Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in fonts M Computer-based set-up...
... tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M Built-in fonts M Computer-based set-up...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which allows more connectivity compatibility. In some models this tractor is fixed. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows...
... form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which allows more connectivity compatibility. In some models this tractor is fixed. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...in the pull position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path ...almost straight-through paper path, which automatically adjusts the platten to the thickness of the paper. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper ...
...in the pull position. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path ...almost straight-through paper path, which automatically adjusts the platten to the thickness of the paper. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...precisely line up printing on the control panel. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out... the property of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most paper paths, by a button on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help ...
...precisely line up printing on the control panel. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out... the property of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most paper paths, by a button on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Monitor. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous...
... Monitor. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. Because the...machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with ink precisely applied to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the ...
...the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with smaller ribbon on the motor, which can achieve faster print speeds. Because the...machinery Made with the highest quality nylon manufactured Made with ink precisely applied to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...trademark of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Total Print Volume estimates the total number of hours between failures at 25 ... vary depending on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on-carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures. Because...
...trademark of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. Total Print Volume estimates the total number of hours between failures at 25 ... vary depending on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on-carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures. Because...
Product Brochure
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...and multiplatform connectivity options. Built with legendary Epson reliability, the FX-2180 stands up to maximum print flexibility. This rugged, non-stop performer doesn't waste time, with a complete selection of up to the job. EPSON FX-2180 Impact Printer • Super-fast printing at 500... cps • Reliable, durable Epson 9-pin technology • Zero tear-off feature, included at no -worry system compatibility....
...and multiplatform connectivity options. Built with legendary Epson reliability, the FX-2180 stands up to maximum print flexibility. This rugged, non-stop performer doesn't waste time, with a complete selection of up to the job. EPSON FX-2180 Impact Printer • Super-fast printing at 500... cps • Reliable, durable Epson 9-pin technology • Zero tear-off feature, included at no -worry system compatibility....
Product Brochure
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... Dimensions H x W x D: 10.1" x 25.2" x 15.8" (257 x 639 x 402mm) Weight: approx. 28.8 lb (13 kg.) Product Codes/Accessories FX-2180 impact printer FX-2180 fabric ribbon Pull tractor unit Cut sheet feeders High capacity cut sheet feeder Second-bin cut sheet and envelope feeder, and front sheet guide, roll...1998 Epson America, Inc. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any and all rights in , top out Advanced Paper Handling Micro-adjustment for energy efficiency. CPD-6349 50M 5/98 GAC Printed on Recycled Paper FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot...
... Dimensions H x W x D: 10.1" x 25.2" x 15.8" (257 x 639 x 402mm) Weight: approx. 28.8 lb (13 kg.) Product Codes/Accessories FX-2180 impact printer FX-2180 fabric ribbon Pull tractor unit Cut sheet feeders High capacity cut sheet feeder Second-bin cut sheet and envelope feeder, and front sheet guide, roll...1998 Epson America, Inc. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any and all rights in , top out Advanced Paper Handling Micro-adjustment for energy efficiency. CPD-6349 50M 5/98 GAC Printed on Recycled Paper FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot...
Product Information Guide
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...paper in this feeder. Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you to 50 sheets of the following EPSON interface cards in combination with telex machines. EPSON FX-2180 paper guide cover printer cover rear edge guides paper guide paper separator paper release lever User Replaceable Part Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack...server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 1 You can load up to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to 150 sheets of paper jams. Using a pull tractor in your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with a push tractor...
...paper in this feeder. Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you to 50 sheets of the following EPSON interface cards in combination with telex machines. EPSON FX-2180 paper guide cover printer cover rear edge guides paper guide paper separator paper release lever User Replaceable Part Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack...server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 1 You can load up to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to 150 sheets of paper jams. Using a pull tractor in your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with a push tractor...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON FX-2180 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft:... Italic and 10 graphical character tables. (Nineteen graphical character tables are available in the defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! Paper feed methods: Friction (front, rear) Push tractor (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom... 0.59 inch (15 mm). utility with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Buffer: 64KB or 0KB (selectable in some countries.) Character sets: 13 international character sets ...
EPSON FX-2180 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft:... Italic and 10 graphical character tables. (Nineteen graphical character tables are available in the defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! Paper feed methods: Friction (front, rear) Push tractor (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom... 0.59 inch (15 mm). utility with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Buffer: 64KB or 0KB (selectable in some countries.) Character sets: 13 international character sets ...
Product Information Guide
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...: 3.9 16.5 100 420 0.0025 0.065 0.0055 0.14 14 24 52.3 90 Plain paper, bond paper, and recycled paper 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 3 EPSON FX-2180 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life of the printer for your printer's voltage. Environmental Operation Storage Temperature 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) -22° to 140°...
...: 3.9 16.5 100 420 0.0025 0.065 0.0055 0.14 14 24 52.3 90 Plain paper, bond paper, and recycled paper 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 3 EPSON FX-2180 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life of the printer for your printer's voltage. Environmental Operation Storage Temperature 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) -22° to 140°...
Product Information Guide
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...postcards and envelopes. Pause Light t On when the printer is 8 inches (203.2 mm). LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. t Ejects a single sheet of -form position when held down and up arrow buttons. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 5 t Feeds continuous paper backward from the...paper is selected. t Loads continuous paper from the tear-off f = flashing Pause Button t Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. EPSON FX-2180 Roll paper: A B B printable area A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). Pitch Button Selects the font size...
