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Contents Introduction 2 About This Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your Printer 1-2 Selecting the Right Location 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-6 Loading Continuous-feed Paper 1-12 Turning On the Printer 1-12 Operating the Control Panel 1-14 SelecType 1-16 Running the Self Test 1-17 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 Choosing the Operating Mode with DIP Switches...
Contents Introduction 2 About This Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your Printer 1-2 Selecting the Right Location 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-6 Loading Continuous-feed Paper 1-12 Turning On the Printer 1-12 Operating the Control Panel 1-14 SelecType 1-16 Running the Self Test 1-17 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 Choosing the Operating Mode with DIP Switches...
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... on a desk or table and stacking the paper behind the printer. 3 Installing the Ribbon To install the ribbon, follow the directions below: 1. If you could wipe out valuable information and stop your printing. Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-3 There are controlled by wall switches. To remove it up and off a switch, you are going to...
... on a desk or table and stacking the paper behind the printer. 3 Installing the Ribbon To install the ribbon, follow the directions below: 1. If you could wipe out valuable information and stop your printing. Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-3 There are controlled by wall switches. To remove it up and off a switch, you are going to...
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...you move the print head. before changing the ribbon cartridge, be OFF when you 've been using your printer. for the FX-286e hold the ribbon cartridge by the two plastic tabs. And that's it becomes hot during use the point of the ribbon cartridge itself.) 6. Moving the print head when... the power is now installed. 1-4 Setting Up Your FX Printer Now use . 3. WARNING ...
...you move the print head. before changing the ribbon cartridge, be OFF when you 've been using your printer. for the FX-286e hold the ribbon cartridge by the two plastic tabs. And that's it becomes hot during use the point of the ribbon cartridge itself.) 6. Moving the print head when... the power is now installed. 1-4 Setting Up Your FX Printer Now use . 3. WARNING ...
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Figure 1-4. Positioning the ribbon Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-4. Positioning the ribbon Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge Figure 1-5.
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Figure 1-9. Guide the paper into the paper slot, and push it through .) 5. Fit the holes on the left side of the paper over the pin feeds Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-9 Fitting the paper over the pins in the left holder (as shown in Figure 1-9) and close the cover. Open pin-feed cover 4. Pull the paper up between the ribbon guide and the platen. (Moving the paper with a side-to-side motion makes it easier to push the paper through until it comes up until the top is above the pin-feed holders. Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-9. Guide the paper into the paper slot, and push it through .) 5. Fit the holes on the left side of the paper over the pin feeds Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-9 Fitting the paper over the pins in the left holder (as shown in Figure 1-9) and close the cover. Open pin-feed cover 4. Pull the paper up between the ribbon guide and the platen. (Moving the paper with a side-to-side motion makes it easier to push the paper through until it comes up until the top is above the pin-feed holders. Figure 1-8.
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... form This is the top of the ribbon. (See Figure 1-1 1.) Figure 1-11. Replace the tractor cover. Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-11 3. The paper should be in this position when the power is about even with the paper feed knob on the right side of the printer until the first row of perforations is... turned on the perforations. It makes your printed pages end where you want them to and prevents the printer...
... form This is the top of the ribbon. (See Figure 1-1 1.) Figure 1-11. Replace the tractor cover. Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-11 3. The paper should be in this position when the power is about even with the paper feed knob on the right side of the printer until the first row of perforations is... turned on the perforations. It makes your printed pages end where you want them to and prevents the printer...
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...you need to know about dot graphics is how to use commercial software that produces graphics, all you need to know a little about how the FX's print head works. As the head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to produce letters, numbers, or symbols. 5-2 Graphics ...and User-defined Characters Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it moves across the paper, the pins fire time after time in different patterns to fire. As it against the paper to understand...
...you need to know about dot graphics is how to use commercial software that produces graphics, all you need to know a little about how the FX's print head works. As the head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to produce letters, numbers, or symbols. 5-2 Graphics ...and User-defined Characters Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it moves across the paper, the pins fire time after time in different patterns to fire. As it against the paper to understand...
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... and see that your dealer. Then turn the printer back on and try again. If the printer beeps and does not print again, take it may need to a qualified C-2 Problem Solving and Maintenance Check that the ribbon moves freely in the cartridge. If you 've selected the correct... paper size and that skip-overperforation is OFF: If the test pattern did not print as shown in Chapter 1, the printer is used frequently and for a large amount of...
... and see that your dealer. Then turn the printer back on and try again. If the printer beeps and does not print again, take it may need to a qualified C-2 Problem Solving and Maintenance Check that the ribbon moves freely in the cartridge. If you 've selected the correct... paper size and that skip-overperforation is OFF: If the test pattern did not print as shown in Chapter 1, the printer is used frequently and for a large amount of...
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... usually no problem, unless you need to clean the printer because it when the printer is 40°F to 95°F (5°C to change the ribbon or load continuous paper, turn the printer off and wait for about 100 million characters (assuming an average of the printer with another component of LPRINT. Try to prevent... use a hard brush or cloth, and never use alcohol or a thinner to use the PRINT# statement in place to avoid including this code in your Epson dealer. When it away from dust, grease, moisture and any water from getting inside of 14 dots per character).
... usually no problem, unless you need to clean the printer because it when the printer is 40°F to 95°F (5°C to change the ribbon or load continuous paper, turn the printer off and wait for about 100 million characters (assuming an average of the printer with another component of LPRINT. Try to prevent... use a hard brush or cloth, and never use alcohol or a thinner to use the PRINT# statement in place to avoid including this code in your Epson dealer. When it away from dust, grease, moisture and any water from getting inside of 14 dots per character).
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... the print head from its position and carefully disconnect the flat cable from the print head, as the print head fails, stop using the printer and contact your Epson dealer for a replacement head. C-6 Problem Solving and Maintenance To replace the head, follow these steps: 1. Release the head lock levers. (See Figure C-1.) Figure...
... the print head from its position and carefully disconnect the flat cable from the print head, as the print head fails, stop using the printer and contact your Epson dealer for a replacement head. C-6 Problem Solving and Maintenance To replace the head, follow these steps: 1. Release the head lock levers. (See Figure C-1.) Figure...
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... bail forward, and replace the print head protector and the locking tabs. l Remove the paper rest and paper guide and pack them separately. l Pack the printer in the original foam packing supports and box. l Move the print head to use. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-7 Transporting the...
... bail forward, and replace the print head protector and the locking tabs. l Remove the paper rest and paper guide and pack them separately. l Pack the printer in the original foam packing supports and box. l Move the print head to use. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-7 Transporting the...
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... size and that skip-overperforation is OFF: If the test pattern did not print as shown in Chapter 1, the printer is faulty Refer the problem to your software is correctly installed and that the ribbon is not out of DIP switch 2-4. If they are graphics characters, see that the... ribbon is also possible for the print head to a qualified service person. Then turn the printer back on replacing the print head. It is seated ...
... size and that skip-overperforation is OFF: If the test pattern did not print as shown in Chapter 1, the printer is faulty Refer the problem to your software is correctly installed and that the ribbon is not out of DIP switch 2-4. If they are graphics characters, see that the... ribbon is also possible for the print head to a qualified service person. Then turn the printer back on replacing the print head. It is seated ...
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...file number to send ASCII code 13 on . Do not spray the inside the printer. The extra line feed character is usually no problem, unless you need to change the ribbon or load continuous paper, turn the printer off and wait for about 100 million characters (assuming an average of LPRINT. ... almost certainly connected with IBM PC BASIC release 2.0. If you want to the printer (LPT1:) and use a line like this code in your Epson dealer. Keep it fails, one or more of the printer. If the outer case is printing, the print head becomes hot. When it away from ...
...file number to send ASCII code 13 on . Do not spray the inside the printer. The extra line feed character is usually no problem, unless you need to change the ribbon or load continuous paper, turn the printer off and wait for about 100 million characters (assuming an average of LPRINT. ... almost certainly connected with IBM PC BASIC release 2.0. If you want to the printer (LPT1:) and use a line like this code in your Epson dealer. Keep it fails, one or more of the printer. If the outer case is printing, the print head becomes hot. When it away from ...
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The catalog number is #8731. Remove the ribbon, 5. Replacing the pint head 6. C-6 Problem Solving and Maintenance To replace the head, follow these steps: 1. Open the printer or tractor cover. 4. Replacing the print head As soon as shown in Figure C-2. Release the head lock levers. (See Figure...position and carefully disconnect the flat cable from the print head, as the print head fails, stop using the printer and contact your Epson dealer for a replacement head. Turn the printer OFE 2. If the printer has been recently used, the print head will be hot. Let it cool. 3.
