Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. These printers have 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling...
... it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. These printers have 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... time. In some models this tractor is moveable, and in a single pass of their respective owners. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Gives you the greatest control when printing on.... Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which is the industry standard for reports...
... time. In some models this tractor is moveable, and in a single pass of their respective owners. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Gives you the greatest control when printing on.... Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which is the industry standard for reports...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...cut sheet feeders. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front... push position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes ...
...cut sheet feeders. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front... push position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...When an optional interface is backed out and "parked," while paper from most paper paths, by a button on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on the control panel. Barcode fonts are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications...right out of their respective owners. Paper from one path is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically advance the paper to the interface receiving data. EPSON impact printers offers these types of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on all...
...When an optional interface is backed out and "parked," while paper from most paper paths, by a button on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on the control panel. Barcode fonts are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications...right out of their respective owners. Paper from one path is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically advance the paper to the interface receiving data. EPSON impact printers offers these types of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on all...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO 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...
... 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... consistent print quality throughout the life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. L EPSON brand ribbons are ... Because the carriage does not have to both sides of the ribbon nylon by ...ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the life of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and...
... consistent print quality throughout the life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. L EPSON brand ribbons are ... Because the carriage does not have to both sides of the ribbon nylon by ...ribbon, the printer can jam or damage the print head Protects and extends the life of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... less accurate than Total Print Volume. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in competitive printers. Off-carriage motor On-carriage motor P u lle y M o to r F ix e d T im in g B e lt R ack...
... less accurate than Total Print Volume. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in competitive printers. Off-carriage motor On-carriage motor P u lle y M o to r F ix e d T im in g B e lt R ack...
Product Brochure
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... office printing. Flexible front, rear and bottom paper paths offer superior paper handling and efficient operation. Epson includes solid technical support and a two year warranty, making the dependable EPSON FX-880 or FX-1180 your printer a snap. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide range of media-from envelopes to six...
... office printing. Flexible front, rear and bottom paper paths offer superior paper handling and efficient operation. Epson includes solid technical support and a two year warranty, making the dependable EPSON FX-880 or FX-1180 your printer a snap. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide range of media-from envelopes to six...
Product Brochure
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...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... not represent EPA endorsement of their respective companies. optional Type B interface Emulation EPSON ESC/P, IBM 2380 Plus, IBM 2381 Plus Physical Dimensions Height: Width: Depth: Weight: FX-880 6.1" 16.3" 13.8" 16.8 lb FX-1180 6.1" 23.2" 13.8" 21.2 lb Electrical Requirements 120V AC ± 10...
...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... not represent EPA endorsement of their respective companies. optional Type B interface Emulation EPSON ESC/P, IBM 2380 Plus, IBM 2381 Plus Physical Dimensions Height: Width: Depth: Weight: FX-880 6.1" 16.3" 13.8" 16.8 lb FX-1180 6.1" 23.2" 13.8" 21.2 lb Electrical Requirements 120V AC ± 10...
Product Information Guide
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...-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. You can load only ordinary single sheets in the pull position along with telex machines. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate edge guides front cover paper release lever control panel paper tension unit tractor optional interface cover ribbon cartridge paper...
...-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. You can load only ordinary single sheets in the pull position along with telex machines. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate edge guides front cover paper release lever control panel paper tension unit tractor optional interface cover ribbon cartridge paper...
Product Information Guide
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... Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft: 410 cps at 10 cpi (max. 455 cps at 12 cpi) Draft: 310 cps at 10 cpi Near letter quality: 77 cps at 10 cpi Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for FX-1180)...inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments Printable columns: FX-880: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-1180: 136 columns (at 1/6-inch line spacing Paper capacity: Single-bin cut -sheet feeder: up to 150 sheets of the following EPSON interface cards in your printer. Paper feed methods: Friction (front, rear) Push...
... Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft: 410 cps at 10 cpi (max. 455 cps at 12 cpi) Draft: 310 cps at 10 cpi Near letter quality: 77 cps at 10 cpi Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for FX-1180)...inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments Printable columns: FX-880: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-1180: 136 columns (at 1/6-inch line spacing Paper capacity: Single-bin cut -sheet feeder: up to 150 sheets of the following EPSON interface cards in your printer. Paper feed methods: Friction (front, rear) Push...
Product Information Guide
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...415 (inches) 13.8 (mm) 350 (lb) 16.8 (kg) 7.6 FX-1180 6.1 154 23.2 590 13.8 350 21.2 9.6 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180) Ribbon life of the printer for your printer's voltage. Environmental Operation Operation (recycled paper, envelopes, labels, or roll paper.../16 inch (23.8 mm) min. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 3 Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 FX-880: 10 254 FX-1180: 16 406.4 Length (one page) (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 22 558.8 Copies 1 original...
...415 (inches) 13.8 (mm) 350 (lb) 16.8 (kg) 7.6 FX-1180 6.1 154 23.2 590 13.8 350 21.2 9.6 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180) Ribbon life of the printer for your printer's voltage. Environmental Operation Operation (recycled paper, envelopes, labels, or roll paper.../16 inch (23.8 mm) min. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 3 Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 FX-880: 10 254 FX-1180: 16 406.4 Length (one page) (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 22 558.8 Copies 1 original...
