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....3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to approximately half of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in multi-part forms 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-1 Continuous paper: Width 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for ...) Printable columns: ~~ paper-tension unit \ ribbon cartridge shief Note: The power cord is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of letters High-speed draft Draft pica Draft elite Condensed draft pica Emphasized draft pica NLQ normal ...
....3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to approximately half of 1/216-&h Characterfonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in multi-part forms 0 Use carbonless multi-part forms only. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-1 Continuous paper: Width 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for ...) Printable columns: ~~ paper-tension unit \ ribbon cartridge shief Note: The power cord is attached. .& inlet Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Type of letters High-speed draft Draft pica Draft elite Condensed draft pica Emphasized draft pica NLQ normal ...
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... Storage: 5% to 85% RH Interface Cards You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer. ~ Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders Dimensions and weight: Dimensions include the printer. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-3 FX-870/1170 Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (with an g-bit parallel interface. Safety Approvals Safety standards...AC 120 V Input voltage range: AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated current: 1.8 A Power consumption: (during self-test printing in parallel interface. The Epson interfaces below are compatible with D3 CSA22.2 No. 220 R.F.I.
... Storage: 5% to 85% RH Interface Cards You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer. ~ Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders Dimensions and weight: Dimensions include the printer. 9-Pin Printers 10/13/92 FX-870/1170-3 FX-870/1170 Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (with an g-bit parallel interface. Safety Approvals Safety standards...AC 120 V Input voltage range: AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated current: 1.8 A Power consumption: (during self-test printing in parallel interface. The Epson interfaces below are compatible with D3 CSA22.2 No. 220 R.F.I.
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... kind into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord's ampere rating. l Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it has been exposed to repair the printer yourself. Refer all products plugged into it If it repaired by a qualified service person under the... not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by a qualified technician to restore the printer to service personnel. This could result in those controls that are followed. l Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to rain or water If it exhibits ...
... kind into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord's ampere rating. l Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it has been exposed to repair the printer yourself. Refer all products plugged into it If it repaired by a qualified service person under the... not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by a qualified technician to restore the printer to service personnel. This could result in those controls that are followed. l Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to rain or water If it exhibits ...
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..., supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Epson technical information library fax service Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products Sales of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Where United States Users Can...
..., supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Epson technical information library fax service Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products Sales of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Where United States Users Can...
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...operate any form of merchantable quality and fit for a period of ONE YEAR from whom it is impractical, to furnish such proof. All Epson Products, other than OEM products, are fully guaranteed against faulty operation or performance for their purpose or correspond with any sample. Claims are...repair or replace part or all of the product to unauthorized and inexpert repair, In the event of any malfunction of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due to provide, in the...
...operate any form of merchantable quality and fit for a period of ONE YEAR from whom it is impractical, to furnish such proof. All Epson Products, other than OEM products, are fully guaranteed against faulty operation or performance for their purpose or correspond with any sample. Claims are...repair or replace part or all of the product to unauthorized and inexpert repair, In the event of any malfunction of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due to provide, in the...
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...of excessive or inappropriate use, use in adverse environment or in conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to unapproved modifications. Earth Blue - Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the... products other equipment or program software. Neutral Brown - Safety information Warning: This appliance must be invalidated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance may be earthed. The guarantee...
...of excessive or inappropriate use, use in adverse environment or in conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to unapproved modifications. Earth Blue - Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the... products other equipment or program software. Neutral Brown - Safety information Warning: This appliance must be invalidated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance may be earthed. The guarantee...
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... 4-16 Interface Cards 4-22 Front Sheet Guide 4-25 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 - 4 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-11 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-11 Option Specifications 7-15 Initialization 7-18 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8 - 2 ESC / P Commands Arranged...
... 4-16 Interface Cards 4-22 Front Sheet Guide 4-25 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 - 4 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-11 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-11 Option Specifications 7-15 Initialization 7-18 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8 - 2 ESC / P Commands Arranged...
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... avoid bodily injury. 0t 1 CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on paper handling and day-to read this chapter first. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see ... is also a glossary of problems and solutions. Notes contain important information and useful tips on installing options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes I!!!!!!' Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. Be sure to -day operation of your l equipment....
... avoid bodily injury. 0t 1 CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on paper handling and day-to read this chapter first. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see ... is also a glossary of problems and solutions. Notes contain important information and useful tips on installing options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes I!!!!!!' Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. Be sure to -day operation of your l equipment....
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... special attention to the proper position based on the number of parts in thickness. 2-24 Paper Handling Note: Print speed is reduced for complete paper specifications. Except for the paper-thickness setting, you set the paper-thickness lever to match the thickness of your form. Multi-part forms You can use...
... special attention to the proper position based on the number of parts in thickness. 2-24 Paper Handling Note: Print speed is reduced for complete paper specifications. Except for the paper-thickness setting, you set the paper-thickness lever to match the thickness of your form. Multi-part forms You can use...
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... tear-off feature. You can check the character tables available with software commands. Auto line feed When this chapter for specific characters in different languages. See the Appendix for details. Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in these character... tables. Your printer includes a wide variety of -form position and starts printing. See Tear Off later in the Group 2 default-setting mode. See ...
... tear-off feature. You can check the character tables available with software commands. Auto line feed When this chapter for specific characters in different languages. See the Appendix for details. Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in these character... tables. Your printer includes a wide variety of -form position and starts printing. See Tear Off later in the Group 2 default-setting mode. See ...
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... check for your interface cable meets both ends of the computer or printer. If the READY light still does not stay on but nothing is printed. Check both the printer and computer specifications. Make sure your printer. See the section on , the problem is a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable. Replace the ribbon cartridge. If...
... check for your interface cable meets both ends of the computer or printer. If the READY light still does not stay on but nothing is printed. Check both the printer and computer specifications. Make sure your printer. See the section on , the problem is a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable. Replace the ribbon cartridge. If...
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... printout is crooked or paper jams. Make sure that the sprocket units on the computer and printer match. 6-12 Troubleshooting Check the specifications to use the interface with the wrong specifications. Make sure the settings on both tractors are aligned. You may not match. Options When ...you use an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. l The paper feed is not what you ...
... printout is crooked or paper jams. Make sure that the sprocket units on the computer and printer match. 6-12 Troubleshooting Check the specifications to use the interface with the wrong specifications. Make sure the settings on both tractors are aligned. You may not match. Options When ...you use an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. l The paper feed is not what you ...
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Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 7-2 Printing 7 - 2 Paper 7-3 Mechanical 7-8 Electrical 7-9 Environmental 7-10 Interface Specifications 7-11 Specifications and pin assignments 7-11 Interface timing 7-14 Option Specifications 7-15 Cut-sheet feeders 7-15 Front sheet guide 7-17 Initialization 7-18 Default settings 7-18 Technical Specifications 7-1
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 7-2 Printing 7 - 2 Paper 7-3 Mechanical 7-8 Electrical 7-9 Environmental 7-10 Interface Specifications 7-11 Specifications and pin assignments 7-11 Interface timing 7-14 Option Specifications 7-15 Cut-sheet feeders 7-15 Front sheet guide 7-17 Initialization 7-18 Default settings 7-18 Technical Specifications 7-1
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Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quality High-speed draft Draft Near letter quality 9-pin impact dot matrix Characters/inch IO 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 380 285 342 57 68 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text Unidirectional ... l/6-inch line spacing Tractor: 77 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing Continuous feed: 3.7 inches per second Buffer: 24KBorOKB (Selectable in the default-setting mode) 7-2 Technical Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quality High-speed draft Draft Near letter quality 9-pin impact dot matrix Characters/inch IO 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 380 285 342 57 68 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text Unidirectional ... l/6-inch line spacing Tractor: 77 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing Continuous feed: 3.7 inches per second Buffer: 24KBorOKB (Selectable in the default-setting mode) 7-2 Technical Specifications
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...inches) 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inches) 52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) l See page 7-17 for details. Printer Specifications Printable columns: Character size IO cpi 12 cpi 17 cpi (10 cpi condensed) 20 cpi (12 cpi condensed) Maximum printed characters Standard Wide 80 136... 96 163 137 233 160 272 Character fonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in Chapter 8 for front insertion with the optional front sheet guide. You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC...
...inches) 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inches) 52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) l See page 7-17 for details. Printer Specifications Printable columns: Character size IO cpi 12 cpi 17 cpi (10 cpi condensed) 20 cpi (12 cpi condensed) Maximum printed characters Standard Wide 80 136... 96 163 137 233 160 272 Character fonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif in Chapter 8 for front insertion with the optional front sheet guide. You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC...
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Note : You can use a higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Single-sheet multi-part forms: l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the front slot with this printer. l Use carbonless multi-part forms only. If you notice an increase in multi-part forms l Use carbonless multi-part forms only. Continuous paper: Width...
Note : You can use a higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Single-sheet multi-part forms: l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the front slot with this printer. l Use carbonless multi-part forms only. If you notice an increase in multi-part forms l Use carbonless multi-part forms only. Continuous paper: Width...
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...) No. 10 - 240 x 104 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches) Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inches) Weight 45 to 90 g/m2 (12 to 22 lb) Technical Specifications 7-5 Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.5 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 27 mm (4 x 1.06 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031...
...) No. 10 - 240 x 104 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches) Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inches) Weight 45 to 90 g/m2 (12 to 22 lb) Technical Specifications 7-5 Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.5 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 27 mm (4 x 1.06 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031...
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... mm (8 inches) for the standard-width carriage or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for the wide carriage. 7-6 Technical Specifications Printable area I - B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). A I&---------j-:-i A *I I l .I Printable area 1 l **II II ll .I I - Printer Specifications Printable area: Single sheets A B It' -I l 01 II .. However, the maximum printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53...
... mm (8 inches) for the standard-width carriage or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for the wide carriage. 7-6 Technical Specifications Printable area I - B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). A I&---------j-:-i A *I I l .I Printable area 1 l **II II ll .I I - Printer Specifications Printable area: Single sheets A B It' -I l 01 II .. However, the maximum printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53...
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C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). Roll paper Printable area A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). Envelopes Printer Specifications A The minimum top margin is 203 mm (8 inches) for the standard-width ' carriage. C The minimum bottom margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Technical Specifications 7-7 B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches).
C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). Roll paper Printable area A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). Envelopes Printer Specifications A The minimum top margin is 203 mm (8 inches) for the standard-width ' carriage. C The minimum bottom margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Technical Specifications 7-7 B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches).
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Printer Specific&ions Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (with or without optional cut-sheet feeder) Push tractor (front or rear) Pull tractor Push-pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: .... 6.8 kg (14.96 lb) Wide 154 mm (6.06 inches) 635 mm (25.00 inches) 380 mm (14.96 inches) approx. 9.2 kg (20.24 lb) 7-8 Technical Specifications
Printer Specific&ions Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (with or without optional cut-sheet feeder) Push tractor (front or rear) Pull tractor Push-pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: .... 6.8 kg (14.96 lb) Wide 154 mm (6.06 inches) 635 mm (25.00 inches) 380 mm (14.96 inches) approx. 9.2 kg (20.24 lb) 7-8 Technical Specifications