Product Brochure
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... the dependable EPSON FX-880 or FX-1180 your printer a snap. There's even a comprehensive selection of optional interface cards to make networking your best choice for demanding environments. With legendary Epson reliability in EPSON ESC/P® and IBM® emulation plus a variety of Windows® print drivers ensure compatibility with just about anywhere. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers •...
... the dependable EPSON FX-880 or FX-1180 your printer a snap. There's even a comprehensive selection of optional interface cards to make networking your best choice for demanding environments. With legendary Epson reliability in EPSON ESC/P® and IBM® emulation plus a variety of Windows® print drivers ensure compatibility with just about anywhere. EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 Impact Printers •...
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...• Front, rear, and bottom paper paths q Readily accommodates single sheets, continuous paper, multipart forms and envelopes • Compatibility enhancing EPSON ESC/P and IBM emulation q Maneuver smoothly with virtually any application • Drivers for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51/... - All other product and brand names are subject to six-part forms q Prints on Recycled Paper 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 text or graphics printing ...
...• Front, rear, and bottom paper paths q Readily accommodates single sheets, continuous paper, multipart forms and envelopes • Compatibility enhancing EPSON ESC/P and IBM emulation q Maneuver smoothly with virtually any application • Drivers for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51/... - All other product and brand names are subject to six-part forms q Prints on Recycled Paper 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 text or graphics printing ...
Product Information Guide
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...interface 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 ... up to 50 sheets of 22 lb (82 g/m2) paper Note: The total thickness of the following EPSON interface cards in the defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Front paper guide (C814021 for FX-880, C814031 for text and graphics printing.
...interface 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 ... up to 50 sheets of 22 lb (82 g/m2) paper Note: The total thickness of the following EPSON interface cards in the defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Front paper guide (C814021 for FX-880, C814031 for text and graphics printing.
User Manual
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... A-15 A-16 A-18 A-20 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-25 A-25 A-27 A-27 A-27 A-27 Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications Mechanical Electrical Environmental Paper Safety approvals CE marking Command Lists EPSON ESC/P control codes IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes Character Tables C-2 C-2 C-4 C-5 C-5 C-11 C-11 C-12 C-12 C-16...
... A-15 A-16 A-18 A-20 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-25 A-25 A-27 A-27 A-27 A-27 Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications Mechanical Electrical Environmental Paper Safety approvals CE marking Command Lists EPSON ESC/P control codes IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes Character Tables C-2 C-2 C-4 C-5 C-5 C-11 C-11 C-12 C-12 C-16...
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.... Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer's cabinet. If you use a damaged or frayed power cord. The printer will not operate properly if it with the printer, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the...
.... Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer's cabinet. If you use a damaged or frayed power cord. The printer will not operate properly if it with the printer, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the...
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...°F) or more, set the paper thickness lever one of paper. Note: o When the temperature is located under the printer cover. Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of eight positions identified by the scale next to the lever. 3 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use the following...
...°F) or more, set the paper thickness lever one of paper. Note: o When the temperature is located under the printer cover. Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of eight positions identified by the scale next to the lever. 3 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use the following...
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...the Paper Guide Using the paper guide that is curled or has been folded. Available Paper Types The table below shows the types of the printer. o Do not load paper that comes with each paper type, and the paper thickness lever setting(s) for each paper type. Paper type ... 4-2 Printing on FX-1180. (For detailed paper specifications, see page 3-3. Your single-sheet paper can load one position lower to improve print quality. o If the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or less, set the paper thickness lever one position higher to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on FX-880 and 420 mm ...
...the Paper Guide Using the paper guide that is curled or has been folded. Available Paper Types The table below shows the types of the printer. o Do not load paper that comes with each paper type, and the paper thickness lever setting(s) for each paper type. Paper type ... 4-2 Printing on FX-1180. (For detailed paper specifications, see page 3-3. Your single-sheet paper can load one position lower to improve print quality. o If the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or less, set the paper thickness lever one position higher to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on FX-880 and 420 mm ...
