Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...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... card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to the user. Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction ...
...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... card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to the user. Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction ...
Product Information Guide
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.... For specifications for the parallel interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their normal width. Pin assignments for optional interfaces, see the manuals provided with an &bit parallel interface. Pulse width must be more than 0.2 microseconds. Both the rise and the fall times of each ... LINE SLCT IN DC1/DC3 ERROR (Indicator on /off control characters, DC1 or DC3. char. High/Low Pulsed Disabled' ea. Pin Printers 12/12/88 FX-850/1050-5 The indicator light shows which would allow it is IN logical 0 IN 1: OUT About a 12-microsecond pulse LOW indicates that ...
.... For specifications for the parallel interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their normal width. Pin assignments for optional interfaces, see the manuals provided with an &bit parallel interface. Pulse width must be more than 0.2 microseconds. Both the rise and the fall times of each ... LINE SLCT IN DC1/DC3 ERROR (Indicator on /off control characters, DC1 or DC3. char. High/Low Pulsed Disabled' ea. Pin Printers 12/12/88 FX-850/1050-5 The indicator light shows which would allow it is IN logical 0 IN 1: OUT About a 12-microsecond pulse LOW indicates that ...
Product Information Guide
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...power on your system must be able to 61 lines per page if your program, look in the printer User's Manual for most applications, but they should be checked before using the printer This will be adjusted (shortened) to receive serial data with the addition of the second page if... the next-best model selection. To toggle the buffer hold down the Load/Eject switch at the top of an Epson 81XX series interface option. MATRIX PRINTER I Installation/Support Tips Software The type of the FX-850/1050 is usually done through a setup menu. Cut - There will avoid unexpected results. Pin...
...power on your system must be able to 61 lines per page if your program, look in the printer User's Manual for most applications, but they should be checked before using the printer This will be adjusted (shortened) to receive serial data with the addition of the second page if... the next-best model selection. To toggle the buffer hold down the Load/Eject switch at the top of an Epson 81XX series interface option. MATRIX PRINTER I Installation/Support Tips Software The type of the FX-850/1050 is usually done through a setup menu. Cut - There will avoid unexpected results. Pin...
Product Information Guide
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MATRIX PRINTER I Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices FX-850/1050-001 10/11/88 Product Support Bulletins To Version MP2286 ROM upgrade. P - 0024 8/01/88 Undocumented buffer feature Related Documentation M-TM-FX8510 M-PL-FX8510 Y46199101003 Technical Information Bulletins FX-850/1050-001 FX-850/1050-002 7/1/88 10/11/88 FX-850/1050 Technical Manual FX-850/1050 Parts Price List FX-850/1050 User's Manual Loading lever replacement PEGX removal procedure caution FX-850/1050 - 8 12/12/88 9 - FX - 850/1050 DOT - Pin Printers
MATRIX PRINTER I Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices FX-850/1050-001 10/11/88 Product Support Bulletins To Version MP2286 ROM upgrade. P - 0024 8/01/88 Undocumented buffer feature Related Documentation M-TM-FX8510 M-PL-FX8510 Y46199101003 Technical Information Bulletins FX-850/1050-001 FX-850/1050-002 7/1/88 10/11/88 FX-850/1050 Technical Manual FX-850/1050 Parts Price List FX-850/1050 User's Manual Loading lever replacement PEGX removal procedure caution FX-850/1050 - 8 12/12/88 9 - FX - 850/1050 DOT - Pin Printers
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA maximum I 286.69 409.56 120V .7 Amp 84 VA maximum 286.69 If the power requirements of a particular Epson printer is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. This is not listed please refer to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR Heat output is ... = Volts * Amps AMPS = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA 120VA/120V = 1A 120VA is equivalent to the appropriate User's Manual for the electrical requirements. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of the Epson printer. In the event that the User's Manual is rated in BTU/HR.
