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... million characters. Built-in the toughest environments. With legendary Epson reliability in your back office: the rugged EPSON FX-880 and EPSON FX-1180, designed especially for demanding environments. Epson includes solid technical support and a two year warranty, making the dependable EPSON FX-880 or FX-1180 your printer a snap. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide...
... million characters. Built-in the toughest environments. With legendary Epson reliability in your back office: the rugged EPSON FX-880 and EPSON FX-1180, designed especially for demanding environments. Epson includes solid technical support and a two year warranty, making the dependable EPSON FX-880 or FX-1180 your printer a snap. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide...
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... Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097 Specifications are subject to change without removing continuous paper. Epson disclaims any product or service. © Copyright 1998 Epson America, Inc. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics...
... Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097 Specifications are subject to change without removing continuous paper. Epson disclaims any product or service. © Copyright 1998 Epson America, Inc. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics...
Product Information Guide
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... Cards You can be selected using software commands. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Card Type Serial interface 32KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface Type B bidirectional parallel Multi-protocol Ethernet print server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft...
... Cards You can be selected using software commands. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Card Type Serial interface 32KB intelligent serial interface Coax interface Twinax interface Type B bidirectional parallel Multi-protocol Ethernet print server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft...
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... A-15 A-16 A-18 A-20 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-25 A-25 A-27 A-27 A-27 A-27 Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications Mechanical Electrical Environmental Paper Safety approvals CE marking Command Lists EPSON ESC/P control codes IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes Character Tables C-2 C-2 C-4 C-5 C-5 C-11 C-11 C-12 C-12 C-16...
... A-15 A-16 A-18 A-20 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-25 A-25 A-27 A-27 A-27 A-27 Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications Mechanical Electrical Environmental Paper Safety approvals CE marking Command Lists EPSON ESC/P control codes IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes Character Tables C-2 C-2 C-4 C-5 C-5 C-11 C-11 C-12 C-12 C-16...
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.... If you use a damaged or frayed power cord. The printer will not operate properly if it with the printer, make sure the total of all warnings and instructions marked on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer's cabinet. Use only the type of these instructions and save ...them for later reference. Do not use an extension cord with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer's label. Do not block or ...
.... If you use a damaged or frayed power cord. The printer will not operate properly if it with the printer, make sure the total of all warnings and instructions marked on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer's cabinet. Use only the type of these instructions and save ...them for later reference. Do not use an extension cord with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer's label. Do not block or ...
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... 6 parts (original + 5 copies) Continuous paper with labels Envelopes Lever position 0 -1 or 0 1 2 3 4 5 2 2 to improve print quality. o When the temperature is located under the printer cover. The paper thickness lever is 35°C (95°F) or more, set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of paper. Note: o When... quality. Printing on Continuous Paper 3-3 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of your paper. You can select one position lower to 6 * See Appendix C for complete paper...
... 6 parts (original + 5 copies) Continuous paper with labels Envelopes Lever position 0 -1 or 0 1 2 3 4 5 2 2 to improve print quality. o When the temperature is located under the printer cover. The paper thickness lever is 35°C (95°F) or more, set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of paper. Note: o When... quality. Printing on Continuous Paper 3-3 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of your paper. You can select one position lower to 6 * See Appendix C for complete paper...
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... and 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on FX-1180. (For detailed paper specifications, see Appendix C.) c Caution: Do not load multi-part forms, carbon paper, or labels in the paper guide. 4-2 Printing on the paper thickness lever, see page 3-3. Your single-sheet paper can use with your printer, you can be up to improve print...
... and 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on FX-1180. (For detailed paper specifications, see Appendix C.) c Caution: Do not load multi-part forms, carbon paper, or labels in the paper guide. 4-2 Printing on the paper thickness lever, see page 3-3. Your single-sheet paper can use with your printer, you can be up to improve print...
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The paper thickness lever is too long. The printer does not fully eject a single sheet. Cause What to do The cut -sheet feeder. Troubleshooting The paper does not feed properly with the optional cut -... do Paper is not set correctly. Make sure the page length of paper. Reinstall it is creased, old, too thin, See the paper specifications in your application or printer driver. Also check and adjust the 7 paper size setting in or too thick. Single-sheet paper is not installed properly. Move the paper...
