Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the type of printing and the number 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 handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the...
... the type of printing and the number 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 handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... path Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form... without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. Gives you the greatest control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned. Front push paper path Rear push/pull ...
... path Gives you better control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form... without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper paths. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. Gives you the greatest control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned. Front push paper path Rear push/pull ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., or bottom slot. 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 an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, ...especially when printing on top of the printer in the printer from various paper sources, such as the...
..., or bottom slot. 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 an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, ...especially when printing on top of the printer in the printer from various paper sources, such as the...
Product Brochure
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... options. 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. Better yet, the built-in its class. For your business depends on the industrial-strength printer: the EPSON FX-2180-from a durable print head that 's up to seven-part form...
... options. 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. Better yet, the built-in its class. For your business depends on the industrial-strength printer: the EPSON FX-2180-from a durable print head that 's up to seven-part form...
Product Brochure
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... lifespan • Zero tear-off paper handling q No wasted forms q No accessory needed, no added cost • Up to seven-part form printing q Handles virtually any multipart form • Front, rear, bottom and top paper paths q Flexible paper handling of single sheets...Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097 Specifications are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic-seeking in text mode and unidirectional in bit-image graphics mode Print Speed...
... lifespan • Zero tear-off paper handling q No wasted forms q No accessory needed, no added cost • Up to seven-part form printing q Handles virtually any multipart form • Front, rear, bottom and top paper paths q Flexible paper handling of single sheets...Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097 Specifications are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. FX-2180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic-seeking in text mode and unidirectional in bit-image graphics mode Print Speed...
Product Information Guide
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...C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 1 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 ... Paper tension unit Paper eject assembly Paper thickness lever cap Lever cap Printer cover Printer cover assembly Rear edge guides Rear edge guides Rear push tractor Rear tractor assembly Part Number 1039404 1037223 1002674 1039456 1039403 1039462 1039774 1028340 n/a 1039457 1039412...
...C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 1 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 ... Paper tension unit Paper eject assembly Paper thickness lever cap Lever cap Printer cover Printer cover assembly Rear edge guides Rear edge guides Rear push tractor Rear tractor assembly Part Number 1039404 1037223 1002674 1039456 1039403 1039462 1039774 1028340 n/a 1039457 1039412...
Product Information Guide
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...of 22 lb (82 g/m2) paper up to 25 plain or bond envelopes up to 30 airmail envelopes up to 30 postcards a stack of multi-part forms up to 0.59 inch (15 mm) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm...IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 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 ...
...of 22 lb (82 g/m2) paper up to 25 plain or bond envelopes up to 30 airmail envelopes up to 30 postcards a stack of multi-part forms up to 0.59 inch (15 mm) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm...IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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... (inches) 0.0063 (mm) 0.16 0.0075 0.19 (lb) 17 (g/m2) 68 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) min. 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 16 406.4 Length (inches) 4 22 (one page) (mm) 101.6 559 Copies 1 original + 5 copies 1 original + 6 copies (front or bottom ...60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60% RH Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. EPSON FX-2180 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life of the printer for your printer's voltage.
... (inches) 0.0063 (mm) 0.16 0.0075 0.19 (lb) 17 (g/m2) 68 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) min. 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 16 406.4 Length (inches) 4 22 (one page) (mm) 101.6 559 Copies 1 original + 5 copies 1 original + 6 copies (front or bottom ...60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60% RH Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. EPSON FX-2180 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life of the printer for your printer's voltage.
Product Information Guide
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...postcards: A B A printable area printable B area B A A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum printable width is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). EPSON FX-2180 Single-sheet multi-part forms: Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 3.9 (mm) 100 16.5 420 Length (inches) (mm) Front entry: 5.8 148 Top entry: 3.9 100 16.5 420 Copies 1 original + 5 copies... 82 Printable Area Continuous paper: printable area A A printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-2180 11/98
...postcards: A B A printable area printable B area B A A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum printable width is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). EPSON FX-2180 Single-sheet multi-part forms: Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 3.9 (mm) 100 16.5 420 Length (inches) (mm) Front entry: 5.8 148 Top entry: 3.9 100 16.5 420 Copies 1 original + 5 copies... 82 Printable Area Continuous paper: printable area A A printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-2180 11/98
Product Information Guide
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... you adjust the top-of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected. Safety Approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 220 to the next top-of paper if a sheet is 8 inches (203.2 mm). LF/FF Button t ...and up arrow buttons. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 5 Pitch Lights Indicate what font size is selected. Load/Eject Button t Loads a single sheet of the optional cut -sheet feeder is paused. Pitch Button Selects the font size. t n o when bin 2 of paper. t Flashes when the printer is in the tear-off position to...
... you adjust the top-of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected. Safety Approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 220 to the next top-of paper if a sheet is 8 inches (203.2 mm). LF/FF Button t ...and up arrow buttons. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 5 Pitch Lights Indicate what font size is selected. Load/Eject Button t Loads a single sheet of the optional cut -sheet feeder is paused. Pitch Button Selects the font size. t n o when bin 2 of paper. t Flashes when the printer is in the tear-off position to...
Product Information Guide
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... bottom slot. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 7 EPSON FX-2180 Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The letters ABC above are printing on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, use the push and pull tractors in combination. The top-of-form position is the position where the printer starts printing on a page...
... bottom slot. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 7 EPSON FX-2180 Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The letters ABC above are printing on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, use the push and pull tractors in combination. The top-of-form position is the position where the printer starts printing on a page...
Product Information Guide
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... paper path you want the printer to load single-sheet multi-part forms that comes in the front push position and install it in the top or front slot without removing the continuous paper. Note: You can load single sheets in the pull position. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Printing on Single ...Sheets When continuous paper is in the pull position, you can load paper in the printer from the tractor installed in the rear push position. t Always use the front ...
... paper path you want the printer to load single-sheet multi-part forms that comes in the front push position and install it in the top or front slot without removing the continuous paper. Note: You can load single sheets in the pull position. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Printing on Single ...Sheets When continuous paper is in the pull position, you can load paper in the printer from the tractor installed in the rear push position. t Always use the front ...
Product Information Guide
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...) 6 7 parts (original + 6 copies) 6 Thin paper -1 or 0 Continuous paper with labels 2 Envelopes 4 or 5 Postcards 3 Note: If the printing on the double-strike mode as described in Chapter 2 of the paper over the sprocket pins (as shown in the paper, you are using , as shown above). Then close the sprocket covers. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180...
...) 6 7 parts (original + 6 copies) 6 Thin paper -1 or 0 Continuous paper with labels 2 Envelopes 4 or 5 Postcards 3 Note: If the printing on the double-strike mode as described in Chapter 2 of the paper over the sprocket pins (as shown in the paper, you are using , as shown above). Then close the sprocket covers. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180...
Product Information Guide
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... Documentation 4008467 4008466 4008465 TM-FX2180 PL-FX2180 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 get water on both sides of the printer to clean the printer; EPSON FX-2180 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it...
... Documentation 4008467 4008466 4008465 TM-FX2180 PL-FX2180 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 get water on both sides of the printer to clean the printer; EPSON FX-2180 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it...
User Manual
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.... Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright © 1998 by the purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by any consumable products other printers. No part of this product or third parties for any damages or problems arising...
.... Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright © 1998 by the purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by any consumable products other printers. No part of this product or third parties for any damages or problems arising...
User Manual
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... For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of EPSON EUROPE B.V. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer Type Name: FX-2180 Model: P920B Conforms to this equipment has more of Conformity According to... a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the user to radio or television reception. H. If this equipment. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B...
... For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of EPSON EUROPE B.V. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer Type Name: FX-2180 Model: P920B Conforms to this equipment has more of Conformity According to... a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the user to radio or television reception. H. If this equipment. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B...
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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Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever 2-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever 2-3 Loading Multi-Part Forms 2-5 Turning on the double-strike mode 2-6 Loading Continuous Paper With Labels 2-7 Removing continuous paper with labels 2-8 Using the Front Push Tractor 2-9 Installing the tractor ...
Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever 2-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever 2-3 Loading Multi-Part Forms 2-5 Turning on the double-strike mode 2-6 Loading Continuous Paper With Labels 2-7 Removing continuous paper with labels 2-8 Using the Front Push Tractor 2-9 Installing the tractor ...
User Manual
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... 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 Remote! Utility...
... 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 Remote! Utility...
User Manual
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... types, including continuous paper, multi-part forms with one original plus up to six copies, labels, single sheets, envelopes, and postcards q high-speed printing of up to help suit your printer quickly and easily, and other software. Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® FX-2180 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great...
... types, including continuous paper, multi-part forms with one original plus up to six copies, labels, single sheets, envelopes, and postcards q high-speed printing of up to help suit your printer quickly and easily, and other software. Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® FX-2180 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great...