Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Utility EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales...
... 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 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Utility EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales...
Product Information Guide
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...at the edge of Zero The printer prints the zero character with the front or rear push tractor, you select ESC/P, the printer operates in draft mode. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-7 Abicomp IBM: PC437 (table... the computer must perform the tear-off position at 10 cpi in the Epson ESC/P mode. The printer automatically feeds the paper perforation to change them . If you see something ... print job. Default-Setting Mode Default-setting listing Your printer has internal settings that you may never need to the tear-off function manually by a line feed (LF) code. Skip-over -...
...at the edge of Zero The printer prints the zero character with the front or rear push tractor, you select ESC/P, the printer operates in draft mode. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-7 Abicomp IBM: PC437 (table... the computer must perform the tear-off position at 10 cpi in the Epson ESC/P mode. The printer automatically feeds the paper perforation to change them . If you see something ... print job. Default-Setting Mode Default-setting listing Your printer has internal settings that you may never need to the tear-off function manually by a line feed (LF) code. Skip-over -...
Product Information Guide
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...tractor units. FX-870/1170 Related Documentation TM-FX8/1170 FX-870/1170 Service Manual PL-FX870 FX-870 Parts/Price List PL-FX1170 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...
...tractor units. FX-870/1170 Related Documentation TM-FX8/1170 FX-870/1170 Service Manual PL-FX870 FX-870 Parts/Price List PL-FX1170 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...
User Manual
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... shock. l Except as specifically explained in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the printer to rain or water If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those compartments to repair the... operating instructions since improper adjustment of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into your printer because they may result in the user's manual, do not attempt to service personnel. l Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it exhibits a distinct change in those controls that ...
... shock. l Except as specifically explained in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the printer to rain or water If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those compartments to repair the... operating instructions since improper adjustment of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into your printer because they may result in the user's manual, do not attempt to service personnel. l Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it exhibits a distinct change in those controls that ...
User Manual
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For additional information on these options, see Chapter 4. You can also use of your printer without reloading. It is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. You can also manually load single sheets without removing the cut-sheet feeder. High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for the standard-width ...tractor unit, a roll paper holder, or a front sheet guide to enhance the use it to load two types of continuous paper in the printer at the same time. Options You may choose a cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to the single-bin model. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet ...
For additional information on these options, see Chapter 4. You can also use of your printer without reloading. It is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. You can also manually load single sheets without removing the cut-sheet feeder. High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for the standard-width ...tractor unit, a roll paper holder, or a front sheet guide to enhance the use it to load two types of continuous paper in the printer at the same time. Options You may choose a cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to the single-bin model. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet ...
User Manual
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... problems and solutions. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on unpacking, setting up and operating your printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes I!!!!!!' Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a list of printer terms and an index. Chapter 1 contains information on paper handling and day-to read this chapter...
... problems and solutions. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on unpacking, setting up and operating your printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes I!!!!!!' Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a list of printer terms and an index. Chapter 1 contains information on paper handling and day-to read this chapter...
User Manual
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...is invalid, you must perform the tear-off function manually by a line feed (LF) code. When the printer again receives data, it automatically feeds the paper backward to the tear-off position at the edge of the printer cover after you can then easily tear off the ... inches. You can also select character tables with the front or rear push tractor, you complete a print job. Using the Printer 3-7 When the auto tear off is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off feature. See Tear Off later in different languages. If your text lines overprint each carriage return...
...is invalid, you must perform the tear-off function manually by a line feed (LF) code. When the printer again receives data, it automatically feeds the paper backward to the tear-off position at the edge of the printer cover after you can then easily tear off the ... inches. You can also select character tables with the front or rear push tractor, you complete a print job. Using the Printer 3-7 When the auto tear off is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off feature. See Tear Off later in different languages. If your text lines overprint each carriage return...
User Manual
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...FEED button to enter the micro-feed feature. The printer remembers the new tear-off position: 1. If you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the loading position and begins printing. (You can also manually feed the paper back to the loading position by ...below to adjust the tear-off position even after you adjust the tearoff position. 3-20 Using the Printer When you try to the loading position and begins printing. Tear off position, the printer beeps and paper feeding pauses briefly. Tear Off 4. The FONT and CONDENSED lights blink alternately. ...
...FEED button to enter the micro-feed feature. The printer remembers the new tear-off position: 1. If you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the loading position and begins printing. (You can also manually feed the paper back to the loading position by ...below to adjust the tear-off position even after you adjust the tearoff position. 3-20 Using the Printer When you try to the loading position and begins printing. Tear off position, the printer beeps and paper feeding pauses briefly. Tear Off 4. The FONT and CONDENSED lights blink alternately. ...
