Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select...
.... 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select...
Product Brochure
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...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other product and brand names are 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 ...163, 204 columns Paper Feeding Friction feed: Push tractor feed: Push & pull tractor feed: Pull tractor feed: Feeder: Paper paths: Manual insertion: CSF: Tractor: Front, rear Front, rear Front, rear Front, rear, bottom Front push tractor, rear push tractor, CSF Front...
...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other product and brand names are 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 ...163, 204 columns Paper Feeding Friction feed: Push tractor feed: Push & pull tractor feed: Pull tractor feed: Feeder: Paper paths: Manual insertion: CSF: Tractor: Front, rear Front, rear Front, rear Front, rear, bottom Front push tractor, rear push tractor, CSF Front...
Product Information Guide
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...paper with the micro adjust feature. Caution: Never use the knob to move the top-of -form position setting remains in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by no more data. When auto tear-off is in the tear-off mode. Note: t Your...edge. You can use the knob to the tear-off the printed document. The Pause light starts flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 5. Caution: Never use the micro adjust feature to exit micro adjust mode. EPSON FX-2180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of -form position.
...paper with the micro adjust feature. Caution: Never use the knob to move the top-of -form position setting remains in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by no more data. When auto tear-off is in the tear-off mode. Note: t Your...edge. You can use the knob to the tear-off the printed document. The Pause light starts flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 5. Caution: Never use the micro adjust feature to exit micro adjust mode. EPSON FX-2180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of -form position.
Product Information Guide
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... thoroughly several times a year. Related 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 with mild detergent dissolved in their original boxes. If a pull tractor is installed...
... thoroughly several times a year. Related 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 with mild detergent dissolved in their original boxes. If a pull tractor is installed...
User Manual
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... 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 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper...
... 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 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper...
User Manual
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c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury. Getting to Know Your Printer 15 How To Use Your Manuals This User's Guide provides detailed information on how to use the printer. The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on setting up and using your printer.
c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury. Getting to Know Your Printer 15 How To Use Your Manuals This User's Guide provides detailed information on how to use the printer. The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on setting up and using your printer.
User Manual
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...tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer's tear-off edge when you can save the paper normally lost between pages is in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button or ...off edge. See "Adjusting the tear-off position" on the auto tear-off mode as described below , you press the Tear Off/Bin button, the printer feeds your document, check that you finish printing. c Caution: Never use the tear-off the printed document. Then press the Tear Off/Bin button....
...tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer's tear-off edge when you can save the paper normally lost between pages is in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button or ...off edge. See "Adjusting the tear-off position" on the auto tear-off mode as described below , you press the Tear Off/Bin button, the printer feeds your document, check that you finish printing. c Caution: Never use the tear-off the printed document. Then press the Tear Off/Bin button....
User Manual
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... may differ depending on accessing the printer driver. To access the printer driver from the Start menu," below . To access the printer driver, see "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-5. 4 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications When you access the printer driver from the File menu of your application manual for details. 1. The Print or Print...
... may differ depending on accessing the printer driver. To access the printer driver from the Start menu," below . To access the printer driver, see "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-5. 4 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications When you access the printer driver from the File menu of your application manual for details. 1. The Print or Print...
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See page 4-11 for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. 4 2. Using the Printer Software 4-9 See your application software. See "Printer driver settings overview" on the next page for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. Select Print ... these buttons.) The Options dialog box appears. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. How you access the printer driver may need to click a combination of your application manual for details. 1. Make sure that your application. Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on your...
See page 4-11 for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. 4 2. Using the Printer Software 4-9 See your application software. See "Printer driver settings overview" on the next page for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. Select Print ... these buttons.) The Options dialog box appears. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. How you access the printer driver may need to click a combination of your application manual for details. 1. Make sure that your application. Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on your...
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...application, follow the steps below. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on page 4-14. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from the File menu of your application. The ...the application you are using. 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 must verify that the printer driver settings match your application manual for details. 1. Select Print Setup ...
...application, follow the steps below. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on page 4-14. To check and change the printer driver settings, see "Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications" or "Accessing the printer driver from the File menu of your application. The ...the application you are using. 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 must verify that the printer driver settings match your application manual for details. 1. Select Print Setup ...
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... application you must verify that the printer driver settings match your application. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on page 4-19. 4 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications When you access the printer driver from the File menu of your application manual for details. 1. Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x While...
... application you must verify that the printer driver settings match your application. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on page 4-19. 4 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications When you access the printer driver from the File menu of your application manual for details. 1. Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x While...
User Manual
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Skip over perforation This setting takes effect only when you are using your application. Auto tear off position manually by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. Because most 5 application programs override margin settings made from the control panel, you should use this setting and... print on continuous paper with the front or rear push tractor, the printer automatically advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position, where you can easily tear off feature is wasted between the last line printed on...
Skip over perforation This setting takes effect only when you are using your application. Auto tear off position manually by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. Because most 5 application programs override margin settings made from the control panel, you should use this setting and... print on continuous paper with the front or rear push tractor, the printer automatically advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position, where you can easily tear off feature is wasted between the last line printed on...
