Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., related to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark...
..., related to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Because the carriage does not have the extra weight of the...
... the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Because the carriage does not have the extra weight of the...
Product Brochure
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...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 energy efficiency. FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic-seeking in text mode and ...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 feeder† Interfaces Type B Serial interface card 32KB Serial interface...
...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 energy efficiency. FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic-seeking in text mode and ...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 feeder† Interfaces Type B Serial interface card 32KB Serial interface...
Product Information Guide
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...Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 1 Pull tractor (C800321) Improves continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading. Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you... EPSON interface cards in the second-bin cut -sheet feeder. 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 Tractor (pull or front push) Parts Price List Name Ribbon cartridge Ribbon ...
...Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 1 Pull tractor (C800321) Improves continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading. Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you... EPSON interface cards in the second-bin cut -sheet feeder. 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 Tractor (pull or front push) Parts Price List Name Ribbon cartridge Ribbon ...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON FX-2180 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life of approximately 12 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical 120 V Model 220 to...: 5.8 148 Top entry: 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 Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 16 406.4 Length (inches) 4 22 (one page) (mm... entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on only one sheet (lb) 12 15 of the printer for your printer's voltage.
EPSON FX-2180 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life of approximately 12 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical 120 V Model 220 to...: 5.8 148 Top entry: 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 Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 16 406.4 Length (inches) 4 22 (one page) (mm... entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on only one sheet (lb) 12 15 of the printer for your printer's voltage.
Product Information Guide
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... mm (0.26 inch) above the perforation, you try to lose the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 11 t The top margin setting made in the pull tractor using your software. 1. Note: t The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position setting you finish printing. the paper may... damage the printer or cause it to the printer's tear-off the printer. 4. this may come off position. Press the Load/Eject U and LF/FF D buttons to the next top-of the plastic ribbon cover. To adjust the top-of -form position...
... mm (0.26 inch) above the perforation, you try to lose the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 11 t The top margin setting made in the pull tractor using your software. 1. Note: t The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position setting you finish printing. the paper may... damage the printer or cause it to the printer's tear-off the printer. 4. this may come off position. Press the Load/Eject U and LF/FF D buttons to the next top-of the plastic ribbon cover. To adjust the top-of -form position...
Product Information Guide
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... Pause button to the top-of-form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-2180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon installation position. 3. When you just used ribbon cartridge and pull it , even if you turn off the printer. 1. You may damage the printer. Open the paper guide cover. Moving the print head while...
... Pause button to the top-of-form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-2180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon installation position. 3. When you just used ribbon cartridge and pull it , even if you turn off the printer. 1. You may damage the printer. Open the paper guide cover. Moving the print head while...
Product Information Guide
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.... 6. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to eject the paper in the printer. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. 9. ribbon guide Clearing Paper Jams 1. If a single sheet of the arrow to...ends click into place. Lift the cartridge's ribbon guide (1) and insert it . Make sure the ribbon is jammed in the ribbon. EPSON FX-2180 4. Remove the separator from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 13 Replace the printer cover and close the paper guide cover....
.... 6. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to eject the paper in the printer. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. 9. ribbon guide Clearing Paper Jams 1. If a single sheet of the arrow to...ends click into place. Lift the cartridge's ribbon guide (1) and insert it . Make sure the ribbon is jammed in the ribbon. EPSON FX-2180 4. Remove the separator from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 13 Replace the printer cover and close the paper guide cover....
Product Information Guide
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... paper guide. 2. Let it thoroughly several times a year. Remove the ribbon cartridge as the paper guide. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Follow these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. Do not use alcohols or thinners to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it . 2. Keep the printer cover in water. If a pull tractor is installed, remove it...
... paper guide. 2. Let it thoroughly several times a year. Remove the ribbon cartridge as the paper guide. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Follow these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. Do not use alcohols or thinners to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it . 2. Keep the printer cover in water. If a pull tractor is installed, remove it...
User Manual
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Printer Parts edge guides paper guide cover printer cover front paper guide (closed) control panel paper thickness lever shield plate paper guide paper separator paper release lever knob ribbon cartridge parallel interface tractor paper tension unit front paper guide (open) front edge guides
Printer Parts edge guides paper guide cover printer cover front paper guide (closed) control panel paper thickness lever shield plate paper guide paper separator paper release lever knob ribbon cartridge parallel interface tractor paper tension unit front paper guide (open) front edge guides
User Manual
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..., 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...
..., 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...
User Manual
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... paper holder, you need to supplement your printer's versatility. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on options for your printer, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." Options Your printer comes with your EPSON printer. Ribbon Cartridges Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black Ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing becomes faint, you...
... paper holder, you need to supplement your printer's versatility. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on options for your printer, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." Options Your printer comes with your EPSON printer. Ribbon Cartridges Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black Ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing becomes faint, you...
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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Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer power cord paper guide paper separator screwdriver ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on the country in which you have is the right one for your printer; be permanently attached to the printer. Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug you bought your location. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer power cord paper guide paper separator screwdriver ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on the country in which you have is the right one for your printer; be permanently attached to the printer. Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug you bought your location. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
User Manual
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... print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer is off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). let it cool for a few minutes before replacing it . 1. Make sure the printer is even with a new one. Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. EPSON recommends the use of the Operate button is...
... print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer is off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). let it cool for a few minutes before replacing it . 1. Make sure the printer is even with a new one. Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. EPSON recommends the use of the Operate button is...
User Manual
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Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. if it straight up and off. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 t 1 i 4. 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. 3. Lift the printer cover by hand.
Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. if it straight up and off. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 t 1 i 4. 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. 3. Lift the printer cover by hand.
User Manual
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the ribbon guide snaps away from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Properly dispose of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. Remove the separator from the metal pins behind the print head. ribbon guide 6. If a used ribbon cartridge. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; 5.
the ribbon guide snaps away from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Properly dispose of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. Remove the separator from the metal pins behind the print head. ribbon guide 6. If a used ribbon cartridge. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; 5.
User Manual
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Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Fit the two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer. Then lay 1 the cartridge flat. 8. Then gently press down the cartridge until both ends click into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 7.
Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Fit the two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer. Then lay 1 the cartridge flat. 8. Then gently press down the cartridge until both ends click into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 7.
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge (i ) and insert it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon as shown above. Press down the guide until it is not twisted or creased and that it clicks into place. Lift the ribbon guide of the arrow to make sure it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (t ). 9.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge (i ) and insert it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon as shown above. Press down the guide until it is not twisted or creased and that it clicks into place. Lift the ribbon guide of the arrow to make sure it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (t ). 9.
User Manual
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... paper in the rear slot printable side down . Then load paper in the front slot, remove the front paper guide. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. 2 Before you load paper in the paper; Insert the paper into the front, bottom, or rear paper slot as described below until the perforation ...between the platen and the ribbon guide. then lock it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on Continuous...
... paper in the rear slot printable side down . Then load paper in the front slot, remove the front paper guide. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. 2 Before you load paper in the paper; Insert the paper into the front, bottom, or rear paper slot as described below until the perforation ...between the platen and the ribbon guide. then lock it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on Continuous...