User Manual
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Character Fonts Because some application programs control character fonts and because program commands often override panel settings, use your application program's user's manual for each font. Normal Draft ! "+I$%&' ( ) t-l" ~ --. /~:~j.~~34.5~783: j J,BC:I.J$J---Gt-I . I 1: J k: nF'C1Fc GTUVWXYZ [ '\ 1"' _,_' abcdefghi j k Imnapqrstuvwxyz Normal Draft condensed !"i~'i.t'~)tt,-./0123456789:;~=~?@MICDEF6HIJKLtlN OPQRSTUV#XYZ[\lA_'abcdefghijklanopqrstuv~xyz~!l -.- m n I ,:. ...
Character Fonts Because some application programs control character fonts and because program commands often override panel settings, use your application program's user's manual for each font. Normal Draft ! "+I$%&' ( ) t-l" ~ --. /~:~j.~~34.5~783: j J,BC:I.J$J---Gt-I . I 1: J k: nF'C1Fc GTUVWXYZ [ '\ 1"' _,_' abcdefghi j k Imnapqrstuvwxyz Normal Draft condensed !"i~'i.t'~)tt,-./0123456789:;~=~?@MICDEF6HIJKLtlN OPQRSTUV#XYZ[\lA_'abcdefghijklanopqrstuv~xyz~!l -.- m n I ,:. ...
User Manual
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...-sheet feeder Install your cut-sheet feeder (single-bin, high-capacity, or doublebin) by country. Make sure the printer is installed, you load paper. You can still manually insert single sheets using the paper guide. This allows you ever remove the cut -sheet feeders and operate them as...sheet feeder holds up to 150 sheets of paper or up to 50 single sheets of paper automatically. Follow the directions included with your printer: Printer Single-bin High-capacity Standard C80637* C80638* Wide C80639* C80640* * Substitute for use with your cut-sheet feeder to assemble it; ...
...-sheet feeder Install your cut-sheet feeder (single-bin, high-capacity, or doublebin) by country. Make sure the printer is installed, you load paper. You can still manually insert single sheets using the paper guide. This allows you ever remove the cut -sheet feeders and operate them as...sheet feeder holds up to 150 sheets of paper or up to 50 single sheets of paper automatically. Follow the directions included with your printer: Printer Single-bin High-capacity Standard C80637* C80638* Wide C80639* C80640* * Substitute for use with your cut-sheet feeder to assemble it; ...
User Manual
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... feeder to load paper. You can also specify the bin number by using your software user's manual or by holding down the ALT button and pressing the PAUSE button when the printer is out of paper. Press the two cut -sheet feeder earlier in your application software as described... in this chapter. See Installing a cut -sheet feeders together while pushing firmly on loading paper in Chapter 8. 4-10 Using the Printer Options Note: You can now use either cut -sheet feeders are locked securely together. 4. See the sections on the tab locks. Cut-Sheet Feeders...
... feeder to load paper. You can also specify the bin number by using your software user's manual or by holding down the ALT button and pressing the PAUSE button when the printer is out of paper. Press the two cut -sheet feeder earlier in your application software as described... in this chapter. See Installing a cut -sheet feeders together while pushing firmly on loading paper in Chapter 8. 4-10 Using the Printer Options Note: You can now use either cut -sheet feeders are locked securely together. 4. See the sections on the tab locks. Cut-Sheet Feeders...
User Manual
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... computer so they can communicate properly. When you are ignored. 4-24 Using the Printer Options Handshake timing When the vacant area for data in your optional interface manual or your printer prints an asterisk ("1. All other data transfer conventions, such as word structure or communications protocol,... see the baud rate selection table in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or...
... computer so they can communicate properly. When you are ignored. 4-24 Using the Printer Options Handshake timing When the vacant area for data in your optional interface manual or your printer prints an asterisk ("1. All other data transfer conventions, such as word structure or communications protocol,... see the baud rate selection table in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or...
User Manual
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... send commands to turn the feature on the software you are indicated. Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are handled by topic in ways that uses 1 to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are listed in a particular typeface, ...a command has parameters, they are indicated by inserting a command in your printer recognizes are required. 8-2 Command Summary Some software programs accept only the decimal format, while others let you type in the Epson ESC/P and the IBM emulation modes. ESC D nn is a command that...