The paper thickness lever is too long. The printer does not fully eject a single sheet. Cause What to do The cut -sheet feeder. Troubleshooting The paper does not feed properly with the optional cut -... do Paper is not set correctly. Make sure the page length of paper. Reinstall it is creased, old, too thin, See the paper specifications in your application or printer driver. Also check and adjust the 7 paper size setting in or too thick. Single-sheet paper is not installed properly. Move the paper...
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... the margin or top-of-form position settings in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Troubleshooting 7-7 Wrong top-of -form position setting is incorrect. utility" in Appendix C. See the printable area specifications in Chapter 2. Then press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to...the printed pages before pressing the Load/Eject button. However, settings made in Windows applications override settings made in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of -form position in Chapter 3. Cause What to do You have not torn off the printed...
... the margin or top-of-form position settings in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Troubleshooting 7-7 Wrong top-of -form position setting is incorrect. utility" in Appendix C. See the printable area specifications in Chapter 2. Then press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to...the printed pages before pressing the Load/Eject button. However, settings made in Windows applications override settings made in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of -form position in Chapter 3. Cause What to do You have not torn off the printed...
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... size of the paper you are using. Troubleshooting Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. Your software is not plugged in securely. The printer's page length settings for the front or rear tractor do Press the Pause button to ... in Chapter 2. The interface cable is not properly set up for the front or rear tractor using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Select your printer from the Windows desktop or in your computer documentation. Troubleshooting 7-9 utility. Printing or printout quality problems The...
... size of the paper you are using. Troubleshooting Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. Your software is not plugged in securely. The printer's page length settings for the front or rear tractor do Press the Pause button to ... in Chapter 2. The interface cable is not properly set up for the front or rear tractor using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Select your printer from the Windows desktop or in your computer documentation. Troubleshooting 7-9 utility. Printing or printout quality problems The...
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Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 C Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-12 IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes C-16 Character Tables C-17 Specifications C-1
Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 C Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-12 IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes C-16 Character Tables C-17 Specifications C-1
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.... 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments FX-880: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-1180: 136 columns (at 10 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Interfaces: Paper feed methods: 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft Draft Near... (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor (additional tractor is required) (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) C-2 Specifications
.... 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments FX-880: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-1180: 136 columns (at 10 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Interfaces: Paper feed methods: 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft Draft Near... (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor (additional tractor is required) (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) C-2 Specifications
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utility) Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional Barcode fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET One Italic and 10 ...graphical character tables. (Nineteen graphical character tables are available in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Specifications C-3 C High-capacity cut -sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 82 g/m2 (22 lb) paper Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can...
utility) Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional Barcode fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET One Italic and 10 ...graphical character tables. (Nineteen graphical character tables are available in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Specifications C-3 C High-capacity cut -sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 82 g/m2 (22 lb) paper Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can...
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...print head) approx. 200 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) FX-880: Height Width Depth Weight FX-1180: Height Width Depth Weight Black ribbon cartridge Ribbon life 154 mm (6.1 inches) 415...23.2 inches) 350 mm (13.8 inches) approx. 9.6 kg (21.2 lb) #8750 for FX-880 #8755 for FX-1180 approx. 3 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated ...type) 0.4 A (maximum 0.9 A depending on the back of the printer for IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage of your printer. Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 36 W ...
...print head) approx. 200 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) FX-880: Height Width Depth Weight FX-1180: Height Width Depth Weight Black ribbon cartridge Ribbon life 154 mm (6.1 inches) 415...23.2 inches) 350 mm (13.8 inches) approx. 9.6 kg (21.2 lb) #8750 for FX-880 #8755 for FX-1180 approx. 3 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated ...type) 0.4 A (maximum 0.9 A depending on the back of the printer for IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage of your printer. Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 36 W ...
