Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. 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 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- An impact printer has several advantages over any other type...
... begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. 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 3 numbers in purchase price and low cost of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- An impact printer has several advantages over any other type...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... not have to sell with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. L EPSON brand ribbons are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to the less expensive compatible ribbons. 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...
... not have to sell with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. L EPSON brand ribbons are ... Customer advantages Manufactured with ink precisely applied to the less expensive compatible ribbons. 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...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 listed below. Y .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Quality Draft NLQ Pitch 10...: 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" ...
... 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 listed below. Y .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Quality Draft NLQ Pitch 10...: 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" ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... and Accessories Date: 8/1/89 Page: 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0017B Originator: RFA 9 - PRINTER ACCESSORIES PRINTER STAND C806121 N/A 7339-A 7340-A N/A 7348-A 7348-A N/A 8750 8750 8755 8786 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 ...-552 KP - PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR LX-810 C800061 FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 7311 -A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson Dot - C1-9E-A EiZx C1-9E-A EEx C1-9E-A g:;
... and Accessories Date: 8/1/89 Page: 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0017B Originator: RFA 9 - PRINTER ACCESSORIES PRINTER STAND C806121 N/A 7339-A 7340-A N/A 7348-A 7348-A N/A 8750 8750 8755 8786 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 8165 8143 8148 8172 ...-552 KP - PIN DOT MATRIX OPTIONS TRACTOR UNITS PULL TRACTOR LX-810 C800061 FX-850 FX-1050 DFX-5000 7311 -A 7312-A 8309-A CUT SHEET FEEDERS SINGLE BIN DOUBLE BIN RIBBONS STANDARD (BLACK) INTERFACE BOARDS SERIAL - EPSON INFORMATION EPSON AMERICA, INC. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Epson Dot - C1-9E-A EiZx C1-9E-A EEx C1-9E-A g:;
User Manual
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5 Maintenance 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Data Dump Mode 6-5 7 Using Printer Options 7-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 7-2 The Pull Tractor 7-15 Interface Boards 7-22 8 Command Summary 8-1 Commands in Numerical Order 8-4 Epson (ESC/P) Commands 8-8 IBM Emulation Mode Commands 8-41 Appendix A: Technical Specifications A-1 Printer Specifications A-2 Interface Specifications A-5 Initialization A- 8 Appendix B: Tables B-1 Proportional Width...
5 Maintenance 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Data Dump Mode 6-5 7 Using Printer Options 7-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 7-2 The Pull Tractor 7-15 Interface Boards 7-22 8 Command Summary 8-1 Commands in Numerical Order 8-4 Epson (ESC/P) Commands 8-8 IBM Emulation Mode Commands 8-41 Appendix A: Technical Specifications A-1 Printer Specifications A-2 Interface Specifications A-5 Initialization A- 8 Appendix B: Tables B-1 Proportional Width...
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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...interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of your printer's memory. However, in both your computer's memory and your 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 Avoid using electrical... outlets that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you can wipe out information in case of a paper...
...interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of your printer's memory. However, in both your computer's memory and your 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 Avoid using electrical... outlets that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you can wipe out information in case of a paper...
User Manual
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Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. 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.
Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. 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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Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. (The FX-850 has only one handle in the ribbon and makes it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. This removes any excess slack in the center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob 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 firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. (The FX-850 has only one handle in the ribbon and makes it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. This removes any excess slack in the center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to install. 4. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 3.
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Also make sure it moves smoothly. 5. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbontightening knob to make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting: Up the Printer Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 6.
Also make sure it moves smoothly. 5. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbontightening knob to make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting: Up the Printer Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 6.
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...Software and Graphics 4-9 If you use commercial software that produces graphics, all you need to know about how the FX's print head works. The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your printer is how to know a little about dot graphics is to produce a small dot. Each time a pin fires... strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper to use the software. With such programs you wish to do your monitor and then give a command to send the image to understand how the FX prints graphics, read on your own programming or merely wish to the printer. If, on ...
...Software and Graphics 4-9 If you use commercial software that produces graphics, all you need to know about how the FX's print head works. The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your printer is how to know a little about dot graphics is to produce a small dot. Each time a pin fires... strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper to use the software. With such programs you wish to do your monitor and then give a command to send the image to understand how the FX prints graphics, read on your own programming or merely wish to the printer. If, on ...
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Chapter 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 Maintenance 5-1
Chapter 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 Maintenance 5-1
User Manual
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... as well as the case. 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. Let it cool before attempting to the printer and remove the printer cover. Maintenance 5-3 Turn off the power to replace the ribbon. WARNING: l Never use a hard or abrasive brush. these...
... as well as the case. 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. Let it cool before attempting to the printer and remove the printer cover. Maintenance 5-3 Turn off the power to replace the ribbon. WARNING: l Never use a hard or abrasive brush. these...
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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. 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
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... and packing materials, as the tip of the arrow to guide the ribbon between the printer and the computer. 5-6 Maintenance Turn off the printer. 2. At the same time, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to help guide the ribbon into place. 7. Unplug the power cable from side to make sure that...
... and packing materials, as the tip of the arrow to guide the ribbon between the printer and the computer. 5-6 Maintenance Turn off the printer. 2. At the same time, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil, to help guide the ribbon into place. 7. Unplug the power cable from side to make sure that...
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Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Maintenance 5-7 Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. 4.
Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Maintenance 5-7 Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. 4.
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... their likely solutions. l Be sure the ON LINE light is on replacing the ribbon in and that the electrical outlet is working and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable. l Be sure the printer is fully plugged in Chapter 5. 6-2 Troubleshooting See the section on . l Be sure ... sure the printer is turned on and the POWER light is not on . If it is on , press the ON LINE button. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. Remove the jammed paper and reload. Check the paper supply l The paper may be jammed. l The ribbon may be ...
... their likely solutions. l Be sure the ON LINE light is on replacing the ribbon in and that the electrical outlet is working and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable. l Be sure the printer is fully plugged in Chapter 5. 6-2 Troubleshooting See the section on . l Be sure ... sure the printer is turned on and the POWER light is not on . If it is on , press the ON LINE button. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. Remove the jammed paper and reload. Check the paper supply l The paper may be jammed. l The ribbon may be ...
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... line feed commands are missing. Contact your interface. Never attempt to have the head replaced. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 5. l If the printer is not what you expect l The wrong international character set may not be selected. The printout is inserting extra blank... of the printer should be in Chapter 2. See the section on international character sets in Appendix B. See the section on . The print head may be worn out. This is faint or uneven The ribbon may be properly installed. l The wrong character table (italics or Epson Extended Graphics)...
... line feed commands are missing. Contact your interface. Never attempt to have the head replaced. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 5. l If the printer is not what you expect l The wrong international character set may not be selected. The printout is inserting extra blank... of the printer should be in Chapter 2. See the section on international character sets in Appendix B. See the section on . The print head may be worn out. This is faint or uneven The ribbon may be properly installed. l The wrong character table (italics or Epson Extended Graphics)...
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...destroyed by static electricity built up in your body. 2. Remove the screw located inside the printer when the power is unplugged. Also, do not touch contacts on . Remove the printer cover, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and any installed options. 3. 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...
...destroyed by static electricity built up in your body. 2. Remove the screw located inside the printer when the power is unplugged. Also, do not touch contacts on . Remove the printer cover, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and any installed options. 3. 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...
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Two interface cables must not be sure to secure the upper case, and then reattach the platen knob. Using Printer Options 7-33 WARNING: When installing an optional interface board, be installed at the same time. 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.
Two interface cables must not be sure to secure the upper case, and then reattach the platen knob. Using Printer Options 7-33 WARNING: When installing an optional interface board, be installed at the same time. 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.