Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... - only impact printers can all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printing. both in their reliability with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- L LL...
... - only impact printers can all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printing. both in their reliability with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- L LL...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...,000 th Character vs. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. The 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 the ribbon, the printer can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of extended use a ...
...,000 th Character vs. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. The 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 the ribbon, the printer can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of extended use a ...
Product Information Guide
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...Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in normal or condensed mode. Character tables (ESCIF Mode): Europe: One italic and 15 graphic character tables &rth/South * One italic and 7 graphic character tables olkr- pnper guide printer cover c?d@ &k?S release her FX-870/1170 Paper-... the default setting mode) Printable columns: ~~ paper-tension unit \ ribbon cartridge 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 Condensed draft...
...Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in normal or condensed mode. Character tables (ESCIF Mode): Europe: One italic and 15 graphic character tables &rth/South * One italic and 7 graphic character tables olkr- pnper guide printer cover c?d@ &k?S release her FX-870/1170 Paper-... the default setting mode) Printable columns: ~~ paper-tension unit \ ribbon cartridge 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 Condensed draft...
Product Information Guide
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...) for the standard-wtdth cantags or 345 mm (13.6 inchss) for the standard-width carriage. If you notice an increase in ribbon consumtion and paper jamming, use recycled paper with this printer. Roll paper: Size 216 k 3 mm (8.5 f 0.12 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches...-wtdth cantags or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0031 inches) for the wide carriage. FX-870/1170-2 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers FX-870/1170 Note: You can use a higher graak of paper. Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.5 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 0.93...
...) for the standard-wtdth cantags or 345 mm (13.6 inchss) for the standard-width carriage. If you notice an increase in ribbon consumtion and paper jamming, use recycled paper with this printer. Roll paper: Size 216 k 3 mm (8.5 f 0.12 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches...-wtdth cantags or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0031 inches) for the wide carriage. FX-870/1170-2 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers FX-870/1170 Note: You can use a higher graak of paper. Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.5 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 0.93...
Product Information Guide
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... equipped with D3 CSA22.2 No. 220 R.F.I. 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 Wide: approx. 45 W Rated frequency range:... ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 power-on hours Print head life: 100 million characters/wire Dimensions and weight: ~! FX-870/1170 Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (with or without ...
... equipped with D3 CSA22.2 No. 220 R.F.I. 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 Wide: approx. 45 W Rated frequency range:... ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 power-on hours Print head life: 100 million characters/wire Dimensions and weight: ~! FX-870/1170 Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (with or without ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...different paper types by most dot-matrix printers. Q. What is the advantage of the printer at the same time. PSB No: P-0090A Page: 2 of continuous paper loaded at the same time. Epson Standard Codes are the product codes for FX-870/1170 options and supplies? A. ...B Coax I/F Board Type B Coax I/F Board Type B 8750 8755 8758 Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (FX-870) Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (FX-1170) Fabric Ribbon Replacement Pack 8310 Roll Paper Holder (FX-870 only) 5. A. This enables the printer to the appropriate paper path and then pressing the PAPER FEED/EJECT button. Listed ...
...different paper types by most dot-matrix printers. Q. What is the advantage of the printer at the same time. PSB No: P-0090A Page: 2 of continuous paper loaded at the same time. Epson Standard Codes are the product codes for FX-870/1170 options and supplies? A. ...B Coax I/F Board Type B Coax I/F Board Type B 8750 8755 8758 Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (FX-870) Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (FX-1170) Fabric Ribbon Replacement Pack 8310 Roll Paper Holder (FX-870 only) 5. A. This enables the printer to the appropriate paper path and then pressing the PAPER FEED/EJECT button. Listed ...
User Manual
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... Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Epson technical information library fax service Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products Sales of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through a nationwide network of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your...
... Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Epson technical information library fax service Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products Sales of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through a nationwide network of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your...
User Manual
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... Holder 4-16 Interface Cards 4-22 Front Sheet Guide 4-25 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 - 4 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-11 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-11 Option Specifications 7-15 Initialization 7-18 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
... Holder 4-16 Interface Cards 4-22 Front Sheet Guide 4-25 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 - 4 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-11 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-11 Option Specifications 7-15 Initialization 7-18 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
User Manual
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l Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1 - 3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Choosing from a menu 1-15 Setting Up the Printer l -
l Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1 - 3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Choosing from a menu 1-15 Setting Up the Printer l -
User Manual
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Press up firmly with your thumbs to the middle of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge 1. Grasp the tabs on each side of the unit; Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off . 3. then pull the paper-tension unit up and off the printer. 4. Make sure the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the print head to lift the front of the paper-tension unit as shown below.
Press up firmly with your thumbs to the middle of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge 1. Grasp the tabs on each side of the unit; Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off . 3. then pull the paper-tension unit up and off the printer. 4. Make sure the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the print head to lift the front of the paper-tension unit as shown below.
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...touching it firmly down into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you just used the printer, the print head may be hot; then press on... might damage the printer. let it cool for the wide carriage) and push it . 5. Assembling the Printer 0t0 CAUTION: Moving the print head...