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Single sheets: Width* Length** Thickness Weight (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (g/m2) (lb) Front entry Rear entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum FX-880: FX-1180: FX-880: FX-1180: 148 257 420 148 257 420 5.8 10.1 16.5 5.8 10.1 16.5 182 364 92 364 7.2 14.3 3.6 14.3 0.065 0.0025 0.14 0.0055 0.065 0.0025 0.14... as follows: Temperature Humidity 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) 30 to 14.3 inches) for the optional cut -sheet feeder for FX-1180. **210 to 364 mm (8.3 to 60% RH q Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded. Specifications C-5
Single sheets: Width* Length** Thickness Weight (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (g/m2) (lb) Front entry Rear entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum FX-880: FX-1180: FX-880: FX-1180: 148 257 420 148 257 420 5.8 10.1 16.5 5.8 10.1 16.5 182 364 92 364 7.2 14.3 3.6 14.3 0.065 0.0025 0.14 0.0055 0.065 0.0025 0.14... as follows: Temperature Humidity 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) 30 to 14.3 inches) for the optional cut -sheet feeder for FX-1180. **210 to 364 mm (8.3 to 60% RH q Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded. Specifications C-5
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...(mm) (inches) Length (mm) (Inches) Copies Total thickness (mm) (inches) Weight (g/m2) per sheet of multi part (lb) FX-880: FX-1180: 148 257 420 5.8 10.1 16.5 182 364 7.2 14.3 1 original + 5 copies 0.12 0.0047 0.46 0.018 40 58 12 ...Total thickness (mm) (inches) Weight, ordinary paper (g/m2) (lb) Weight, (g/m2) per sheet of multi part (lb) 101.6 4.0 FX-880: 254.0 10.0 FX-1180: 406.4 16.0 101.6 4.0 558.8 22.0 1 original + 5 copies 0.065 0.0025 0.46 0.018 52 82 14 22 40 58 12...multi-part forms with five or six pars, in the rear slot. C-6 Specifications
...(mm) (inches) Length (mm) (Inches) Copies Total thickness (mm) (inches) Weight (g/m2) per sheet of multi part (lb) FX-880: FX-1180: 148 257 420 5.8 10.1 16.5 182 364 7.2 14.3 1 original + 5 copies 0.12 0.0047 0.46 0.018 40 58 12 ...Total thickness (mm) (inches) Weight, ordinary paper (g/m2) (lb) Weight, (g/m2) per sheet of multi part (lb) 101.6 4.0 FX-880: 254.0 10.0 FX-1180: 406.4 16.0 101.6 4.0 558.8 22.0 1 original + 5 copies 0.065 0.0025 0.46 0.018 52 82 14 22 40 58 12...multi-part forms with five or six pars, in the rear slot. C-6 Specifications
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Minimum Maximum Label size See the figure below. Width, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0 FX-880: 254.0 10.0 FX-1180: 406.4 16.0 Length, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0 558.8 22.0 Thickness, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 0.07 0.0028 0.09 0.0035 Total thickness Label weight (mm) (...) 0.16 0.0063 0.19 0.0075 68 17 Quality Plain paper 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) min. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. C 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. Specifications C-7 Continuous labels (front and bottom entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on continuous backing sheets.
Minimum Maximum Label size See the figure below. Width, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0 FX-880: 254.0 10.0 FX-1180: 406.4 16.0 Length, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0 558.8 22.0 Thickness, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 0.07 0.0028 0.09 0.0035 Total thickness Label weight (mm) (...) 0.16 0.0063 0.19 0.0075 68 17 Quality Plain paper 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) min. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. C 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. Specifications C-7 Continuous labels (front and bottom entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on continuous backing sheets.
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Maximum 0.09 0.0035 82 22 C-8 Specifications Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No10) Total thickness Width (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (inches) Width (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (inches) (mm) (...
Maximum 0.09 0.0035 82 22 C-8 Specifications Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No10) Total thickness Width (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (inches) Width (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (inches) (mm) (...
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Specifications C-9 For paper wider than 351.4 mm (13.8 inches), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. The maximum printable width is 345.4 ... mm (0.51 inch). C A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 3 mm (0.1 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). FX-1180: The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.2 inch). Printable area Single sheets A B printable area A Continuous paper printable area A printable area B B A The minimum top and...
Specifications C-9 For paper wider than 351.4 mm (13.8 inches), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. The maximum printable width is 345.4 ... mm (0.51 inch). C A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 3 mm (0.1 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). FX-1180: The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.2 inch). Printable area Single sheets A B printable area A Continuous paper printable area A printable area B B A The minimum top and...
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B The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). A C-10 Specifications The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches) for the FX-880. Roll paper A B printable area B A The minimum top and bottom margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). Envelopes A printable area B B A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch).
B The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). A C-10 Specifications The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches) for the FX-880. Roll paper A B printable area B A The minimum top and bottom margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). Envelopes A printable area B B A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch).