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...-part forms of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes 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...
...-part forms of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes 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...
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... RH Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded. 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 ... dots/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.
... RH Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded. 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 ... dots/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.
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...-off position. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: You need to remove any slack in effect until the paper perforation is off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. Grasp the used the printer, the print head may need to turn off the printer. 1. paper tension unit 3. Then tear off edge 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear...
...-off position. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: You need to remove any slack in effect until the paper perforation is off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. Grasp the used the printer, the print head may need to turn off the printer. 1. paper tension unit 3. Then tear off edge 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear...
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... the Pause light is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of the printer. 6. Replace the printer cover. 4. then press down both ends of the printer away from you turn on the left side of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into place....; The following tables summarize the default-setting mode settings and options. Slide the print head from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Clearing Paper Jams 1. Remove the printer cover. 3. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between...
... the Pause light is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of the printer. 6. Replace the printer cover. 4. then press down both ends of the printer away from you turn on the left side of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into place....; The following tables summarize the default-setting mode settings and options. Slide the print head from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Clearing Paper Jams 1. Remove the printer cover. 3. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between...
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... printer. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is receiving. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge as ASCII characters. Related Documentation 4008439 4008440 4007754 TM-FX880 TM-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 - EPSON FX-880/FX...
... printer. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is receiving. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge as ASCII characters. Related Documentation 4008439 4008440 4007754 TM-FX880 TM-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 - EPSON FX-880/FX...
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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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... 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, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." Getting to replace the ribbon cartridge. For more information on options for your printer's versatility. Optional interface cards are...
... 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, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." Getting to replace the ribbon cartridge. For more information on options for your printer's versatility. Optional interface cards are...
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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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... on the country in the future. You must remove all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in which you bought your printer before you have is the right one for your location. Save all protective materials packed around and inside your...the directions on the power. be permanently attached to remove these materials. 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 model, the power cord may be sure the plug you set it up and turn...
... on the country in the future. You must remove all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in which you bought your printer before you have is the right one for your location. Save all protective materials packed around and inside your...the directions on the power. be permanently attached to remove these materials. 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 model, the power cord may be sure the plug you set it up and turn...
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... install or replace the ribbon cartridge. EPSON recommends the use of the Operate button is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). w Warning: You need to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. Make sure the printer is even with a new ...one. If you need to remove the used the printer, the print head may be ...
... install or replace the ribbon cartridge. EPSON recommends the use of the Operate button is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). w Warning: You need to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. Make sure the printer is even with a new ...one. If you need to remove the used the printer, the print head may be ...
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If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. handle 7. 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. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it up and out of the printer by its handle and pull it . Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Then slide the print head to remove any slack in the ribbon. 5. if it is not hot;
If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 1 print head 6. handle 7. 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. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it up and out of the printer by its handle and pull it . Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Then slide the print head to remove any slack in the ribbon. 5. if it is not hot;
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then press down into the slots. 9. 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 place. 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. 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 place. 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;
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...ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in random positions. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Part of ...ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 3. The ribbon is... faint. The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge... slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is Move the paper thickness lever to do The paper thickness...
...ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in random positions. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Part of ...ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 3. The ribbon is... faint. The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge... slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is Move the paper thickness lever to do The paper thickness...
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... disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; If any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. Remove the ribbon cartridge by hand to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it . 3. Also pack options in Chapter 1. 5. Remove any options are closed. 6. let... it cool before touching it. 4. Unplug the power cord from the printer. Remove the paper guide. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in the rear push position.) Also make sure that the paper tension ...
... disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; If any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. Remove the ribbon cartridge by hand to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it . 3. Also pack options in Chapter 1. 5. Remove any options are closed. 6. let... it cool before touching it. 4. Unplug the power cord from the printer. Remove the paper guide. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in the rear push position.) Also make sure that the paper tension ...
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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 lb) 154 mm (6.1 inches) 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 your printer...
... 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 (6.1 inches) 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 your printer...
