Product Brochure
Page 2
... Support - 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 ...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...
... Support - 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 ...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...
Product Information Guide
Page 1
... Printer cover Cover assembly, printer 1038533 Ribbon cartridge Ribbon cartridge #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 standard tractor installed in the front or rear push position to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-880...
... Printer cover Cover assembly, printer 1038533 Ribbon cartridge Ribbon cartridge #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 standard tractor installed in the front or rear push position to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-880...
Product Information Guide
Page 3
...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/...: 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. Environmental Operation Operation (recycled paper...
...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/...: 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. Environmental Operation Operation (recycled paper...
Product Information Guide
Page 12
EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until the paper perforation is at the current tear-off position). The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 3. ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off ...that the print head is off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 then slide the print head to remove any slack in the direction of the printer. 5. If you just used ribbon cartridge by its handle and pull it cool before you turn off...
EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until the paper perforation is at the current tear-off position). The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 3. ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off ...that the print head is off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 then slide the print head to remove any slack in the direction of the printer. 5. If you just used ribbon cartridge by its handle and pull it cool before you turn off...
Product Information Guide
Page 13
... 9. Caution: Always turn on the printer. Using the Default-Setting Mode The default settings control many printer functions. The following tables summarize the default-setting mode settings and options. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Slide the print head from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. ...bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Remove the printer cover. 3. otherwise the printer may be damaged or the top-ofform or tear-off . Replace the printer cover and press the Operate button to turn off the printer before you to help feed the ribbon into position; If...
... 9. Caution: Always turn on the printer. Using the Default-Setting Mode The default settings control many printer functions. The following tables summarize the default-setting mode settings and options. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Slide the print head from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. ...bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Remove the printer cover. 3. otherwise the printer may be damaged or the top-ofform or tear-off . Replace the printer cover and press the Operate button to turn off the printer before you to help feed the ribbon into position; If...
Product Information Guide
Page 16
... power cord from the outer case and paper guide. 3. If any other options are represented by dots. Warning: If you remove the ribbon cartridge. 4. Close the printer cover and front cover. 6. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are installed, remove them and pack them in the right column as the case...
... power cord from the outer case and paper guide. 3. If any other options are represented by dots. Warning: If you remove the ribbon cartridge. 4. Close the printer cover and front cover. 6. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are installed, remove them and pack them in the right column as the case...
User Manual
Page 5
... 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
Page 17
...." For more information on page 1-5. They ensure proper operation and long life of paper paths. 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. By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder, pull tractor, or...
...." For more information on page 1-5. They ensure proper operation and long life of paper paths. 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. By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder, pull tractor, or...
User Manual
Page 23
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
Page 24
Follow the directions on 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 the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to ship the printer in the future. Save all protective materials packed...
Follow the directions on 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 the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to ship the printer in the future. Save all protective materials packed...
User Manual
Page 27
... to move the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon 1 cartridge. The printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. Make sure the printer is off . EPSON recommends the use of the Operate button is on may cause damage...
... to move the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon 1 cartridge. The printer is turned off when the surface of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. Make sure the printer is off . EPSON recommends the use of the Operate button is on may cause damage...
User Manual
Page 29
Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer by its handle and pull it up and out of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the printer. If a used ribbon cartridge is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it 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. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 if it . handle 7. 5. Make sure that the print head is not hot;
Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer by its handle and pull it up and out of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the printer. If a used ribbon cartridge is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it 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. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 if it . handle 7. 5. Make sure that the print head is not hot;
User Manual
Page 30
then press down into position; 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 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 the slots. 9. 8.
then press down into position; 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 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 the slots. 9. 8.
User Manual
Page 31
Install the paper tension unit by placing it on both ends of the unit until it into place. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1 11. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Press down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it clicks into place. 10. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly.
Install the paper tension unit by placing it on both ends of the unit until it into place. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1 11. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Press down on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it clicks into place. 10. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly.
User Manual
Page 86
Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as described below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Then load paper 3 printable side 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. Load paper in the front slot, remove the front cover. Printing on both sprockets. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Before you load paper in the bottom slot printable side up. 7. Then close the sprocket covers. Then pull up .
Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as described below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon guide. Then load paper 3 printable side 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. Load paper in the front slot, remove the front cover. Printing on both sprockets. Fit four holes of the printer's ribbon. Before you load paper in the bottom slot printable side up. 7. Then close the sprocket covers. Then pull up .
User Manual
Page 91
...Printing on the pull tractor; this chapter. 6. Install one tractor in the front or rear push position as described earlier in this may damage the printer. Press the LF/FF button to move the paper; c Caution: Do not pull up the paper by hand to fit it to the front...in a push/pull combination Using two tractors at once is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. 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. Set the paper release lever to lose the top...
...Printing on the pull tractor; this chapter. 6. Install one tractor in the front or rear push position as described earlier in this may damage the printer. Press the LF/FF button to move the paper; c Caution: Do not pull up the paper by hand to fit it to the front...in a push/pull combination Using two tractors at once is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. 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. Set the paper release lever to lose the top...
User Manual
Page 139
... not installed properly. lower setting. Part of your paper. Cause What to do The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is set incorrectly for your paper. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Replace the...
... not installed properly. lower setting. Part of your paper. Cause What to do The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is set incorrectly for your paper. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Replace the...
User Manual
Page 177
B 2. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; 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 unit is installed and... and packing materials. Also pack options in Chapter 1. 5. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 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 . 4. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed in ...
B 2. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; 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 unit is installed and... and packing materials. Also pack options in Chapter 1. 5. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 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 . 4. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed in ...
User Manual
Page 181
... 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
Page 216
...feeders, A-2, A-4 double bin. 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... IN-1 See high-capacity cut -sheet feeder, A-14 Buttons, inside back cover Accessing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 printer driver. Index A AC inlet, inside front cover C Cables. See Printer driver Aligning vertical lines, 7-14 Auto tear-off setting, 3-38, 5-5 B Background ...
...feeders, A-2, A-4 double bin. 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... IN-1 See high-capacity cut -sheet feeder, A-14 Buttons, inside back cover Accessing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 printer driver. Index A AC inlet, inside front cover C Cables. See Printer driver Aligning vertical lines, 7-14 Auto tear-off setting, 3-38, 5-5 B Background ...