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... the pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate edge guides front cover paper release lever control panel paper tension unit tractor optional interface cover ribbon cartridge paper thickness lever parallel interface center support** AC inlet knob sprocket...
... the pull position along with your standard tractor installed in this feeder. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate edge guides front cover paper release lever control panel paper tension unit tractor optional interface cover ribbon cartridge paper thickness lever parallel interface center support** AC inlet knob sprocket...
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...0.16 0.0075 0.19 (lb) 17 (g/m2) 68 Plain paper 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) min. 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Reliability: Total print volume: Print head life: 6.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 200 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/...16.8 (kg) 7.6 FX-1180 6.1 154 23.2 590 13.8 350 21.2 9.6 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180) Ribbon life of the printer for your printer's voltage. Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 FX-880: 10 254 FX-1180: 16 406.4 Length...
...0.16 0.0075 0.19 (lb) 17 (g/m2) 68 Plain paper 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) min. 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Reliability: Total print volume: Print head life: 6.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 200 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/...16.8 (kg) 7.6 FX-1180 6.1 154 23.2 590 13.8 350 21.2 9.6 Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180) Ribbon life of the printer for your printer's voltage. Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 FX-880: 10 254 FX-1180: 16 406.4 Length...
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... hand. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob of the new ribbon cartridge in the direction of the printer cover. paper tension unit 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Moving the print head while the printer is off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until the paper perforation...
... hand. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob of the new ribbon cartridge in the direction of the printer cover. paper tension unit 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Moving the print head while the printer is off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until the paper perforation...
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... setting from side to side to eject the paper in the printer, tear off the printer. 2. Replace the printer cover. 4. If the paper is jammed in the printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Hold the ribbon cartridge by placing it into position; Slide the print head from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. Press down both ends of...
... setting from side to side to eject the paper in the printer, tear off the printer. 2. Replace the printer cover. 4. If the paper is jammed in the printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Hold the ribbon cartridge by placing it into position; Slide the print head from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. Press down both ends of...
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... paper loaded in the rear push position. Warning: If you can check the codes the printer is needed. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord (if necessary) in the original packing materials and place them in hexadecimal format. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Your printer prints all dust and dirt from getting inside of the...
... paper loaded in the rear push position. Warning: If you can check the codes the printer is needed. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord (if necessary) in the original packing materials and place them in hexadecimal format. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Your printer prints all dust and dirt from getting inside of the...
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... Manuals 0-11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 0-12 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-13 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-13...
... Manuals 0-11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 0-12 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-13 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-13...
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... single sheets using a variety of the print head and other printer parts. Ribbon Cartridges Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge FX-880: #8750 FX-1180: #8755 When printing becomes faint, you can further expand your printer's built-in parallel interface. Getting to replace the ribbon cartridge. For more information on page 1-5. They ensure proper operation and...
... single sheets using a variety of the print head and other printer parts. Ribbon Cartridges Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge FX-880: #8750 FX-1180: #8755 When printing becomes faint, you can further expand your printer's built-in parallel interface. Getting to replace the ribbon cartridge. For more information on page 1-5. They ensure proper operation and...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-13 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-13 For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-16 Optional printer drivers for DOS program users 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-13 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-13 For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-16 Optional printer drivers for DOS program users 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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... or equivalent materials. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer Follow the directions on your printer; Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on the power. be transported in the future. It should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide ribbon cartridge power cord Note: Depending on the Notice...
... or equivalent materials. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer Follow the directions on your printer; Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on the power. be transported in the future. It should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide ribbon cartridge power cord Note: Depending on the Notice...
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... to install or replace the ribbon 1 cartridge. let it cool before replacing it . 1. The printer is off . EPSON recommends the use of the Operate button is on may damage the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). The installation and replacement procedures are...
... to install or replace the ribbon 1 cartridge. let it cool before replacing it . 1. The printer is off . EPSON recommends the use of the Operate button is on may damage the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). The installation and replacement procedures are...
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If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Then slide the print head to remove any slack in the ribbon. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the printer by its handle and pull it is not hot; 5. handle 7. if it up and out of the printer.
If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Then slide the print head to remove any slack in the ribbon. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the printer by its handle and pull it is not hot; 5. handle 7. if it up and out of the printer.
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Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into position; Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to fit the plastic hooks into the slots. 9. then press down into place. ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer 8.
Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into position; Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to fit the plastic hooks into the slots. 9. then press down into place. ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer 8.
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...has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The ribbon is not installed properly. The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Remove any slack ...in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Cause What to do...
...has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The ribbon is not installed properly. The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Remove any slack ...in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Cause What to do...
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...2. Remove the paper guide. let it cool before touching it . 3. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in Chapter 1. 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge by hand to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it as described below, using the original box and packing ...it . 4. If any paper loaded in their original boxes and packing materials. w Warning: You need to remove the ribbon cartridge. Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by following step 3 through 6 and then steps 11 and 12 of "Installing or...
...2. Remove the paper guide. let it cool before touching it . 3. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in Chapter 1. 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge by hand to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it as described below, using the original box and packing ...it . 4. If any paper loaded in their original boxes and packing materials. w Warning: You need to remove the ribbon cartridge. Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by following step 3 through 6 and then steps 11 and 12 of "Installing or...