The catalog number is #8731. Remove the ribbon, 5. Replacing the pint head 6. C-6 Problem Solving and Maintenance To replace the head, follow these steps: 1. Open the printer or tractor cover. 4. Replacing the print head As soon as shown in Figure C-2. Release the head lock levers. (See Figure...position and carefully disconnect the flat cable from the print head, as the print head fails, stop using the printer and contact your Epson dealer for a replacement head. Turn the printer OFE 2. If the printer has been recently used, the print head will be hot. Let it cool. 3.
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... separately. l Fix the tractor cover in the original foam packing supports and box. l Pack the printer in place with tape. Transporting the Printer There are several precautions you should take when packing the printer for transportation: l Remove the ribbon. l Move the print head to use. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-7 Figure C-2. Now your new print...
... separately. l Fix the tractor cover in the original foam packing supports and box. l Pack the printer in place with tape. Transporting the Printer There are several precautions you should take when packing the printer for transportation: l Remove the ribbon. l Move the print head to use. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-7 Figure C-2. Now your new print...
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... E-4 Choosing and Setting Up Optional Interfaces Removing the screw 6. The FX-86e has two clips, and the FX-286e has four. Also do not touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the printer. 5. Remove the printer or tractor cover, tractor unit, and paper guide. 3. Push the ...a screwdriver. WARNING Do not remove the cover unless the printer is turned OFF because high voltages are present inside the printer when the power is installed. 4. Remove the ribbon and move the print head to both the printer and the computer and unplug the power cable and disconnect ...
... E-4 Choosing and Setting Up Optional Interfaces Removing the screw 6. The FX-86e has two clips, and the FX-286e has four. Also do not touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the printer. 5. Remove the printer or tractor cover, tractor unit, and paper guide. 3. Push the ...a screwdriver. WARNING Do not remove the cover unless the printer is turned OFF because high voltages are present inside the printer when the power is installed. 4. Remove the ribbon and move the print head to both the printer and the computer and unplug the power cable and disconnect ...
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...power line and chassis Dielectric strength Can withstand 1 kV rms applied between AC line and chassis for 1 minute, or 1.25 kV rms for FX-286e Life expectancy (in characters, at 14 dots/character): 3 million MCBF 5 million lines (excluding the print head) Print head life 100 million...at 14 dots/character Dimensions and Weight Height (including tractor): Width (with paper feed knob): Depth: Weight (including tractor): FX-86e 5.6 in. 16.5 in. 13.1 in . 22.2 lbs. Mechanical Ribbon Cartridge, exclusive to FX, black #8750 for FX-86e or #8755 for 1 second F-2 Technical Specifications
...power line and chassis Dielectric strength Can withstand 1 kV rms applied between AC line and chassis for 1 minute, or 1.25 kV rms for FX-286e Life expectancy (in characters, at 14 dots/character): 3 million MCBF 5 million lines (excluding the print head) Print head life 100 million...at 14 dots/character Dimensions and Weight Height (including tractor): Width (with paper feed knob): Depth: Weight (including tractor): FX-86e 5.6 in. 16.5 in. 13.1 in . 22.2 lbs. Mechanical Ribbon Cartridge, exclusive to FX, black #8750 for FX-86e or #8755 for 1 second F-2 Technical Specifications
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See Serial interface Pica, 4-2 - 3 Pitch, 4-2 - 3 POWER light, 1-13 Print head, 5-2 -4, C-6 life, C-5 protector, C-5 replacing, C-6 Printer cover, 1-1 Printer selection menus, 3-1 Problem solving, C-1 - 3 Programming languages, 3-6-7 Proportional mode, 4-2 Protector, print head, 1-2 R READY light, 1-7 Ribbon, installing, `-3 - 5 Ribbon, life, G-2 Roman, 4-1 S Sans serif, 4-1 SelecType, 1-14- 16 Self test, 1-11-12 Serial interfaces, E-2 - 3, E-7-9 Setting up, 1-1 - 20 Single sheet. See Serial interface Stop bits...
See Serial interface Pica, 4-2 - 3 Pitch, 4-2 - 3 POWER light, 1-13 Print head, 5-2 -4, C-6 life, C-5 protector, C-5 replacing, C-6 Printer cover, 1-1 Printer selection menus, 3-1 Problem solving, C-1 - 3 Programming languages, 3-6-7 Proportional mode, 4-2 Protector, print head, 1-2 R READY light, 1-7 Ribbon, installing, `-3 - 5 Ribbon, life, G-2 Roman, 4-1 S Sans serif, 4-1 SelecType, 1-14- 16 Self test, 1-11-12 Serial interfaces, E-2 - 3, E-7-9 Setting up, 1-1 - 20 Single sheet. See Serial interface Stop bits...