Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of printing. These printers have paper loaded and waiting. Contents...
... 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. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of printing. These printers have paper loaded and waiting. Contents...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. The following chart explains the best use for the push tractor, pull tractor, and push/pull tractor combinations: Push...
... the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. The following chart explains the best use for the push tractor, pull tractor, and push/pull tractor combinations: Push...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., envelopes, or postcards. 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 both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, which automatically adjusts the platten to the thickness of the...
..., envelopes, or postcards. 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 both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, which automatically adjusts the platten to the thickness of the...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... trouble, and precisely line up printing on most paper paths, by a button on the control panel. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are available on a printer. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Technical Brief...
... trouble, and precisely line up printing on most paper paths, by a button on the control panel. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are available on a printer. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Technical Brief...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up 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...Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to the user. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer...
Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up 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...Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to the user. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer...
Product Information Guide
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... characters FX-850 FX-1050 80 136 137 233 96 163 160 272 Buffer: Character fonts: 1 1 Interfaces 8 Kbyte Draft NLQ Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif The Epson interfaces that are compatible with the FX-850 and FX-1050 are ...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 Quality Draft NLQ Pitch 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 220 264 45 54 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper...
... characters FX-850 FX-1050 80 136 137 233 96 163 160 272 Buffer: Character fonts: 1 1 Interfaces 8 Kbyte Draft NLQ Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif The Epson interfaces that are compatible with the FX-850 and FX-1050 are ...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 Quality Draft NLQ Pitch 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 220 264 45 54 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper...
Product Information Guide
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... any one page and the first line printed on , new user-defined characters cannot be defined. The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for more information on ,...paper, this chapter. When it is off, the page length is off , line feeds occur only when the printer receives line feed codes (LF). Default character set to print the character graphics as program lists. This switch is on which character table you use the proper software command. FX - 850/1050 - 3 FX - 850/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER...
... any one page and the first line printed on , new user-defined characters cannot be defined. The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for more information on ,...paper, this chapter. When it is off, the page length is off , line feeds occur only when the printer receives line feed codes (LF). Default character set to print the character graphics as program lists. This switch is on which character table you use the proper software command. FX - 850/1050 - 3 FX - 850/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER...
Product Information Guide
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... need to reverse the paper. use the instructions below show which characters are printed in each line feed. Using printer selection menus If your application program has a printer selection menu. FX-850 FX-86e EX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 FX LX MX Epson printer Draft printer FX-1050 FX-286e EX-1000 FX-286 FX-185 FX-100+ FX-100 FX LX MX Epson printer Draft printer If you can...
... need to reverse the paper. use the instructions below show which characters are printed in each line feed. Using printer selection menus If your application program has a printer selection menu. FX-850 FX-86e EX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 FX LX MX Epson printer Draft printer FX-1050 FX-286e EX-1000 FX-286 FX-185 FX-100+ FX-100 FX LX MX Epson printer Draft printer If you can...
Product Information Guide
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... Cancel ESC 6 ESC 7 55 37 Select standard character set ESC 8 56 38 Disable paper-out sensor ESC 9 57 39 Enable paper-out sensor ESC : ESC : 58 3A Copy ROM into RAM 58 3A Select 12 ...Set right margin ESC Q 3 81 ESC Q 2 2 81 ESC R 82 ESC R 82 51 Deselect printer (FX-850) 51 Deselect printer (FX-1050) 52 International character set 52 Restore default tab settings ESC S O ESC S1 ESC T ESC U 83 53... ESC ^ 94 5E Select 9-pin graphics ESC ^ 94 5E Print 1 char. Pin Printers MATRIX PRINTER Commands in the Epson mode section. The numbers in the columns on /off ESC SP ESC ! from symbol ...
... Cancel ESC 6 ESC 7 55 37 Select standard character set ESC 8 56 38 Disable paper-out sensor ESC 9 57 39 Enable paper-out sensor ESC : ESC : 58 3A Copy ROM into RAM 58 3A Select 12 ...Set right margin ESC Q 3 81 ESC Q 2 2 81 ESC R 82 ESC R 82 51 Deselect printer (FX-850) 51 Deselect printer (FX-1050) 52 International character set 52 Restore default tab settings ESC S O ESC S1 ESC T ESC U 83 53... ESC ^ 94 5E Select 9-pin graphics ESC ^ 94 5E Print 1 char. Pin Printers MATRIX PRINTER Commands in the Epson mode section. The numbers in the columns on /off ESC SP ESC ! from symbol ...
Product Information Guide
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... length will be adjusted (shortened) to disable the buffer from the first page printed at power on your software does not properly support cut -sheet paper. FX - 850/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER I Installation/Support Tips Software The type of an Epson 81XX series interface option. Pin Printers 12/12/88 FX - 850/1050 - 7
... length will be adjusted (shortened) to disable the buffer from the first page printed at power on your software does not properly support cut -sheet paper. FX - 850/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER I Installation/Support Tips Software The type of an Epson 81XX series interface option. Pin Printers 12/12/88 FX - 850/1050 - 7
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... not guaranteed figures. The acoustic noise levels for the 24 pin printers are averages while printing in Letter Quality (LQ) mode using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS MODEL I LX-810 FX-850 FX-1050 I DFX-5000 I DFX-8000 1 NOISE LEVEL 56 dB(A) ... P-0016D Originator: SLS Sound intensity is a list of the human ear. EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Quick Reference for the laser printers are averages while using continuous paper and are averages while printing in accordance with resulting measurements expressed in tenths of...
