Product Brochure
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...printers combine precision 9-pin technology and a long life print head that lasts for up to six-part forms • Front, rear, and bottom paper paths • Two year limited warranty Rugged choices for the extremes of back office printing. 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 like manufacturing reports, packing slips, ...
...printers combine precision 9-pin technology and a long life print head that lasts for up to six-part forms • Front, rear, and bottom paper paths • Two year limited warranty Rugged choices for the extremes of back office printing. 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 like manufacturing reports, packing slips, ...
Product Brochure
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... Print head 200 million characters @ 14 dots per character Product/Accessory Part Numbers FX-880 Printer C229001 Additional Pull Tractor Unit C800201 Cut sheet feeders High-capacity/envelope C806381 Single bin C806371 Interfaces - All other product and brand names are subject to six-part forms q Prints on Recycled Paper "The World Leader in Impact Printing" is a trademark and Epson...
... Print head 200 million characters @ 14 dots per character Product/Accessory Part Numbers FX-880 Printer C229001 Additional Pull Tractor Unit C800201 Cut sheet feeders High-capacity/envelope C806381 Single bin C806371 Interfaces - All other product and brand names are subject to six-part forms q Prints on Recycled Paper "The World Leader in Impact Printing" is a trademark and Epson...
Product Information Guide
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... both sides Continuous labels (front and bottom entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on the back of the printer for FX-1180) Ribbon life of approx. 3 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical 120 V Model... 0.9 A) Power consumption Approx. 36 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) Note: Check the label on continuous backing sheets. 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/character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight (approx...
... both sides Continuous labels (front and bottom entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on the back of the printer for FX-1180) Ribbon life of approx. 3 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical 120 V Model... 0.9 A) Power consumption Approx. 36 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) Note: Check the label on continuous backing sheets. 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/character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight (approx...
Product Information Guide
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... arrow buttons. Error Indicators Light Status n = on again. Set the paper release lever to eject the paper; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. Turn off positions using the down for several minutes; EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 t Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the wrong position. Load/Eject Button t Loads...
... arrow buttons. Error Indicators Light Status n = on again. Set the paper release lever to eject the paper; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. Turn off positions using the down for several minutes; EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 t Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the wrong position. Load/Eject Button t Loads...
Product Information Guide
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...buttons to feed the paper backward or forward until you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to adjust the tear-off edge 2. Caution: Make sure the printer is off the printed pages. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect ... of the printer. ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position). Moving the print head while the printer is not hot; tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 4. then slide the print head to remove ...
...buttons to feed the paper backward or forward until you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to adjust the tear-off edge 2. Caution: Make sure the printer is off the printed pages. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect ... of the printer. ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position). Moving the print head while the printer is not hot; tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 4. then slide the print head to remove ...
Product Information Guide
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...settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it firmly down into the slots. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you ...may be lost. 5. Clearing Paper Jams 1. otherwise the printer may be damaged or the top-ofform or tear-off the printer. 2. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to eject the paper in the printer, tear off . EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Press the Operate button to turn the ribbon-...
...settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it firmly down into the slots. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you ...may be lost. 5. Clearing Paper Jams 1. otherwise the printer may be damaged or the top-ofform or tear-off the printer. 2. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to eject the paper in the printer, tear off . EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Press the Operate button to turn the ribbon-...
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...-FX1180 PL-FX880 PL-FX1180 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 User's Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Quick Reference Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Unpacking sheet EPSON FX-880 Service Manual EPSON FX-1180 Service Manual EPSON FX-880 Parts Price List EPSON FX-1180 Parts Price List 16 - To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. Remove any other options...
...-FX1180 PL-FX880 PL-FX1180 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 User's Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Quick Reference Guide EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Unpacking sheet EPSON FX-880 Service Manual EPSON FX-1180 Service Manual EPSON FX-880 Parts Price List EPSON FX-1180 Parts Price List 16 - To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. Remove any other options...
User Manual
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... 0-7 Ribbon Cartridges 0-7 Important Safety Instructions 0-8 Print Head Caution Symbol 0-9 ENERGY STAR Compliance 0-10 For United Kingdom Users 0-10 Use of options 0-10 Safety information 0-10 How To Use Your 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...
... 0-7 Ribbon Cartridges 0-7 Important Safety Instructions 0-8 Print Head Caution Symbol 0-9 ENERGY STAR Compliance 0-10 For United Kingdom Users 0-10 Use of options 0-10 Safety information 0-10 How To Use Your 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...
User Manual
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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 versatility. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on options for your printer, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." Getting to replace...
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 versatility. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on options for your printer, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." Getting to replace...
User Manual
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.... if liquid has entered the printer; Printer parts marked with this printer, the building installation must be hot. Unplug the printer and refer servicing to Know Your Printer 9 Turn off the printer and let it . if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; Print Head Caution Symbol The symbol on the print head indicates that are covered by a 16...
