Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Product Information Guide
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... the character tables available with your printer by printing the quick reference in draft mode. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-7 P Most application program control the printer features listed here. In fact, ...or 3) it is off Auto line feed Settings EPSON ESC/P or IBM emulation lOcpior12cpi 11 in., 12 in., 6.5 in., or 70/6 in draft mode. Your printer includes a wide variety of Zero Tear off ,...the TEAR OFF button. When the auto tear off feature. When the auto tear off function manually by a line feed (LF) code. For most application programs set auto line feed to ...
... the character tables available with your printer by printing the quick reference in draft mode. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-7 P Most application program control the printer features listed here. In fact, ...or 3) it is off Auto line feed Settings EPSON ESC/P or IBM emulation lOcpior12cpi 11 in., 12 in., 6.5 in., or 70/6 in draft mode. Your printer includes a wide variety of Zero Tear off ,...the TEAR OFF button. When the auto tear off feature. When the auto tear off function manually by a line feed (LF) code. For most application programs set auto line feed to ...
Product Information Guide
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... using two tractor units at the same time. 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 ... 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 An additional tractor unit is also recommended for continuous preprinted forms, multi-part forms, and labels. This...
... using two tractor units at the same time. 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 ... 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 An additional tractor unit is also recommended for continuous preprinted forms, multi-part forms, and labels. This...
User Manual
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l Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to rain or water If it exhibits a distinct change in a risk ... performance, indicating a need for service. Refer all products plugged into it If it has been exposed to repair the printer yourself. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If it does not operate normally when the operating... extension cord, make sure that are followed. l Never push objects of any kind into your printer because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that the total of other risks. l Unplug the...
l Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to rain or water If it exhibits a distinct change in a risk ... performance, indicating a need for service. Refer all products plugged into it If it has been exposed to repair the printer yourself. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If it does not operate normally when the operating... extension cord, make sure that are followed. l Never push objects of any kind into your printer because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that the total of other risks. l Unplug the...
User Manual
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..., or a front sheet guide to enhance the use it to load two types of continuous paper in the printer at the same time. It is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. You can also manually load single sheets without reloading. You can also use of paper into your... printer. For additional information on these options, see Chapter 4. Additional Tractor Unit (C80020* for the standard-width carriage, C80021...
..., or a front sheet guide to enhance the use it to load two types of continuous paper in the printer at the same time. It is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. You can also manually load single sheets without reloading. You can also use of paper into your... printer. For additional information on these options, see Chapter 4. Additional Tractor Unit (C80020* for the standard-width carriage, C80021...
User Manual
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... sure to -day operation of your l equipment. Other chapters contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating your printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes I!!!!!!' There is also a glossary of problems and solutions. Notes contain important information and useful tips on paper ...handling and day-to read this chapter first. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on the operation of your printer. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for setting up , testing, and connecting the...
... sure to -day operation of your l equipment. Other chapters contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating your printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes I!!!!!!' There is also a glossary of problems and solutions. Notes contain important information and useful tips on paper ...handling and day-to read this chapter first. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on the operation of your printer. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for setting up , testing, and connecting the...
User Manual
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... is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off feature. See the Appendix for details. Auto line feed When this chapter for specific characters in this feature is valid, each other, set auto line feed to valid. You can then easily tear off function manually by pressing the TEAR... OFF button. Your printer includes a wide variety of -form position and starts printing. Page length You can set auto line feed to the tear...
... is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off feature. See the Appendix for details. Auto line feed When this chapter for specific characters in this feature is valid, each other, set auto line feed to valid. You can then easily tear off function manually by pressing the TEAR... OFF button. Your printer includes a wide variety of -form position and starts printing. Page length You can set auto line feed to the tear...
User Manual
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...enter the micro-feed feature. While holding down on the page. When 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 pressing the TEAR OFF button again.) Adjusting the...button to move the tear-off position up on the page, or press the PAPER FEED button to move the tear-off the printer. 4. Tear off position, the printer beeps and paper feeding pauses briefly. The FONT and CONDENSED lights blink alternately. 3. l When the paper reaches the factory-set ...
...enter the micro-feed feature. While holding down on the page. When 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 pressing the TEAR OFF button again.) Adjusting the...button to move the tear-off position up on the page, or press the PAPER FEED button to move the tear-off the printer. 4. Tear off position, the printer beeps and paper feeding pauses briefly. The FONT and CONDENSED lights blink alternately. 3. l When the paper reaches the factory-set ...
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 :) 1:) q 1" m n 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 -.- ...
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 :) 1:) q 1" m n 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 -.- ...
User Manual
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... manually insert single sheets using the paper guide. then install it if you load paper. If the tractor unit is turned off. if you install the single-bin unit, you need it as a double-bin cut -sheet feeder. 4-2 Using the Printer Options Follow the directions included with your printer: Printer... or doublebin) by country. Also, you will need to assemble it in the front or rear-tractor position. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. This allows you can also connect both cut-sheet feeders and operate them as described in this cut-sheet feeder is installed,...
... manually insert single sheets using the paper guide. then install it if you load paper. If the tractor unit is turned off. if you install the single-bin unit, you need it as a double-bin cut -sheet feeder. 4-2 Using the Printer Options Follow the directions included with your printer: Printer... or doublebin) by country. Also, you will need to assemble it in the front or rear-tractor position. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. This allows you can also connect both cut-sheet feeders and operate them as described in this cut-sheet feeder is installed,...
