Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... multi-part forms that can all have 4 number in their reliability with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. both in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Reliability - EPSON impact printers are capable of ownership Flexible paper handling - or 24-pin, which : Hit the paper less hard... and the number of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting....
... multi-part forms that can all have 4 number in their reliability with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. both in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Reliability - EPSON impact printers are capable of ownership Flexible paper handling - or 24-pin, which : Hit the paper less hard... and the number of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting....
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... print quality throughout the life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Because the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L ...Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. This lower weight on...
... print quality throughout the life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Because the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L ...Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. This lower weight on...
Product Brochure
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...Twinax C823151 Coax C823141 Ribbons Fabric 8750 Fabric Refill 8758 Roll Paper Holder 8310 FX-1180 C238001 C800211 C806401 C806391 C823051 C823071 C823572 C823452 C823151 C823141 8755 8758 8310 Warranty Two year limited warranty in these marks. Epson disclaims any and ...q Prints on Recycled Paper As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of their respective companies. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and ...
...Twinax C823151 Coax C823141 Ribbons Fabric 8750 Fabric Refill 8758 Roll Paper Holder 8310 FX-1180 C238001 C800211 C806401 C806391 C823051 C823071 C823572 C823452 C823151 C823141 8755 8758 8310 Warranty Two year limited warranty in these marks. Epson disclaims any and ...q Prints on Recycled Paper As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of their respective companies. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and ...
Product Information Guide
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...FX-880, C814011 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate edge guides front cover paper release lever control panel paper tension unit tractor optional interface cover ribbon...1036506 Paper tension unit N/A N/A Paper thickness lever cap Cap cover 1025333 Printer cover Cover assembly, printer 1036540 Ribbon cartridge Ribbon cartridge #8750 Tractor Tractor assembly 1036538 FX-1180 User Replaceable Part Parts Price List Name Part Number Front cover Cover, front...
...FX-880, C814011 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate edge guides front cover paper release lever control panel paper tension unit tractor optional interface cover ribbon...1036506 Paper tension unit N/A N/A Paper thickness lever cap Cap cover 1025333 Printer cover Cover assembly, printer 1036540 Ribbon cartridge Ribbon cartridge #8750 Tractor Tractor assembly 1036538 FX-1180 User Replaceable Part Parts Price List Name Part Number Front cover Cover, front...
Product Information Guide
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...018 0.46 Weight (lb) 14 22 (ordinary page) (g/m2) 52 82 Weight (one sheet (lb) 12 15 of the printer for your printer's voltage. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Reliability: Total print volume: Print head life: 6.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 200 million characters (draft 10 cpi...154 (inches) 16.3 (mm) 415 (inches) 13.8 (mm) 350 (lb) 16.8 (kg) 7.6 FX-1180 6.1 154 23.2 590 13.8 350 21.2 9.6 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180) Ribbon life of approx. 3 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical 120 V Model 220 to ...
...018 0.46 Weight (lb) 14 22 (ordinary page) (g/m2) 52 82 Weight (one sheet (lb) 12 15 of the printer for your printer's voltage. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Reliability: Total print volume: Print head life: 6.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 200 million characters (draft 10 cpi...154 (inches) 16.3 (mm) 415 (inches) 13.8 (mm) 350 (lb) 16.8 (kg) 7.6 FX-1180 6.1 154 23.2 590 13.8 350 21.2 9.6 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180) Ribbon life of approx. 3 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical 120 V Model 220 to ...
Product Information Guide
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... arrow to press the Tear Off/Bin button. 2. ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position). EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Grasp the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. let it , even if you just used ribbon cartridge by hand to the top-of-form position...
... arrow to press the Tear Off/Bin button. 2. ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position). EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Grasp the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. let it , even if you just used ribbon cartridge by hand to the top-of-form position...
Product Information Guide
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... panel using the defaultsetting mode. Caution: Always turn off . If the paper is jammed in the printer. The factory settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Hold the ribbon cartridge by placing it on the left side of the unit until it , gently pull the paper out of paper. Remove any remaining...
... panel using the defaultsetting mode. Caution: Always turn off . If the paper is jammed in the printer. The factory settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Hold the ribbon cartridge by placing it on the left side of the unit until it , gently pull the paper out of paper. Remove any remaining...
Product Information Guide
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... the printer; Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord (if necessary) in the original packing materials and place them in hexadecimal format. Related Documentation 4008439 4008440 4007754 TM-FX880 TM-FX1180 PL-FX880 PL-FX1180 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 User's Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Quick Reference Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Unpacking sheet EPSON FX-880 Service Manual EPSON FX-1180 Service Manual EPSON FX...
