Product Brochure
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...cost, significantly reduces paper waste. For your most flexible 9-pin wide carriage impact printer in impact printing. 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... When your business depends on the industrial-strength printer: the EPSON FX-2180-from a durable print head that 's up to your industrial-strength jobs, count on reliable, heavy-duty printing day after day, you need an impact printer that lasts for technical specifications
...cost, significantly reduces paper waste. For your most flexible 9-pin wide carriage impact printer in impact printing. 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... When your business depends on the industrial-strength printer: the EPSON FX-2180-from a durable print head that 's up to your industrial-strength jobs, count on reliable, heavy-duty printing day after day, you need an impact printer that lasts for technical specifications
Product Brochure
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... sheet paper without notice. CPD-6349 50M 5/98 GAC Printed on Recycled Paper FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional 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 1-800-463-7766 for the nearest dealer location...
... sheet paper without notice. CPD-6349 50M 5/98 GAC Printed on Recycled Paper FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional 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 1-800-463-7766 for the nearest dealer location...
Product Information Guide
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...(15 mm) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON FX-2180 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft: 506 cps at 10 cpi Draft: 380 cps at 10 cpi Near letter ... Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. utility with Windows® 95) Built-in fonts: 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...
...(15 mm) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON FX-2180 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft: 506 cps at 10 cpi Draft: 380 cps at 10 cpi Near letter ... Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. utility with Windows® 95) Built-in fonts: 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...
User Manual
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... Users D-2 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . D-4 Enquiry Desk D-4 Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-7 Printable area C-8 Safety approvals C-10 CE marking C-10 Command Lists C-11 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-11 IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes C-15 Character Tables C-16 International character...
... Users D-2 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . D-4 Enquiry Desk D-4 Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-7 Printable area C-8 Safety approvals C-10 CE marking C-10 Command Lists C-11 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-11 IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes C-15 Character Tables C-16 International character...
User Manual
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...q Do not spill liquid on a flat surface. q Do not block or cover the openings in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Avoid... using outlets on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer's cabinet. q Do not use an extension cord with a damp cloth only. Do not insert objects through the slots.
...q Do not spill liquid on a flat surface. q Do not block or cover the openings in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Avoid... using outlets on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer's cabinet. q Do not use an extension cord with a damp cloth only. Do not insert objects through the slots.
User Manual
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... paper, use , see Appendix C. See Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." T For detailed specifications on Single Sheets Your single-sheet paper may be from 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) wide. top paper slot front paper slot 3-2 Printing on the types of the printer or the front paper guide. You can print...
... paper, use , see Appendix C. See Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." T For detailed specifications on Single Sheets Your single-sheet paper may be from 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) wide. top paper slot front paper slot 3-2 Printing on the types of the printer or the front paper guide. You can print...
User Manual
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Continuous paper is creased, old, too See the paper specifications in thin, or too thick. See Chapter 3 for the printer to detect that it properly. See "Setting the Paper Thickness Lever" in the paper path. Set the paper release lever to the left. For more ... release lever to the single-sheet position. (See Chapter 2 for more information on loading single-sheet paper. Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it is set to a tractor position. Set the paper release lever to the appropriate tractor...
Continuous paper is creased, old, too See the paper specifications in thin, or too thick. See Chapter 3 for the printer to detect that it properly. See "Setting the Paper Thickness Lever" in the paper path. Set the paper release lever to the left. For more ... release lever to the single-sheet position. (See Chapter 2 for more information on loading single-sheet paper. Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it is set to a tractor position. Set the paper release lever to the appropriate tractor...
User Manual
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...-of-form position setting is Choose the correct printer from the not selected in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of -Form Position" in micro adjust mode. See the printable area specifications in Appendix C. 7 Troubleshooting Adjust the top...match the size of -Form Position" in your application before printing. Troubleshooting 7-9 You moved the paper using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! However, settings made in Windows applications override settings made in Chapter 2. See "Adjusting the Top-of ...