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...2, 5-8 changing, 5-9 DOS, 1-18 Double-bin cut -sheet feeder single-bin. See Printer driver IN-1 See Interface card Center support, inside back cover Accessing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 printer driver. See high-capacity cut -sheet feeder, assembling, A-13 installing, A-4 selecting paper... 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...
...2, 5-8 changing, 5-9 DOS, 1-18 Double-bin cut -sheet feeder single-bin. See Printer driver IN-1 See Interface card Center support, inside back cover Accessing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 printer driver. See high-capacity cut -sheet feeder, assembling, A-13 installing, A-4 selecting paper... 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...
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utility accessing, 2-21 installing, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility accessing, 6-3 background monitoring, 6-8, 6-10 installing, 6-2 menus, 6-5 overview, 6-4 status window, 6-9 Error indicators, 7-2 ESC/P, C-12 F Features, 1-3 Fonts ...with labels LF/FF button, inside front cover Lights, 7-2, inside front cover Load/Eject button, inside front cover Installing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-2 interface cards, A-25 printer driver. 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,...
utility accessing, 2-21 installing, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility accessing, 6-3 background monitoring, 6-8, 6-10 installing, 6-2 menus, 6-5 overview, 6-4 status window, 6-9 Error indicators, 7-2 ESC/P, C-12 F Features, 1-3 Fonts ...with labels LF/FF button, inside front cover Lights, 7-2, inside front cover Load/Eject button, inside front cover Installing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-2 interface cards, A-25 printer driver. 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,...
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...tractor, 4, 3-13 installing, 3-14 loading paper, 3-15 removing documents from the rear push tractor, 3-18 with labels, 3-5 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-5 replacing, 1-5-10 Ribbon-tightening knob, 1-7 Roll paper loading, A-22 removing, A-25 Roll paper holder assembling, A-20 ...overview, Windows 3.1, 2-10 Windows 95, 2-5 Windows NT 3.5x, 2-19 Windows NT 4.0, 2-13 Printer utilities EPSON Remote!. See EPSON Remote! See EPSON remote! See Paper release lever Remote!. See EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility Printing or printout quality problems, 7-9 Problems paper loading or feeding, 7-4 power ...
...tractor, 4, 3-13 installing, 3-14 loading paper, 3-15 removing documents from the rear push tractor, 3-18 with labels, 3-5 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-5 replacing, 1-5-10 Ribbon-tightening knob, 1-7 Roll paper loading, A-22 removing, A-25 Roll paper holder assembling, A-20 ...overview, Windows 3.1, 2-10 Windows 95, 2-5 Windows NT 3.5x, 2-19 Windows NT 4.0, 2-13 Printer utilities EPSON Remote!. See EPSON Remote! See EPSON remote! See Paper release lever Remote!. See EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility Printing or printout quality problems, 7-9 Problems paper loading or feeding, 7-4 power ...
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... any time you need information about the topics in Japan 4008440 C01-00 Copyright © 1997 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan Printed in this guide. Contents Loading Continuous Paper With the Front Push Tractor 2 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. ® 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Quick Reference Guide Read your User's Guide first for identification purposes only and may...
... any time you need information about the topics in Japan 4008440 C01-00 Copyright © 1997 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan Printed in this guide. Contents Loading Continuous Paper With the Front Push Tractor 2 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. ® 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Quick Reference Guide Read your User's Guide first for identification purposes only and may...
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Ribbon cartridge: FX-880 FX-1180 #8750 #8755 c Caution: Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. 8 They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. These cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your printer not covered by EPSON may cause damage to replace the ribbon cartridge. EPSON recommends you need to your EPSON printer. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Cartridge When printing becomes faint, you use genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges.
Ribbon cartridge: FX-880 FX-1180 #8750 #8755 c Caution: Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. 8 They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. These cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your printer not covered by EPSON may cause damage to replace the ribbon cartridge. EPSON recommends you need to your EPSON printer. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Cartridge When printing becomes faint, you use genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges.