer connection. 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 ...
...an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to host computer connection. 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 ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... design used in a mylar film Made 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 EPSON brand ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. Because...
... design used in a mylar film Made 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 EPSON brand ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. Because...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...io n M o to reach top speed more quickly and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in competitive printers. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are more... usage and 35 percent density, which can print before it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used...
...io n M o to reach top speed more quickly and stop more accurately rated for greater overall reliability. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in competitive printers. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are more... usage and 35 percent density, which can print before it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used...
Product Information Guide
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...sheet in multi-part forms 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-1 Character tables (ESCIF Mode): Europe: One italic and 15 graphic character tables...Weight 52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to approximately half of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in "[ ]". You can also select other font/pitch combinations using E!X/P commands....shief Note: The power cord is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of letters High-speed draft Draft pica Draft elite...
...sheet in multi-part forms 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-1 Character tables (ESCIF Mode): Europe: One italic and 15 graphic character tables...Weight 52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to approximately half of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in "[ ]". You can also select other font/pitch combinations using E!X/P commands....shief Note: The power cord is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of letters High-speed draft Draft pica Draft elite...
Product Information Guide
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FX-870/1170 Note: You can use a higher graak of paper. C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.... printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). FX-870/1170-2 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers Roll paper: Size 216 k 3 mm (8.5 f 0.12 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0....left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). If you notice an increase in ribbon consumtion and paper jamming, use recycled paper with this printer. Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.5 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 27 mm...
FX-870/1170 Note: You can use a higher graak of paper. C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.... printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). FX-870/1170-2 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers Roll paper: Size 216 k 3 mm (8.5 f 0.12 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0....left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). If you notice an increase in ribbon consumtion and paper jamming, use recycled paper with this printer. Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.5 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 27 mm...
Product Information Guide
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.... Safety Approvals Safety standards: UL1950 with an g-bit parallel interface. The Epson interfaces below are compatible with your printer's built-in draft mode at 10 cpi) Standard: approx. 45 W ...Fabric ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 ... your printer. ~ Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders Dimensions and weight: Dimensions include the printer. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-3 FCC part 15 subpart B class B Interface Specifications Your printer is...
.... Safety Approvals Safety standards: UL1950 with an g-bit parallel interface. The Epson interfaces below are compatible with your printer's built-in draft mode at 10 cpi) Standard: approx. 45 W ...Fabric ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 ... your printer. ~ Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders Dimensions and weight: Dimensions include the printer. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-3 FCC part 15 subpart B class B Interface Specifications Your printer is...
Product Information Guide
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...: 5% to 85% RH Note: Cl 24-lb paper printing is available only with the default-setting mode or by using a software command. FX-870/1170 Bin capacity: Single sheets: Envelopes: MCBF: Paper: C806371 and C806391 Up to 50 sheets of 82-g/m' (22-lb) paper 006381 and C806401 Up... of the tables show only the characters for hex codes 00 through FF. Front sheet guide Dimensions and weight: Printer Optlon No. PC437 (USA, Standard Europe) FX-870/1170-4 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers Character Tables ESUP mode This section lists the character tables available in .) 64toQOg/m2 (40 to 58 g/m') x...
...: 5% to 85% RH Note: Cl 24-lb paper printing is available only with the default-setting mode or by using a software command. FX-870/1170 Bin capacity: Single sheets: Envelopes: MCBF: Paper: C806371 and C806391 Up to 50 sheets of 82-g/m' (22-lb) paper 006381 and C806401 Up... of the tables show only the characters for hex codes 00 through FF. Front sheet guide Dimensions and weight: Printer Optlon No. PC437 (USA, Standard Europe) FX-870/1170-4 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers Character Tables ESUP mode This section lists the character tables available in .) 64toQOg/m2 (40 to 58 g/m') x...
Product Information Guide
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... in the IBM emulation mode. 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-... IBM emulation mode This section lists the character tables available in the italic character table. 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 The PC865 tables show only the characters of hex codes 80 through 7F, so only the PC437 tables are available only with the...
... in the IBM emulation mode. 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-... IBM emulation mode This section lists the character tables available in the italic character table. 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 The PC865 tables show only the characters of hex codes 80 through 7F, so only the PC437 tables are available only with the...
Product Information Guide
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..., or Epson Sans Serif). Buttons OPERATE Turns the printer on for NLQ Roman, and blinks for draft, on or off. FONT Press this button briefly to adjust the loading and tear-off position. If the paper-release lever is selected. FX-870/1170-6 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers FONT (green) Shows..., in tear-off for these fonts. This light blinks when the printer is supplied. CI Entering the Micro-feed mode (Hold down the PAPER FEED button while you turn on the printer to the loading position. FX-870/1170 Symbol set Characters defined in the following functions: U Eject (Hold ...
..., or Epson Sans Serif). Buttons OPERATE Turns the printer on for NLQ Roman, and blinks for draft, on or off. FONT Press this button briefly to adjust the loading and tear-off position. If the paper-release lever is selected. FX-870/1170-6 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers FONT (green) Shows..., in tear-off for these fonts. This light blinks when the printer is supplied. CI Entering the Micro-feed mode (Hold down the PAPER FEED button while you turn on the printer to the loading position. FX-870/1170 Symbol set Characters defined in the following functions: U Eject (Hold ...
