Product Information Guide
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...printing is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in multi-part forms 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-1 Continuous paper: Width 101...power cord is reduced to approximately half of each speed, except for the printing speed in "[ ]". 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: 77 ms/line at l/6-inch ...
...printing is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in multi-part forms 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-1 Continuous paper: Width 101...power cord is reduced to approximately half of each speed, except for the printing speed in "[ ]". 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: 77 ms/line at l/6-inch ...
Product Information Guide
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...(optional) 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 power-on...Epson interfaces below are compatible with or without condensation): Operation: 10% to 80% RH Storage: 5% to 85% RH Interface Cards You can use optional interface cards 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 FCC part 15 subpart B class B Interface Specifications Your printer...
...(optional) 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 power-on...Epson interfaces below are compatible with or without condensation): Operation: 10% to 80% RH Storage: 5% to 85% RH Interface Cards You can use optional interface cards 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 FCC part 15 subpart B class B Interface Specifications Your printer...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Q-pin printers specifically designed to the Epson printer line? A. Advanced paper handling with unlimited 800 number free technical support 2. Rear feed - Convenient, easy-to 240 x 216 DPI bit-image graphics - A. The questions and answers are the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers? Front ... operation, only 55 dB(A) - Listed below . EPSON AMERICA INC. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: FX-870 and FX-1170 Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Date: 10/9/92 \ Page(s): 1 of the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers: - The FX-870 and FX-1170 are some of the key features of 6 PSB ...
...Q-pin printers specifically designed to the Epson printer line? A. Advanced paper handling with unlimited 800 number free technical support 2. Rear feed - Convenient, easy-to 240 x 216 DPI bit-image graphics - A. The questions and answers are the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers? Front ... operation, only 55 dB(A) - Listed below . EPSON AMERICA INC. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: FX-870 and FX-1170 Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Date: 10/9/92 \ Page(s): 1 of the FX-870 and FX-1170 printers: - The FX-870 and FX-1170 are some of the key features of 6 PSB ...
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...21. Q. PSB No: P-0090A Page: 6 of 25% duty cycle stands for recommended duty-cycle is the FX-870/1170's specification for the FX-870/1170 printers? The FX-870/1170 printers do not support Epson ESC/P 2 scalable fonts. 19. CSF Single-Bin CAPACITY Up to 50 sheets (no multi-part forms or ...labels) 20. Epson America's definition of 6 18. Q. The FX-870/1170's specification for the printer printing (not idle) two (2) hours per day based on an eight (8) hour day at 22 days per month. ...
...21. Q. PSB No: P-0090A Page: 6 of 25% duty cycle stands for recommended duty-cycle is the FX-870/1170's specification for the FX-870/1170 printers? The FX-870/1170 printers do not support Epson ESC/P 2 scalable fonts. 19. CSF Single-Bin CAPACITY Up to 50 sheets (no multi-part forms or ...labels) 20. Epson America's definition of 6 18. Q. The FX-870/1170's specification for the printer printing (not idle) two (2) hours per day based on an eight (8) hour day at 22 days per month. ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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The 'Maximum No. Model AP-2250 l LX-810 FX-870/1170 DFX-5000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) DFX-8000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) 9-PIN PRINTERS Orig. + Maximum No. The 'Maximum Total Thickness" is the maximum allowable number of Copies Maximum Total Thickness 1 2 3...EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D Originator: SLS This PSB provides a quick reference for the paper specifications on Epson's current line of 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers...
The 'Maximum No. Model AP-2250 l LX-810 FX-870/1170 DFX-5000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) DFX-8000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) 9-PIN PRINTERS Orig. + Maximum No. The 'Maximum Total Thickness" is the maximum allowable number of Copies Maximum Total Thickness 1 2 3...EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0022D Originator: SLS This PSB provides a quick reference for the paper specifications on Epson's current line of 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers...
User Manual
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...damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into your printer because they may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the printer to repair the printer yourself. l Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to ...normal operation. l If you to service personnel. l Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by ...
...damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into your printer because they may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the printer to repair the printer yourself. l Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to ...normal operation. l If you to service personnel. l Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by ...
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... local customer support and service through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911: Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center 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...
... local customer support and service through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911: Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center 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...
User Manual
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... of the consumer in their judgement, a satisfactory performance of the product consistent with its age and apparent usage. Epson (UK) Limited does not issue or operate any malfunction of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due...
... of the consumer in their judgement, a satisfactory performance of the product consistent with its age and apparent usage. Epson (UK) Limited does not issue or operate any malfunction of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due...
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... with the following code: Green and yellow - Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any options or consumable products other equipment or program software. Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to the user...
... with the following code: Green and yellow - Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any options or consumable products other equipment or program software. Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to the user...
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... 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 Summary 8 - 2 ESC / P Commands Arranged...
... 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 Summary 8 - 2 ESC / P Commands Arranged...
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Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. Other chapters contain information on paper handling and day-to-day operation of your printer. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on installing options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a list of problems and solutions. There is...
Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. Other chapters contain information on paper handling and day-to-day operation of your printer. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on installing options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a list of problems and solutions. There is...
User Manual
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... forms You can use carbonless multi-part forms of up to setting the top-of 2 and above. Note: Print speed is reduced for complete paper specifications. For details, see the sections on the number of parts in your paper: Paper type* Lever position Ordinary (Single sheets or continuous) Thin paper Carbonless...
... forms You can use carbonless multi-part forms of up to setting the top-of 2 and above. Note: Print speed is reduced for complete paper specifications. For details, see the sections on the number of parts in your paper: Paper type* Lever position Ordinary (Single sheets or continuous) Thin paper Carbonless...