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... print volume Print head life 6.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 200 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) FX-880: Height Width Depth Weight FX-1180: Height Width Depth Weight Black ribbon cartridge Ribbon life 154 mm (6.1 inches) 415 mm (16.3 inches) 350 mm (13.8 inches) approx. 7.6 kg (16.8 lb) 154 mm... 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.7 A (maximum 1.6 A depending on the character type) 0.4 A (maximum 0.9 A depending on the back of the printer for IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage of your...
... print volume Print head life 6.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 200 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) FX-880: Height Width Depth Weight FX-1180: Height Width Depth Weight Black ribbon cartridge Ribbon life 154 mm (6.1 inches) 415 mm (16.3 inches) 350 mm (13.8 inches) approx. 7.6 kg (16.8 lb) 154 mm... 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.7 A (maximum 1.6 A depending on the character type) 0.4 A (maximum 0.9 A depending on the back of the printer for IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage of your...
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..., and operation of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. Before you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for dealer ...2600 (U.S.), or (905) 709-9475 (Canada), 6 A.M. Note: If you call (800) 442-2110. Automated telephone services Service EPSON SoundAdvice™ EPSON FaxAdvice™ EPSON Referral Service Access For pre-recorded answers to 6 P.M., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. D Customer Support Information D-3 You must provide...
..., and operation of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. Before you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for dealer ...2600 (U.S.), or (905) 709-9475 (Canada), 6 A.M. Note: If you call (800) 442-2110. Automated telephone services Service EPSON SoundAdvice™ EPSON FaxAdvice™ EPSON Referral Service Access For pre-recorded answers to 6 P.M., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. D Customer Support Information D-3 You must provide...
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...-sheet feeder high capacity. See double-bin cut -sheet feeder, assembling, A-13 installing, A-4 selecting paper path, A-14 Driver. See also Ribbon cartridge Continuous paper loading, 3-8, 3-15, 3-23 positioning, 1-4 removing, 3-12, 3-18, 3-28 support, inside back cover with labels, 3-4 Control .../P, C-12 IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation, C-16 Control panel, buttons, inside front cover lights, inside back cover Accessing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 printer driver. Index A AC inlet, inside front cover Customer support, Appendix D Cut-sheet feeders, A-2, A-4 double bin. See...
...-sheet feeder high capacity. See double-bin cut -sheet feeder, assembling, A-13 installing, A-4 selecting paper path, A-14 Driver. See also Ribbon cartridge Continuous paper loading, 3-8, 3-15, 3-23 positioning, 1-4 removing, 3-12, 3-18, 3-28 support, inside back cover with labels, 3-4 Control .../P, C-12 IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation, C-16 Control panel, buttons, inside front cover lights, inside back cover Accessing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 printer driver. Index A AC inlet, inside front cover Customer support, Appendix D Cut-sheet feeders, A-2, A-4 double bin. See...
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... LF/FF button, inside front cover Lights, 7-2, inside front cover Load/Eject button, inside back cover Emulation, IBM, C-16 Envelopes, 4-6, EPSON Remote! E Edge guide, inside front cover IN-2 See printer driver ribbon cartridge, 1-5 Interface cable, 1-11 Interface cards installing, A-25 serial, A-27 types of, A-25 K Knob ribbon-tightening, 1-7 L Labels. utility accessing, 2-21 installing...
... LF/FF button, inside front cover Lights, 7-2, inside front cover Load/Eject button, inside back cover Emulation, IBM, C-16 Envelopes, 4-6, EPSON Remote! E Edge guide, inside front cover IN-2 See printer driver ribbon cartridge, 1-5 Interface cable, 1-11 Interface cards installing, A-25 serial, A-27 types of, A-25 K Knob ribbon-tightening, 1-7 L Labels. utility accessing, 2-21 installing...
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..., 2-5 Windows NT 3.5x, 2-19 Windows NT 4.0, 2-13 Printer utilities EPSON Remote!. utility EPSON Status Monitor 2. Printer choosing a place for, 1-3 cleaning, B-2 connecting to your computer, 1-11... errors, 7-2 parts, inside back cover plugging in, 1-10 specifications. See EPSON...28 removing tractor, 3-28 Push/pull combination, 5, 3-30 Push tractor. See EPSON remote! See Front push tractor or Rear push tractor R Rear push tractor, ...
..., 2-5 Windows NT 3.5x, 2-19 Windows NT 4.0, 2-13 Printer utilities EPSON Remote!. utility EPSON Status Monitor 2. Printer choosing a place for, 1-3 cleaning, B-2 connecting to your computer, 1-11... errors, 7-2 parts, inside back cover plugging in, 1-10 specifications. See EPSON...28 removing tractor, 3-28 Push/pull combination, 5, 3-30 Push tractor. See EPSON remote! See Front push tractor or Rear push tractor R Rear push tractor, ...
User Setup Information
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® 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Quick Reference Guide Read your User's Guide first for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright © 1997 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan Printed in this guide. Contents Loading Continuous Paper With ...Removing Continuous Paper With Labels From the Front Push Tractor 7 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 8 Clearing Paper Jams 14 Error Indicators 16 EPSON is a registered trademark of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any time you need information about the topics in Japan 4008440 C01-...
® 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Quick Reference Guide Read your User's Guide first for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Copyright © 1997 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan Printed in this guide. Contents Loading Continuous Paper With ...Removing Continuous Paper With Labels From the Front Push Tractor 7 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 8 Clearing Paper Jams 14 Error Indicators 16 EPSON is a registered trademark of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any time you need information about the topics in Japan 4008440 C01-...