Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... an impact printer? both in fonts M Computer-based set-up to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in purchase price and low cost of printing. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- These printers have paper loaded and...
... an impact printer? both in fonts M Computer-based set-up to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in purchase price and low cost of printing. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- These printers have paper loaded and...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the box. L For optional connectivity, most paper paths, by a button on all built-in fonts in fonts. EPSON impact printers offers these types of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on the control panel. Automatic tear-off position. When the paper is torn off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is loaded into printing...
... and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the box. L For optional connectivity, most paper paths, by a button on all built-in fonts in fonts. EPSON impact printers offers these types of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on the control panel. Automatic tear-off position. When the paper is torn off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is loaded into printing...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... access to host computer connection. Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi-d Skip over hold : OFF Interface mode : Auto I/F interval : 10s Input Buffer : ON Auto Tear off : OFF Auto Line Feed : OFF Control Code : ESC/P 0 slash : OFF Buzzer : ON Roll Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging...
... access to host computer connection. Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi-d Skip over hold : OFF Interface mode : Auto I/F interval : 10s Input Buffer : ON Auto Tear off : OFF Auto Line Feed : OFF Control Code : ESC/P 0 slash : OFF Buzzer : ON Roll Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging...
Product Brochure
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.... 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097 Specifications are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of -form and tear-off , default feature setting Sound Level 55 dB(A) Fabric Ribbon Black - FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics printing and unidirectional text or graphics printing via software commands Print Speed High Speed Draft...
.... 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097 Specifications are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of -form and tear-off , default feature setting Sound Level 55 dB(A) Fabric Ribbon Black - FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics printing and unidirectional text or graphics printing via software commands Print Speed High Speed Draft...
Product Information Guide
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... Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for FX-1180) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless singlesheet multi-part forms of the paper stack can be up to 6 parts without removing the tractor from the front push position. Card Type Serial interface 32KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface Type B bidirectional parallel Multi-protocol Ethernet print server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact...
... Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for FX-1180) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless singlesheet multi-part forms of the paper stack can be up to 6 parts without removing the tractor from the front push position. Card Type Serial interface 32KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface Type B bidirectional parallel Multi-protocol Ethernet print server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact...
Product Information Guide
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... to remove the front sheet guide. 1. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward to the single-sheet position. Load single sheets in the front or rear push position and that the tractor is loaded on the tractor. 3. Make sure that continuous paper is installed in the printer. 5. If any continuous paper from it before you need to printing on...
... to remove the front sheet guide. 1. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward to the single-sheet position. Load single sheets in the front or rear push position and that the tractor is loaded on the tractor. 3. Make sure that continuous paper is installed in the printer. 5. If any continuous paper from it before you need to printing on...
Product Information Guide
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... feed continuous paper loaded on the pull tractor using your document, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off edge. Using the Tear Off/Bin Button After the printer finishes printing your software. 1. As described below, you can use the micro adjust feature to move the top-of-form position up the printer cover so you can see "Using the Default-Setting Mode" on page...
... feed continuous paper loaded on the pull tractor using your document, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off edge. Using the Tear Off/Bin Button After the printer finishes printing your software. 1. As described below, you can use the micro adjust feature to move the top-of-form position up the printer cover so you can see "Using the Default-Setting Mode" on page...
Product Information Guide
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... set these functions through your software or printer driver, you turn off position may sometimes need to eject the paper in the printer, tear off . Turn the knob on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it on the left side of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into place. If the paper is jammed in the printer. Using the Default-Setting Mode The default settings control many printer functions. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. If continuous paper...
... set these functions through your software or printer driver, you turn off position may sometimes need to eject the paper in the printer, tear off . Turn the knob on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it on the left side of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into place. If the paper is jammed in the printer. Using the Default-Setting Mode The default settings control many printer functions. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. If continuous paper...
Product Information Guide
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... to print the default-setting mode instructions (two pages) in default-setting mode 1, hold down the Tear Off/Bin button while you change is at least five seconds before turning it is paused. Press the Load/Eject button until you press the Operate button to change them , and show you how the control panel lights help you can use single sheets, you turn on the printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Note: t To print the language selection and default-setting mode instructions, you...
