Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling ...impact printers - These printers have 3 numbers in fonts M Computer-based set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name 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...
...Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling ...impact printers - These printers have 3 numbers in fonts M Computer-based set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name 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...
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Because the carriage does not have the extra weight of the ribbon, the printer can be larger, since it doesn't 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 ink precisely applied to the less expensive...
Because the carriage does not have the extra weight of the ribbon, the printer can be larger, since it doesn't 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 ink precisely applied to the less expensive...
User Manual
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On page 5-3, add the information below , in addition to the products listed in Japan 96.02-16 When replacing the ribbon cartridge or ribbon pack, you can use the cartridge and pack listed below . Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack S015086 S010033 Printed in your User's Guide.
On page 5-3, add the information below , in addition to the products listed in Japan 96.02-16 When replacing the ribbon cartridge or ribbon pack, you can use the cartridge and pack listed below . Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack S015086 S010033 Printed in your User's Guide.
User Manual
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Contents Introduction Options 2 How to Use This Manual 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 ix
Contents Introduction Options 2 How to Use This Manual 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 ix
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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Lift the printer cover up and off. 2. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1.
Lift the printer cover up and off. 2. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1.
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Lay the cartridge flat and press gently until it clicks into the printer so that the notch on each end of the cartridge fits over the small peg on both ends. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Remove the plastic separator from the middle of the cartridge into place on each side of the printer. 5. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob facing you. Place the bottom edge of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. 4. 3.
Lay the cartridge flat and press gently until it clicks into the printer so that the notch on each end of the cartridge fits over the small peg on both ends. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Remove the plastic separator from the middle of the cartridge into place on each side of the printer. 5. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob facing you. Place the bottom edge of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. 4. 3.
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... to work properly with your printer. Printer model FX-2170 Ribbon cartridge S015085 Ribbon pack S010032 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" in Chapter 1. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 their high quality ensures proper operation and a long life for the print head and other ribbon may damage your EPSON printer; Replacing the Ribbon When...
... to work properly with your printer. Printer model FX-2170 Ribbon cartridge S015085 Ribbon pack S010032 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" in Chapter 1. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 their high quality ensures proper operation and a long life for the print head and other ribbon may damage your EPSON printer; Replacing the Ribbon When...
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... then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Remove the optional pull tractor, cut-sheet feeder, or roll-paper holder if installed. 5. Turn off the printer. 2. Transporting the Printer If you need to the paper-tension unit, and then replace the ...paper tension unit. 7. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and ...
... then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Remove the optional pull tractor, cut-sheet feeder, or roll-paper holder if installed. 5. Turn off the printer. 2. Transporting the Printer If you need to the paper-tension unit, and then replace the ...paper tension unit. 7. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and ...
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... like it is installed correctly. Follow the steps in the printer. The printer does not print The Pause light is off . Check the software's printer settings. Load paper in Chapter 1 to an electrical outlet. The ribbon cartridge may not be worn out. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the voltage of your dealer immediately...
... like it is installed correctly. Follow the steps in the printer. The printer does not print The Pause light is off . Check the software's printer settings. Load paper in Chapter 1 to an electrical outlet. The ribbon cartridge may not be worn out. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the voltage of your dealer immediately...
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... cool. The print is in the correct position. If the printer beeps once, you may have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. The ribbon may not be worn out. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer or qualified service... person. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 3. If the printer beeps five times, check for a paper jam and make sure the paper ...
... cool. The print is in the correct position. If the printer beeps once, you may have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. The ribbon may not be worn out. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer or qualified service... person. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 3. If the printer beeps five times, check for a paper jam and make sure the paper ...
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Either there is damaged. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. For instructions, see "Setting Up Your Software" in Chapter 1. See "Adjusting the paper thickness lever" in printed characters or graphics A line of dots is correctly configured for your printer. The print head is too much slack in the printout. Printed characters...
Either there is damaged. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. For instructions, see "Setting Up Your Software" in Chapter 1. See "Adjusting the paper thickness lever" in printed characters or graphics A line of dots is correctly configured for your printer. The print head is too much slack in the printout. Printed characters...
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See Paper release lever Ribbon cartridge installing# 1-5-9 replacing 5-3 Ribbon pack, 5-3 Roll paper, 2-29, 4-9-11 holder, 4-9-11 S Safety instructions, vii, viii Second bin cut-sheet feeder, 4-2 ...Postcards, 2-29 Power cord, l-4 plugging in, l-10 Power supply problems, 6-2-3, Print head warning, 2-l 1 Print quality problems, 6-4-7 Printer drivers DOS software, l-17-18 installing l-15 settings, l-15-16 Printer functions table, 3-8-9 Printer stand, l-3 Printer utilites, l-18-20 Problem solving, 6-l-11 Protective materials, saving 14 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 Push tractor, 2-8,...
See Paper release lever Ribbon cartridge installing# 1-5-9 replacing 5-3 Ribbon pack, 5-3 Roll paper, 2-29, 4-9-11 holder, 4-9-11 S Safety instructions, vii, viii Second bin cut-sheet feeder, 4-2 ...Postcards, 2-29 Power cord, l-4 plugging in, l-10 Power supply problems, 6-2-3, Print head warning, 2-l 1 Print quality problems, 6-4-7 Printer drivers DOS software, l-17-18 installing l-15 settings, l-15-16 Printer functions table, 3-8-9 Printer stand, l-3 Printer utilites, l-18-20 Problem solving, 6-l-11 Protective materials, saving 14 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 Push tractor, 2-8,...