FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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... onto your hard drive. 4. Click OK. After the files finish expanding, you should see the following screen (if you see the EPSON Printer Utility Setup screen: 7. Installing Your EPSON® FX-880 Printer Driver Using the EPSON USB Adapter Cable Before You Begin: • Read through these instructions and, if possible, print a copy so you have it...
... onto your hard drive. 4. Click OK. After the files finish expanding, you should see the following screen (if you see the EPSON Printer Utility Setup screen: 7. Installing Your EPSON® FX-880 Printer Driver Using the EPSON USB Adapter Cable Before You Begin: • Read through these instructions and, if possible, print a copy so you have it...
FX-880 USB Printer Installation Instructions
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...EPSON FX-880 printer icon, then select Properties. 8. Printing a Test Page If you want, you can print a test page to verify that your printer driver and USB device driver software, follow these steps: 1. Click Print Test Page. (If you still have any problems, contact your computer. 2. Turn off your printer... a screen prompting you need to Get Help section of your printer and disconnect it as described above. Then reinstall it from your EPSON dealer or EPSON technical support as described in the Where to uninstall your printer is loaded and then click OK.) If the test page doesn...
...EPSON FX-880 printer icon, then select Properties. 8. Printing a Test Page If you want, you can print a test page to verify that your printer driver and USB device driver software, follow these steps: 1. Click Print Test Page. (If you still have any problems, contact your computer. 2. Turn off your printer... a screen prompting you need to Get Help section of your printer and disconnect it as described above. Then reinstall it from your EPSON dealer or EPSON technical support as described in the Where to uninstall your printer is loaded and then click OK.) If the test page doesn...
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When done, the Add/Remove Programs dialog box returns: 5. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. You see this screen: 4. Select EPSON Printer Software in the list, then click Add/Remove. Follow the on -screen prompts to finish removing the software. 6. When done, reboot your Epson FX-880 software. Select EPSON USB Printer Devices, then click Add/Remove. 3. Follow the on -screen prompts to finish removing your computer. 3
When done, the Add/Remove Programs dialog box returns: 5. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. You see this screen: 4. Select EPSON Printer Software in the list, then click Add/Remove. Follow the on -screen prompts to finish removing the software. 6. When done, reboot your Epson FX-880 software. Select EPSON USB Printer Devices, then click Add/Remove. 3. Follow the on -screen prompts to finish removing your computer. 3
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... may see the Found New Hardware screen, which appears briefly as shown, and make sure Windows 2000 is running. 3. Click Next. Double-click the Add Printer icon. Then disconnect it from your computer and make sure the Plug and Play option is turned off . Then click Next. 4 Click Start, point to...
... may see the Found New Hardware screen, which appears briefly as shown, and make sure Windows 2000 is running. 3. Click Next. Double-click the Add Printer icon. Then disconnect it from your computer and make sure the Plug and Play option is turned off . Then click Next. 4 Click Start, point to...
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Then, in the Printers list, select Epson FX-880. You see this screen: 9. You see this screen: 8. In the Manufacturers list, select Epson. You see a screen that says "Name Your Printer" near the top. Click Next. 5 Select Virtual printer port for USB, as shown above. (If more than one such listing is shown, select the one without a printer name beside it.) Click Next. Then click Next. 10.
Then, in the Printers list, select Epson FX-880. You see this screen: 9. You see this screen: 8. In the Manufacturers list, select Epson. You see a screen that says "Name Your Printer" near the top. Click Next. 5 Select Virtual printer port for USB, as shown above. (If more than one such listing is shown, select the one without a printer name beside it.) Click Next. Then click Next. 10.
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... loaded. 2. Select No for printing a test page.) 13. Turn on your printer is working correctly: 1. Click Next, then click Finish. Printing a Test Page If you want, you can print a test page to Settings, then Printers. 6 See below when done for printing a test page. (Important: You must ...select No, or the installation won't be completed properly. Click Start, point to verify that your printer and make sure paper is selected, then click Next. Your system completes the installation. You see this screen: 12. You see this screen: 11...
... loaded. 2. Select No for printing a test page.) 13. Turn on your printer is working correctly: 1. Click Next, then click Finish. Printing a Test Page If you want, you can print a test page to Settings, then Printers. 6 See below when done for printing a test page. (Important: You must ...select No, or the installation won't be completed properly. Click Start, point to verify that your printer and make sure paper is selected, then click Next. Your system completes the installation. You see this screen: 12. You see this screen: 11...
