Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...built-in favor of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on the control panel. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of paper from the other path... is loaded into printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of an inch, to the top-of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-...
...built-in favor of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on the control panel. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of paper from the other path... is loaded into printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of an inch, to the top-of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-...
Product Brochure
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... tear-off eliminates wasted forms • Handles up to 200 million characters. With legendary Epson reliability in EPSON ESC/P® and IBM® emulation plus a variety of Windows® print drivers ensure compatibility with just about anywhere. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide range of media-from...
... tear-off eliminates wasted forms • Handles up to 200 million characters. With legendary Epson reliability in EPSON ESC/P® and IBM® emulation plus a variety of Windows® print drivers ensure compatibility with just about anywhere. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide range of media-from...
Product Brochure
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...single sheets, continuous paper, multipart forms and envelopes • Compatibility enhancing EPSON ESC/P and IBM emulation q Maneuver smoothly with virtually any application • Drivers for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0 included... 8.5" 5.8" to 16.5" 5.8" to 16.5" 4.0" to 16.0" 6.5" to 3.6" 9.5" to change without removing continuous paper. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics printing and unidirectional text or graphics printing via software commands Print ...
...single sheets, continuous paper, multipart forms and envelopes • Compatibility enhancing EPSON ESC/P and IBM emulation q Maneuver smoothly with virtually any application • Drivers for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0 included... 8.5" 5.8" to 16.5" 5.8" to 16.5" 4.0" to 16.0" 6.5" to 3.6" 9.5" to change without removing continuous paper. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics printing and unidirectional text or graphics printing via software commands Print ...
Product Information Guide
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.../98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Turn the knob on the printer. Replace the printer cover and press the Operate button to eject the paper in the printer, tear off the printer. 2. Install the paper tension unit by its handle and push it moves smoothly. 9. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you...
.../98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Turn the knob on the printer. Replace the printer cover and press the Operate button to eject the paper in the printer, tear off the printer. 2. Install the paper tension unit by its handle and push it moves smoothly. 9. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you...
Product Information Guide
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... As described in the final set of alignment patterns and save your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use single sheets, you need to turn off the printer while it receives from your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin... probably results from the computer as letter- otherwise you may damage the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 15 While holding down the Pause button, press the Operate button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; A series of at least 8.3 inches (210...
... As described in the final set of alignment patterns and save your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use single sheets, you need to turn off the printer while it receives from your selection by pressing the Tear Off/Bin... probably results from the computer as letter- otherwise you may damage the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 15 While holding down the Pause button, press the Operate button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printing problem; A series of at least 8.3 inches (210...
User Manual
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... 0-11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 0-12 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-13 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-13 For...
... 0-11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 0-12 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-13 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-13 For...
User Manual
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... Panel . . . . . 2-18 Printer driver settings overview 2-19 Using the EPSON Remote! Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software About Your Printer Software 2-2 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 2-3 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . 2-3 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu 2-4 Printer driver settings overview 2-5 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 2-8 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . 2-8 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . . 2-9 Printer driver settings overview...
... Panel . . . . . 2-18 Printer driver settings overview 2-19 Using the EPSON Remote! Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software About Your Printer Software 2-2 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 2-3 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . 2-3 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu 2-4 Printer driver settings overview 2-5 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 2-8 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . 2-8 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . . 2-9 Printer driver settings overview...
User Manual
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... Users D-2 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au D-6 Your dealer D-6 EPSON Helpdesk D-7 For Singapore Users D-7 For Hong Kong Users D-7 Internet home page D-8 Electronic Bulletin Board System...
... Users D-2 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au D-6 Your dealer D-6 EPSON Helpdesk D-7 For Singapore Users D-7 For Hong Kong Users D-7 Internet home page D-8 Electronic Bulletin Board System...
User Manual
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...paper, multi-part forms with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Microsoft® Windows® 95 that lets you check the status of your individual needs. In addition, several options are available to suit your printing needs. Your printer also comes with one original... plus up to Know Your Printer Your new EPSON® 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. Getting to five ...
...paper, multi-part forms with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Microsoft® Windows® 95 that lets you check the status of your individual needs. In addition, several options are available to suit your printing needs. Your printer also comes with one original... plus up to Know Your Printer Your new EPSON® 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. Getting to five ...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-13 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-13 For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-16 Optional printer drivers for DOS program users 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-13 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-13 For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-16 Optional printer drivers for DOS program users 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
User Manual
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.... If you are using DOS, see page 1-14. Ask your computer, install the printer driver as described in the EPSON printer software disks that allows your printer. 5. Note: Before you install the printer software, it to the ground connector at the computer end, attach it is best to...your network administrator for more information. You need to your computer, install the printer driver on Your PC After you connect the printer to make backup copies of the EPSON printer software disks. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If ...
.... If you are using DOS, see page 1-14. Ask your computer, install the printer driver as described in the EPSON printer software disks that allows your printer. 5. Note: Before you install the printer software, it to the ground connector at the computer end, attach it is best to...your network administrator for more information. You need to your computer, install the printer driver on Your PC After you connect the printer to make backup copies of the EPSON printer software disks. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If ...