...touching it firmly down into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you just used the printer, the print head may be hot; then press on... might damage the printer. let it cool for the wide carriage) and push it . 5. Assembling the Printer 0t0 CAUTION: Moving the print head...
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Replace the paper-tension unit by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lowering it into place. Replace the printer cover by placing it on both ends of the unit until it clicks. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer 7. Press down until you feel it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it click into place. Finally, push it down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it into place. 9.
Replace the paper-tension unit by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lowering it into place. Replace the printer cover by placing it on both ends of the unit until it clicks. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer 7. Press down until you feel it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it click into place. Finally, push it down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it into place. 9.
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... and paper guide. 2. Insert the paper into the desired paper slot until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. 4. Make sure the printer is set to the center of the paper's width. 5. Then slide the edge guides to the pull-tractor position. 3. Attach the paper guide in the ...
... and paper guide. 2. Insert the paper into the desired paper slot until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. 4. Make sure the printer is set to the center of the paper's width. 5. Then slide the edge guides to the pull-tractor position. 3. Attach the paper guide in the ...
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Push the sprocket lock back to match the width of the printer's ribbon. Move the paper support so it is even with the top of your paper, but do not lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to lock it . Pull the paper up until the perforation between the first and second pages is midway between the sprocket units. 12 mm (0.5 inch) 8. Using Continuous Paper 7. Paper Handling 2-17 Slide the left sprocket unit approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position.
Push the sprocket lock back to match the width of the printer's ribbon. Move the paper support so it is even with the top of your paper, but do not lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to lock it . Pull the paper up until the perforation between the first and second pages is midway between the sprocket units. 12 mm (0.5 inch) 8. Using Continuous Paper 7. Paper Handling 2-17 Slide the left sprocket unit approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position.
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5 - 2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5 - 2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
User Manual
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... and long life of the print head and other ribbon may damage your printing becomes too faint, you need to work properly with your Epson printer. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge When your printer or shorten its life. The following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to replace the ribbon cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Using any other...
... and long life of the print head and other ribbon may damage your printing becomes too faint, you need to work properly with your Epson printer. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge When your printer or shorten its life. The following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to replace the ribbon cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Using any other...
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Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it according to the instructions in the original box. 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation Transporting the Printer If you have removed the tractor unit, ... the original box and packing materials, as described below. 1. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Replace the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and insert them in Chapter 2. 6. Remove the optional pull...
Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it according to the instructions in the original box. 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation Transporting the Printer If you have removed the tractor unit, ... the original box and packing materials, as described below. 1. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Replace the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and insert them in Chapter 2. 6. Remove the optional pull...
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...incorrect. If the light then continuously stays on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. Make sure your printer. The printer is a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable. See the section on , the problem is printed. Replace the ribbon cartridge. l The READY light blinks. Load paper.... Check the software's printer settings. The ribbon cartridge may not be worn out. Printing The printer does not print. Check both the printer and computer specifications. l The printer makes a strange noise, beeps several times, and stops abruptly. If the printer still does not print ...
...incorrect. If the light then continuously stays on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. Make sure your printer. The printer is a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable. See the section on , the problem is printed. Replace the ribbon cartridge. l The READY light blinks. Load paper.... Check the software's printer settings. The ribbon cartridge may not be worn out. Printing The printer does not print. Check both the printer and computer specifications. l The printer makes a strange noise, beeps several times, and stops abruptly. If the printer still does not print ...
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the printer resumes printing automatically when the print head cools. l Parts of dots is missing in random positions. The ribbon cartridge may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. * A line of printed characters are missing at the... is damaged. l Dots are using. Stop printing and contact your software cannot be installed properly. Check that the paper-thickness lever is loose. See the section on ribbon installation in the ribbon or the ribbon cartridge is set correctly for your printer. There is correctly ...
the printer resumes printing automatically when the print head cools. l Parts of dots is missing in random positions. The ribbon cartridge may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. * A line of printed characters are missing at the... is damaged. l Dots are using. Stop printing and contact your software cannot be installed properly. Check that the paper-thickness lever is loose. See the section on ribbon installation in the ribbon or the ribbon cartridge is set correctly for your printer. There is correctly ...
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...mm (0.0047 to 0.012 inch) total Weight 52.3 to 82 g/m* (14 to 22 lb) for details. Printer Specifications Single-sheet multi-part forms: l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the front slot with this... printer. Note : You can use a higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications If you notice an increase in... 7-17 for one sheet 40 to 58.2 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in ribbon consumption and paper jamming, use recycled paper with the optional front sheet guide.
...mm (0.0047 to 0.012 inch) total Weight 52.3 to 82 g/m* (14 to 22 lb) for details. Printer Specifications Single-sheet multi-part forms: l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the front slot with this... printer. Note : You can use a higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications If you notice an increase in... 7-17 for one sheet 40 to 58.2 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in ribbon consumption and paper jamming, use recycled paper with the optional front sheet guide.