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...: 4. If the test page doesn't print correctly, uninstall your EPSON dealer or EPSON technical support as described above. Leave your printer connected to uninstall your printer documentation. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 7 3. If you need to the computer during the uninstall. 2. Right-click the Epson FX-880 printer icon, then select Properties. Click Start, point to Get Help...
...: 4. If the test page doesn't print correctly, uninstall your EPSON dealer or EPSON technical support as described above. Leave your printer connected to uninstall your printer documentation. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 7 3. If you need to the computer during the uninstall. 2. Right-click the Epson FX-880 printer icon, then select Properties. Click Start, point to Get Help...
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Then click OK and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the USB device driver software. 6. Then click Change/Remove. Then continue with the following steps to finish removing the printer driver software. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Hardware. 8 You see this screen: 4. If more than one printer is shown, make sure the Epson FX-880 icon is selected. When done, close the Add/Remove Programs dialog box. Select EPSON Printer Software. You see this screen: 5.
Then click OK and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the USB device driver software. 6. Then click Change/Remove. Then continue with the following steps to finish removing the printer driver software. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Hardware. 8 You see this screen: 4. If more than one printer is shown, make sure the Epson FX-880 icon is selected. When done, close the Add/Remove Programs dialog box. Select EPSON Printer Software. You see this screen: 5.
Product Brochure
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... warranty Rugged choices for the extremes of back office printing. Flexible front, rear and bottom paper paths offer superior paper handling and efficient operation. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide range of media-from envelopes to six-part forms. Perfect for demanding print jobs...
... warranty Rugged choices for the extremes of back office printing. Flexible front, rear and bottom paper paths offer superior paper handling and efficient operation. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers • Fast printing at 455 cps and handles a wide range of media-from envelopes to six-part forms. Perfect for demanding print jobs...
Product Brochure
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... a servicemark of their respective companies. has determined that this class q Backed by solid Epson technical support THE WORLD LEADER IN IMPACT PRINTING. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Seiko Epson Corporation. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics printing and...
... a servicemark of their respective companies. has determined that this class q Backed by solid Epson technical support THE WORLD LEADER IN IMPACT PRINTING. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of Seiko Epson Corporation. FX-880 and FX-1180 Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics printing and...
Product Information Guide
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... (C800201 for FX-880, C800211 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-880, C814011 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 50 sheets of paper into the printer without reloading. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate...#8755 Tractor Tractor assembly 1038519 Options Paper Handling Options High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-880, C806391 for FX-1180) Allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with your standard tractor installed in the front or rear...
... (C800201 for FX-880, C800211 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-880, C814011 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 50 sheets of paper into the printer without reloading. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 13 paper guide continuous paper support* printer cover logo plate...#8755 Tractor Tractor assembly 1038519 Options Paper Handling Options High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806371 for FX-880, C806391 for FX-1180) Allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with your standard tractor installed in the front or rear...
Product Information Guide
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... Twinax interface Type B bidirectional parallel Multi-protocol Ethernet print server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft: 410 cps at 10 cpi (max. 455 cps at 12 ...Character tables: One Italic and 10 graphical character tables. (Nineteen graphical character tables are available in the defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Optional Interface Cards You can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). Buffer: 32KB or 0KB (selectable...
... Twinax interface Type B bidirectional parallel Multi-protocol Ethernet print server Model Number C823051 C823071 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft: 410 cps at 10 cpi (max. 455 cps at 12 ...Character tables: One Italic and 10 graphical character tables. (Nineteen graphical character tables are available in the defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Optional Interface Cards You can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). Buffer: 32KB or 0KB (selectable...
Product Information Guide
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...) 68 Plain paper 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) min. 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 3 Environmental Operation Operation (recycled paper, envelopes, labels, or roll paper) Storage Temperature 41° to 95° F (5° to 35°... Weight (approx.) FX-880 (inches) 6.1 (mm) 154 (inches) 16.3 (mm) 415 (inches) 13.8 (mm) 350 (lb) 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.
...) 68 Plain paper 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) min. 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. corner radius = 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 3 Environmental Operation Operation (recycled paper, envelopes, labels, or roll paper) Storage Temperature 41° to 95° F (5° to 35°... Weight (approx.) FX-880 (inches) 6.1 (mm) 154 (inches) 16.3 (mm) 415 (inches) 13.8 (mm) 350 (lb) 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.
Product Information Guide
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... width is installed. t Selects a font when the printer is 8 inches (203.2 mm) for the FX-880 and 13.6 inches (345.4 mm) for more information. For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is selected. Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins are ...-of the optional cut -sheet feeder is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). Tear Off/Bin Light t Flashes when continuous paper is selected. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 5 Single sheets: A B B printable area A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). t Feeds continuous...
... width is installed. t Selects a font when the printer is 8 inches (203.2 mm) for the FX-880 and 13.6 inches (345.4 mm) for more information. For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is selected. Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins are ...-of the optional cut -sheet feeder is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). Tear Off/Bin Light t Flashes when continuous paper is selected. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 5 Single sheets: A B B printable area A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). t Feeds continuous...
Product Information Guide
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... sheet of paper. then turn off the printed page at the perforation; Operate Button Turns the printer on o = off for three seconds, enters the micro adjust mode. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. t Loads continuous paper from another paper...
... sheet of paper. then turn off the printed page at the perforation; Operate Button Turns the printer on o = off for three seconds, enters the micro adjust mode. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. t Loads continuous paper from another paper...
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... If you can choose from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 Note: When loading paper in the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough so that comes with the printer in the pull position, or you often print on thick or heavy continuous... Front paper slot Pull tractor Bottom paper slot Do not load thick paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for printing on continuous paper.
... If you can choose from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 Note: When loading paper in the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough so that comes with the printer in the pull position, or you often print on thick or heavy continuous... Front paper slot Pull tractor Bottom paper slot Do not load thick paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for printing on continuous paper.
Product Information Guide
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... paper path from the top of the printer in the rear push position. Use the paper release lever to load paper from the tractor installed in the pull position. Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Paper Path Pull tractor Rear paper... using the pull and rear push tractors in combination. When the tractor is curved and a paper jam may come off the backing sheet inside the printer and cause a jam. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98
... paper path from the top of the printer in the rear push position. Use the paper release lever to load paper from the tractor installed in the pull position. Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Paper Path Pull tractor Rear paper... using the pull and rear push tractors in combination. When the tractor is curved and a paper jam may come off the backing sheet inside the printer and cause a jam. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98
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...need to set the paper thickness lever for your paper is in the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 9 Removing the Printed Document from a Push Tractor 1. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin...may need to move the sprockets. 4. Then close the sprocket covers. Paper Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down. The paper thickness lever is in the correct position. 6. If you are using .... Make sure that the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is located under the...
...need to set the paper thickness lever for your paper is in the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 9 Removing the Printed Document from a Push Tractor 1. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin...may need to move the sprockets. 4. Then close the sprocket covers. Paper Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down. The paper thickness lever is in the correct position. 6. If you are using .... Make sure that the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is located under the...
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EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. t If the tractor is in the pull position, remove any printed pages of the printer cover. (Pull it before switching to remove the front sheet guide. 1. Note: To switch from printing with the optional front sheet guide to ...eject it before switching to the upright position. 4. Caution: Always tear off or top-of the printer and into place, then move the paper guide to single-sheet printing. Reverse feeding several pages at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. If a single sheet remains in the printer. 5. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98
EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. t If the tractor is in the pull position, remove any printed pages of the printer cover. (Pull it before switching to remove the front sheet guide. 1. Note: To switch from printing with the optional front sheet guide to ...eject it before switching to the upright position. 4. Caution: Always tear off or top-of the printer and into place, then move the paper guide to single-sheet printing. Reverse feeding several pages at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. If a single sheet remains in the printer. 5. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98
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...position. the paper may come off the pull tractor and jam the printer. If you press the Tear Off/Bin button, the printer feeds your paper to turn off the printer. For instructions, see the paper position. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position If your printing begins too ...paper with the tear-off the backing sheet and jam the printer. The Pause light starts flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 4. If you can use the knob to lose the topof-form position. You can then easily tear off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11
...position. the paper may come off the pull tractor and jam the printer. If you press the Tear Off/Bin button, the printer feeds your paper to turn off the printer. For instructions, see the paper position. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position If your printing begins too ...paper with the tear-off the backing sheet and jam the printer. The Pause light starts flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 4. If you can use the knob to lose the topof-form position. You can then easily tear off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11