... not guaranteed figures. The acoustic noise levels for the 24 pin printers are averages while printing in Letter Quality (LQ) mode using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS MODEL I LX-810 FX-850 FX-1050 I DFX-5000 I DFX-8000 1 NOISE LEVEL 56 dB(A) ... P-0016D Originator: SLS Sound intensity is a list of the human ear. EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Quick Reference for the laser printers are averages while using continuous paper and are averages while printing in accordance with resulting measurements expressed in tenths of...
User Manual
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... Position 2-14 Using Micro-Adjustment 2-14 Using Short Tear-Off 2-15 Printing on Special Paper 2-17 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-5 Selecting Typestyles 3-10 Enhancing Your Printing 3-13 4 Using Software and Graphics 4-1 Using the FX with Application Programs 4-2 Computer-Printer Communication 4-5 Dot Graphics 4-8 User-Defined Characters 4-19 iii
... Position 2-14 Using Micro-Adjustment 2-14 Using Short Tear-Off 2-15 Printing on Special Paper 2-17 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-5 Selecting Typestyles 3-10 Enhancing Your Printing 3-13 4 Using Software and Graphics 4-1 Using the FX with Application Programs 4-2 Computer-Printer Communication 4-5 Dot Graphics 4-8 User-Defined Characters 4-19 iii
User Manual
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... use continuous paper even while the optional cut sheet feeder is attached. Introduction The FX-850 and FX-1050 printers combine all of the next sheet. Features In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you've come to expect from Epson printers, the FX-850 and FX-1050 offer the ...following: An advanced paper handling system that allows direct selection of character fonts and pitch, as well as a choice of up to...
... use continuous paper even while the optional cut sheet feeder is attached. Introduction The FX-850 and FX-1050 printers combine all of the next sheet. Features In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you've come to expect from Epson printers, the FX-850 and FX-1050 offer the ...following: An advanced paper handling system that allows direct selection of character fonts and pitch, as well as a choice of up to...
User Manual
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... installing the boards are basically the same printer except that the FX-1050 can automatically feed envelopes. This unit also can accept wider paper. Guidelines for use of continuous paper handling. The FX-850 and FX-1050 are given in Chapter 7. Finding your printer. 2 Introduction For detailed information on paper handling and general printer operation. Pull tractor unit This option improves...
... installing the boards are basically the same printer except that the FX-1050 can automatically feed envelopes. This unit also can accept wider paper. Guidelines for use of continuous paper handling. The FX-850 and FX-1050 are given in Chapter 7. Finding your printer. 2 Introduction For detailed information on paper handling and general printer operation. Pull tractor unit This option improves...
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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...can wipe out information 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. However, in case of a paper jam, you need to manually feed paper. (Be sure the printer is to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Accidental disruption of power ...
...can wipe out information 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. However, in case of a paper jam, you need to manually feed paper. (Be sure the printer is to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Accidental disruption of power ...
User Manual
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Insert the knob into the hole on the knob until it fits against the printer case. 1. Only use the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper except in the case of a paper jam. Caution: Never use the platen knob when the printer is turned off. Push firmly on the printer's side and rotate it until it slips onto the shaft. 2. Setting Up the Printer 1-7
Insert the knob into the hole on the knob until it fits against the printer case. 1. Only use the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper except in the case of a paper jam. Caution: Never use the platen knob when the printer is turned off. Push firmly on the printer's side and rotate it until it slips onto the shaft. 2. Setting Up the Printer 1-7
User Manual
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Raise the paper guide until it locks into place. Place the paper guide on the printer. 2. Attaching the paper guide The paper guide functions to install the paper guide: 1. Follow these steps to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently. Setting Up the Printer 1-11
Raise the paper guide until it locks into place. Place the paper guide on the printer. 2. Attaching the paper guide The paper guide functions to install the paper guide: 1. Follow these steps to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently. Setting Up the Printer 1-11
User Manual
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Testing the Printer Now that your printer is fully assembled, you can use the built-in self test function to see that your printer is not connected to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of the printer. 4. Be sure to perform this test to check that the printer is working correctly even though it is operating properly Before running the self test, you need to connect your printer to a computer. 3. Now reinstall the printer cover by fitting the legs of the cover into the notches at the front of paper. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Close the printer cover.
Testing the Printer Now that your printer is fully assembled, you can use the built-in self test function to see that your printer is not connected to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of the printer. 4. Be sure to perform this test to check that the printer is working correctly even though it is operating properly Before running the self test, you need to connect your printer to a computer. 3. Now reinstall the printer cover by fitting the legs of the cover into the notches at the front of paper. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Close the printer cover.
User Manual
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... power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 Loading a sheet of paper Next, you need to plug in the printer Follow these steps to load a sheet of paper that is turned off. 2. WARNING: Whenever you have an FX-1050). Turn on the printer while the print head cannot move may seriously damage the...
... power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 Loading a sheet of paper Next, you need to plug in the printer Follow these steps to load a sheet of paper that is turned off. 2. WARNING: Whenever you have an FX-1050). Turn on the printer while the print head cannot move may seriously damage the...