User Manual
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... sure Windows 95 or NT 4.0 is running and the printer is connected to install the driver using plug-and-play , follow the on-screen instructions. Insert Disk 1 of your printer driver software in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below . Double-click the Setup....select your computer as described on installing and using the Status Monitor. Make sure the printer is off. 2. n After you install the printer driver for more information. 1. Note: You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. See your computer has an IEEE-1284 compatible, bidirectional...
... sure Windows 95 or NT 4.0 is running and the printer is connected to install the driver using plug-and-play , follow the on-screen instructions. Insert Disk 1 of your printer driver software in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below . Double-click the Setup....select your computer as described on installing and using the Status Monitor. Make sure the printer is off. 2. n After you install the printer driver for more information. 1. Note: You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. See your computer has an IEEE-1284 compatible, bidirectional...
User Manual
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... New Hardware Found screen again the next time you turn on your printer and then turn off your printer's model name. Your computer starts loading Windows 95. 4. Click OK. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Click the Driver from box. (If you run into any other than drive A,... substitute the appropriate letter.) Then click OK. Note: Windows 95 may damage the printer. 3. Type A:\Win95 in a disk drive. 8. You see ...
... New Hardware Found screen again the next time you turn on your printer and then turn off your printer's model name. Your computer starts loading Windows 95. 4. Click OK. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Click the Driver from box. (If you run into any other than drive A,... substitute the appropriate letter.) Then click OK. Note: Windows 95 may damage the printer. 3. Type A:\Win95 in a disk drive. 8. You see ...
User Manual
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... and the Program Manager window is your network administrator for information on installing and using the printer model name or the name you want to your printer driver software in the Printer name box. 9. The program copies the files to use this is open. 2. Insert ...Disk 1 of your hard disk and adds an icon to install the printer driver for NT 3.5x may require network administration privileges. You can install the EPSON Status ...
... and the Program Manager window is your network administrator for information on installing and using the printer model name or the name you want to your printer driver software in the Printer name box. 9. The program copies the files to use this is open. 2. Insert ...Disk 1 of your hard disk and adds an icon to install the printer driver for NT 3.5x may require network administration privileges. You can install the EPSON Status ...
User Manual
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The following dialog box appears: 1 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a drive other than drive A, substitute the appropriate letter.) Then click OK. Select your printer and click OK. 3. Setting Up the Printer 1-17 Choose Run from the File menu. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5.
The following dialog box appears: 1 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a drive other than drive A, substitute the appropriate letter.) Then click OK. Select your printer and click OK. 3. Setting Up the Printer 1-17 Choose Run from the File menu. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5.
User Manual
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... FX-880: FX-870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 For FX-1180: FX-1170 FX-1050 FX-1000 FX-105 FX-100+ FX-100 If none of these printers is available. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer If the list in the installation or setup procedure. Optional printer drivers for DOS program users To control the printer from the following: FX LX RX MX EPSON printer Standard printer Draft printer ASCII printer...
... FX-880: FX-870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 For FX-1180: FX-1170 FX-1050 FX-1000 FX-105 FX-100+ FX-100 If none of these printers is available. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer If the list in the installation or setup procedure. Optional printer drivers for DOS program users To control the printer from the following: FX LX RX MX EPSON printer Standard printer Draft printer ASCII printer...
User Manual
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... 2-9 Printer driver settings overview 2-10 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 2-11 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . 2-11 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu 2-13 Printer driver settings overview 2-13 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 2-16 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . 2-16 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel 2-18 Printer driver settings overview 2-19 Using the EPSON...
... 2-9 Printer driver settings overview 2-10 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 2-11 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . 2-11 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu 2-13 Printer driver settings overview 2-13 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 2-16 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . 2-16 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel 2-18 Printer driver settings overview 2-19 Using the EPSON...
User Manual
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... printer driver with Windows 95 the printer driver with Windows 3.1 the printer driver with Windows NT 4.0 the printer driver with your PC as described in Chapter 1, a printer driver is available only for Windows 95. EPSON Remote! with troubleshooting tips. You need to control the printer. The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program is software that allows you have installed the printer driver on your printer includes the printer driver...
... printer driver with Windows 95 the printer driver with Windows 3.1 the printer driver with Windows NT 4.0 the printer driver with your PC as described in Chapter 1, a printer driver is available only for Windows 95. EPSON Remote! with troubleshooting tips. You need to control the printer. The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program is software that allows you have installed the printer driver on your printer includes the printer driver...
User Manual
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... 95 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your application software. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from 2 Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from within a Windows application, any settings you make apply only...
... 95 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your application software. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from 2 Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from within a Windows application, any settings you make apply only...
User Manual
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.... Make sure that your applications. 1. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu To access the printer driver from the Start menu, any change you access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow the steps below , for detailed information about the printer driver settings. These menus contain the printer driver settings. See "Printer driver settings overview," below . Note: When you make...
.... Make sure that your applications. 1. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu To access the printer driver from the Start menu, any change you access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow the steps below , for detailed information about the printer driver settings. These menus contain the printer driver settings. See "Printer driver settings overview," below . Note: When you make...