Product Brochure
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...Ribbon Black - approximately 3 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Reliability/Life Expectancy Total print volume 6.5 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 POH @ 25%, 35% coverage Print head 200 million characters @ 14 dots per character Product/Accessory Part Numbers FX-880 Printer...C806371 Interfaces - All other product and brand names are registered trademarks 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 unidirectional...
...Ribbon Black - approximately 3 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Reliability/Life Expectancy Total print volume 6.5 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 POH @ 25%, 35% coverage Print head 200 million characters @ 14 dots per character Product/Accessory Part Numbers FX-880 Printer...C806371 Interfaces - All other product and brand names are registered trademarks 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 unidirectional...
Product Information Guide
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.... ** The center support and sprockets are parts of paper into the printer without reloading. 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...
.... ** The center support and sprockets are parts of paper into the printer without reloading. 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...
Product Information Guide
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...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 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.../character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth 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 your printer's voltage.
...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 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.../character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth 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 your printer's voltage.
Product Information Guide
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... change it up and out of -form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon. 12 - Remove the printer cover. 4. If you replace the ribbon cartridge. Grasp the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. tear...
... change it up and out of -form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon. 12 - Remove the printer cover. 4. If you replace the ribbon cartridge. Grasp the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. tear...
Product Information Guide
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... settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Remove the printer cover. 3. If continuous paper is off the printer. 2. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it firmly down into place. 8. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn off...
... settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Remove the printer cover. 3. If continuous paper is off the printer. 2. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it firmly down into place. 8. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn off...
Product Information Guide
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.... If the outer case or paper guide is installed in hexadecimal format. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside the printer. Transporting the Printer If you remove the ribbon cartridge. 4. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. By comparing the characters printed in their original boxes. Use a soft brush to transport your...
.... If the outer case or paper guide is installed in hexadecimal format. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside the printer. Transporting the Printer If you remove the ribbon cartridge. 4. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. By comparing the characters printed in their original boxes. Use a soft brush to transport your...
User Manual
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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...
User Manual
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..., pull tractor, or roll paper holder, you need to supplement your printer's built-in parallel interface. 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, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." They ensure proper operation and long life of paper...
..., pull tractor, or roll paper holder, you need to supplement your printer's built-in parallel interface. 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, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." They ensure proper operation and long life of paper...
User Manual
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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
User Manual
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... the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to ship the printer in case you bought your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. It should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide ribbon cartridge power cord Note: Depending on your printer; be transported in which you need...
... the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to ship the printer in case you bought your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. It should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide ribbon cartridge power cord Note: Depending on your printer; be transported in which you need...
User Manual
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... cause damage to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). w Warning: You need to install or replace the ribbon 1 cartridge. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. Make sure the printer is off . let it cool before replacing...
... cause damage to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). w Warning: You need to install or replace the ribbon 1 cartridge. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. Make sure the printer is off . let it cool before replacing...
User Manual
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Then slide the print head to remove any slack in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the printer. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. if it up and out of the printer by its handle and pull it is not hot; Setting Up the Printer 1-7 handle 7. 5. If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon.
Then slide the print head to remove any slack in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the printer. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. if it up and out of the printer by its handle and pull it is not hot; Setting Up the Printer 1-7 handle 7. 5. If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon.
User Manual
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then press down into the slots. 9. 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 place. ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer 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 position;
then press down into the slots. 9. 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 place. ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer 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 position;
User Manual
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Install the paper tension unit by placing it on both ends of the unit until it clicks into place. Press down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it moves smoothly. 10. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1 11.
Install the paper tension unit by placing it on both ends of the unit until it clicks into place. Press down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it moves smoothly. 10. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1 11.
User Manual
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Before you load paper in the bottom slot printable side up . Printing on both sprockets. Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as described below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Load paper in the front slot, remove the front cover. Then load paper 3 printable side up . 7. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Then close the sprocket covers. Then pull up the paper until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on Continuous Paper 3-25 6.
Before you load paper in the bottom slot printable side up . Printing on both sprockets. Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as described below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Load paper in the front slot, remove the front cover. Then load paper 3 printable side up . 7. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Then close the sprocket covers. Then pull up the paper until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the paper over the tractor pins on Continuous Paper 3-25 6.
User Manual
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...it on the position of the printer's ribbon. this may damage the printer. this chapter. 3. Install one tractor in the front or rear push position as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Turn on continuous pre-printed forms, multi-part forms, and labels, and for FX-1180) and then use two ... both sprockets of -form position. To reduce paper jams and improve continuous paper feeding, you can install the optional additional tractor (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for printing high quality graphics. To use two tractors at once is even with the top of your push tractor. 4. Fit the...
...it on the position of the printer's ribbon. this may damage the printer. this chapter. 3. Install one tractor in the front or rear push position as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Turn on continuous pre-printed forms, multi-part forms, and labels, and for FX-1180) and then use two ... both sprockets of -form position. To reduce paper jams and improve continuous paper feeding, you can install the optional additional tractor (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for printing high quality graphics. To use two tractors at once is even with the top of your push tractor. 4. Fit the...
User Manual
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Cause What to do The paper thickness lever is worn out. The ribbon is Move the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of the printout is worn out. The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Set the paper thickness lever to a set ...incorrectly. The printout is set incorrectly for your paper. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. 7-10 Troubleshooting Remove...
Cause What to do The paper thickness lever is worn out. The ribbon is Move the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of the printout is worn out. The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Set the paper thickness lever to a set ...incorrectly. The printout is set incorrectly for your paper. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. 7-10 Troubleshooting Remove...
User Manual
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..., the print head may be hot; Make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed, remove it . 4. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in their original boxes and packing materials. Remove any options are closed. 6. B 2. Remove the paper guide. let it...
..., the print head may be hot; Make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed, remove it . 4. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in their original boxes and packing materials. Remove any options are closed. 6. B 2. Remove the paper guide. let it...
User Manual
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... 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...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 printer. Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 36 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is also...
... 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...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 printer. Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 36 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is also...
User Manual
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...Accessing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 printer driver. See high-capacity cut -sheet feeder high capacity. See Interface cable Card. Index A AC inlet, inside back cover Character tables, C-17 Character table setting, 5-7, 5-8 Choosing a place for the printer, 1-3 Cleaning the printer, ... Barcode data, C-14 ESC/P control codes, C-12 IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes, C-16 Connecting the printer to your computer, 1-11 Consumable products, 7. 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...
...Accessing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 printer driver. See high-capacity cut -sheet feeder high capacity. See Interface cable Card. Index A AC inlet, inside back cover Character tables, C-17 Character table setting, 5-7, 5-8 Choosing a place for the printer, 1-3 Cleaning the printer, ... Barcode data, C-14 ESC/P control codes, C-12 IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes, C-16 Connecting the printer to your computer, 1-11 Consumable products, 7. 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...