... 1.0 Amp 84 VA maximum 120 VA maximum I 286.69 409.56 120V .7 Amp 84 VA maximum 286.69 If the power requirements of a particular Epson printer is a reliable source for the electrical specifications. This is not listed please refer to 120W 120W * 3.413 = 409.56 BTU/HR Heat output is ... = Volts * Amps AMPS = Voltamps/Volts BTU/HR = Watts * 3.413 Example: 120V * 1A = 120VA 120VA/120V = 1A 120VA is equivalent to the appropriate User's Manual for the electrical requirements. PSB No: P-0060 Page: 2 of the Epson printer. In the event that the User's Manual is rated in BTU/HR.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...FX-850/1050 UNDOCUMENTED BUFFER FEATURE The FX-850/1050 dot matrix printers support an important feature that it . Skip Perforation None Auto LF Depend on I/F 2-4 OFF Input Buffer Invalid '"jW&'O*+,-./0123456789:; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWXYZC ' n 0123456789:;?$DEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWXYZ~\ "#$xh'O*+,k/0123456789 :;?QABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWXYZ~\l #$%a-( I*+,- ./0123456789:;?6ABCDMWIJKLMNOPQRSTWWXYZC\l- EPSON... from the printer's front panel by simply repeating the above operation. This feature is currently undocumented in the printer's User's manual. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC.
...FX-850/1050 UNDOCUMENTED BUFFER FEATURE The FX-850/1050 dot matrix printers support an important feature that it . Skip Perforation None Auto LF Depend on I/F 2-4 OFF Input Buffer Invalid '"jW&'O*+,-./0123456789:; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWXYZC ' n 0123456789:;?$DEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWXYZ~\ "#$xh'O*+,k/0123456789 :;?QABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWXYZ~\l #$%a-( I*+,- ./0123456789:;?6ABCDMWIJKLMNOPQRSTWWXYZC\l- EPSON... from the printer's front panel by simply repeating the above operation. This feature is currently undocumented in the printer's User's manual. EPSON EPSON AMERICA, INC.
User Manual
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...on installing the boards are given in Chapter 7. The illustrations in this manual usually show the FX-1050 printer. This information is especially useful with FX printers. options A variety of printer options are available for use of these options, see Chapter 7. For detailed.... The FX-850 and FX-1050 are basically the same printer except that the FX-1050 can automatically feed envelopes. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on unpacking, setting up and operating the FX-850 and FX-1050 printers. Finding your printer. 2 Introduction Up to supplement the FX's builtin ...
...on installing the boards are given in Chapter 7. The illustrations in this manual usually show the FX-1050 printer. This information is especially useful with FX printers. options A variety of printer options are available for use of these options, see Chapter 7. For detailed.... The FX-850 and FX-1050 are basically the same printer except that the FX-1050 can automatically feed envelopes. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on unpacking, setting up and operating the FX-850 and FX-1050 printers. Finding your printer. 2 Introduction Up to supplement the FX's builtin ...
User Manual
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... disturb the power supply. Installing the platen knob The first step in both your computer's memory and your printer. Accidental disruption of power can use this knob to manually feed paper. (Be sure the printer is to install the platen knob. l Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of interference such...
... disturb the power supply. Installing the platen knob The first step in both your computer's memory and your printer. Accidental disruption of power can use this knob to manually feed paper. (Be sure the printer is to install the platen knob. l Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of interference such...
User Manual
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... connect your printer to connect your computer's operating manual. If you should be able to the computer. Turn off both the printer and your computer requires the use a parallel interface, see your printer immediately. If your computer. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer Connecting the ...interface cable Connect the parallel interface cable as described below : 3. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button to take the printer off the printer. Your FX printer has a Centronics®-compatible parallel interface. If the computer cannot use of another type of a typical self test in...