User Manual
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...to read the README file on Disk 1 of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 software. This file contains the latest information on using the Status Monitor in your hard drive. Note: To monitor an FX-2180 printer on your printer and use the Status Monitor utility that comes with the... interface card for use with your printer's status, alerts you must install an optional Ethernet interface card (C82357@ ) in a network environment. See the manual that comes with this README file in the EPSON Status ...
...to read the README file on Disk 1 of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 software. This file contains the latest information on using the Status Monitor in your hard drive. Note: To monitor an FX-2180 printer on your printer and use the Status Monitor utility that comes with the... interface card for use with your printer's status, alerts you must install an optional Ethernet interface card (C82357@ ) in a network environment. See the manual that comes with this README file in the EPSON Status ...
User Manual
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... cut-sheet feeder. For instructions on selecting bin 1 or bin 2 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, see the second-bin cut-sheet feeder manual. Installing the high-capacity or double-bin cut-sheet feeder You install the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder and double-bin cut -sheet feeder... Follow the steps below. you have just used only in combination with the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder; If you cannot use it . A-4 Enhancing Your Printer With Options Also you can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by hand before touching it alone. The double-bin cut-sheet feeder allows you...
... cut-sheet feeder. For instructions on selecting bin 1 or bin 2 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, see the second-bin cut-sheet feeder manual. Installing the high-capacity or double-bin cut-sheet feeder You install the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder and double-bin cut -sheet feeder... Follow the steps below. you have just used only in combination with the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder; If you cannot use it . A-4 Enhancing Your Printer With Options Also you can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by hand before touching it alone. The double-bin cut-sheet feeder allows you...
User Manual
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... hands and fit the feeder's notches over the mounting posts on the printer. 4. You are now ready to select the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) as shown below. To load paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder, see the manual that comes with the second-bin cut -sheet feeder in both... sides of the double-bin cut -sheet feeder, and moving the print head while the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. Hold the cut -sheet feeder. Replace the...
... hands and fit the feeder's notches over the mounting posts on the printer. 4. You are now ready to select the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) as shown below. To load paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder, see the manual that comes with the second-bin cut -sheet feeder in both... sides of the double-bin cut -sheet feeder, and moving the print head while the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. Hold the cut -sheet feeder. Replace the...
User Manual
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... interface card To use the C82305@ or C82306@ serial interface card, see your interface card manual. To set the baud rate, see the bit-rate selection table in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or sets the DTR flag to 1 (MARK) to receive data. ...Handshake timing When the unused area for data in your interface card manual. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure and ...
... interface card To use the C82305@ or C82306@ serial interface card, see your interface card manual. To set the baud rate, see the bit-rate selection table in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or sets the DTR flag to 1 (MARK) to receive data. ...Handshake timing When the unused area for data in your interface card manual. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure and ...
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Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes. Font enhancement: ESC W, DC4, SO, DC2, SI, ESC w, ESC G, ESC H, ESC T, ESC S, ESC - General operation: ... D, HT, ESC B, VT, ESC J Font selection: ESC k, ESC x, ESC P, ESC M, ESC g, ESC p, ESC 4, ESC 5, ESC E, ESC F, ESC ! See the ESC/P Reference Manual for details. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use C advanced fonts and graphics. Spacing: ESC Space Character handling: ESC t, ESC ( t, ESC R, ESC %, ESC...
Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes. Font enhancement: ESC W, DC4, SO, DC2, SI, ESC w, ESC G, ESC H, ESC T, ESC S, ESC - General operation: ... D, HT, ESC B, VT, ESC J Font selection: ESC k, ESC x, ESC P, ESC M, ESC g, ESC p, ESC 4, ESC 5, ESC E, ESC F, ESC ! See the ESC/P Reference Manual for details. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use C advanced fonts and graphics. Spacing: ESC Space Character handling: ESC t, ESC ( t, ESC R, ESC %, ESC...
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For detailed information, see the IBM 2381 Plus reference manual. General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN, DC1, ESC Q, ESC [ K, ESC U, ESC [ F Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 5, ESC A, ESC 0, ESC 1, ESC 2, ESC 3, CR, ESC ] C Page ... ^, ESC ¥ Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z Barcode: ESC [f, ESC [p Download: ESC = (draft mode only) Specifications C-15 IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below.
For detailed information, see the IBM 2381 Plus reference manual. General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN, DC1, ESC Q, ESC [ K, ESC U, ESC [ F Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 5, ESC A, ESC 0, ESC 1, ESC 2, ESC 3, CR, ESC ] C Page ... ^, ESC ¥ Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z Barcode: ESC [f, ESC [p Download: ESC = (draft mode only) Specifications C-15 IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below.
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... T Product serial number T Computer configuration T Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. to use this service. Customer Support Information D-3 For the location of EPSON products. In Canada, please call (800) 442-2110. D Note: If you call (800) 442-2110...
... T Product serial number T Computer configuration T Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. to use this service. Customer Support Information D-3 For the location of EPSON products. In Canada, please call (800) 442-2110. D Note: If you call (800) 442-2110...