Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 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 Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help...
.... 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 Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help...
Product Information Guide
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...Spain, PC437. PC860, PC660, PC663. When you select ESC/P, the printer operates in draft mode. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-7 When the auto tear off is always accompanied by pressing the TEAR OFF... Settings EPSON ESC/P or IBM emulation lOcpior12cpi 11 in., 12 in., 6.5 in., or 70/6 in . Default setting descriptions Printer mode When you select IBM, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Character...the paper backward to valid. When the buffer is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off function manually by a line feed (LF) code. When the auto tear ...
...Spain, PC437. PC860, PC660, PC663. When you select ESC/P, the printer operates in draft mode. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-7 When the auto tear off is always accompanied by pressing the TEAR OFF... Settings EPSON ESC/P or IBM emulation lOcpior12cpi 11 in., 12 in., 6.5 in., or 70/6 in . Default setting descriptions Printer mode When you select IBM, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Character...the paper backward to valid. When the buffer is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off function manually by a line feed (LF) code. When the auto tear ...
Product Information Guide
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... paper handling by moving the paper-release lever. FX-870/1170 Related Documentation TM-FX8/1170 FX-870/1170 Service Manual PL-FX870 FX-870 Parts/Price List PL-FX1170 FX-1170 Parts/Price List SPKFX8/1170 FX-870/1170 Self Paced Kit 4001255 FX-870/1170 User's Guide Paper path Pull + rear push ...Rear push-tractor Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None Product Support Bulletins None Technical Support Bulletins None 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170- 11 Using two tractor units at the same time and switch between them by using two tractor units at ...
... paper handling by moving the paper-release lever. FX-870/1170 Related Documentation TM-FX8/1170 FX-870/1170 Service Manual PL-FX870 FX-870 Parts/Price List PL-FX1170 FX-1170 Parts/Price List SPKFX8/1170 FX-870/1170 Self Paced Kit 4001255 FX-870/1170 User's Guide Paper path Pull + rear push ...Rear push-tractor Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None Product Support Bulletins None Technical Support Bulletins None 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170- 11 Using two tractor units at the same time and switch between them by using two tractor units at ...
User Manual
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l Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to rain or water If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper ... fire or electric shock. l Never push objects of any kind into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. Refer all products plugged into your printer because they may result in a risk of other risks. Adjust only those compartments to service personnel. l If you to dangerous voltage points or other controls...
l Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to rain or water If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper ... fire or electric shock. l Never push objects of any kind into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. Refer all products plugged into your printer because they may result in a risk of other risks. Adjust only those compartments to service personnel. l If you to dangerous voltage points or other controls...
User Manual
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...additional tractor unit, a roll paper holder, or a front sheet guide to enhance the use it to the single-bin model. You can also manually load single sheets without reloading. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80637* for the standard-width carriage, C80639* for the wide carriage) This option ...automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes without removing the cut-sheet feeder. You can also use of your printer without reloading. Additional Tractor Unit (C80020* for the standard-width carriage, C80021* for the wide carriage) This economical cut -sheet feeder ...
...additional tractor unit, a roll paper holder, or a front sheet guide to enhance the use it to the single-bin model. You can also manually load single sheets without reloading. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80637* for the standard-width carriage, C80639* for the wide carriage) This option ...automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes without removing the cut-sheet feeder. You can also use of your printer without reloading. Additional Tractor Unit (C80020* for the standard-width carriage, C80021* for the wide carriage) This economical cut -sheet feeder ...
User Manual
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... of problems and solutions. Other chapters contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on installing options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes I!!!!!!' Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on the... , testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first. Notes contain important information and useful tips on paper handling and day-to your printer. Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step...
... of problems and solutions. Other chapters contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on installing options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes I!!!!!!' Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on the... , testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first. Notes contain important information and useful tips on paper handling and day-to your printer. Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step...
User Manual
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... or rear push tractor, you can then easily tear off feature. When the auto tear off is invalid, you must perform the tear-off function manually by printing the quick reference in this feature is valid, each other, set the page length to 11, 12, 8.5, 70/6 (A4), 5.5, 7, 17, 14, 8, 6, 4, 3.5,...See Tear Off later in the Group 2 default-setting mode. If your text lines overprint each carriage return (CR) code is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off the printed page. You can set auto line feed to Depends on interface. Page length You can check the character...
... or rear push tractor, you can then easily tear off feature. When the auto tear off is invalid, you must perform the tear-off function manually by printing the quick reference in this feature is valid, each other, set the page length to 11, 12, 8.5, 70/6 (A4), 5.5, 7, 17, 14, 8, 6, 4, 3.5,...See Tear Off later in the Group 2 default-setting mode. If your text lines overprint each carriage return (CR) code is valid, the printer automatically performs the tear-off the printed page. You can set auto line feed to Depends on interface. Page length You can check the character...
User Manual
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... feeds the paper back to advance the loading position beyond the limits, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving. Note: l The printer has a minimum and maximum tear-off the printer. 4. Press the PAUSE/TEAR OFF button to move the tear-off position down the ALT button, press the ...PAUSE button to enter the micro-feed feature. The printer remembers the new tear-off position even after you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the loading position and begins printing. (You can also manually feed the paper back to the loading position by pressing the...
... feeds the paper back to advance the loading position beyond the limits, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving. Note: l The printer has a minimum and maximum tear-off the printer. 4. Press the PAUSE/TEAR OFF button to move the tear-off position down the ALT button, press the ...PAUSE button to enter the micro-feed feature. The printer remembers the new tear-off position even after you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the loading position and begins printing. (You can also manually feed the paper back to the loading position by pressing the...
User Manual
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Character Fonts Because some application programs control character fonts and because program commands often override panel settings, use your application program's user's manual for each font. "+I$%&' ( ) t-l" ~ --. /~:~j.~~34.5~783: j J,BC:I.J$J---Gt-I ,:. High-Speed Draft / j 11 8 i:,:l,2:~~'~.!~~,8';:/ti~f~~ :: I n~~[(:;r>II1:I:~(:~I..I:I:,:rI( I:)i:::i:lli:;.:iI!'T'i,,J iji!.J)zx'f:.z: 1: Y, ::I i.'.,,,, ' .3 I:) cd cc> T q 1-1 :i. .:i I 1: J k: nF'C1Fc GTUVWXYZ [ '\ 1"' _,_' abcdefghi j k Imnapqrstuvwxyz ...
Character Fonts Because some application programs control character fonts and because program commands often override panel settings, use your application program's user's manual for each font. "+I$%&' ( ) t-l" ~ --. /~:~j.~~34.5~783: j J,BC:I.J$J---Gt-I ,:. High-Speed Draft / j 11 8 i:,:l,2:~~'~.!~~,8';:/ti~f~~ :: I n~~[(:;r>II1:I:~(:~I..I:I:,:rI( I:)i:::i:lli:;.:iI!'T'i,,J iji!.J)zx'f:.z: 1: Y, ::I i.'.,,,, ' .3 I:) cd cc> T q 1-1 :i. .:i I 1: J k: nF'C1Fc GTUVWXYZ [ '\ 1"' _,_' abcdefghi j k Imnapqrstuvwxyz ...
User Manual
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...Substitute for last digit, which varies by following the steps below. 1. Follow the directions included with your cut -sheet feeder. 4-2 Using the Printer Options Then install the paper-tension unit. Note: Keep the paper guide handy; This allows you to 50 single sheets of paper automatically. The ...single-bin cut -sheet feeder. then install it ; You can still manually insert single sheets using the paper guide. If the tractor unit is installed in the next section. Also, you will need to assemble...
...Substitute for last digit, which varies by following the steps below. 1. Follow the directions included with your cut -sheet feeder. 4-2 Using the Printer Options Then install the paper-tension unit. Note: Keep the paper guide handy; This allows you to 50 single sheets of paper automatically. The ...single-bin cut -sheet feeder. then install it ; You can still manually insert single sheets using the paper guide. If the tractor unit is installed in the next section. Also, you will need to assemble...
User Manual
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...becomes BIN 2. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes BIN 1 and the single-bin cut -sheet feeder earlier in Chapter 8. 4-10 Using the Printer Options Select the bin number by using your application software as described in this chapter. 5. Load paper into each bin. You can also specify the...now use either cut -sheet feeder on loading paper in your software user's manual or by holding down the ALT button and pressing the PAUSE button when the printer is out of paper. See the sections on the printer. Press the two cut -sheet feeders are locked securely together. 4. Cut-...
...becomes BIN 2. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes BIN 1 and the single-bin cut -sheet feeder earlier in Chapter 8. 4-10 Using the Printer Options Select the bin number by using your application software as described in this chapter. 5. Load paper into each bin. You can also specify the...now use either cut -sheet feeder on loading paper in your software user's manual or by holding down the ALT button and pressing the PAUSE button when the printer is out of paper. See the sections on the printer. Press the two cut -sheet feeders are locked securely together. 4. Cut-...
User Manual
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... including framing and overrun errors, are ignored. 4-24 Using the Printer Options When you set the baud rate, see the manual supplied with the interface. Use the information in the buffer increases to 528 bytes, the printer outputs an X-ON code or sets the DTR flag to match the... computer with your printer prints an asterisk ("1. Handshake timing When the vacant area for data in your optional interface manual or your computer's manual to "0" (SPACE) indicating that it is detected, your C823051 /C823061 optional interface. Baud ...
... including framing and overrun errors, are ignored. 4-24 Using the Printer Options When you set the baud rate, see the manual supplied with the interface. Use the information in the buffer increases to 528 bytes, the printer outputs an X-ON code or sets the DTR flag to match the... computer with your printer prints an asterisk ("1. Handshake timing When the vacant area for data in your optional interface manual or your computer's manual to "0" (SPACE) indicating that it is detected, your C823051 /C823061 optional interface. Baud ...
User Manual
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... $ nl n2 is a command with two parameters. This allows you must use italics anywhere you format commands depends on and 0 to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are using. They are indicated by topic in ways that uses 1 to enhance your... Most actions your document, you can use to enter the command. Software commands instruct the printer to print in your printer performs are listed in the Epson ESC/P and the IBM emulation modes. Some software programs let you to send commands to turn the feature on the software you are ...
... $ nl n2 is a command with two parameters. This allows you must use italics anywhere you format commands depends on and 0 to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are using. They are indicated by topic in ways that uses 1 to enhance your... Most actions your document, you can use to enter the command. Software commands instruct the printer to print in your printer performs are listed in the Epson ESC/P and the IBM emulation modes. Some software programs let you to send commands to turn the feature on the software you are ...
Service Manual
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... no responsibility for any part of this manual or the consequences thereof. @ Copyright 1992 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano, Japan -i- .. & {-'.". ,' Reproduction of any errors in any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of this manual in this manual are subject to change without SEIKO EPSON's express written permission is forbidden. " All efforts...
... no responsibility for any part of this manual or the consequences thereof. @ Copyright 1992 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano, Japan -i- .. & {-'.". ,' Reproduction of any errors in any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of this manual in this manual are subject to change without SEIKO EPSON's express written permission is forbidden. " All efforts...
Service Manual
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... THEIR LINE OF WORK. 3< WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED... damage to equipment. WARNING Signals a precaution which , if ignored, could result in performing procedures preceded by a DANGER headings. WARNING 1. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY-AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE. 3. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE...
... THEIR LINE OF WORK. 3< WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED... damage to equipment. WARNING Signals a precaution which , if ignored, could result in performing procedures preceded by a DANGER headings. WARNING 1. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY-AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE. 3. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE...
Service Manual
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.... Chapter 2 - Includes a step-by -step guide for troubleshooting. Chapter 4 - iv - Provides Epson-approved techniques for adjustment. REV.-A PREFACE This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair of printer operation. Chapter 3 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 - Describes the theory of the FX-870/l 170. The chapters are organized as follows: Chapter 1 - Provides a general...
.... Chapter 2 - Includes a step-by -step guide for troubleshooting. Chapter 4 - iv - Provides Epson-approved techniques for adjustment. REV.-A PREFACE This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair of printer operation. Chapter 3 - Chapter 5 - Chapter 6 - Describes the theory of the FX-870/l 170. The chapters are organized as follows: Chapter 1 - Provides a general...
Service Manual
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... has been detected, because accuracy of paper Thin ms Thick ms Thin ms (ips) Thick ms (ips) Fanfold paper 77 85 55 (3.0) 66 (2.5) Cut sheet (manual) 69 77 45 (3.7) 55 (3.0) Cut sheet (CSF) 71 77 48 (3.5) 55 (3.0) * Thin: Thick: Thickness is more than or equal to 0.18 mm. q Do not use...
... has been detected, because accuracy of paper Thin ms Thick ms Thin ms (ips) Thick ms (ips) Fanfold paper 77 85 55 (3.0) 66 (2.5) Cut sheet (manual) 69 77 45 (3.7) 55 (3.0) Cut sheet (CSF) 71 77 48 (3.5) 55 (3.0) * Thin: Thick: Thickness is more than or equal to 0.18 mm. q Do not use...
Service Manual
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... switches bins when a double-bin CSF is installed, there is no paper in several seconds if no operation is performed. The printer exits this mode automatically in the paper path, and friction feed is loaded in non-volatile memory (except for tear off positions will... be stored in the printer. IFONTl+[pApER FEED] Ejects a cut sheets by manual insertion). All indicators blink simultaneously: Fatal error All indicators blink sequentially in combination to print : Tear-off : Pause ...
... switches bins when a double-bin CSF is installed, there is no paper in several seconds if no operation is performed. The printer exits this mode automatically in the paper path, and friction feed is loaded in non-volatile memory (except for tear off positions will... be stored in the printer. IFONTl+[pApER FEED] Ejects a cut sheets by manual insertion). All indicators blink simultaneously: Fatal error All indicators blink sequentially in combination to print : Tear-off : Pause ...
Service Manual
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... you need to do so may cause physical injury. Also only the lubricants recommended in this manual. (See Chapter 4.) 3.1.2 Tools Tables 3-1 and 3-2 list the recommended tools needed to disassemble, assemble, or adjust the printer. Adjust the printer only as described in Chapter 6. B7404OO1OO B7405OO1OO B741OOO1OO B7402OO1OO B740800400 B743800200 B743OOO1OO Note: All the tools...
... you need to do so may cause physical injury. Also only the lubricants recommended in this manual. (See Chapter 4.) 3.1.2 Tools Tables 3-1 and 3-2 list the recommended tools needed to disassemble, assemble, or adjust the printer. Adjust the printer only as described in Chapter 6. B7404OO1OO B7405OO1OO B741OOO1OO B7402OO1OO B740800400 B743800200 B743OOO1OO Note: All the tools...