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...your standard tractor installed in this feeder. Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-880, C814011 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 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...) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless singlesheet multi-part forms of paper into the printer without reloading. Additional tractor unit (C800201 for FX-880, C800211 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 50 sheets of up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of...
...your standard tractor installed in this feeder. Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-880, C814011 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 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...) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless singlesheet multi-part forms of paper into the printer without reloading. Additional tractor unit (C800201 for FX-880, C800211 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 50 sheets of up to improve paper handling and reduce the chance of...
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...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. Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. Buffer: 32KB or 0KB (selectable in some countries.) Character sets: 13 international character sets 2 - Line spacing: 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments Printable columns: FX-880... 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 ...
...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. Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. Buffer: 32KB or 0KB (selectable in some countries.) Character sets: 13 international character sets 2 - Line spacing: 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments Printable columns: FX-880... 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 ...
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... 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. Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 FX-880: 10 254 FX-1180: 16 406.4 Length (one page) (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 22 558.8 ...68 Plain paper 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 Environmental Operation Operation (recycled paper, envelopes, labels, or roll paper) Storage Temperature 41° to 95° F (5° to 35...
... 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. Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Minimum Maximum Width (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 FX-880: 10 254 FX-1180: 16 406.4 Length (one page) (inches) 4 (mm) 101.6 22 558.8 ...68 Plain paper 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 Environmental Operation Operation (recycled paper, envelopes, labels, or roll paper) Storage Temperature 41° to 95° F (5° to 35...
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... (3 mm). For paper wider than 8.2 inches (209.2 mm), the side margins increase to the tear-off position. t Selects a font when the printer is selected. Single sheets: A B B printable area A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). t On when bin...optional cut-sheet feeder is installed. For the FX-1180, the maximum printable width is 8 inches (203.2 mm). t Off when bin 2 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 5 Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins...
... (3 mm). For paper wider than 8.2 inches (209.2 mm), the side margins increase to the tear-off position. t Selects a font when the printer is selected. Single sheets: A B B printable area A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). t On when bin...optional cut-sheet feeder is installed. For the FX-1180, the maximum printable width is 8 inches (203.2 mm). t Off when bin 2 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 5 Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins...
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...Load/Eject button to determine the problem and solution. Font f Tear Off/Bin f Pause f Paper Out f An unknown printer error has occurred. Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is overheated. t Ejects a single sheet of paper ... move the paper release lever to the wrong position. Pause Button t Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. When pressed again, exits the micro adjust mode. Pause n Paper Out...
...Load/Eject button to determine the problem and solution. Font f Tear Off/Bin f Pause f Paper Out f An unknown printer error has occurred. Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is overheated. t Ejects a single sheet of paper ... move the paper release lever to the wrong position. Pause Button t Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. When pressed again, exits the micro adjust mode. Pause n Paper Out...
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...When loading paper in the rear slot. The top-of-form position is the position where the printer starts printing on the printable area of paper from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 The pull tractor provides the best paper jam prevention, and allows you can purchase ... with labels. Because the bottom slot has the straightest paper path, it is best to tear off feature with the pull tractor. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for use the front or rear push tractor.
...When loading paper in the rear slot. The top-of-form position is the position where the printer starts printing on the printable area of paper from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 The pull tractor provides the best paper jam prevention, and allows you can purchase ... with labels. Because the bottom slot has the straightest paper path, it is best to tear off feature with the pull tractor. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for use the front or rear push tractor.
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...optional tractor in the front push position, you can load ordinary single sheets (not single-sheet multipart forms) and envelopes one type of the printer in the paper path backward to this position when using an optional cutsheet feeder, front sheet guide, or front paper guide. 8 - You... paper onto the front push tractor and another type onto the rear push tractor. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from . EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Paper Path Pull tractor Rear paper slot Description You can easily switch between the two paper types using the paper release lever. ...
...optional tractor in the front push position, you can load ordinary single sheets (not single-sheet multipart forms) and envelopes one type of the printer in the paper path backward to this position when using an optional cutsheet feeder, front sheet guide, or front paper guide. 8 - You... paper onto the front push tractor and another type onto the rear push tractor. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from . EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Paper Path Pull tractor Rear paper slot Description You can easily switch between the two paper types using the paper release lever. ...
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...1. If you are positioned properly for the type of the paper over the sprocket pins (as shown in the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 9 Removing the Printed Document from a Push Tractor 1. Open both sprocket covers. 3. Note: Make sure the left and right sprockets...sure that the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is in the upright position. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin light is located under the printer cover. Paper Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down.
...1. If you are positioned properly for the type of the paper over the sprocket pins (as shown in the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 9 Removing the Printed Document from a Push Tractor 1. Open both sprocket covers. 3. Note: Make sure the left and right sprockets...sure that the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is in the upright position. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin light is located under the printer cover. Paper Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down.
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... release lever to the standby position. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Removing Continuous Paper With Labels 1. Follow the steps below . Reverse feeding several pages at a time may damage the printer or cause it before switching to eject paper while the printer is loaded on ; Never use the knob... Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when printing on single sheets without having to the upright position. 4. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Caution: Tear off or top-of the printer and into place, then move the paper guide to remove or reload paper. Note: t If continuous paper ...
... release lever to the standby position. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Removing Continuous Paper With Labels 1. Follow the steps below . Reverse feeding several pages at a time may damage the printer or cause it before switching to eject paper while the printer is loaded on ; Never use the knob... Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when printing on single sheets without having to the upright position. 4. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Caution: Tear off or top-of the printer and into place, then move the paper guide to remove or reload paper. Note: t If continuous paper ...
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...feed continuous paper with labels backward; this may damage the printer or cause it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. If you try to adjust it to lose the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 they may come off the backing sheet and... jam the printer. If you press the Tear Off/Bin button, the printer feeds your software. 1. For instructions, see the paper position. 3. this may damage...
...feed continuous paper with labels backward; this may damage the printer or cause it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. If you try to adjust it to lose the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 they may come off the backing sheet and... jam the printer. If you press the Tear Off/Bin button, the printer feeds your software. 1. For instructions, see the paper position. 3. this may damage...
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..., even if you change it up and out of the printer. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob of the new ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow to feed the paper backward or forward until you turn off micro adjust mode. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Press the Load/Eject U and LF/FF... need to move the print head by its handle and pull it cool before you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the middle of -form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon. 12 - If you just used ribbon ...
..., even if you change it up and out of the printer. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob of the new ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow to feed the paper backward or forward until you turn off micro adjust mode. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Press the Load/Eject U and LF/FF... need to move the print head by its handle and pull it cool before you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the middle of -form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the ribbon. 12 - If you just used ribbon ...
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... turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. 8. The factory settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Hold the ribbon cartridge by placing it on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it into position; then press down into place. Turn the knob on the...from side to side to turn on the left side of the printer. 6. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Press the Operate button to make sure it , gently pull the paper out of the printer away from you use the knob; otherwise the printer may be lost. 5. The following tables summarize the default-setting...
... turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. 8. The factory settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Hold the ribbon cartridge by placing it on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it into position; then press down into place. Turn the knob on the...from side to side to turn on the left side of the printer. 6. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Press the Operate button to make sure it , gently pull the paper out of the printer away from you use the knob; otherwise the printer may be lost. 5. The following tables summarize the default-setting...
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... control panel lights help you make settings. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout If you notice that is at least five seconds before turning it is paused. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of letter- The printed...need three sheets of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality). Note: You may damage the printer. 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Default-Setting Mode 1 Setting Options Skip over perforation Off, On Auto tear-off Off, On Auto line feed Off, On ...
... control panel lights help you make settings. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout If you notice that is at least five seconds before turning it is paused. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of letter- The printed...need three sheets of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality). Note: You may damage the printer. 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Default-Setting Mode 1 Setting Options Skip over perforation Off, On Auto tear-off Off, On Auto line feed Off, On ...
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...steps: 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is printed. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically, and then begins printing the self test. A series of characters is turned off. Note: To temporarily stop printing. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: To print the instruction sheet and ... there is turned off. To end the self test, press the Pause button to turn on the printer. Printing a Hex Dump You can help you may damage the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 15 or A4-size paper. Follow these steps: 1. While holding down the Pause button,...
...steps: 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is printed. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically, and then begins printing the self test. A series of characters is turned off. Note: To temporarily stop printing. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: To print the instruction sheet and ... there is turned off. To end the self test, press the Pause button to turn on the printer. Printing a Hex Dump You can help you may damage the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 15 or A4-size paper. Follow these steps: 1. While holding down the Pause button,...
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... 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 - Be careful not to the printer. Your printer prints all dust and dirt from the electrical outlet; Caution...
... 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 - Be careful not to the printer. Your printer prints all dust and dirt from the electrical outlet; Caution...
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... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer Type Name: FX-880/1180 Model: P980A/P981A Conforms to operate the equipment. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this...and receiver q Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that interference will invalidate the FCC Certification of EPSON EUROPE B.V. These limits are designed to unused interfaces. H. Ishii President of this equipment will not occur in a residential installation. However...
... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer Type Name: FX-880/1180 Model: P980A/P981A Conforms to operate the equipment. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this...and receiver q Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that interference will invalidate the FCC Certification of EPSON EUROPE B.V. These limits are designed to unused interfaces. H. Ishii President of this equipment will not occur in a residential installation. However...
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... in the pull position. Getting to use the tractor in the pull position, you can purchase the optional additional tractor unit (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for the paper to load continuous paper from the rear push position and reinstall it is the best slot to use when printing on... You can create a push/pull tractor combination. Note: When loading paper from the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for FX-1180) and install it without obstruction. The pull tractor provides you with the best paper jam prevention, and allows you to ...
... in the pull position. Getting to use the tractor in the pull position, you can purchase the optional additional tractor unit (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for the paper to load continuous paper from the rear push position and reinstall it is the best slot to use when printing on... You can create a push/pull tractor combination. Note: When loading paper from the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for FX-1180) and install it without obstruction. The pull tractor provides you with the best paper jam prevention, and allows you to ...
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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, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." Options Your printer comes with your EPSON printer. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on options...
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." Options Your printer comes with your EPSON printer. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on options...
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...brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. If damage occurs to Know Your Printer 11 Although this manual includes only illustrations of the FX-880 printer, you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of the correct size and rating. The blue... wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the printer summarizes basic information on setting up and...
...brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. If damage occurs to Know Your Printer 11 Although this manual includes only illustrations of the FX-880 printer, you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of the correct size and rating. The blue... wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the printer summarizes basic information on setting up and...
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... (See the next section.) If you line up your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do not use a stand that supports at least the following weight: 15.2 kg (33.51 lb) for FX-880 19.2 kg (42.33 lb) for FX-1180 Never use an adapter plug. Keep the entire computer... system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as shown below. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Position your paper supply with paper feeding. Use a grounded...
... (See the next section.) If you line up your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do not use a stand that supports at least the following weight: 15.2 kg (33.51 lb) for FX-880 19.2 kg (42.33 lb) for FX-1180 Never use an adapter plug. Keep the entire computer... system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as shown below. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Position your paper supply with paper feeding. Use a grounded...