... send commands to turn the feature on the software you are indicated. Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are handled by topic in ways that uses 1 to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are listed in a particular typeface, ...a command has parameters, they are indicated by inserting a command in your printer recognizes are required. 8-2 Command Summary Some software programs accept only the decimal format, while others let you type in the Epson ESC/P and the IBM emulation modes. ESC D nn is a command that...
Service Manual
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... subject to ensure the accuracy of the contents of them. " The contents of this manual. " The above notwithstanding SEIKO EPSON can assume no responsibility for any part of this manual or the consequences thereof. @ Copyright 1992 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano, Japan -i- .. & {-'.". ,' NOTICE " All rights reserved. Reproduction of any errors in any from whatsoever...
... subject to ensure the accuracy of the contents of them. " The contents of this manual. " The above notwithstanding SEIKO EPSON can assume no responsibility for any part of this manual or the consequences thereof. @ Copyright 1992 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano, Japan -i- .. & {-'.". ,' NOTICE " All rights reserved. Reproduction of any errors in any from whatsoever...
Service Manual
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...OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. WARNING 1. INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICS OR OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY. - Great caution should always be exercised in performing procedures preceded by a DANGER headings. The precautionary measures itemized below ... OF WORK. 3< WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 2. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE ...
...OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. WARNING 1. INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICS OR OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY. - Great caution should always be exercised in performing procedures preceded by a DANGER headings. The precautionary measures itemized below ... OF WORK. 3< WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 2. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE ...
Service Manual
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... and procedures included herein are intended for troubleshooting. Describes the theory of the FX-870/l 170. Provides Epson-approved techniques for the experienced repair technician, and attention should be given to ... Describes preventive maintenance techniques. Includes a step-by -step guide for product disassembly and assembly. REV.-A PREFACE This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair of printer operation. Provides a general product overview, lists specifications, and illustrates the main components of this...
... and procedures included herein are intended for troubleshooting. Describes the theory of the FX-870/l 170. Provides Epson-approved techniques for the experienced repair technician, and attention should be given to ... Describes preventive maintenance techniques. Includes a step-by -step guide for product disassembly and assembly. REV.-A PREFACE This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair of printer operation. Provides a general product overview, lists specifications, and illustrates the main components of this...
Service Manual
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... has been detected, because accuracy of paper Thin ms Thick ms Thin ms (ips) Thick ms (ips) Fanfold paper 77 85 55 (3.0) 66 (2.5) Cut sheet (manual) 69 77 45 (3.7) 55 (3.0) Cut sheet (CSF) 71 77 48 (3.5) 55 (3.0) * Thin: Thick: Thickness is more than or equal to 0.18 mm. q Do not perform...
... has been detected, because accuracy of paper Thin ms Thick ms Thin ms (ips) Thick ms (ips) Fanfold paper 77 85 55 (3.0) 66 (2.5) Cut sheet (manual) 69 77 45 (3.7) 55 (3.0) Cut sheet (CSF) 71 77 48 (3.5) 55 (3.0) * Thin: Thick: Thickness is more than or equal to 0.18 mm. q Do not perform...
Service Manual
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... position, immediately after paper is loaded in several seconds if no operation is no paper in the clockwise direction: Voltage error 1-19 The printer exits this mode automatically in the printer. IFONTl+[pApER FEED] Ejects a cut sheets by manual insertion). REV.-A IFONTl+[pApER F E E D I Moves the paper backward by pressing the FONT button again.
... position, immediately after paper is loaded in several seconds if no operation is no paper in the clockwise direction: Voltage error 1-19 The printer exits this mode automatically in the printer. IFONTl+[pApER FEED] Ejects a cut sheets by manual insertion). REV.-A IFONTl+[pApER F E E D I Moves the paper backward by pressing the FONT button again.
Service Manual
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... B741OOO1OO B7402OO1OO B740800400 B743800200 B743OOO1OO Note: All the tools in Chapter 6. Failure to disassemble, assemble, or adjust the printer. Therefore, the printer's primary circuitry remains live even after the power switch is wired in this manual. (See Chapter 4.) 3.1.2 Tools Tables 3-1 and 3-2 list the recommended tools needed to do so may cause physical injury...
... B741OOO1OO B7402OO1OO B740800400 B743800200 B743OOO1OO Note: All the tools in Chapter 6. Failure to disassemble, assemble, or adjust the printer. Therefore, the printer's primary circuitry remains live even after the power switch is wired in this manual. (See Chapter 4.) 3.1.2 Tools Tables 3-1 and 3-2 list the recommended tools needed to do so may cause physical injury...