Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear-off position. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to...
... to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear-off position. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to...
Product Brochure
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...Windows® print drivers and multiplatform connectivity options. When your industrial-strength jobs, count on reliable, heavy-duty printing day after day, you 're printing invoices, check runs, multipart forms, reports, spreadsheets or labels. For your business depends on the industrial-strength printer: the EPSON FX-2180...-from a durable print head that 's up to your most flexible 9-pin wide carriage impact printer in impact printing. With the FX-2180's outstanding convenience and quality engineering, you get everything you need an impact printer ...
...Windows® print drivers and multiplatform connectivity options. When your industrial-strength jobs, count on reliable, heavy-duty printing day after day, you 're printing invoices, check runs, multipart forms, reports, spreadsheets or labels. For your business depends on the industrial-strength printer: the EPSON FX-2180...-from a durable print head that 's up to your most flexible 9-pin wide carriage impact printer in impact printing. With the FX-2180's outstanding convenience and quality engineering, you get everything you need an impact printer ...
Product Brochure
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...Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0 drivers q Compatible with virtually any and all rights in these marks. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for the nearest dealer location Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave, Torrance, CA 90503 Canada: Call 1-800-463-7766 Epson ... 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...
...Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0 drivers q Compatible with virtually any and all rights in these marks. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for the nearest dealer location Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave, Torrance, CA 90503 Canada: Call 1-800-463-7766 Epson ... 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...
User Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
User Manual
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... Control Panel . . . . 4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using 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 Remote!
... Control Panel . . . . 4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using 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 Remote!
User Manual
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... 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® 95 that lets you check the status of your individual needs. Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® FX-2180 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact...
... 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® 95 that lets you check the status of your individual needs. Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® FX-2180 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact...
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 driver on page 1-20. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer's capabilities. If you connect the printer to control the printer. The printer driver is software that come with your computer, install the printer driver ...back of the EPSON printer software disks. The printer driver is best to the printer's ground connector as described in the EPSON printer software disks that allows your computer to your printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Note: Before you install the printer software, it...
...the printer driver on page 1-20. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer's capabilities. If you connect the printer to control the printer. The printer driver is software that come with your computer, install the printer driver ...back of the EPSON printer software disks. The printer driver is best to the printer's ground connector as described in the EPSON printer software disks that allows your computer to your printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Note: Before you install the printer software, it...
User Manual
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... My Computer icon, and then double-click the drive in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below to install the printer driver for more information. 1. Double-click the Setup icon, then make sure your printer driver software in a disk drive. After you install the printer driver for Windows 95 or NT 4.0. Click OK and follow the on installing...
... My Computer icon, and then double-click the drive in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below to install the printer driver for more information. 1. Double-click the Setup icon, then make sure your printer driver software in a disk drive. After you install the printer driver for Windows 95 or NT 4.0. Click OK and follow the on installing...
User Manual
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...This screen will not appear again. Using Windows 95 plug-and-play 1 If you are using Windows 95 and you want to your computer as described on page 1-16. 5. See your printer's model name. 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 page 1-14. 2. Note: You can install the printer driver using plug-and-play only if your printer and computer, if necessary....
...This screen will not appear again. Using Windows 95 plug-and-play 1 If you are using Windows 95 and you want to your computer as described on page 1-16. 5. See your printer's model name. 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 page 1-14. 2. Note: You can install the printer driver using plug-and-play only if your printer and computer, if necessary....
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...you keep the default printer model name as the default printer for information on installing and using the printer model name or the name you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 8. After you install the printer driver for Windows 95, you want to the Printers folder using the Status... printer driver software in a drive other than drive A, substitute the appropriate letter.) Then click OK. Insert Disk 1 of your only printer or you can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. 9. You can install the EPSON ...
...you keep the default printer model name as the default printer for information on installing and using the printer model name or the name you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 8. After you install the printer driver for Windows 95, you want to the Printers folder using the Status... printer driver software in a drive other than drive A, substitute the appropriate letter.) Then click OK. Insert Disk 1 of your only printer or you can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. 9. You can install the EPSON ...
User Manual
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...-screen instructions. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Choose Run from the File menu. Type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 3. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5. Note: Installing the printer driver for 1 Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x. Make sure Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x is running and the Program Manager window is selected and click OK.
...-screen instructions. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Choose Run from the File menu. Type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 3. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5. Note: Installing the printer driver for 1 Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x. Make sure Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x is running and the Program Manager window is selected and click OK.
User Manual
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... Panel 4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using 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 Remote! Utility...
... Panel 4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using 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 Remote! Utility...
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..., see Chapter 6, "Using EPSON Status Monitor 2." To use the printer driver, see the appropriate page below, depending on your printer includes the printer driver software, the EPSON Remote! Windows 95 4-3 Wndows 3.1 4-8 Windows NT 4.0 4-12 Windows NT 3.5x 4-17 4-2 Using the Printer Software utility, and the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Windows 95. EPSON Remote! To use the EPSON Remote! is a DOS-based printer setup utility that...
..., see Chapter 6, "Using EPSON Status Monitor 2." To use the printer driver, see the appropriate page below, depending on your printer includes the printer driver software, the EPSON Remote! Windows 95 4-3 Wndows 3.1 4-8 Windows NT 4.0 4-12 Windows NT 3.5x 4-17 4-2 Using the Printer Software utility, and the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Windows 95. EPSON Remote! To use the EPSON Remote! is a DOS-based printer setup utility that...
User Manual
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... you are using. Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your application software. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below...
... you are using. Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your application software. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below...
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See "Printer driver settings overview" on the next page for detailed information about the settings. 4-4 Using the Printer Software These menus contain the printer driver settings. 3. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of the window. 2. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Options menus.
See "Printer driver settings overview" on the next page for detailed information about the settings. 4-4 Using the Printer Software These menus contain the printer driver settings. 3. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of the window. 2. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Options menus.
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... each of the window. To access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Restore Defaults to return the settings to their previous values. See the next section for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has three...
... each of the window. To access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Restore Defaults to return the settings to their previous values. See the next section for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has three...
User Manual
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...'ve checked your requirements. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option produces more detailed printouts at a slower printing speed. Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 While many Windows applications override the settings made with single sheets as described...
...'ve checked your requirements. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option produces more detailed printouts at a slower printing speed. Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 While many Windows applications override the settings made with single sheets as described...
User Manual
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...Setup. Make sure your printout will be; Printer driver settings overview The printer driver settings are described below. Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel When you access the printer driver from the Control Panel, the printer driver settings you make apply to click Options. ...accessing the printer driver. The Printers dialog box appears. 3. To access the printer driver settings, see the previous sections on the orientation you select. 4-10 Using the Printer Software When you want. To access the printer driver from the Control Panel. In the Main window, double-click...
...Setup. Make sure your printout will be; Printer driver settings overview The printer driver settings are described below. Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel When you access the printer driver from the Control Panel, the printer driver settings you make apply to click Options. ...accessing the printer driver. The Printers dialog box appears. 3. To access the printer driver settings, see the previous sections on the orientation you select. 4-10 Using the Printer Software When you want. To access the printer driver from the Control Panel. In the Main window, double-click...
User Manual
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... your application. To access the printer driver, see "Printer driver settings overview" on your application manual for details. 1. Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below...
... your application. To access the printer driver, see "Printer driver settings overview" on your application manual for details. 1. Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below...