User Manual
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... paper slot. You can now use either cut -sheet feeder earlier in Chapter 8. 4-10 Using the Printer Options Make sure the two cut -sheet feeder becomes BIN 2. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes ...feeders are locked securely together. 4. Install the assembled double-bin cut -sheet feeders together while pushing firmly on the printer. When you select BIN 2, it beeps twice. See Installing a cut -sheet feeder to load paper. See ...using your application software as described in your software user's manual or by holding down the ALT button and pressing the PAUSE button when the...
... paper slot. You can now use either cut -sheet feeder earlier in Chapter 8. 4-10 Using the Printer Options Make sure the two cut -sheet feeder becomes BIN 2. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes ...feeders are locked securely together. 4. Install the assembled double-bin cut -sheet feeders together while pushing firmly on the printer. When you select BIN 2, it beeps twice. See Installing a cut -sheet feeder to load paper. See ...using your application software as described in your software user's manual or by holding down the ALT button and pressing the PAUSE button when the...
User Manual
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... (MARK) indicating that it cannot receive data. Use the information in your optional interface manual or your C823051 /C823061 optional interface. Baud rate selection You can select one of the printer or computer so they can communicate properly. When you may need to match the computer ...with your computer's manual to alter the communications protocol of the following baud rates: 75, 110, 134.5, ...
... (MARK) indicating that it cannot receive data. Use the information in your optional interface manual or your C823051 /C823061 optional interface. Baud rate selection You can select one of the printer or computer so they can communicate properly. When you may need to match the computer ...with your computer's manual to alter the communications protocol of the following baud rates: 75, 110, 134.5, ...
User Manual
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...parameters, they are listed in the Epson ESC/P and the IBM emulation modes. For example, some word processing programs do not offer italics, but by topic in your software allows you to send commands to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and ... command with a variable number of parameters. ESC D nn is a command that may not normally be available through the software. Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are sorted by inserting a command in each line, start printing on a particular place on the page, and so on the software...
...parameters, they are listed in the Epson ESC/P and the IBM emulation modes. For example, some word processing programs do not offer italics, but by topic in your software allows you to send commands to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and ... command with a variable number of parameters. ESC D nn is a command that may not normally be available through the software. Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are sorted by inserting a command in each line, start printing on a particular place on the page, and so on the software...
Service Manual
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NOTICE " All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual are subject to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual in this manual or the consequences thereof. @ Copyright 1992 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano, Japan -i- .. & {-'.". ,' " The above notwithstanding SEIKO EPSON can assume no responsibility for any errors in any errors be detected, SEIKO...
NOTICE " All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual are subject to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual in this manual or the consequences thereof. @ Copyright 1992 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano, Japan -i- .. & {-'.". ,' " The above notwithstanding SEIKO EPSON can assume no responsibility for any errors in any errors be detected, SEIKO...
Service Manual
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...NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE. 3. INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICS OR OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY. - ii - IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE /.LP CHIPS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS... BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE 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. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS RECOMMENDED BY...
...NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE. 3. INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICS OR OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY. - ii - IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE /.LP CHIPS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS... BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE 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. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS RECOMMENDED BY...
Service Manual
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... product overview, lists specifications, and illustrates the main components of the FX-870/l 170. Chapter 5 - q The contents of printer operation. REV.-A PREFACE This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair of the printer. Describes the theory of this manual are organized as follows: Chapter 1 - The instructions and procedures included herein...
... product overview, lists specifications, and illustrates the main components of the FX-870/l 170. Chapter 5 - q The contents of printer operation. REV.-A PREFACE This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair of the printer. Describes the theory of this manual are organized as follows: Chapter 1 - The instructions and procedures included herein...
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 1/6". q Use the paper-tension unit. q M u Iti-part paper...
... 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 1/6". q Use the paper-tension unit. q M u Iti-part paper...
Service Manual
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...-adjust the following positions: q the loading position, immediately after paper is performed. The printer exits this mode automatically in several seconds if no paper in the printer. All indicators blink simultaneously: Fatal error All indicators blink sequentially in combination to identify the...LEDs will be used in the clockwise direction: Voltage error 1-19 REV.-A IFONTl+[pApER F E E D I Moves the paper backward by manual insertion). q the tear-off position, when paper has been advanced for the loading position of cut sheet forward or feeds continuous paper backward...
...-adjust the following positions: q the loading position, immediately after paper is performed. The printer exits this mode automatically in several seconds if no paper in the printer. All indicators blink simultaneously: Fatal error All indicators blink sequentially in combination to identify the...LEDs will be used in the clockwise direction: Voltage error 1-19 REV.-A IFONTl+[pApER F E E D I Moves the paper backward by manual insertion). q the tear-off position, when paper has been advanced for the loading position of cut sheet forward or feeds continuous paper backward...
Service Manual
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... holder #2.5 Phillips screwdriver no.2 Normal screwdriver Thickness gauge Part No. Use only tools that meet these specifications. 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. , 3.1 Overview...
... holder #2.5 Phillips screwdriver no.2 Normal screwdriver Thickness gauge Part No. Use only tools that meet these specifications. 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. , 3.1 Overview...