... the printer; Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord (if necessary) in the original packing materials and place them in hexadecimal format. Related Documentation 4008439 4008440 4007754 TM-FX880 TM-FX1180 PL-FX880 PL-FX1180 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 User's Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Quick Reference Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Unpacking sheet EPSON FX-880 Service Manual EPSON FX-1180 Service Manual EPSON FX...
User Manual
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... Manuals 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...
... Manuals 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...
User Manual
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... paper paths. Optional interface cards are designed and manufactured to Know Your Printer 7 Ribbon Cartridges Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge FX-880: #8750 FX-1180: #8755 When printing becomes faint, you can further expand your printer's versatility. For more information on page 1-5. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the...
... paper paths. Optional interface cards are designed and manufactured to Know Your Printer 7 Ribbon Cartridges Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge FX-880: #8750 FX-1180: #8755 When printing becomes faint, you can further expand your printer's versatility. For more information on page 1-5. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the...
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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It should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide ribbon cartridge power cord Note: Depending on the country in the future. You must remove all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in which you bought your printer; be transported in its original packaging or...
It should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide ribbon cartridge power cord Note: Depending on the country in the future. You must remove all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in which you bought your printer; be transported in its original packaging or...
User Manual
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... used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. If you need to move the print head by EPSON may cause damage to install or replace the ribbon 1 cartridge. Make sure the printer is on may be hot; EPSON recommends the... use of the Operate button is off . let it cool before replacing it . 1. w Warning: You need to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180...
... used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. If you need to move the print head by EPSON may cause damage to install or replace the ribbon 1 cartridge. Make sure the printer is on may be hot; EPSON recommends the... use of the Operate button is off . let it cool before replacing it . 1. w Warning: You need to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180...
User Manual
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Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer by its handle and pull it up and out of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the printer. 5. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it is not hot; If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. handle 7. if it .
Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer by its handle and pull it up and out of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the printer. 5. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it is not hot; If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. handle 7. if it .
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ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer then press down into position; Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to fit the plastic hooks into place. 8. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into the slots. 9.
ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer then press down into position; Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to fit the plastic hooks into place. 8. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into the slots. 9.
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Install the paper tension unit by placing it on both ends of the unit until it into place. Press down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it clicks into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 10. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1 11.
Install the paper tension unit by placing it on both ends of the unit until it into place. Press down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it clicks into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 10. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1 11.
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Before you load paper in the bottom slot printable side up . Then load paper 3 printable side up . 7. Printing on both sprockets. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as described below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Then close the sprocket covers. Load paper in the front slot, remove the front cover. Then pull up the paper until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on Continuous Paper 3-25 6.
Before you load paper in the bottom slot printable side up . Then load paper 3 printable side up . 7. Printing on both sprockets. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as described below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Then close the sprocket covers. Load paper in the front slot, remove the front cover. Then pull up the paper until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on Continuous Paper 3-25 6.
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... for printing on the printer. c Caution: Do not pull up the paper by hand to fit it to lose the top-of the pull tractor. To reduce paper jams and improve continuous paper feeding, you can install the optional additional tractor (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for FX-1180) and then use the... in the front or rear push position as described earlier in this may damage the printer. c Caution: Never use two tractors at once, follow these steps: 1. Press the LF/FF button to the top-of the printer's ribbon. Press the Load/Eject button to advance the paper to move the paper; Install...
... for printing on the printer. c Caution: Do not pull up the paper by hand to fit it to lose the top-of the pull tractor. To reduce paper jams and improve continuous paper feeding, you can install the optional additional tractor (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for FX-1180) and then use the... in the front or rear push position as described earlier in this may damage the printer. c Caution: Never use two tractors at once, follow these steps: 1. Press the LF/FF button to the top-of the printer's ribbon. Press the Load/Eject button to advance the paper to move the paper; Install...
User Manual
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... the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of the printout is not installed properly. The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Set the paper thickness lever to a set incorrectly. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 3. See "Setting the Paper Thickness Lever" in Chapter 1. 7-10 Troubleshooting...
... the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of the printout is not installed properly. The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Set the paper thickness lever to a set incorrectly. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 3. See "Setting the Paper Thickness Lever" in Chapter 1. 7-10 Troubleshooting...
User Manual
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.... let it cool before touching it as described below, using the original box and packing materials. 1. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in their original boxes and packing materials. If any paper loaded in the...cable from the electrical outlet; Remove the ribbon cartridge by hand to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it . 4. Unplug the power cord from the printer. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-3 Remove any options are closed. 6. Make sure that the printer cover and front cover are installed, remove...
.... let it cool before touching it as described below, using the original box and packing materials. 1. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in their original boxes and packing materials. If any paper loaded in the...cable from the electrical outlet; Remove the ribbon cartridge by hand to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it . 4. Unplug the power cord from the printer. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-3 Remove any options are closed. 6. Make sure that the printer cover and front cover are installed, remove...