.... if liquid has entered the printer; Printer parts marked with this printer, the building installation must be hot. Unplug the printer and refer servicing to Know Your Printer 9 Turn off the printer and let it . if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; Print Head Caution Symbol The symbol on the print head indicates that are covered by a 16...
User Manual
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... ribbon 1 cartridge. let it cool before replacing it . 1. Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. The printer is even with a new one. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge This section describes how to...
... ribbon 1 cartridge. let it cool before replacing it . 1. Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. The printer is even with a new one. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge This section describes how to...
User Manual
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handle 7. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it up and out of the printer. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Then slide the print head to the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the printer by its handle and pull it . Make sure that the print head is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. If a used ribbon cartridge is not hot; 5.
handle 7. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it up and out of the printer. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Then slide the print head to the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the printer by its handle and pull it . Make sure that the print head is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. If a used ribbon cartridge is not hot; 5.
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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. 8. ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer then press down into place.
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. 8. ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer then press down into place.
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Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it clicks into place. Press down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Install the paper tension unit by placing it on both ends of the unit until it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1 11. 10.
Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it clicks into place. Press down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Install the paper tension unit by placing it on both ends of the unit until it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1 11. 10.
User Manual
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... single envelopes, follow the instructions in "Loading paper in the high-capacity cut -sheet feeder). o The print head must not print past the left edge guide is aligned with the arrow on the paper guide. 4-6 Printing on Single Sheets Before loading envelopes, set the paper thickness lever to a position from 2 (for thin ...your envelope. See Appendix C for thick envelopes). o If you can load envelopes one at a time using the paper guide on the top of the printer, or you are using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin cut -sheet feeder" on page A-10. To ...
... single envelopes, follow the instructions in "Loading paper in the high-capacity cut -sheet feeder). o The print head must not print past the left edge guide is aligned with the arrow on the paper guide. 4-6 Printing on Single Sheets Before loading envelopes, set the paper thickness lever to a position from 2 (for thin ...your envelope. See Appendix C for thick envelopes). o If you can load envelopes one at a time using the paper guide on the top of the printer, or you are using the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin cut -sheet feeder" on page A-10. To ...
User Manual
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... light goes off . The printer feeds the paper to the desired position. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. f Pause f Tear Off/Bin − Turn off the printer and leave it correctly. If the error recurs, contact your printer stops working and one or more... panel Beep Problem lights pattern Solution n Paper Out n Pause No paper is jammed in the printer or select a different paper source; the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. See Chapter 3 (continuous paper) or Chapter 4 (single sheets) for instructions on loading the...
... light goes off . The printer feeds the paper to the desired position. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. f Pause f Tear Off/Bin − Turn off the printer and leave it correctly. If the error recurs, contact your printer stops working and one or more... panel Beep Problem lights pattern Solution n Paper Out n Pause No paper is jammed in the printer or select a different paper source; the Paper Out light goes off and the printer starts printing. See Chapter 3 (continuous paper) or Chapter 4 (single sheets) for instructions on loading the...
User Manual
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... return. Lines of dots are Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! you may damage the printer. utility. Utility" in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Cause What to do The print head is application software. The line space setting in your Adjust the line space...
... return. Lines of dots are Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! you may damage the printer. utility. Utility" in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Cause What to do The print head is application software. The line space setting in your Adjust the line space...
User Manual
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...options are closed. 6. Unplug the power cord from the printer. If any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot; Also pack options in the printer's original box with the original packing materials. Remove the... installed, remove them. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-3 Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in their original boxes and packing materials. Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by following step 3 through 6 and then steps...
...options are closed. 6. Unplug the power cord from the printer. If any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot; Also pack options in the printer's original box with the original packing materials. Remove the... installed, remove them. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-3 Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in their original boxes and packing materials. Transporting the Printer If you need to move the print head by following step 3 through 6 and then steps...
User Manual
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...maximum 0.9 A depending on the back of your printer. Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: Total 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... 590 mm (23.2 inches) 350 mm (13.8 inches) approx. 9.6 kg (21.2 lb) #8750 for FX-880 #8755 for the voltage of the printer for FX-1180 approx. 3 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input...
...maximum 0.9 A depending on the back of your printer. Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: Total 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... 590 mm (23.2 inches) 350 mm (13.8 inches) approx. 9.6 kg (21.2 lb) #8750 for FX-880 #8755 for the voltage of the printer for FX-1180 approx. 3 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input...
User Manual
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... the print head prints in both sides, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for fitting wide tables or spreadsheets onto a page. buffer The portion of standard characters. Glossary 1 utility, each character is approximately 60% of the width of the printer...
... the print head prints in both sides, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for fitting wide tables or spreadsheets onto a page. buffer The portion of standard characters. Glossary 1 utility, each character is approximately 60% of the width of the printer...