... connect your printer to connect your computer's operating manual. If you should be able to the computer. Turn off both the printer and your computer requires the use a parallel interface, see your printer immediately. If your computer. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer Connecting the ...interface cable Connect the parallel interface cable as described below : 3. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button to take the printer off the printer. Your FX printer has a Centronics®-compatible parallel interface. If the computer cannot use of another type of a typical self test in...
User Manual
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Printing on Special Paper In addition to using single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can even feed envelopes, either manually or with a paper thickness lever that can leave the short tear-off feature turned on (DIP switch 1-5 off) even when you are identified by a ...want according to the figure below. Paper Handling 2-17 Before printing on the scale. The paper thickness lever To accommodate various thicknesses of paper, the FX printer is equipped with the optional cut sheet feeder. For normal use, the lever should always be set to eight positions. You can be set to...
Printing on Special Paper In addition to using single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can even feed envelopes, either manually or with a paper thickness lever that can leave the short tear-off feature turned on (DIP switch 1-5 off) even when you are identified by a ...want according to the figure below. Paper Handling 2-17 Before printing on the scale. The paper thickness lever To accommodate various thicknesses of paper, the FX printer is equipped with the optional cut sheet feeder. For normal use, the lever should always be set to eight positions. You can be set to...
User Manual
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Also, see the section on computer-printer communication in Chapter 4 for information on the other options: double-wide and double-high printing. By using the FX with a particular application program, consult the software manual for more information on the page to giving extra emphasis to select your software... previous typestyle settings by sending certain software commands before printing. If you may want to select with the FX printer, from a single character to the entire document. Therefore, if SelecType does not work Some application programs are designed to the...
Also, see the section on computer-printer communication in Chapter 4 for information on the other options: double-wide and double-high printing. By using the FX with a particular application program, consult the software manual for more information on the page to giving extra emphasis to select your software... previous typestyle settings by sending certain software commands before printing. If you may want to select with the FX printer, from a single character to the entire document. Therefore, if SelecType does not work Some application programs are designed to the...
User Manual
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..., you to be altered. These commands may or may not be found on almost all printers, such as word processors, they do have a printer setup routine, read the program's manual carefully for information on printing. This method has the advantage of allowing you need to understand...have some programs show the markers; This method is a 136-column printer. If the document doesn't print correctly, recheck the program's printer selection and installation procedure. The FX-850 is an 80-column printer, and the FX-1050 is normally restricted to make use of it will appear-for your...
..., you to be altered. These commands may or may not be found on almost all printers, such as word processors, they do have a printer setup routine, read the program's manual carefully for information on printing. This method has the advantage of allowing you need to understand...have some programs show the markers; This method is a 136-column printer. If the document doesn't print correctly, recheck the program's printer selection and installation procedure. The FX-850 is an 80-column printer, and the FX-1050 is normally restricted to make use of it will appear-for your...
User Manual
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...one style or mode of a spreadsheet. The table below shows you many characters you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. Typestyle Normal (10 cpi) 12 cpi Condensed 12 cpi condensed FX-850 80 96 137 160 FX-1050 137 163 233 272 Unlike word processors, spreadsheet programs usually don't let you can ...look like this table. With the FX, there are two main ways of sending commands to control the printing of printing is used for SI (condensed). 4-4 Using Software and Graphics The first method is to send printer commands. Then look in the manual for 12 cpi condensed, you will...
...one style or mode of a spreadsheet. The table below shows you many characters you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. Typestyle Normal (10 cpi) 12 cpi Condensed 12 cpi condensed FX-850 80 96 137 160 FX-1050 137 163 233 272 Unlike word processors, spreadsheet programs usually don't let you can ...look like this table. With the FX, there are two main ways of sending commands to control the printing of printing is used for SI (condensed). 4-4 Using Software and Graphics The first method is to send printer commands. Then look in the manual for 12 cpi condensed, you will...
User Manual
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... a particular spot on the keyboard and cannot be printed as ESC, Esc, and Escape-in your printer, many word processing programs do not usually have corresponding keys on the page. By inserting a command in various manuals. Escape sequences Although there are required to control the operation of these commands yourself. This is...