Product Information Guide
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For the FX-1180, the maximum printable width is in the tear-off position. Tear Off/Bin Button t Feeds continuous paper forward to match the width of the paper. t Selects a font when the printer is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). Single sheets: A B B printable area A A The minimum...of -form position. t On when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected. For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is selected. Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). The maximum printable width is installed. ...
For the FX-1180, the maximum printable width is in the tear-off position. Tear Off/Bin Button t Feeds continuous paper forward to match the width of the paper. t Selects a font when the printer is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). Single sheets: A B B printable area A A The minimum...of -form position. t On when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected. For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is selected. Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). The maximum printable width is installed. ...
Product Information Guide
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...and resumes printing when pressed again. If the error recurs, contact your paper, or select a different paper source with the button protectors. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. t Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to use the control panel lights...off the printed page at the perforation; Pause n Beep Pattern qqqqq The paper release lever is not loaded correctly. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Operate Button Turns the printer on page 13. Set the paper release lever to the position for three seconds, enters the micro adjust mode....
...and resumes printing when pressed again. If the error recurs, contact your paper, or select a different paper source with the button protectors. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. t Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to use the control panel lights...off the printed page at the perforation; Pause n Beep Pattern qqqqq The paper release lever is not loaded correctly. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Operate Button Turns the printer on page 13. Set the paper release lever to the position for three seconds, enters the micro adjust mode....
Product Information Guide
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EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for continuous paper printing. Available Paper Paths Printing on Continuous Paper You can choose from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 If you often need to tear off ... pre-printed forms, multi-part forms, or labels, and for FX-1180) and install it is in the printer. The tractor is installed in the rear push position when the printer is attached to use a printer stand with the pull tractor. This improves continuous paper feeding and...
EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for continuous paper printing. Available Paper Paths Printing on Continuous Paper You can choose from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 If you often need to tear off ... pre-printed forms, multi-part forms, or labels, and for FX-1180) and install it is in the printer. The tractor is installed in the rear push position when the printer is attached to use a printer stand with the pull tractor. This improves continuous paper feeding and...
Product Information Guide
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...printer and cause a jam. the labels may occur. Single-sheet position For loading single sheets from the top (from the paper guide or an optional cut-sheet feeder) or from the tractor installed in combination. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Also set the lever to install the optional additional tractor. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180... push tractors in the front push position. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top of the printer in the printer from . Note: If you leave the standard tractor in the rear push position and install the optional tractor in the...
...printer and cause a jam. the labels may occur. Single-sheet position For loading single sheets from the top (from the paper guide or an optional cut-sheet feeder) or from the tractor installed in combination. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Also set the lever to install the optional additional tractor. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180... push tractors in the front push position. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top of the printer in the printer from . Note: If you leave the standard tractor in the rear push position and install the optional tractor in the...
Product Information Guide
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... are positioned properly for the type of the paper over the sprocket pins (as shown in the table below. Paper Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down. Fit the first four holes of paper you are too far apart or there is any slack... paper's width. If they are using the front push tractor, reattach the front cover. Make sure that the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is in the paper, you are using , as shown above). Open both sprocket covers. 3. If you need to 6 ...
... are positioned properly for the type of the paper over the sprocket pins (as shown in the table below. Paper Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down. Fit the first four holes of paper you are too far apart or there is any slack... paper's width. If they are using the front push tractor, reattach the front cover. Make sure that the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is in the paper, you are using , as shown above). Open both sprocket covers. 3. If you need to 6 ...
Product Information Guide
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... on ; Reverse feeding several pages at the perforation using the tear-off or top-of the printer and into place, then move the paper guide to the single-sheet position. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Caution: Always tear off or top-of continuous labels at a time may cause a... paper jam. Note: t If continuous paper with the front push tractor, you for a clean cut.) 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Follow the steps below . Set the...
... on ; Reverse feeding several pages at the perforation using the tear-off or top-of the printer and into place, then move the paper guide to the single-sheet position. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Caution: Always tear off or top-of continuous labels at a time may cause a... paper jam. Note: t If continuous paper with the front push tractor, you for a clean cut.) 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Follow the steps below . Set the...
Product Information Guide
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...reverse feed continuous paper loaded on and paper is loaded. 2. Note: t The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. You can then easily tear off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 For instructions, see the paper position. 3. Adjusting the Tear-off Position... If your paper's perforation is in effect until you change it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly...
...reverse feed continuous paper loaded on and paper is loaded. 2. Note: t The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. You can then easily tear off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 For instructions, see the paper position. 3. Adjusting the Tear-off Position... If your paper's perforation is in effect until you change it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly...
Product Information Guide
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... head may be hot; The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 3. Press the Pause button to adjust the tear-off position. let it , even if you replace the ribbon cartridge. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon. 12... - If you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the middle of the arrow to install or replace ...
... head may be hot; The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 3. Press the Pause button to adjust the tear-off position. let it , even if you replace the ribbon cartridge. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon. 12... - If you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the middle of the arrow to install or replace ...