Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... is torn off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of -form position. Paper parking Supports loading of the Windows fonts resident on a printer. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on your computer. DOS...
... is torn off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of -form position. Paper parking Supports loading of the Windows fonts resident on a printer. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on your computer. DOS...
Product Brochure
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You need the EPSON FX-2180-the fastest, most demanding print jobs, delivering impressive amounts of Windows® print drivers and multiplatform connectivity options. Its four paper paths and up to seven-part form printing add up to 500 cps from the world leader in impact printing. Better yet, the built-in its class. EPSON FX-2180 Impact Printer • Super...
You need the EPSON FX-2180-the fastest, most demanding print jobs, delivering impressive amounts of Windows® print drivers and multiplatform connectivity options. Its four paper paths and up to seven-part form printing add up to 500 cps from the world leader in impact printing. Better yet, the built-in its class. EPSON FX-2180 Impact Printer • Super...
Product Brochure
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.... The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. © Copyright 1998 Epson America, Inc. FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with pull tractor only) 3.9" to 16.5" 5.8" to 16.5" 4.0" to 16.0" 6.5" x 3.6" ...Compatible with most software programs • Includes Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0 drivers q Compatible with virtually any Windows environment • Superior two-year warranty q None better in its class q Backed by Epson's outstanding technical support USA: Call 1-800...
.... The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. © Copyright 1998 Epson America, Inc. FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with pull tractor only) 3.9" to 16.5" 5.8" to 16.5" 4.0" to 16.0" 6.5" x 3.6" ...Compatible with most software programs • Includes Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0 drivers q Compatible with virtually any Windows environment • Superior two-year warranty q None better in its class q Backed by Epson's outstanding technical support USA: Call 1-800...
User Manual
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... Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging In the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-15 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-16...
... Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging In the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-15 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-16...
User Manual
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... Panel . . . . 4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu 4-14 Printer driver settings overview 4-14 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 4-17 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . 4-17 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . 4-19 Printer driver settings overview 4-19 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility...
... Panel . . . . 4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu 4-14 Printer driver settings overview 4-14 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 4-17 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . 4-17 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . 4-19 Printer driver settings overview 4-19 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility...
User Manual
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...Printer Your EPSON® FX-2180 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. In addition, several options are available to 500 characters per second at 10 characters per inch Your printer also comes with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Microsoft® Windows...® 95 that lets you check the status of your individual needs. Getting to Know Your Printer 1 Features include:...
...Printer Your EPSON® FX-2180 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. In addition, several options are available to 500 characters per second at 10 characters per inch Your printer also comes with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Microsoft® Windows...® 95 that lets you check the status of your individual needs. Getting to Know Your Printer 1 Features include:...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging In the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-15 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-16 For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-19 For DOS programs 1-20 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging In the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-15 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-16 For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-19 For DOS programs 1-20 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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.... 1 4. You need to make backup copies of the printer's capabilities. 3. If your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the EPSON printer software disks. The printer driver is best to install the printer driver on page 1-20. Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC After you need to install the printer driver so your cable has a ground wire, connect it is...
.... 1 4. You need to make backup copies of the printer's capabilities. 3. If your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the EPSON printer software disks. The printer driver is best to install the printer driver on page 1-20. Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC After you need to install the printer driver so your cable has a ground wire, connect it is...
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... then double-click the drive in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below to install the printer driver for more information. 1. After you install the printer driver for Windows 95 or NT 4.0. For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 Follow the steps below . Make sure Windows 95 or NT 4.0 is running and the printer is selected in which you inserted the...
... then double-click the drive in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below to install the printer driver for more information. 1. After you install the printer driver for Windows 95 or NT 4.0. For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 Follow the steps below . Make sure Windows 95 or NT 4.0 is running and the printer is selected in which you inserted the...
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...-play 1 If you are using Windows 95 and you want to your printer and computer, if necessary. Make sure the printer is connected to install the driver using plug-and-play , follow the instructions under "For Windows 95 or NT 4.0" on your computer documentation for more information. 1. Setting Up the Printer 1-17 If you use a password...
...-play 1 If you are using Windows 95 and you want to your printer and computer, if necessary. Make sure the printer is connected to install the driver using plug-and-play , follow the instructions under "For Windows 95 or NT 4.0" on your computer documentation for more information. 1. Setting Up the Printer 1-17 If you use a password...