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... printing the quick reference in different languages. When the printer again receives data, it automatically feeds the paper backward to Depends on interface. See the Appendix for details. Auto line feed When this chapter for specific characters in these character tables. You can set auto ...line feed to the top-of the printer cover after you must perform the tear-off feature. See Chapter 8. When the auto...
... printing the quick reference in different languages. When the printer again receives data, it automatically feeds the paper backward to Depends on interface. See the Appendix for details. Auto line feed When this chapter for specific characters in these character tables. You can set auto ...line feed to the top-of the printer cover after you must perform the tear-off feature. See Chapter 8. When the auto...
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... your application software is printed. If the light then continuously stays on but nothing is out of paper. Check both the printer and computer specifications. See the section on , disconnect the printer cable. Replace the ribbon cartridge. If you are using the standard parallel interface, be worn out. then try to print again...
... your application software is printed. If the light then continuously stays on but nothing is out of paper. Check both the printer and computer specifications. See the section on , disconnect the printer cable. Replace the ribbon cartridge. If you are using the standard parallel interface, be worn out. then try to print again...
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...settings may be trying to make sure you can use an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. l The paper feed is not what you use the interface with the wrong specifications. l The printer does not print or the printout is crooked or paper jams. Make sure ...that the sprocket units on the computer and printer match. 6-12 Troubleshooting Check the specifications to use two tractor units in combination, continuous paper...
...settings may be trying to make sure you can use an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. l The paper feed is not what you use the interface with the wrong specifications. l The printer does not print or the printout is crooked or paper jams. Make sure ...that the sprocket units on the computer and printer match. 6-12 Troubleshooting Check the specifications to use two tractor units in combination, continuous paper...
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Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 7-2 Printing 7 - 2 Paper 7-3 Mechanical 7-8 Electrical 7-9 Environmental 7-10 Interface Specifications 7-11 Specifications and pin assignments 7-11 Interface timing 7-14 Option Specifications 7-15 Cut-sheet feeders 7-15 Front sheet guide 7-17 Initialization 7-18 Default settings 7-18 Technical Specifications 7-1
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 7-2 Printing 7 - 2 Paper 7-3 Mechanical 7-8 Electrical 7-9 Environmental 7-10 Interface Specifications 7-11 Specifications and pin assignments 7-11 Interface timing 7-14 Option Specifications 7-15 Cut-sheet feeders 7-15 Front sheet guide 7-17 Initialization 7-18 Default settings 7-18 Technical Specifications 7-1
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Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quality High-speed draft Draft Near letter quality 9-pin impact dot matrix Characters/inch IO 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 380 285 342 57 68 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text Unidirectional for graphics ... l/6-inch line spacing Tractor: 77 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing Continuous feed: 3.7 inches per second Buffer: 24KBorOKB (Selectable in the default-setting mode) 7-2 Technical Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quality High-speed draft Draft Near letter quality 9-pin impact dot matrix Characters/inch IO 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 380 285 342 57 68 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text Unidirectional for graphics ... l/6-inch line spacing Tractor: 77 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing Continuous feed: 3.7 inches per second Buffer: 24KBorOKB (Selectable in the default-setting mode) 7-2 Technical Specifications
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Printer Specifications Printable columns: Character size IO cpi 12 cpi 17 cpi (10 cpi condensed) 20 cpi (12 cpi condensed) Maximum printed characters Standard Wide 80 136 96 163 137 233 160 272 Character fonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in Chapter 8 for front insertion with the optional front sheet guide. Character tables...) 52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) l See page 7-17 for details. You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P commands. Technical Specifications 7-3 See the command summary in normal or condensed mode.
Printer Specifications Printable columns: Character size IO cpi 12 cpi 17 cpi (10 cpi condensed) 20 cpi (12 cpi condensed) Maximum printed characters Standard Wide 80 136 96 163 137 233 160 272 Character fonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in Chapter 8 for front insertion with the optional front sheet guide. Character tables...) 52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) l See page 7-17 for details. You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P commands. Technical Specifications 7-3 See the command summary in normal or condensed mode.
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Note : You can use a higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications See 7-17 for one sheet 0.12 to 0.32 mm (0.0047 to 0.012 inch) total Weight 52.3 to 82 g/m* (14 to 15 lb) per sheet in ... to three copies) Thickness 0.065 to 0.32 mm (0.0025 to 0.012 inch) for one sheet 40 to 58.2 g/m2 (12 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...
Note : You can use a higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications See 7-17 for one sheet 0.12 to 0.32 mm (0.0047 to 0.012 inch) total Weight 52.3 to 82 g/m* (14 to 15 lb) per sheet in ... to three copies) Thickness 0.065 to 0.32 mm (0.0025 to 0.012 inch) for one sheet 40 to 58.2 g/m2 (12 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...
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... 0.0035 inches) 52.3 to 82 g/m* (14 to 0.0075 inches) total l Use continuous type labels only. l Use labels only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Printer Specifications 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 (4 x 1.06 inches) ...Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 22 lb) Technical Specifications 7-5 Envelopes: Size No. 6 - 166 x 92 mm (6.5 x 3.6 inches) No. 10 - 240 x 104 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches) Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 ...
... 0.0035 inches) 52.3 to 82 g/m* (14 to 0.0075 inches) total l Use continuous type labels only. l Use labels only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Printer Specifications 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 (4 x 1.06 inches) ...Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 22 lb) Technical Specifications 7-5 Envelopes: Size No. 6 - 166 x 92 mm (6.5 x 3.6 inches) No. 10 - 240 x 104 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches) Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 ...