Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which prints with Windows applications. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document or form without wasting a... combinations: Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of impact printers. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of paper - Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Bottom pull paper ...
..., and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which prints with Windows applications. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document or form without wasting a... combinations: Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of impact printers. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of paper - Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Bottom pull paper ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of built-in favor of an inch, to the interface receiving data. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. After a document...
... out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of built-in favor of an inch, to the interface receiving data. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. After a document...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to the Printer Status Monitor. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC...
... : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to the Printer Status Monitor. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC...
Product Brochure
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...print speeds of Windows® print drivers and multiplatform connectivity options. Plus, there's the added confidence of high-volume, low-cost output-whether you need to maximum print flexibility. You need the EPSON FX-2180-the fastest, ...most demanding print jobs, delivering impressive amounts of Epson's two-year warranty. With the FX-2180's outstanding convenience and quality engineering, you get everything you need an impact printer that lasts for technical specifications See other side for 300 million characters. EPSON FX-2180 Impact Printer...
...print speeds of Windows® print drivers and multiplatform connectivity options. Plus, there's the added confidence of high-volume, low-cost output-whether you need to maximum print flexibility. You need the EPSON FX-2180-the fastest, ...most demanding print jobs, delivering impressive amounts of Epson's two-year warranty. With the FX-2180's outstanding convenience and quality engineering, you get everything you need an impact printer that lasts for technical specifications See other side for 300 million characters. EPSON FX-2180 Impact Printer...
Product Brochure
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..., multipart forms, labels and envelopes q Includes two tractors standard • ESC/P and IBM emulations standard q Compatible with most software programs • Includes Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0 drivers q Compatible with pull tractor only) 3.9" to 16.5" 5.8" to 16.5" 4.0" to 16.0" 6.5" x 3.6" 9.5" x...durable Epson 9-pin technology q Produces clean, near letter-quality text q Print head offers 300 million character lifespan • Zero tear-off mode, paper parking for loading single sheet paper without notice. FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot ...
..., multipart forms, labels and envelopes q Includes two tractors standard • ESC/P and IBM emulations standard q Compatible with most software programs • Includes Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0 drivers q Compatible with pull tractor only) 3.9" to 16.5" 5.8" to 16.5" 4.0" to 16.0" 6.5" x 3.6" 9.5" x...durable Epson 9-pin technology q Produces clean, near letter-quality text q Print head offers 300 million character lifespan • Zero tear-off mode, paper parking for loading single sheet paper without notice. FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot ...
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: 506 cps at 10 cpi Draft: 380 cps at 10 cpi Near letter quality: 95 cps at 10 cpi) Resolution: Maximum 240 × 144 dpi (near letter quality) Interfaces: One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with Windows® 95) ...up to 50 sheets of 22 lb (82 g/m2) paper Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm). EPSON FX-2180 11/98 utility with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot.
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 quality: 95 cps at 10 cpi) Resolution: Maximum 240 × 144 dpi (near letter quality) Interfaces: One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with Windows® 95) ...up to 50 sheets of 22 lb (82 g/m2) paper Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm). EPSON FX-2180 11/98 utility with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot.
Product Information Guide
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... path. Tear off when the top of beeps (five times) If a printer error occurs, use only with Windows 95. Font f f Tear Off/Bin f f Pause f Paper Out f An unknown printer error has occurred. then turn off the Pause light, if necessary. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 Paper Out Light t On when no paper is loaded or paper...
... path. Tear off when the top of beeps (five times) If a printer error occurs, use only with Windows 95. Font f f Tear Off/Bin f f Pause f Paper Out f An unknown printer error has occurred. then turn off the Pause light, if necessary. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 Paper Out Light t On when no paper is loaded or paper...
User Manual
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... the U.S.) failure to other than those marks. Microsoft and Windows are for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this EPSON printer. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in any form or by SEIKO... EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright © 1998 by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, ...
... the U.S.) failure to other than those marks. Microsoft and Windows are for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this EPSON printer. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in any form or by SEIKO... EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright © 1998 by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, ...
User Manual
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...information 0-14 How To Use Your Manuals 0-15 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 0-15 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 For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-19 For DOS programs 1-20 iii
...information 0-14 How To Use Your Manuals 0-15 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 0-15 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 For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-19 For DOS programs 1-20 iii
User Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
User Manual
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... Panel Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch 5-2 About Your Printer's Default Settings 5-3 Changing default settings 5-8 Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-4 Checking Printer Status Information 6-4 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Using the Printer Status window 6-9 Making Monitoring Preference Settings 6-10 Turning on background monitoring 6-11 Using...
... Panel Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch 5-2 About Your Printer's Default Settings 5-3 Changing default settings 5-8 Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-4 Checking Printer Status Information 6-4 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Using the Printer Status window 6-9 Making Monitoring Preference Settings 6-10 Turning on background monitoring 6-11 Using...
User Manual
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... to help suit your printer quickly and easily, and other software. Getting to Know Your Printer 1 Getting to Know Your 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...
... to help suit your printer quickly and easily, and other software. Getting to Know Your Printer 1 Getting to Know Your 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...
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
User Manual
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... the Printer 1-15 The printer driver is best to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the EPSON printer software disks. The printer driver is software that come with your computer, install the printer driver software as shown below. 1 4. If you need to install the printer driver...
... the Printer 1-15 The printer driver is best to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the EPSON printer software disks. The printer driver is software that come with your computer, install the printer driver software as shown below. 1 4. If you need to install the printer driver...
User Manual
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... or NT 4.0 is running and the printer is selected in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below to install the printer driver for Windows 95 or NT 4.0. See Chapter 6 for Windows NT 4.0 may require network administration privileges. Ask your network administrator for Windows 95, you install the printer driver for more information. 1. After you can install...
... or NT 4.0 is running and the printer is selected in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below to install the printer driver for Windows 95 or NT 4.0. See Chapter 6 for Windows NT 4.0 may require network administration privileges. Ask your network administrator for Windows 95, you install the printer driver for more information. 1. After you can install...
User Manual
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... on the computer. If you use a password, enter it back on; Note: Windows 95 may display the New Hardware Found screen again the next time you may damage the printer. 3. 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 has an IEEE-1284 compatible, bidirectional parallel ...
... on the computer. If you use a password, enter it back on; Note: Windows 95 may display the New Hardware Found screen again the next time you may damage the printer. 3. 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 has an IEEE-1284 compatible, bidirectional parallel ...
User Manual
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... Copy manufacturer's files from box. (If you can type a unique name for Windows 95, you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 8. You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. After you selected. If this printer as shown. See Chapter 6 for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is your hard disk and adds an...
... Copy manufacturer's files from box. (If you can type a unique name for Windows 95, you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 8. You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. After you selected. If this printer as shown. See Chapter 6 for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is your hard disk and adds an...
User Manual
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.... Ask your network administrator for NT 3.5x may require network administration privileges. Make sure Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x is running and the Program Manager window is selected and click OK. Type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 3. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. For...
.... Ask your network administrator for NT 3.5x may require network administration privileges. Make sure Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x is running and the Program Manager window is selected and click OK. Type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 3. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. For...
User Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
User Manual
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... 4-21. is software that allows your Windows version. To use the EPSON Remote! The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program is available only for Windows 95. You need to easily change the printer's default settings from the computer screen. EPSON Remote! About Your Printer Software The EPSON printer software that comes with your Windows software applications can take full advantage of...
... 4-21. is software that allows your Windows version. To use the EPSON Remote! The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program is available only for Windows 95. You need to easily change the printer's default settings from the computer screen. EPSON Remote! About Your Printer Software The EPSON printer software that comes with your Windows software applications can take full advantage of...