Epson FX 1170 Support Question
Epson FX 1170 Support Question
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Question posted by theisorlando on February 22nd, 2013
I Have A Oldprinter Epson Fx1170 And I Want To Know If I Can Connecte It To A Ne
to a new PC. Is there in the market an adapter for this printer and new computers
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 4th, 2013 7:32 PM
tintinb
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You can still use your Epson FX 1170 to any type of computer as long as it has the one of the following Operating Systems.
- Windows Vista 32/64 bit
- Windows 98
- Windows 95
- Windows NT
- Mac System 7
Remember that the driver software is the one the determines that compatibility of one device. The driver software can be downloaded from Epson website. Here's the link to the download page:
If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.
Regards,
Tintin
Related Epson FX 1170 Manual Pages
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 1
... impact printers - EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ
FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage
Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names
Narrow carriage printers have ...EPSON impact printers:
Functionality
M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings
Versatility
M Flexible interfacing M Built-in fonts M Computer...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 2
...-spaced scalab fonts
Enhanced graphics printing which allows more connectivity compatibility. many at the same time.
Available in some it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
1/00
Other trademarks are the property of impact printers.
Two tractors hold the forms securely. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which prints with 360...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 3
..., envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. L
L
Paper release lever positions:
You can load paper in the printer from the top or front slot. EPSON Sales Training
EPSON is in the pull position, you want to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. Set the lever to indicate the paper source you can load continuous...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 4
... network connection AppleTalk connection
Compatibility PC/Macintosh PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh
Macintosh
When an optional interface is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
1/00
Other trademarks are printed
unidirectionally for accuracy
L
Windows applications will automatically advance the paper to the top-of the built-in fonts
Each EPSON impact printer includes...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 5
... can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to the user. Utility
EPSON Remote!
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 Front : 7 inch
Continuous Front...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 6
...Made of the highest grade ABS plastic
Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers
Ultra Letter Quality
Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the print...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 extreme temperature changes
L...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 7
... percent usage and 35 percent density, which can print before it is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in competitive printers.
Mean Time Between Failures
EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. L
L
The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on printing conditions, and is a registered trademark of...
Product Information Guide - Page 1
... cartridge
shief
Note: The power cord is attached.
.& inlet
Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method:
Printing speed:
9-pin impact dot matrix
Type of letters High-speed draft Draft pica Draft elite Condensed ... 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
Product Information Guide - Page 9
...Group 3 default-setting mode.
Once you change a feature's setting, you want .
because some application programs control character fonts and because program commands often ...panel to indicate the current
selection (I On
.)I ^~' abcdetghijklnnapqrstuvwxya
Epson San Serif condensed
9-Pin Printers
10/13/92
FX-870/1170-9 Button PAUSE
PAPER FEED
FONT
1 Feature 1 Input buffer
Draft...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... characters appear as control codes, are represented by dots. Choosing from the top or either of the ...FX-870 FX-1170 FX-850 FX-1050 EX-800 EX-1000 FX-86e FX-286e FX-80+ FX-l00+ FX-80 FX-100 Epson printer 9-pin printer If you use . To use the IBM printer...wide carriage. Application Software
Most application programs allow you want to the printer. If your program. Always set the paper-release ...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 2
... software.
4. A. Listed below are the product codes for FX-870/1170 options and supplies? You select between the different paper types by most dot-matrix printers. Q. As the leading impact printer vendor, the Epson Standard Codes for Printers (ESC/P) has become a de facto standard for the FX-870/1170 options and supplies. Epson Standard Codes are featured by moving the paper...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 6
... together to 25 envelopes (no multi-part forms or labels)
20. The FX-870/1170 printers do not support Epson ESC/P 2 scalable fonts.
19. The capacities of 25% duty cycle stands for the FX-870/1170 printers? Is an optional dual-bin CSF available for the printer printing (not idle) two (2) hours per day based on an eight...
User Manual - Page 10
... lines from 1 to get the results you want.
4. These differences in your program has a... 1. When you install an application program, you normally need to
identify the printer you are using standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper, set the maximum lines per... choose. 2. Some programs also let you indicate whether you should know about printing on the first page. Make sure you choose single ...
User Manual - Page 31
... the self test printed correctly, you are turned off; Make sure both the printer and computer are ready to connect your printer's built-in place on each side of the computer.)
1-14 Setting Up the Printer then
plug the cable connector securely into the computer. (If there is a
ground wire at the back of the connector. Squeeze...
User Manual - Page 80
Character Fonts
Your printer has two draft fonts (normal and high-speed) and two Near Letter Quality (NLQ) fonts (Epson Roman and Epson Sans Serif).
The draft fonts are... of all the fonts. Condensed characters are ideal for most documentation requirements.
Each time you want.
Use the FONT button and the FONT and CONDENSED lights to print but produces fullyformed characters...
User Manual - Page 104
...-in some countries. Installing an interface card 1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
Interface Cards
You can use optional interface cards to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.
Note: Some of these interfaces are unsure whether you are not available in parallel interface. The Epson interfaces below are compatible with your...
User Manual - Page 177
... printer. interface The connection between the computer and the printer.
It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by a family name. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial interface transmits data one bit at a time. Draft uses a minimum number of two print qualities available on your computer. draft printing One of dots...
User Manual - Page 181
..., default-setting
mode, 3-6 symbol sets, A-10 tables, default-setting mode,
3-7, A-2--6, A-8--9
Cleaning the printer, 5-2 Command, see Chapter 8. For information on a specific command, see
Printer command Connecting the printer,
printer to computer, 1-14 parallel interface, 1-14 power cord to printer, 1-10 serial interface, 4-24 optional interface card,
4-22-24 Continuous paper
loading, 2-10-22...
Service Manual - Page 3
... BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
ii - DANGER
1 ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM BOTH THE POWER SOURCE AND THE HOST COMPUTER BEFORE ... WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. IN ORDER...
Service Manual - Page 76
... physical injury.
, 3.1 Overview
REV.-A
This section describes the information you need to know before you disassemble or assemble the printer.
3.1.1 Precautions
Follow the precautions below before you disassemble or assemble the printer. CAUTION
7
To maintain optimum printer operation, use only the recommendedtools for Maintenance
Description Multimeter Oscilloscope
Specification 20...
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