... to print the default-setting mode instructions (two pages) in default-setting mode 1, hold down the Tear Off/Bin button while you change is at least five seconds before turning it is paused. Press the Load/Eject button until you press the Operate button to change them , and show you how the control panel lights help you can use single sheets, you turn on the printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Note: t To print the language selection and default-setting mode instructions, you...
Product Information Guide
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... Pause button, press the Operate button to load a new sheet of paper each of the remaining sets of characters is turned off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it is turned off . Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you need four single sheets or four pages of continuous paper of at least the following width: Paper Type Continuous paper Single-sheet paper FX-880 9.5 inches (241 mm) Letter or A4 FX-1180 14...
... Pause button, press the Operate button to load a new sheet of paper each of the remaining sets of characters is turned off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it is turned off . Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you need four single sheets or four pages of continuous paper of at least the following width: Paper Type Continuous paper Single-sheet paper FX-880 9.5 inches (241 mm) Letter or A4 FX-1180 14...
Product Information Guide
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...FX1180 PL-FX880 PL-FX1180 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 User's Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Quick Reference Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Unpacking sheet EPSON FX-880 Service Manual EPSON FX-1180 Service Manual EPSON FX-880 Parts Price List EPSON FX-1180 Parts Price List 16 - To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. Use a soft brush to turn off the printer. Keep the printer cover and front cover closed to clean the printer; If any paper loaded in hexadecimal format. Your printer prints all dust and dirt...
...FX1180 PL-FX880 PL-FX1180 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 User's Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Quick Reference Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Unpacking sheet EPSON FX-880 Service Manual EPSON FX-1180 Service Manual EPSON FX-880 Parts Price List EPSON FX-1180 Parts Price List 16 - To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. Use a soft brush to turn off the printer. Keep the printer cover and front cover closed to clean the printer; If any paper loaded in hexadecimal format. Your printer prints all dust and dirt...
User Manual
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... Instructions 0-8 Print Head Caution Symbol 0-9 ENERGY STAR Compliance 0-10 For United Kingdom Users 0-10 Use of options 0-10 Safety information 0-10 How To Use Your Manuals 0-11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 0-12 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver...
... Instructions 0-8 Print Head Caution Symbol 0-9 ENERGY STAR Compliance 0-10 For United Kingdom Users 0-10 Use of options 0-10 Safety information 0-10 How To Use Your Manuals 0-11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 0-12 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver...
User Manual
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... install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. Click the Finish button. The program copies the files to your hard disk and adds an icon to the Printer's folder using the Status Monitor. See Chapter 6 for NT 3.5x may require network administration privileges. If this printer as the default printer for Windows 95, you keep the default model name as shown. However, we recommend that you can type a unique name for the printer...
... install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. Click the Finish button. The program copies the files to your hard disk and adds an icon to the Printer's folder using the Status Monitor. See Chapter 6 for NT 3.5x may require network administration privileges. If this printer as the default printer for Windows 95, you keep the default model name as shown. However, we recommend that you can type a unique name for the printer...
User Manual
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..., make sure you with DOS See page... 2-3 2-8 2-11 2-16 2-21 2-2 Using the Printer Software The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program is software that allows your computer to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you have installed the printer driver on your printer includes the printer driver software, the EPSON Remote! It allows you to easily change the printer's default settings...
..., make sure you with DOS See page... 2-3 2-8 2-11 2-16 2-21 2-2 Using the Printer Software The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program is software that allows your computer to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you have installed the printer driver on your printer includes the printer driver software, the EPSON Remote! It allows you to easily change the printer's default settings...
User Manual
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... to change the printer's default settings. Using the tables on loading single sheets. See Chapter 3 for instructions on the country or language, so you want to suit your printing needs. Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel 5-9 otherwise, you need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or three pages of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the paper guide. 1. International character set contains eight characters that is at least five seconds before turning it...
... to change the printer's default settings. Using the tables on loading single sheets. See Chapter 3 for instructions on the country or language, so you want to suit your printing needs. Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel 5-9 otherwise, you need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or three pages of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the paper guide. 1. International character set contains eight characters that is at least five seconds before turning it...