...-of-form position setting is Choose the correct printer from the not selected in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of -Form Position" in micro adjust mode. See the printable area specifications in Appendix C. 7 Troubleshooting Adjust the top...match the size of -Form Position" in your application before printing. Troubleshooting 7-9 You moved the paper using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! However, settings made in Windows applications override settings made in Chapter 2. See "Adjusting the Top-of ...
User Manual
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...or in your computer documentation. If the cable is connected correctly, run a self test as described in this chapter. Close the printer cover and press the Pause button to do Press the Pause button. The interface cable is paused. Check that meets the requirements... of both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer are plugged in securely. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. Your software is open. Cause The printer is not plugged in securely. Printing or printout quality problems The...
...or in your computer documentation. If the cable is connected correctly, run a self test as described in this chapter. Close the printer cover and press the Pause button to do Press the Pause button. The interface cable is paused. Check that meets the requirements... of both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer are plugged in securely. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. Your software is open. Cause The printer is not plugged in securely. 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 Paper alignment C-7 Printable area C-8 Safety approvals C-10 CE marking C-10 Command Lists C-11 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-11 IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes C-15 Character Tables C-16 International character sets for the Italic table C-25 Specifications C-1
Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 C Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-7 Printable area C-8 Safety approvals C-10 CE marking C-10 Command Lists C-11 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-11 IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes C-15 Character Tables C-16 International character sets for the Italic table C-25 Specifications C-1
User Manual
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.../second 61 ms/line 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: Paper feed speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft Draft Near letter quality 500 cps at 10 cpi maximum...
.../second 61 ms/line 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: Paper feed speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft Draft Near letter quality 500 cps at 10 cpi maximum...
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C-4 Specifications Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 46W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is also designed for the voltage of the printer for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220 to 240 V. Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: Total print volume Print head life 7.5 million lines (... 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (maximum 1.8 A depending on the character type) 0.5 A (maximum 0.9 A depending on the back of your printer.
C-4 Specifications Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 46W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is also designed for the voltage of the printer for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220 to 240 V. Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: Total print volume Print head life 7.5 million lines (... 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (maximum 1.8 A depending on the character type) 0.5 A (maximum 0.9 A depending on the back of your printer.
User Manual
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... %, ESC &, ESC :, ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC I Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z, ESC ^, ESC * Bar code: ESC ( B Specifications C-11 Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes. See the ESC/P Reference Manual for details. General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC... ESC g, ESC p, ESC 4, ESC 5, ESC E, ESC F, ESC ! Font enhancement: ESC W, DC4, SO, DC2, SI, ESC w, ESC G, ESC H, ESC T, ESC S, ESC - EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use C advanced fonts and graphics.
... %, ESC &, ESC :, ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC I Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z, ESC ^, ESC * Bar code: ESC ( B Specifications C-11 Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes. See the ESC/P Reference Manual for details. General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC... ESC g, ESC p, ESC 4, ESC 5, ESC E, ESC F, ESC ! Font enhancement: ESC W, DC4, SO, DC2, SI, ESC w, ESC G, ESC H, ESC T, ESC S, ESC - EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use C advanced fonts and graphics.
User Manual
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... POSTNET is always 0.125 inch; T The long bar length of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET. C-12 Specifications the short bar length is always 0.050 inch. Barcode commands Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of POSTNET is selected.
... POSTNET is always 0.125 inch; T The long bar length of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET. C-12 Specifications the short bar length is always 0.050 inch. Barcode commands Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of POSTNET is selected.
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Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC. The barcode is constant. Barcode type EAN-13 EAN-8 Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC-A UPC-E Code 39 Code 128 POSTNET Number of ... FF 0B 0B or 7 1 to FF 2 to the barcode symbology. The data number of valid characters 2: Control flag c b0=1 Specifications C-13 c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: The printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) C 0: Center 1: Under Bits 3−...
Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC. The barcode is constant. Barcode type EAN-13 EAN-8 Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC-A UPC-E Code 39 Code 128 POSTNET Number of ... FF 0B 0B or 7 1 to FF 2 to the barcode symbology. The data number of valid characters 2: Control flag c b0=1 Specifications C-13 c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: The printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) C 0: Center 1: Under Bits 3−...
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... _ Spacing: BS, SP Character handling: ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC [ T, ESC ^, ESC ¥ Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z Barcode: ESC [f, ESC [p Download: ESC = (draft mode only) Specifications C-15 IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below.
... _ Spacing: BS, SP Character handling: ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC [ T, ESC ^, ESC ¥ Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z Barcode: ESC [f, ESC [p Download: ESC = (draft mode only) Specifications C-15 IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below.
User Manual
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... are the same as described in Chapter 5. (When you select Table 1, hex codes 00 to 1FH and 80 to 1FH are replaced.) Table 1 C-16 Specifications Table 2 when you select Table 2, hex codes 00 to 9FH are replaced; You can select the character tables shown in this section using the... printer's default-setting mode or with an asterisk (*) after the table name are available only in some countries. T The character tables with software commands. Character ...
... are the same as described in Chapter 5. (When you select Table 1, hex codes 00 to 1FH and 80 to 1FH are replaced.) Table 1 C-16 Specifications Table 2 when you select Table 2, hex codes 00 to 9FH are replaced; You can select the character tables shown in this section using the... printer's default-setting mode or with an asterisk (*) after the table name are available only in some countries. T The character tables with software commands. Character ...
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...front push tractor, 2-16 paper tension unit, 2-23 printed document from front push tractor, 2-14-15 rear push tractor, 2-21-22 printer cover, 1-7 pull tractor, 2-33 roll paper, A-16 Ribbon cartridge, 10 installing, 1-6-11 replacing, 1-6-11 Ribbon cover, 2-38 ... cartridge, 1-8 Setting paper release lever, 2-2-3 paper thickness lever, 2-3-4 Shield plate, A-17, inside back cover Single sheets printing, 8, 3-1-12 problems, 7-6 Specifications, C-2-25 CE marking, C-10 character tables, C-16-25 command lists, C-11-15 electrical, C-4 environmental, C-5 mechanical, C-2-4 paper, C-5-7 paper alignment, ...
...front push tractor, 2-16 paper tension unit, 2-23 printed document from front push tractor, 2-14-15 rear push tractor, 2-21-22 printer cover, 1-7 pull tractor, 2-33 roll paper, A-16 Ribbon cartridge, 10 installing, 1-6-11 replacing, 1-6-11 Ribbon cover, 2-38 ... cartridge, 1-8 Setting paper release lever, 2-2-3 paper thickness lever, 2-3-4 Shield plate, A-17, inside back cover Single sheets printing, 8, 3-1-12 problems, 7-6 Specifications, C-2-25 CE marking, C-10 character tables, C-16-25 command lists, C-11-15 electrical, C-4 environmental, C-5 mechanical, C-2-4 paper, C-5-7 paper alignment, ...
Warranty Statement
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... or part may not apply to : Epson America, Inc. Epson is manufactured from the date of the EPSON product enclosed with the product will be identified or reproduced in the United States and Canada. EPSON AMERICA, INC. / Printer 2-year 12/98 EPSON AMERICA, INC. What This Warranty Does ...ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to jurisdiction. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you will be properly maintained or fail to function properly as fire, flood, and...
... or part may not apply to : Epson America, Inc. Epson is manufactured from the date of the EPSON product enclosed with the product will be identified or reproduced in the United States and Canada. EPSON AMERICA, INC. / Printer 2-year 12/98 EPSON AMERICA, INC. What This Warranty Does ...ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to jurisdiction. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you will be properly maintained or fail to function properly as fire, flood, and...