Product Information Guide
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... store up to 380 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi in draft mode. Default setting descriptions Printer mode When you select ESC/P, the printer operates in different languages. FX-870/1170 Page length You can change these settings if necessary. Skip-over -perforation Shape of -form position and starts...your program does not provide them . Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in the Epson ESC/P mode. Input buffer The input buffer stores data sent from your printer by a line feed (LF) code. These settings are best, but you can set the page length ...
... store up to 380 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi in draft mode. Default setting descriptions Printer mode When you select ESC/P, the printer operates in different languages. FX-870/1170 Page length You can change these settings if necessary. Skip-over -perforation Shape of -form position and starts...your program does not provide them . Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in the Epson ESC/P mode. Input buffer The input buffer stores data sent from your printer by a line feed (LF) code. These settings are best, but you can set the page length ...
Product Information Guide
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...CR) code. Make sure the printer is blinking. Turn on in Group 1. Make sure the printer is available in effect until the FONT and CONDENSED lights match your selection. Load single-sheet or continuous paper. FX-870/1170-8 10/13/98 9-Pin Printers This feature is turned off. ...2. This enters the Group 1 default setting mode. After that , turn oftke printer to select the character table. This enters the Group 2 default...
...CR) code. Make sure the printer is blinking. Turn on in Group 1. Make sure the printer is available in effect until the FONT and CONDENSED lights match your selection. Load single-sheet or continuous paper. FX-870/1170-8 10/13/98 9-Pin Printers This feature is turned off. ...2. This enters the Group 1 default setting mode. After that , turn oftke printer to select the character table. This enters the Group 2 default...
Product Information Guide
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... condensed versions of all the fonts. Condensed characters are sample characters for each font. Font FCNT CONDENSED LieM I mm I ^~' abcdetghijklnnapqrstuvwxya Epson San Serif condensed 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-9 Make sure the printer is turned off , of7bli$ to indicate your changes, wait until the READY light comes on 0 off '&' blinking Note: The...
... condensed versions of all the fonts. Condensed characters are sample characters for each font. Font FCNT CONDENSED LieM I mm I ^~' abcdetghijklnnapqrstuvwxya Epson San Serif condensed 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-9 Make sure the printer is turned off , of7bli$ to indicate your changes, wait until the READY light comes on 0 off '&' blinking Note: The...
Product Information Guide
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... the type of hex codes, you can check which codes are the possible ways of printers. In the text field, characters appear as control codes, are represented by dots. Application Software Most application programs allow you to stop printing and then turn on its menu... 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 set the paper-release lever to the printer. FX-870/1170 Data Dump Mode In data dump mode, the printer produces a printout of the FX printers on the printer. 3. If your ...
... the type of hex codes, you can check which codes are the possible ways of printers. In the text field, characters appear as control codes, are represented by dots. Application Software Most application programs allow you to stop printing and then turn on its menu... 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 set the paper-release lever to the printer. FX-870/1170 Data Dump Mode In data dump mode, the printer produces a printout of the FX printers on the printer. 3. If your ...
Product Information Guide
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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 Additional Tractor Unit You can load two types of feeding continuous paper with two...
...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 Additional Tractor Unit You can load two types of feeding continuous paper with two...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... bit-image graphics - Rear feed - Are the FX-870/1170 printers a replacement or addition to meet the unique needs of the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers: - The FX-870/1170 printers are narrow and wide carriage Q-pin printers specifically designed to the Epson printer line? What are some commonly asked questions about the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers. Epson's two year limited warranty with four (4) paper...
... bit-image graphics - Rear feed - Are the FX-870/1170 printers a replacement or addition to meet the unique needs of the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers: - The FX-870/1170 printers are narrow and wide carriage Q-pin printers specifically designed to the Epson printer line? What are some commonly asked questions about the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers. Epson's two year limited warranty with four (4) paper...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... most dot-matrix printers. Q. What is the advantage of the printer at the same time. Q. C806371 C806391 C806381 C806401 Single-bin Cut-sheet Feeder (FX-870) Single-bin Cut-sheet Feeder (FX-1170) High-capacity Cut-sheet Feeder (FX-870) High-capacity Cut-sheet Feeder (FX-1170) C800201 C800211 Tractor Unit (FX-870) Tractor Unit (FX-1170) C814021 C814031 Front Sheet Guide (FX-870...
... most dot-matrix printers. Q. What is the advantage of the printer at the same time. Q. C806371 C806391 C806381 C806401 Single-bin Cut-sheet Feeder (FX-870) Single-bin Cut-sheet Feeder (FX-1170) High-capacity Cut-sheet Feeder (FX-870) High-capacity Cut-sheet Feeder (FX-1170) C800201 C800211 Tractor Unit (FX-870) Tractor Unit (FX-1170) C814021 C814031 Front Sheet Guide (FX-870...