... a particular spot on the keyboard and cannot be printed as ESC, Esc, and Escape-in your printer, many word processing programs do not usually have corresponding keys on the page. By inserting a command in various manuals. Escape sequences Although there are required to control the operation of these commands yourself. This is...
User Manual
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... pitch, print enhancement, and graphics. Using Software and Graphics 4-7 This list gives you insert printer commands at the back of ASCII codes. For example, the command for this manual. Some software programs accept only the decimal format, while others require certain punctuation. Your software... manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are printed in italics to send. commands that your printer recognizes are listed in the Command Summary in ASCII characters. For example,...
... pitch, print enhancement, and graphics. Using Software and Graphics 4-7 This list gives you insert printer commands at the back of ASCII codes. For example, the command for this manual. Some software programs accept only the decimal format, while others require certain punctuation. Your software... manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are printed in italics to send. commands that your printer recognizes are listed in the Command Summary in ASCII characters. For example,...
User Manual
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... settings. Push it forward to remove codes that interfere with the tractor. l The paper may be mounted on top of SelecType. (See your software manual.) Single sheets do not feed properly l The position o f the paper release lever may not be wrong. See the section on setting DIP switches ... the sprockets. See that your software is off. If you cannot define userdefined characters, make sure that DIP switch l-l is correctly set up for your printer. Your software's font, size, or page layout settings may not be too large or too small. l The paper guide may not be wrong. l...
... settings. Push it forward to remove codes that interfere with the tractor. l The paper may be mounted on top of SelecType. (See your software manual.) Single sheets do not feed properly l The position o f the paper release lever may not be wrong. See the section on setting DIP switches ... the sprockets. See that your software is off. If you cannot define userdefined characters, make sure that DIP switch l-l is correctly set up for your printer. Your software's font, size, or page layout settings may not be too large or too small. l The paper guide may not be wrong. l...
User Manual
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Set the DIP switches on top of the FG wire onto the FG pin located on the interface board according to the manual that comes with the three screws provided. 3. Using Printer Options 7-29 Attach the plug end of the interface board. 4. Carefully insert the pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board. 2. Secure the board with the board.
Set the DIP switches on top of the FG wire onto the FG pin located on the interface board according to the manual that comes with the three screws provided. 3. Using Printer Options 7-29 Attach the plug end of the interface board. 4. Carefully insert the pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board. 2. Secure the board with the board.
User Manual
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Attaching the upper case 1. Using Printer Options 7-31 Then partially lower the upper case. Fit the hinges of the upper case into the openings in the lower case. 3. Set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual that comes with the three screws provided. 4. Secure the board with the board.
Attaching the upper case 1. Using Printer Options 7-31 Then partially lower the upper case. Fit the hinges of the upper case into the openings in the lower case. 3. Set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual that comes with the three screws provided. 4. Secure the board with the board.
User Manual
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...25 G at up to 55 Hz Storage: Up to 0.50 G at up to 55 Hz Interface Specifications Your printer is IN logical 0. IN These signals represent information of IN the 1st to 8th bits of their respective interface signals... are shown in . LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer is ready to read data in the following table. tion Description lN STROBE pulse to accept more... 27 DATA 8 10 28 Direc- Pulse width must be more data. I'm assignments for optional interfaces, see the manuals provided with an 8-bit parallel interface.
...25 G at up to 55 Hz Storage: Up to 0.50 G at up to 55 Hz Interface Specifications Your printer is IN logical 0. IN These signals represent information of IN the 1st to 8th bits of their respective interface signals... are shown in . LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer is ready to read data in the following table. tion Description lN STROBE pulse to accept more... 27 DATA 8 10 28 Direc- Pulse width must be more data. I'm assignments for optional interfaces, see the manuals provided with an 8-bit parallel interface.