Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.../pull tractor combinations: Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Two tractors hold the forms securely. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more...
.../pull tractor combinations: Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Two tractors hold the forms securely. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... on the carriage reduces the wear and tear on the print head EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with the highest...
... on the carriage reduces the wear and tear on the print head EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to move the ribbon with the highest...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... it is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is not carrying the extra motor weight. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability...
... it is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may fail. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is not carrying the extra motor weight. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability...
Product Brochure
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... count on reliable, heavy-duty printing day after day, you need to your business depends on the industrial-strength printer: the EPSON FX-2180-from a durable print head that 's up to seven-part form printing • Front, rear, bottom and top paper paths •...volume, low-cost output-whether you need an impact printer that lasts for technical specifications Better yet, the built-in its class. EPSON FX-2180 Impact Printer • Super-fast printing at no -worry system compatibility. With the FX-2180's outstanding convenience and quality engineering, you get ...
... count on reliable, heavy-duty printing day after day, you need to your business depends on the industrial-strength printer: the EPSON FX-2180-from a durable print head that 's up to seven-part form printing • Front, rear, bottom and top paper paths •...volume, low-cost output-whether you need an impact printer that lasts for technical specifications Better yet, the built-in its class. EPSON FX-2180 Impact Printer • Super-fast printing at no -worry system compatibility. With the FX-2180's outstanding convenience and quality engineering, you get ...
Product Brochure
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..., Energy Star compliant 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...feeder can only be used with High capacity cut sheet feeder (used to form a dual-bin feeder) EPSON • Super-fast printing at 35% page density Print Head Life: 300 million characters Control Panel Buttons: Operate, Pause, Load/Eject, LF/FF, Tear Off/Bin,...
..., Energy Star compliant 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...feeder can only be used with High capacity cut sheet feeder (used to form a dual-bin feeder) EPSON • Super-fast printing at 35% page density Print Head Life: 300 million characters Control Panel Buttons: Operate, Pause, Load/Eject, LF/FF, Tear Off/Bin,...
Product Information Guide
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... fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). 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...with Windows® 95) Built-in some countries.) Character sets: 13 international character sets Reliability: Total print volume: Print head life: 7.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 300 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight 10.1 inches...
... fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). 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...with Windows® 95) Built-in some countries.) Character sets: 13 international character sets Reliability: Total print volume: Print head life: 7.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 300 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight 10.1 inches...
Product Information Guide
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... light, if necessary. Press the Load/Eject button to resume printing. Wait a few minutes; The printer is not loaded correctly in the paper path. Tear off the Pause light, if necessary. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Then move the paper release lever to resume printing. t A single sheet of the...button to the desired position. Pause f The print head is not fed to determine the problem and solution. If the error recurs, contact your dealer. then press the Load/Eject button. Operate Button Turns the printer on page 13. EPSON FX-2180 Paper Out Light t On when no paper is loaded...
... light, if necessary. Press the Load/Eject button to resume printing. Wait a few minutes; The printer is not loaded correctly in the paper path. Tear off the Pause light, if necessary. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Then move the paper release lever to resume printing. t A single sheet of the...button to the desired position. Pause f The print head is not fed to determine the problem and solution. If the error recurs, contact your dealer. then press the Load/Eject button. Operate Button Turns the printer on page 13. EPSON FX-2180 Paper Out Light t On when no paper is loaded...
Product Information Guide
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... that the print head is not in effect until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off edge 1. Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you try to turn off the printer. 1. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Then tear... off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. You may need to the top-of-form position and begins printing....
... that the print head is not in effect until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off edge 1. Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you try to turn off the printer. 1. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Then tear... off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. You may need to the top-of-form position and begins printing....
Product Information Guide
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...the direction of the printer as shown. Gently press down the ribbon guide until both ends click into place. ribbon guide Clearing Paper Jams 1. EPSON FX-2180 4. Then turn off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 5. Slide the print head from the new ...ribbon cartridge and discard it is jammed in the printer. If continuous paper is in the ribbon. Remove...
...the direction of the printer as shown. Gently press down the ribbon guide until both ends click into place. ribbon guide Clearing Paper Jams 1. EPSON FX-2180 4. Then turn off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 5. Slide the print head from the new ...ribbon cartridge and discard it is jammed in the printer. If continuous paper is in the ribbon. Remove...
Product Information Guide
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...EPSON FX-2180 User's Guide EPSON FX-2180 Quick Reference Guide EPSON FX-2180 Unpacking sheet EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual EPSON FX-2180 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you need to remove the ribbon cartridge. 4. Turn off the printer and remove any paper as well as described on the printer mechanism or electronic components. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer..., remove it cool before attempting to transport your printer operating at its best, you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot. If the outer case or paper...
...EPSON FX-2180 User's Guide EPSON FX-2180 Quick Reference Guide EPSON FX-2180 Unpacking sheet EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual EPSON FX-2180 Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you need to remove the ribbon cartridge. 4. Turn off the printer and remove any paper as well as described on the printer mechanism or electronic components. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer..., remove it cool before attempting to transport your printer operating at its best, you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot. If the outer case or paper...
User Manual
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Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Easy-to-Use Features 0-2 Available Paper Paths 0-3 Printing on continuous paper 0-4 Printing on single sheets 0-8 Options 0-10 Ribbon Cartridges 0-10 Important Safety Instructions 0-11 Print Head Caution Symbol 0-12 ENERGY STAR Compliance 0-13 For United Kingdom ...Users 0-13 Use of options 0-13 Safety 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...
Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Easy-to-Use Features 0-2 Available Paper Paths 0-3 Printing on continuous paper 0-4 Printing on single sheets 0-8 Options 0-10 Ribbon Cartridges 0-10 Important Safety Instructions 0-11 Print Head Caution Symbol 0-12 ENERGY STAR Compliance 0-13 For United Kingdom ...Users 0-13 Use of options 0-13 Safety 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...
User Manual
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Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are also available to print on continuous paper and single sheets using a variety of the print head and other printer parts. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on options for your printer's versatility. Optional interface cards are designed and manufactured to work...
Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are also available to print on continuous paper and single sheets using a variety of the print head and other printer parts. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on options for your printer's versatility. Optional interface cards are designed and manufactured to work...
User Manual
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... cabinet damaged; Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. if liquid has entered the printer; Adjust only those controls that this part may be hot. Turn off the printer and let it . 12 Getting to Know Your Printer K q Printer parts marked with this symbol. Print Head Caution Symbol K The symbol on the...
... cabinet damaged; Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. if liquid has entered the printer; Adjust only those controls that this part may be hot. Turn off the printer and let it . 12 Getting to Know Your Printer K q Printer parts marked with this symbol. Print Head Caution Symbol K The symbol on the...
User Manual
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... is off . Make sure the printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is connected to an electrical outlet, unplug it from the outlet. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer The installation and replacement procedures are.... w Warning: You will need to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. If the printer is on may damage the printer. 2. If you need to remove the used the printer, the print head may cause damage to your printer not covered by hand to install or replace the ribbon ...
... is off . Make sure the printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is connected to an electrical outlet, unplug it from the outlet. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer The installation and replacement procedures are.... w Warning: You will need to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. If the printer is on may damage the printer. 2. If you need to remove the used the printer, the print head may cause damage to your printer not covered by hand to install or replace the ribbon ...
User Manual
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Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 if it straight up and off. Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it is not hot; Note: When you use the pull tractor, you can replace the ribbon cartridge even though the print head is not positioned in the ribbon installation position. t 1 i 4. Lift the printer cover by hand. 3.
Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 if it straight up and off. Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it is not hot; Note: When you use the pull tractor, you can replace the ribbon cartridge even though the print head is not positioned in the ribbon installation position. t 1 i 4. Lift the printer cover by hand. 3.
User Manual
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ribbon guide 6. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer If a used ribbon cartridge. Properly dispose of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the metal pins behind the print head. the ribbon guide snaps away from the package. Remove the separator from the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. 5.
ribbon guide 6. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer If a used ribbon cartridge. Properly dispose of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the metal pins behind the print head. the ribbon guide snaps away from the package. Remove the separator from the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. 5.
User Manual
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Make sure the ribbon is in place behind the print head (t ). Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in the direction of the ribbon cartridge (i ) and insert it is not twisted or creased and that it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon as shown above. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Press down the guide until it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Lift the ribbon guide of the arrow to make sure it clicks into place. 9.
Make sure the ribbon is in place behind the print head (t ). Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in the direction of the ribbon cartridge (i ) and insert it is not twisted or creased and that it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon as shown above. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Press down the guide until it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Lift the ribbon guide of the arrow to make sure it clicks into place. 9.
User Manual
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... mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on the edge of an envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of envelopes. c Caution: Because printing on . After you load postcards long edge first, ... C for details on postcards, press the Tear Off/Bin button once to exit the card mode. (Bin 1 is selected.) T Use postcards only under the printer cover) to 60% RH Printing on Single Sheets 3-7 Also, follow these guidelines: T If you finish printing on the printable area of your envelopes.
... mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on the edge of an envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of envelopes. c Caution: Because printing on . After you load postcards long edge first, ... C for details on postcards, press the Tear Off/Bin button once to exit the card mode. (Bin 1 is selected.) T Use postcards only under the printer cover) to 60% RH Printing on Single Sheets 3-7 Also, follow these guidelines: T If you finish printing on the printable area of your envelopes.
User Manual
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Then press the Pause button to turn on the printer again. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. Turn off the printer and leave it off for several minutes; − then turn off the Pause light, if necessary. Paper is overheated. − Wait a few minutes;... once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is not fed to eject the sheet. f Pause The print head is jammed in the printer. ••• Clear the paper jam as described on , f = flashing ••• = short series of beeps (three beeps ...
Then press the Pause button to turn on the printer again. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. Turn off the printer and leave it off for several minutes; − then turn off the Pause light, if necessary. Paper is overheated. − Wait a few minutes;... once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is not fed to eject the sheet. f Pause The print head is jammed in the printer. ••• Clear the paper jam as described on , f = flashing ••• = short series of beeps (three beeps ...
User Manual
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... 1. Lines of dots are missing in the printout. Stop printing and contact your dealer to each line of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced. 7 Troubleshooting All the text is not installed properly. Turn on the same line. Part of the ...the auto line feed setting using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 5 or "Using the EPSON Remote! utility so that the printer automatically adds a line feed code to have the print head replaced. Troubleshooting 7-13 Also, other parts...
... 1. Lines of dots are missing in the printout. Stop printing and contact your dealer to each line of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced. 7 Troubleshooting All the text is not installed properly. Turn on the same line. Part of the ...the auto line feed setting using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 5 or "Using the EPSON Remote! utility so that the printer automatically adds a line feed code to have the print head replaced. Troubleshooting 7-13 Also, other parts...