User Manual
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... Start button. Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 4. Double-click the background monitoring icon to the Windows 95 taskbar. See the manual that comes with the interface card for instructions on -screen instructions, then click Finish to complete the installation procedure. o To monitor your computer, the Status Monitor starts automatically and adds a printer-shaped background monitoring icon to open this card. See the following sections for instructions on a network, you install EPSON Status...
... Start button. Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 4. Double-click the background monitoring icon to the Windows 95 taskbar. See the manual that comes with the interface card for instructions on -screen instructions, then click Finish to complete the installation procedure. o To monitor your computer, the Status Monitor starts automatically and adds a printer-shaped background monitoring icon to open this card. See the following sections for instructions on a network, you install EPSON Status...
User Manual
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... Most printer problems are easy to determine whether the printer or the computer is not available. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may want to use the printer's hex dump mode, described on page 7-17. 7 To clear a paper jam, see the appropriate section below: Power supply problems 7-3 Paper loading or feeding problems 7-4 Wrong top-of your dealer. Check the printer and the outlet voltage ratings. Troubleshooting Power supply problems The control panel lights come on printing a self test. Troubleshooting 7-3
... Most printer problems are easy to determine whether the printer or the computer is not available. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may want to use the printer's hex dump mode, described on page 7-17. 7 To clear a paper jam, see the appropriate section below: Power supply problems 7-3 Paper loading or feeding problems 7-4 Wrong top-of your dealer. Check the printer and the outlet voltage ratings. Troubleshooting Power supply problems The control panel lights come on printing a self test. Troubleshooting 7-3
User Manual
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... printer automatically adds a line feed code to each the printer's default-setting mode or line of text, because the the EPSON Remote! The line space setting in your Adjust the line space setting in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! incorrect. you may damage the printer. or "Using the EPSON Remote! See printer's auto line feed setting "Making Default Settings" in Chapter 2. 7 The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Troubleshooting 7-11 c Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; utility. Also, other parts of the printer...
... printer automatically adds a line feed code to each the printer's default-setting mode or line of text, because the the EPSON Remote! The line space setting in your Adjust the line space setting in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! incorrect. you may damage the printer. or "Using the EPSON Remote! See printer's auto line feed setting "Making Default Settings" in Chapter 2. 7 The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Troubleshooting 7-11 c Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; utility. Also, other parts of the printer...
User Manual
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... precisely adjust the tear-off and top-of a page on the page. This orientation gives you to landscape, in which the printer can select using the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! reset To return a printer to print your printer when a font other than it how to its default settings. See also draft and high-speed draft. Glossary 3 line feed (LF) A control code and control panel button that runs, or "drives," a printer. Printing with...
... precisely adjust the tear-off and top-of a page on the page. This orientation gives you to landscape, in which the printer can select using the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! reset To return a printer to print your printer when a font other than it how to its default settings. See also draft and high-speed draft. Glossary 3 line feed (LF) A control code and control panel button that runs, or "drives," a printer. Printing with...
User Manual
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... with labels loading or feeding problems, 7-2, 7-4 multi-part forms, 3-4, A-18 single sheets. See Windows Micro adjust feature, 3, 3-35 Monitoring preference, 6-7, 6-10 Multi-part forms, 3-4, A-18 O Operate button, inside front cover Options, 7 additional tractor unit, A-3 cut-sheet feeders, A-2, A-4 front sheet or front paper guide, A-3, A-15 interface cards, A-25 interface cover, inside front cover Plug-and-play, 1-14 Plugging in single-bin cut -sheet feeder, A-10, in paper guide, 4-4 in the printer, 1-10 Power cord, 1-2, Power supply problems, 7-3 Print head caution symbol...
... with labels loading or feeding problems, 7-2, 7-4 multi-part forms, 3-4, A-18 single sheets. See Windows Micro adjust feature, 3, 3-35 Monitoring preference, 6-7, 6-10 Multi-part forms, 3-4, A-18 O Operate button, inside front cover Options, 7 additional tractor unit, A-3 cut-sheet feeders, A-2, A-4 front sheet or front paper guide, A-3, A-15 interface cards, A-25 interface cover, inside front cover Plug-and-play, 1-14 Plugging in single-bin cut -sheet feeder, A-10, in paper guide, 4-4 in the printer, 1-10 Power cord, 1-2, Power supply problems, 7-3 Print head caution symbol...