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...setting.) 10. Click OK. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. 9. After you install the printer driver for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is your only printer or you can type a unique name for information on installing and using the printer model name or the name you selected.... See Chapter 6 for the printer in a disk drive. 8. If this printer as shown. You see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Insert Disk 1 of your hard disk and adds an icon to your printer driver software in the Printer name box. You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program...
...setting.) 10. Click OK. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. 9. After you install the printer driver for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is your only printer or you can type a unique name for information on installing and using the printer model name or the name you selected.... See Chapter 6 for the printer in a disk drive. 8. If this printer as shown. You see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Insert Disk 1 of your hard disk and adds an icon to your printer driver software in the Printer name box. You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program...
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... the disk in a disk drive. 3. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Note: Installing the printer driver for 1 Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x. For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x Follow the steps below to install the printer driver for NT 3.5x may require network administration privileges. Choose Run from the File menu. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5. Follow the on-screen...
... the disk in a disk drive. 3. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Note: Installing the printer driver for 1 Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x. For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x Follow the steps below to install the printer driver for NT 3.5x may require network administration privileges. Choose Run from the File menu. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5. Follow the on-screen...
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... Panel 4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu 4-14 Printer driver settings overview 4-14 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 4-17 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . 4-17 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel 4-19 Printer driver settings overview 4-19 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility...
... Panel 4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu 4-14 Printer driver settings overview 4-14 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 4-17 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . 4-17 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel 4-19 Printer driver settings overview 4-19 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility...
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... Monitor 2 utility program is available only for Windows 95. About Your Printer Software The EPSON printer software that allows your computer to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you have installed the printer driver on your Windows version. It monitors the status of the...
... Monitor 2 utility program is available only for Windows 95. About Your Printer Software The EPSON printer software that allows your computer to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you have installed the printer driver on your Windows version. It monitors the status of the...
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... Setup dialog box appears. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from the File menu of your application. To access the printer driver, see "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-5. 4 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below provide general guidelines...
... Setup dialog box appears. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from the File menu of your application. To access the printer driver, see "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-5. 4 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below provide general guidelines...
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See "Printer driver settings overview" on the next page for detailed information about the settings. 4-4 Using the Printer Software 2. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Options menus. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of the window. These menus contain the printer driver settings. 3.
See "Printer driver settings overview" on the next page for detailed information about the settings. 4-4 Using the Printer Software 2. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Options menus. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of the window. These menus contain the printer driver settings. 3.
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... point to Settings. 2. These menus provide the printer driver settings. 4. Using the Printer Software 4-5 The printer driver settings on accessing the printer driver. The screen displays the Properties window, which contains the Paper, 4 Graphics, and Device Options menus. To access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings...
... point to Settings. 2. These menus provide the printer driver settings. 4. Using the Printer Software 4-5 The printer driver settings on accessing the printer driver. The screen displays the Properties window, which contains the Paper, 4 Graphics, and Device Options menus. To access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings...
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... printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps on page 4-10. Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 While many Windows applications override the settings made with single sheets as described in Chapter 3. To access the printer driver from the Control Panel," below. Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications When you access the printer driver...
... printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps on page 4-10. Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 While many Windows applications override the settings made with single sheets as described in Chapter 3. To access the printer driver from the Control Panel," below. Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications When you access the printer driver...
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... your applications. The Print Setup dialog box appears. The diagram on the screen changes depending on accessing the printer driver. The Printers dialog box appears. 3. however, increasing the resolution slows printing. To access the printer driver settings, see the previous sections on the orientation you want. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2.
... your applications. The Print Setup dialog box appears. The diagram on the screen changes depending on accessing the printer driver. The Printers dialog box appears. 3. however, increasing the resolution slows printing. To access the printer driver settings, see the previous sections on the orientation you want. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2.
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... customer support through the following services: Electronic support services Service World Wide Web EPSON Internet FTP Site EPSON Download Service EPSON Forum on the back of the printer.) Brand and model of your computer: Printer software version: (Click the About button in your printer driver.) Windows version (for example, NT, 95, or 3.1): Software application(s) you normally use with...
... customer support through the following services: Electronic support services Service World Wide Web EPSON Internet FTP Site EPSON Download Service EPSON Forum on the back of the printer.) Brand and model of your computer: Printer software version: (Click the About button in your printer driver.) Windows version (for example, NT, 95, or 3.1): Software application(s) you normally use with...