...postcards and envelopes. Pause Light t On when the printer is 8 inches (203.2 mm). LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. t Ejects a single sheet of -form position when held down and up arrow buttons. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 5 t Feeds continuous paper backward from the...paper is selected. t Loads continuous paper from the tear-off f = flashing Pause Button t Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. EPSON FX-2180 Roll paper: A B B printable area A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). Pitch Button Selects the font size...
Product Information Guide
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... printing. t Paper is jammed in the paper path. Font f f Tear Off/Bin f f Pause f Paper Out f An unknown printer error has occurred. then turn off the printer and leave it on again. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 t Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or a paper jam has occurred. Pause n The... printer is not fully ejected. Pause n Beep Pattern qqqqq You moved the paper release lever while paper from another...
... printing. t Paper is jammed in the paper path. Font f f Tear Off/Bin f f Pause f Paper Out f An unknown printer error has occurred. then turn off the printer and leave it on again. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 t Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or a paper jam has occurred. Pause n The... printer is not fully ejected. Pause n Beep Pattern qqqqq You moved the paper release lever while paper from another...
Product Information Guide
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... attached to load continuous paper from the front or bottom slot. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 7 Standby Position Your continuous paper is in the standby position when it is aligned with labels, use a printer stand with labels. This is in the printer. Tear-off Position Your continuous paper is especially helpful for printing on thick...
... attached to load continuous paper from the front or bottom slot. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 7 Standby Position Your continuous paper is in the standby position when it is aligned with labels, use a printer stand with labels. This is in the printer. Tear-off Position Your continuous paper is especially helpful for printing on thick...
Product Information Guide
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..., single-sheet multipart forms, postcards, or envelopes. Paper Release Lever Positions Use the paper release lever to select which paper path you want the printer to purchase the optional pull tractor (C800321) and install it in the pull position. The table below shows the corresponding paper path(s) for each ... Load/Eject button to load single-sheet multi-part forms that comes in the front push position and install it in the pull position. EPSON FX-2180 Paper Path Rear push tractor and pull tractor Rear paper slot Description To use the rear push tractor with the pull tractor, you can ...
..., single-sheet multipart forms, postcards, or envelopes. Paper Release Lever Positions Use the paper release lever to select which paper path you want the printer to purchase the optional pull tractor (C800321) and install it in the pull position. The table below shows the corresponding paper path(s) for each ... Load/Eject button to load single-sheet multi-part forms that comes in the front push position and install it in the pull position. EPSON FX-2180 Paper Path Rear push tractor and pull tractor Rear paper slot Description To use the rear push tractor with the pull tractor, you can ...
Product Information Guide
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... push tractor Load paper printable side down. If you are using , as shown in the table below. Then close the sprocket covers. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 9 If you are using the front push tractor, open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. 2. Open both sprocket covers. ... the paper over the sprocket pins (as described in the paper, you are too far apart or there is located under the printer cover. EPSON FX-2180 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Paper Handling Loading Continuous Paper Onto a Push Tractor 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 6 7 Front push tractor Load paper printable ...
... push tractor Load paper printable side down. If you are using , as shown in the table below. Then close the sprocket covers. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 9 If you are using the front push tractor, open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. 2. Open both sprocket covers. ... the paper over the sprocket pins (as described in the paper, you are too far apart or there is located under the printer cover. EPSON FX-2180 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Paper Handling Loading Continuous Paper Onto a Push Tractor 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 6 7 Front push tractor Load paper printable ...
Product Information Guide
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... Paper To switch from printing on ; Caution: Never use the knob to eject paper while the printer is in the printer, remove it . this may cause a paper jam. Switching to single-sheet printing. EPSON FX-2180 4. If you are flashing, your paper is on single sheets without having to lose the tear-...-sheet position. Load single sheets in the next step. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. 3. this may damage the printer or cause it . Load continuous paper onto the front or rear push tractor as described on labels. EPSON FX-2180 11/98
... Paper To switch from printing on ; Caution: Never use the knob to eject paper while the printer is in the printer, remove it . this may cause a paper jam. Switching to single-sheet printing. EPSON FX-2180 4. If you are flashing, your paper is on single sheets without having to lose the tear-...-sheet position. Load single sheets in the next step. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. 3. this may damage the printer or cause it . Load continuous paper onto the front or rear push tractor as described on labels. EPSON FX-2180 11/98
Product Information Guide
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...the Tear Off/Bin button; EPSON FX-2180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is the position on the next page. 6. Note: t Your top-of -form position as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the... easily tear off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 11 For instructions, see the following example: First mark a point 6.5 mm (0.26 inch) above the perforation, you need to the tearoff position, you get a 9.5 mm (0.37 inch) margin on the page where the printer will start printing. this may come ...
...the Tear Off/Bin button; EPSON FX-2180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is the position on the next page. 6. Note: t Your top-of -form position as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the... easily tear off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 11 For instructions, see the following example: First mark a point 6.5 mm (0.26 inch) above the perforation, you need to the tearoff position, you get a 9.5 mm (0.37 inch) margin on the page where the printer will start printing. this may come ...
Product Information Guide
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...(the indented portion of -form position and begins printing. Grasp the used the printer, the print head may be hot; The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 4. EPSON FX-2180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon installation position. 3. ... for about three seconds. then slide the print head to press the Tear Off/Bin button. 2. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off edge 1. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Open the paper guide cover. 3. Open the paper guide cover. Note: When the pull tractor is ...
...(the indented portion of -form position and begins printing. Grasp the used the printer, the print head may be hot; The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 4. EPSON FX-2180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon installation position. 3. ... for about three seconds. then slide the print head to press the Tear Off/Bin button. 2. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off edge 1. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Open the paper guide cover. 3. Open the paper guide cover. Note: When the pull tractor is ...