Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Reliability - Impact printers are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow...
... tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Reliability - Impact printers are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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L EPSON brand ribbons are ... EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and a special lubricant Ensures consistent...
L EPSON brand ribbons are ... EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and a special lubricant Ensures consistent...
Product Information Guide
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... 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" (101-406.4 mm) 6.5" or 9.5" 6.5" or 9.5' 2.5" or 4.0* 2.5" or 4.0" Paper Length: Printable area: Single sheet 7.2 to 14.3 inches (182 to 4 sheets including the original. Y .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact...
... 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" (101-406.4 mm) 6.5" or 9.5" 6.5" or 9.5' 2.5" or 4.0* 2.5" or 4.0" Paper Length: Printable area: Single sheet 7.2 to 14.3 inches (182 to 4 sheets including the original. Y .: f Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... 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 - PRINTER ACCESSORIES PRINTER STAND C806121 N/A 7339-A 7340-A N/A 7348-A 7348-A N/A 8750 8750 8755 8786 8143...
... 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 - PRINTER ACCESSORIES PRINTER STAND C806121 N/A 7339-A 7340-A N/A 7348-A 7348-A N/A 8750 8750 8755 8786 8143...
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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... using electrical outlets that are subject to use this knob during the normal operation of your printer's memory. 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 outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that...
... using electrical outlets that are subject to use this knob during the normal operation of your printer's memory. 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 outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that...
User Manual
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Slide the print head to install the ribbon cartridge: 1. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; 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. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of 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; 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. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to the middle of the printer.
User Manual
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 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. 3.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it easier to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 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. 3.
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5. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 6. 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 Also make sure it moves smoothly.
5. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 6. 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 Also make sure it moves smoothly.
User Manual
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... you need to know about how the FX's print head works. As the print head moves across the paper, the pins fire time after time in different patterns to produce letters, numbers, or symbols. If, on the other hand, you wish to do your printer is to use commercial software that produces... produce a small dot. With such programs you use a commercial graphics program. The print head has nine pins. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper to the printer.
... you need to know about how the FX's print head works. As the print head moves across the paper, the pins fire time after time in different patterns to produce letters, numbers, or symbols. If, on the other hand, you wish to do your printer is to use commercial software that produces... produce a small dot. With such programs you use a commercial graphics program. The print head has nine pins. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper to the printer.
User Manual
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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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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 get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. l Be careful not to replace the ribbon. unsuitable oils can damage the components as well as the case. To replace...
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 get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. l Be careful not to replace the ribbon. unsuitable oils can damage the components as well as the case. To replace...
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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. 4. Maintenance 5-5 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.
Unwrap the new ribbon, and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove excess slack. 5. 4. Maintenance 5-5 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.
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... described below. 1. Check to help guide the ribbon into place. 7. Turn off the printer. 2. then disconnect the cable between the print head and ribbon guide. Unplug the power cable from side to guide the ribbon between the printer and the computer. 5-6 Maintenance At the same time, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil...
... described below. 1. Check to help guide the ribbon into place. 7. Turn off the printer. 2. then disconnect the cable between the print head and ribbon guide. Unplug the power cable from side to guide the ribbon between the printer and the computer. 5-6 Maintenance At the same time, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of a pencil...
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Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Maintenance 5-7 Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Maintenance 5-7 Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
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... of the chapter is not on, press the ON LINE button. If it is a section on . If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. l Be sure the printer is on the data dump mode. l Be sure the ON LINE light is connected securely to see that the... the computer. Remove the jammed paper and reload. See the section on , check to the computer. If the printer is turned on but the POWER light is not on replacing the ribbon in the computer, the software, or the cable. Problems and Solutions This section lists possible problems and their likely solutions...
... of the chapter is not on, press the ON LINE button. If it is a section on . If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. l Be sure the printer is on the data dump mode. l Be sure the ON LINE light is connected securely to see that the... the computer. Remove the jammed paper and reload. See the section on , check to the computer. If the printer is turned on but the POWER light is not on replacing the ribbon in the computer, the software, or the cable. Problems and Solutions This section lists possible problems and their likely solutions...
User Manual
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...DIP switch 2-4 off and then turn the printer off , disable the AUTO FEED XT signal of your dealer to a qualified service person. See the section on international character sets in Chapter 1. l The wrong character table (italics or Epson Extended Graphics) may not be selected. ... and the beeper sounds, turn it to have the head replaced. l The printer may be securely connected to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be worn out. Troubleshooting 6-3 The ribbon may be properly installed. Turn DIP switch 2-4 off. Turn DIP switch 2-4 ...
...DIP switch 2-4 off and then turn the printer off , disable the AUTO FEED XT signal of your dealer to a qualified service person. See the section on international character sets in Chapter 1. l The wrong character table (italics or Epson Extended Graphics) may not be selected. ... and the beeper sounds, turn it to have the head replaced. l The printer may be securely connected to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be worn out. Troubleshooting 6-3 The ribbon may be properly installed. Turn DIP switch 2-4 off. Turn DIP switch 2-4 ...
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... 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 Do not attempt to the single sheet position. 4. Remove the screw located inside the...
... 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 Do not attempt to the single sheet position. 4. Remove the screw located inside the...