Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...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. Contents This technical brief provides... from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have paper loaded and waiting. Reliability - MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? both in purchase price and low cost...
...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. Contents This technical brief provides... from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. These printers have paper loaded and waiting. Reliability - MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? both in purchase price and low cost...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to the less expensive compatible ribbons. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon...
... advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to the less expensive compatible ribbons. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality nylon...
Product Information Guide
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...: Paper width: Paper Sheet Single Sheet Continuous Envelopes Labels 96 standard 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"(162-366mm) 4 to 10" (101-254 mm) 4 to 16" ...lines MTBF: FX 850 4000 power-on hours FX-1050 6000 power-on hours Print head life: 100 million characters (14 dots/character) Dimensions and weight: Voltage: Height: Width. Y .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix ...
...: Paper width: Paper Sheet Single Sheet Continuous Envelopes Labels 96 standard 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"(162-366mm) 4 to 10" (101-254 mm) 4 to 16" ...lines MTBF: FX 850 4000 power-on hours FX-1050 6000 power-on hours Print head life: 100 million characters (14 dots/character) Dimensions and weight: Voltage: Height: Width. Y .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix ...
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
User Manual
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... during the normal operation of a paper jam, you can wipe out information in both your computer's memory and your printer. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need to install the platen knob. Installing the platen knob The first step in the white foam packing material....platen knob packed in an indentation in setting up the printer is turned off before using electrical outlets that might disturb the power supply. You should never need only do the following: l Install the platen knob l Install the ribbon cartridge l Attach the paper guide. WARNING: l Avoid ...
... during the normal operation of a paper jam, you can wipe out information in both your computer's memory and your printer. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need to install the platen knob. Installing the platen knob The first step in the white foam packing material....platen knob packed in an indentation in setting up the printer is turned off before using electrical outlets that might disturb the power supply. You should never need only do the following: l Install the platen knob l Install the ribbon cartridge l Attach the paper guide. WARNING: l Avoid ...
User Manual
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Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. 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.
Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. 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.
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob 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 center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. This removes any excess slack 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 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 center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. This removes any excess slack 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.
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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. l Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; Turn off the power to replace the ribbon. l Do not use alcohols or thinners to...
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. l Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; Turn off the power to replace the ribbon. l Do not use alcohols or thinners to...
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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. Maintenance 5-5 4. 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.
Unwrap the new ribbon, and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove excess slack. 5. Maintenance 5-5 4. 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.
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Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Maintenance 5-7 Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. 4.
Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Maintenance 5-7 Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. 4.
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... 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 Also, do not touch contacts on . WARNING: High voltage is present ...inside the front center of the components can be destroyed by static electricity built up in your body. 2. Remove the printer cover, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and any installed options. 3. Do ...
... 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 Also, do not touch contacts on . WARNING: High voltage is present ...inside the front center of the components can be destroyed by static electricity built up in your body. 2. Remove the printer cover, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and any installed options. 3. Do ...
User Manual
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This completes the installation of the optional interface board. Replace the ribbon cartridge, printer cover, and any other necessary parts or options. Two interface cables must not be sure to secure the upper case, and then reattach the platen knob. WARNING: When installing an optional interface board, be installed at the same time. Using Printer Options 7-33 Insert and tighten the screw to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. 4.
This completes the installation of the optional interface board. Replace the ribbon cartridge, printer cover, and any other necessary parts or options. Two interface cables must not be sure to secure the upper case, and then reattach the platen knob. WARNING: When installing an optional interface board, be installed at the same time. Using Printer Options 7-33 Insert and tighten the screw to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. 4.
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... 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: FX 850 4000 power-on hours FX-1050 6000 power-on hours Print head life: 100 million characters...
... 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: FX 850 4000 power-on hours FX-1050 6000 power-on hours Print head life: 100 million characters...
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...18, 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
...18, 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