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...the 7 paper size setting in your paper. See Chapter 4 for instructions on the paper guide is within the range specified for the printer to the left or right for single-sheet paper in Appendix A. Paper is not installed properly. Cause What to eject the sheet. ...Troubleshooting The paper does not feed properly with the optional cut -sheet feeder is creased, old, too thin, See the paper specifications in Chapter 3. Cause What to match the thickness of paper. Single-sheet paper is not set correctly. Reinstall it is too long. Troubleshooting...
...the 7 paper size setting in your paper. See Chapter 4 for instructions on the paper guide is within the range specified for the printer to the left or right for single-sheet paper in Appendix A. Paper is not installed properly. Cause What to eject the sheet. ...Troubleshooting The paper does not feed properly with the optional cut -sheet feeder is creased, old, too thin, See the paper specifications in Chapter 3. Cause What to match the thickness of paper. Single-sheet paper is not set correctly. Reinstall it is too long. Troubleshooting...
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... do not match the size default-setting mode or the EPSON of -form position settings in Chapter 3. Tear off the printed pages before pressing the Load/Eject button. utility. Settings" in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you ... feed continuous paper to the standby position. See "Making Default 7 are using the printer's tractor do The paper size setting in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! See the printable area specifications in your application software. Troubleshooting You can also adjust the top-of -form position ...
... do not match the size default-setting mode or the EPSON of -form position settings in Chapter 3. Tear off the printed pages before pressing the Load/Eject button. utility. Settings" in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you ... feed continuous paper to the standby position. See "Making Default 7 are using the printer's tractor do The paper size setting in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! See the printable area specifications in your application software. Troubleshooting You can also adjust the top-of -form position ...
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... connected correctly, run a self test as described in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! See page 1-11 and your application. Check the page length settings for your printer. Troubleshooting Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. If the cable is paused. Your software is not plugged in securely. The...
... connected correctly, run a self test as described in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! See page 1-11 and your application. Check the page length settings for your printer. Troubleshooting Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. If the cable is paused. Your software is not plugged in securely. The...
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Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 C Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-12 IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes C-16 Character Tables C-17 Specifications C-1
Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 C Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-12 IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes C-16 Character Tables C-17 Specifications C-1
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.... 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments FX-880: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-1180: 136 columns (at 10 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Interfaces: Paper feed methods: 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft Draft Near... (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor (additional tractor is required) (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) C-2 Specifications
.... 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments FX-880: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) FX-1180: 136 columns (at 10 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Interfaces: Paper feed methods: 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft Draft Near... (front, rear) Pull tractor (front, bottom, rear) Push and pull tractor (additional tractor is required) (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) C-2 Specifications
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Specifications C-3 Paper feed speed: Paper capacity: Buffer: Built-in fonts: Character tables: Character sets: Continuous Intermittent 5 inches/second 62 ms/line at 1/6-inch line spacing Single-... some countries.) See page C-17 for more information on the available character tables. 13 international character sets. utility) Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional Barcode fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code...
Specifications C-3 Paper feed speed: Paper capacity: Buffer: Built-in fonts: Character tables: Character sets: Continuous Intermittent 5 inches/second 62 ms/line at 1/6-inch line spacing Single-... some countries.) See page C-17 for more information on the available character tables. 13 international character sets. utility) Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional Barcode fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code...
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C-4 Specifications Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 36 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern)... 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 FX-1180 approx. 3 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power ...49.5 to 60.5 Hz 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...
C-4 Specifications Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 36 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern)... 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 FX-1180 approx. 3 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power ...49.5 to 60.5 Hz 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...
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.... Single sheets: Width* Length** Thickness Weight (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (g/m2) (lb) Front entry Rear entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum FX-880: FX-1180: FX-880: FX-1180: 148 257 420 148 257 420 5.8 10.1 16.5 5.8 10.1 16.5 182 364 92 364 7.2 14.3 3.6 14.3 0.065 0.0025 0.14 0.0055 0.065 ... Plain paper, bond paper, and recycled paper *182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) for the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-880. 182 to 420 mm (7.2 to 16.5 inches) for the optional cut-sheet feeder for the optional cut-sheet feeder. Specifications C-5
.... Single sheets: Width* Length** Thickness Weight (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (g/m2) (lb) Front entry Rear entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum FX-880: FX-1180: FX-880: FX-1180: 148 257 420 148 257 420 5.8 10.1 16.5 5.8 10.1 16.5 182 364 92 364 7.2 14.3 3.6 14.3 0.065 0.0025 0.14 0.0055 0.065 ... Plain paper, bond paper, and recycled paper *182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) for the optional cut-sheet feeder for FX-880. 182 to 420 mm (7.2 to 16.5 inches) for the optional cut-sheet feeder for the optional cut-sheet feeder. Specifications C-5
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... (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (Inches) Copies Total thickness (mm) (inches) Weight (g/m2) per sheet of multi part (lb) FX-880: FX-1180: 148 257 420 5.8 10.1 16.5 182 364 7.2 14.3 1 original + 5 copies 0.12 0.0047 0.46 0.018 40 58 ...Copies Total thickness (mm) (inches) Weight, ordinary paper (g/m2) (lb) Weight, (g/m2) per sheet of multi part (lb) 101.6 4.0 FX-880: 254.0 10.0 FX-1180: 406.4 16.0 101.6 4.0 558.8 22.0 1 original + 5 copies 0.065 0.0025 0.46 0.018 52 82 14 22 40 58...-part forms with five or six pars, in the rear slot. C-6 Specifications
... (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (Inches) Copies Total thickness (mm) (inches) Weight (g/m2) per sheet of multi part (lb) FX-880: FX-1180: 148 257 420 5.8 10.1 16.5 182 364 7.2 14.3 1 original + 5 copies 0.12 0.0047 0.46 0.018 40 58 ...Copies Total thickness (mm) (inches) Weight, ordinary paper (g/m2) (lb) Weight, (g/m2) per sheet of multi part (lb) 101.6 4.0 FX-880: 254.0 10.0 FX-1180: 406.4 16.0 101.6 4.0 558.8 22.0 1 original + 5 copies 0.065 0.0025 0.46 0.018 52 82 14 22 40 58...-part forms with five or six pars, in the rear slot. C-6 Specifications
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C 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. Specifications C-7 Width, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0 FX-880: 254.0 10.0 FX-1180: 406.4 16.0 Length, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0 558.8 22.0 Thickness, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 0.07 0.0028 0.09 0.0035 Total thickness Label weight (mm) (...
C 15/16 inch (23.8 mm) min. Specifications C-7 Width, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0 FX-880: 254.0 10.0 FX-1180: 406.4 16.0 Length, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0 558.8 22.0 Thickness, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 0.07 0.0028 0.09 0.0035 Total thickness Label weight (mm) (...
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... Length Thickness Weight Quality (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (g/m2) (lb) Minimum 0.07 0.0028 52 14 Plain paper 216 8.5 -- Maximum 0.09 0.0035 82 22 C-8 Specifications
... Length Thickness Weight Quality (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (g/m2) (lb) Minimum 0.07 0.0028 52 14 Plain paper 216 8.5 -- Maximum 0.09 0.0035 82 22 C-8 Specifications
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...For paper wider than 209.2 mm (8.2 inches), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. Specifications C-9 The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). FX-1180: The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). For paper wider than 351.4 mm ...of the paper. The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.60 inches). B FX-880: The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.2 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). B B FX-880: The minimum left and right margins A are 13 mm (0.51 inch). Printable area Single...
...For paper wider than 209.2 mm (8.2 inches), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. Specifications C-9 The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). FX-1180: The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). For paper wider than 351.4 mm ...of the paper. The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.60 inches). B FX-880: The minimum left and right margins are 4.2 mm (0.2 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). B B FX-880: The minimum left and right margins A are 13 mm (0.51 inch). Printable area Single...
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Roll paper A B printable area B A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). Envelopes A printable area B B A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). A C-10 Specifications The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches) for the FX-880. B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch).
Roll paper A B printable area B A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). Envelopes A printable area B B A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). A C-10 Specifications The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches) for the FX-880. B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch).