Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have finer printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that the printer are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you... if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. EPSON impact printers are either 9- These printers have 3 numbers in their respective ...
... Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have finer printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that the printer are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you... if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. EPSON impact printers are either 9- These printers have 3 numbers in their respective ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the ribbon, the printer can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Because the carriage...
... the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the ribbon, the printer can be larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. Because the carriage...
Product Information Guide
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...l/6-inch, l/%inch, or programmable in increments of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in normal or condensed mode. Printing direction: Bidirectional logicseeking for text... paper-tension unit \ ribbon cartridge shief Note: The power cord is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of letters High-speed... sheet guide. 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. pnper guide printer cover c?d@ &k?S release her FX-870/1170 Paper-feed speed: Friction: 69 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing...
...l/6-inch, l/%inch, or programmable in increments of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in normal or condensed mode. Printing direction: Bidirectional logicseeking for text... paper-tension unit \ ribbon cartridge shief Note: The power cord is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of letters High-speed... sheet guide. 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. pnper guide printer cover c?d@ &k?S release her FX-870/1170 Paper-feed speed: Friction: 69 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing...
Product Information Guide
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...8.5 mm (0.33 inches). Roll paper 4A c B 1,'1 Printable araa Printable area C Ql A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 Inches). FX-870/1170-2 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers Roll paper: Size 216 k 3 mm (8.5 f 0.12 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) Weight 52.3 to ...8 The mlnimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). FX-870/1170 Note: You can use a higher graak of paper. If you notice an increase in ribbon consumtion and paper jamming, use recycled paper with this printer. However, the maximum printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Envelopes...
...8.5 mm (0.33 inches). Roll paper 4A c B 1,'1 Printable araa Printable area C Ql A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 Inches). FX-870/1170-2 10/13/92 9-Pin Printers Roll paper: Size 216 k 3 mm (8.5 f 0.12 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) Weight 52.3 to ...8 The mlnimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). FX-870/1170 Note: You can use a higher graak of paper. If you notice an increase in ribbon consumtion and paper jamming, use recycled paper with this printer. However, the maximum printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Envelopes...
Product Information Guide
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...optional cut-sheet feeder) Push tractor (front or rear) Pull tractor Push-pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 power-on hours...to 95°F) Storage: -30" to 60°C (-22" to supplement your printer. ~ Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders Dimensions and weight: Dimensions include the printer. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-3 The Epson interfaces below are compatible with an g-bit parallel interface. FCC part 15 subpart B...
...optional cut-sheet feeder) Push tractor (front or rear) Pull tractor Push-pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 power-on hours...to 95°F) Storage: -30" to 60°C (-22" to supplement your printer. ~ Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders Dimensions and weight: Dimensions include the printer. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-3 The Epson interfaces below are compatible with an g-bit parallel interface. FCC part 15 subpart B...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... leading impact printer vendor, the Epson Standard Codes for Printers (ESC/P) has become a de facto standard for most other vendors as an immediate entry into a wide range of third party software. 4. Q. Listed below are the product codes for FX-870/1170 options and supplies? A. You select between the different paper types by most dot-matrix printers. What are...
... leading impact printer vendor, the Epson Standard Codes for Printers (ESC/P) has become a de facto standard for most other vendors as an immediate entry into a wide range of third party software. 4. Q. Listed below are the product codes for FX-870/1170 options and supplies? A. You select between the different paper types by most dot-matrix printers. What are...
User Manual
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... Holder 4-16 Interface Cards 4-22 Front Sheet Guide 4-25 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 - 4 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-11 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-11 Option Specifications 7-15 Initialization 7-18 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
... Holder 4-16 Interface Cards 4-22 Front Sheet Guide 4-25 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 - 4 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-11 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-11 Option Specifications 7-15 Initialization 7-18 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1 - 3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Choosing from a menu 1-15 Setting Up the Printer l - l
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1 - 3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Choosing from a menu 1-15 Setting Up the Printer l - l
User Manual
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Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge 1. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off the printer. 4. Grasp the tabs on each side of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Slide the print head to lift the front of the unit; Press up and off . 3. Make sure the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. then pull the paper-tension unit up firmly with your thumbs to the middle of the paper-tension unit as shown below.
Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge 1. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off the printer. 4. Grasp the tabs on each side of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Slide the print head to lift the front of the unit; Press up and off . 3. Make sure the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. then pull the paper-tension unit up firmly with your thumbs to the middle of the paper-tension unit as shown below.
User Manual
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Next, hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle (two handles for a few minutes before touching it firmly down into position; then press on might damage the printer. Assembling the Printer 0t0 CAUTION: Moving the print head while the printer is on both ends of...ball point pen, to help feed the ribbon into place. let it cool for the wide carriage) and push it . 5. Also, if you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you just used the printer, the print head may be hot; ...
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Next, hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle (two handles for a few minutes before touching it firmly down into position; then press on might damage the printer. Assembling the Printer 0t0 CAUTION: Moving the print head while the printer is on both ends of...ball point pen, to help feed the ribbon into place. let it cool for the wide carriage) and push it . 5. Also, if you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you just used the printer, the print head may be hot; ...
User Manual
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Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Finally, push it down on the printer and then lowering it into the slots on both ends of the unit until it moves smoothly. Assembling the Printer 7. Replace the printer cover by placing it on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it click into place. Press down until you feel it into place. 9. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it clicks. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Replace the paper-tension unit by first inserting the front tabs into place.
Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Finally, push it down on the printer and then lowering it into the slots on both ends of the unit until it moves smoothly. Assembling the Printer 7. Replace the printer cover by placing it on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it click into place. Press down until you feel it into place. 9. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it clicks. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Replace the paper-tension unit by first inserting the front tabs into place.
User Manual
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... 1. Install the pull tractor in the flat position. Insert the paper into the desired paper slot until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. 4. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward. 2-16 Paper Handling ...Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Attach the paper guide in the pull-tractor position. 6. Make sure the paper-release lever is turned off. Then ...
... 1. Install the pull tractor in the flat position. Insert the paper into the desired paper slot until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. 4. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward. 2-16 Paper Handling ...Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Attach the paper guide in the pull-tractor position. 6. Make sure the paper-release lever is turned off. Then ...
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Push the sprocket lock back to match the width of the printer's ribbon. Pull the paper up until the perforation between the sprocket units. 12 mm (0.5 inch) 8. Move the paper support so it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to lock it is midway between the first and second pages is even with the top of your paper, but do not lock it. Using Continuous Paper 7. Slide the left sprocket unit approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position. Paper Handling 2-17
Push the sprocket lock back to match the width of the printer's ribbon. Pull the paper up until the perforation between the sprocket units. 12 mm (0.5 inch) 8. Move the paper support so it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to lock it is midway between the first and second pages is even with the top of your paper, but do not lock it. Using Continuous Paper 7. Slide the left sprocket unit approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position. Paper Handling 2-17
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5 - 2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5 - 2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
User Manual
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... operation and long life of the print head and other ribbon may damage your Epson printer. Genuine Epson ribbons are recommended: Printer Ribbon cartridge Standard #8750 Wide #8755 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps described in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge When your printing becomes too faint, you need to...
... operation and long life of the print head and other ribbon may damage your Epson printer. Genuine Epson ribbons are recommended: Printer Ribbon cartridge Standard #8750 Wide #8755 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps described in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge When your printing becomes too faint, you need to...
User Manual
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Turn off the printer. 2. Replace the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and insert them in Chapter 2. 6. Remove the optional pull tractor and the cut-sheet feeder, if installed. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet...
Turn off the printer. 2. Replace the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and insert them in Chapter 2. 6. Remove the optional pull tractor and the cut-sheet feeder, if installed. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet...
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... PAUSE button. If the light then continuously stays on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. l The READY light is in the printer. . Load paper in the cable or the interface of the computer or printer. See Chapter 2. Printing The printer does not print. l The READY light blinks. If...but nothing is installed properly for a paper jam, ribbon jam, or other problem; then try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your printer. Check both the printer and computer specifications. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is out...
... PAUSE button. If the light then continuously stays on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. l The READY light is in the printer. . Load paper in the cable or the interface of the computer or printer. See Chapter 2. Printing The printer does not print. l The READY light blinks. If...but nothing is installed properly for a paper jam, ribbon jam, or other problem; then try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your printer. Check both the printer and computer specifications. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is out...
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...head cools. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Stop printing and contact your printer. There is either slack in Chapter 1. . Check that the software is set correctly for your dealer or a qualified service person to have the print head replaced. Dots are missing at the ...printer does not print or it stops printing abruptly. l Parts of printed characters are missing in the printed characters or graphics. * A line of dots is loose. See the section on ribbon installation in the ribbon or the ribbon cartridge is missing in random positions. The ribbon may not be printed. l Dots...
...head cools. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Stop printing and contact your printer. There is either slack in Chapter 1. . Check that the software is set correctly for your dealer or a qualified service person to have the print head replaced. Dots are missing at the ...printer does not print or it stops printing abruptly. l Parts of printed characters are missing in the printed characters or graphics. * A line of dots is loose. See the section on ribbon installation in the ribbon or the ribbon cartridge is missing in random positions. The ribbon may not be printed. l Dots...
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... 52.3 to 82 g/m* (14 to 22 lb) for details. Note : You can use a higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications l Use carbonless multi-part forms only. Printer Specifications Single-sheet multi-part forms: l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the front slot with this... printer. See 7-17 for one sheet 40 to 58.2 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in ribbon consumption and paper jamming, use recycled paper with the optional front sheet guide. If you notice an...
... 52.3 to 82 g/m* (14 to 22 lb) for details. Note : You can use a higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications l Use carbonless multi-part forms only. Printer Specifications Single-sheet multi-part forms: l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the front slot with this... printer. See 7-17 for one sheet 40 to 58.2 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in ribbon consumption and paper jamming, use recycled paper with the optional front sheet guide. If you notice an...
User Manual
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Printer Specific&ions Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (with or without optional cut-sheet feeder) Push tractor (front or rear) Pull tractor Push-pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 power-on hours Print head...
Printer Specific&ions Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (with or without optional cut-sheet feeder) Push tractor (front or rear) Pull tractor Push-pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters MTBF: Standard: 4000 power-on hours Wide: 6000 power-on hours Print head...