Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have 3 numbers in their respective owners. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Impact printers are ... set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if 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. L...
... Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have 3 numbers in their respective owners. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Impact printers are ... set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if 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. L...
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... the motor, which can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to move the ribbon with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils...
... the motor, which can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to move the ribbon with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils...
Product Information Guide
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...ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics characters set FX-850 FX-1050 7.2 to 10.1" (182-257mm) 7.2 to 14.4"(162-...FX-850 5.9" 17.9" 14.2" 20.9 lbs FX-1050 5.9" 24.8" 14.2" 27.5 lbs Power consumption: 120 watts maximum Frequency: 49.5 to 4 sheets including the original. MATRIX PRINTER Paper feeding methods: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Ribbon Cartridge... .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Quality ...
...ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics characters set FX-850 FX-1050 7.2 to 10.1" (182-257mm) 7.2 to 14.4"(162-...FX-850 5.9" 17.9" 14.2" 20.9 lbs FX-1050 5.9" 24.8" 14.2" 27.5 lbs Power consumption: 120 watts maximum Frequency: 49.5 to 4 sheets including the original. MATRIX PRINTER Paper feeding methods: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Ribbon Cartridge... .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Quality ...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the platen knob 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-11 Testing the Printer 1-12 Plugging in the printer 1-13 Loading a sheet of paper 1-13 Running the self test 1-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 Connecting the parallel interface cable 1-18 Setting Up the Printer l-l
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the platen knob 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-11 Testing the Printer 1-12 Plugging in the printer 1-13 Loading a sheet of paper 1-13 Running the self test 1-16 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 Connecting the parallel interface cable 1-18 Setting Up the Printer l-l
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...the platen knob The first step in the white foam packing material. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer You should never need only do the following: l Install the platen knob l Install the ribbon cartridge l Attach the paper guide. l Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of ...interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of your printer's memory. WARNING: l Avoid locations that are controlled by wall ...
...the platen knob The first step in the white foam packing material. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer You should never need only do the following: l Install the platen knob l Install the ribbon cartridge l Attach the paper guide. l Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of ...interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of your printer's memory. WARNING: l Avoid locations that are controlled by wall ...
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Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge: 1. Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2.
Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge: 1. Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2.
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Setting Up the Printer 1-9 3. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. This removes any excess slack in the ribbon and makes it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. (The FX-850 has only one handle in the direction of the cartridge to install. 4.
Setting Up the Printer 1-9 3. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. This removes any excess slack in the ribbon and makes it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. (The FX-850 has only one handle in the direction of the cartridge to install. 4.
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... if you need to replace the ribbon. Use only the following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges: the #8750 ribbon cartridge for the FX-850 or the #8755 ribbon cartridge for the FX-1050. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. these chemicals can damage the mechanism. l Do not use alcohols or thinners...
... if you need to replace the ribbon. Use only the following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges: the #8750 ribbon cartridge for the FX-850 or the #8755 ribbon cartridge for the FX-1050. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. these chemicals can damage the mechanism. l Do not use alcohols or thinners...
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Remove the old ribbon cartridge by grasping the black fin-like handles (two on the FX-1050, and one on the FX-850) and lifting the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. 5-4 Maintenance Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. 3. 2.
Remove the old ribbon cartridge by grasping the black fin-like handles (two on the FX-1050, and one on the FX-850) and lifting the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. 5-4 Maintenance Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. 3. 2.
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Unwrap the new ribbon, and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove excess slack. 5. Hold the new ribbon cartridge by the fin-like handle(s), and firmly insert it into place, making sure that the plastic hooks fit into the slots as shown below. Maintenance 5-5 4.
Unwrap the new ribbon, and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove excess slack. 5. Hold the new ribbon cartridge by the fin-like handle(s), and firmly insert it into place, making sure that the plastic hooks fit into the slots as shown below. Maintenance 5-5 4.
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Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. 4. Maintenance 5-7 Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. 4. Maintenance 5-7 Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
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...printer cover, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and any installed options. 3. Also, do not touch contacts on . Do not attempt to the single sheet position. 4. Remove the platen knob and push the paper release lever back to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is on the printer...'s circuit board because many of the upper case. 7-24 Using Printer Options Remove the screw located inside the printer when the power is unplugged. WARNING: High ...
...printer cover, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and any installed options. 3. Also, do not touch contacts on . Do not attempt to the single sheet position. 4. Remove the platen knob and push the paper release lever back to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is on the printer...'s circuit board because many of the upper case. 7-24 Using Printer Options Remove the screw located inside the printer when the power is unplugged. WARNING: High ...
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Two interface cables must not be sure to secure the upper case, and then reattach the platen knob. This completes the installation of the optional interface board. Replace the ribbon cartridge, printer cover, and any other necessary parts or options. 4. Insert and tighten the screw to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. WARNING: When installing an optional interface board, be installed at the same time. Using Printer Options 7-33
Two interface cables must not be sure to secure the upper case, and then reattach the platen knob. This completes the installation of the optional interface board. Replace the ribbon cartridge, printer cover, and any other necessary parts or options. 4. Insert and tighten the screw to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. WARNING: When installing an optional interface board, be installed at the same time. Using Printer Options 7-33
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... or 1250 VAC rms applied for one second. Paper feeding methods: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tract or (optional) Ribbon Cartridge ribbon, available in black only: #8750 (FX-850) #8755(M) (FX-1050) Life expectancy of ribbon: 3 million characters (14 dots/character) MCBF: For all components excluding print head: 5 million lines MTBF...
... or 1250 VAC rms applied for one second. Paper feeding methods: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tract or (optional) Ribbon Cartridge ribbon, available in black only: #8750 (FX-850) #8755(M) (FX-1050) Life expectancy of ribbon: 3 million characters (14 dots/character) MCBF: For all components excluding print head: 5 million lines MTBF...
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...7-11 -12 transporting, 5-6 -8 unpacking, 1-2 Power light, 3-2 Proportional width table, B-2 Pull tractor installing, 7-15 -21 removing, 7-21 -22 R Ready light, 3-2 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-8 -10 replacing, 5-3 -6 S Selecting typestyles, 3-15 -17 SelecType lights, 3-4 selecting fonts, 3-11 -12 Self test, 1-12 -18, 3-5 using cut sheet..., 3-15 -17 selecting with SelecType, 3-11 -12 UnderIining, 3-15 Unpacking the printer, 1-2 User-defined characters, 4-19 -26 Technical specifications, A-2 -10 Testing the printer, 1-12 -17 using cut sheet feeder, 7-12 -13 Troubleshooting, 6-1 -6 Index-3
...7-11 -12 transporting, 5-6 -8 unpacking, 1-2 Power light, 3-2 Proportional width table, B-2 Pull tractor installing, 7-15 -21 removing, 7-21 -22 R Ready light, 3-2 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-8 -10 replacing, 5-3 -6 S Selecting typestyles, 3-15 -17 SelecType lights, 3-4 selecting fonts, 3-11 -12 Self test, 1-12 -18, 3-5 using cut sheet..., 3-15 -17 selecting with SelecType, 3-11 -12 UnderIining, 3-15 Unpacking the printer, 1-2 User-defined characters, 4-19 -26 Technical specifications, A-2 -10 Testing the printer, 1-12 -17 using cut sheet feeder, 7-12 -13 Troubleshooting, 6-1 -6 Index-3