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... multi-part forms of up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-880, C814011 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 150 sheets 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...
... multi-part forms of up to 6 parts. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 1 Front sheet guide (C814001 for FX-880, C814011 for FX-1180) Feeds up to 150 sheets 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...
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...Barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of the paper stack can install one optional interface slot. utility) Built-in your printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. High-capacity cut -sheet feeder holds up to 50 ...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 ...
...Barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of the paper stack can install one optional interface slot. utility) Built-in your printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. High-capacity cut -sheet feeder holds up to 50 ...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 ...
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...(mm) 0.065 0.018 0.46 Weight (lb) 14 22 (ordinary page) (g/m2) 52 82 Weight (one sheet (lb) 12 15 of the printer for FX-1180) Ribbon life of approx. 3 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical 120 V Model 220 to 240 V Model Input voltage ...0.0063 (mm) 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/character) Dimensions and...
...(mm) 0.065 0.018 0.46 Weight (lb) 14 22 (ordinary page) (g/m2) 52 82 Weight (one sheet (lb) 12 15 of the printer for FX-1180) Ribbon life of approx. 3 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Electrical 120 V Model 220 to 240 V Model Input voltage ...0.0063 (mm) 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/character) Dimensions and...
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EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Single sheets: Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width 5.8 in. 148 mm FX-880: FX-1180: 10.1 in. 16.5 in. 5.8 in. 257mm 420mm 148 mm FX-880: FX-1180: 10.1 in. 16.5 in. 257mm 420mm Length 7.2 in. 14.3 in. 182 mm 364 mm 3.6 in. 92 mm 14.3 in. 364 mm... than 9 inches (229.2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). For the FX-1180, the maximum printable width is 8 inches (203.2 mm). B The minimum left and right ...
EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Single sheets: Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width 5.8 in. 148 mm FX-880: FX-1180: 10.1 in. 16.5 in. 5.8 in. 257mm 420mm 148 mm FX-880: FX-1180: 10.1 in. 16.5 in. 257mm 420mm Length 7.2 in. 14.3 in. 182 mm 364 mm 3.6 in. 92 mm 14.3 in. 364 mm... than 9 inches (229.2 mm), the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). For the FX-1180, the maximum printable width is 8 inches (203.2 mm). B The minimum left and right ...
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...950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 220 to match the width of the User's Guide for the FX-1180. t Selects a font when the printer is 8 inches (203.2 mm). t Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut -sheet feeder is selected. For paper wider... 55 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) Control Panel Buttons and Lights Font Lights Indicate which font is selected. Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). Tear Off/Bin Button t Feeds continuous paper forward to the top-of the ...
...950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 220 to match the width of the User's Guide for the FX-1180. t Selects a font when the printer is 8 inches (203.2 mm). t Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut -sheet feeder is selected. For paper wider... 55 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) Control Panel Buttons and Lights Font Lights Indicate which font is selected. Roll paper: A B B printable area A EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). Tear Off/Bin Button t Feeds continuous paper forward to the top-of the ...
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EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. Load/Eject Button t Loads a single sheet of paper if a sheet is loaded. Pause Button t Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Paper Out Light t On when no paper is loaded or paper is overheated. Operate Button Turns the printer on page...
EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 LF/FF Button t Feeds paper line by line. Load/Eject Button t Loads a single sheet of paper if a sheet is loaded. Pause Button t Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Paper Out Light t On when no paper is loaded or paper is overheated. Operate Button Turns the printer on page...
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... the bottom slot, be sure to use the front or rear push tractor. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for printing on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels. Available Paper Paths Printing on a page of -form ...
... the bottom slot, be sure to use the front or rear push tractor. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for printing on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels. Available Paper Paths Printing on a page of -form ...
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... front push tractor and another type onto the rear push tractor. Note: If you want the printer to the standby position. Also set the lever to install the optional additional tractor. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Use the paper release lever to select which paper source you leave the standard... the front push tractor with labels in the front. You can easily switch between the two paper types using the paper release lever. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Paper Path Pull tractor Rear paper slot Description You can load ordinary continuous paper in the rear push position. However, loading thick ...
... front push tractor and another type onto the rear push tractor. Note: If you want the printer to the standby position. Also set the lever to install the optional additional tractor. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Use the paper release lever to select which paper source you leave the standard... the front push tractor with labels in the front. You can easily switch between the two paper types using the paper release lever. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Paper Path Pull tractor Rear paper slot Description You can load ordinary continuous paper in the rear push position. However, loading thick ...
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...Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down. Paper ...Continuous paper with labels 2 Envelopes 2 to set the paper thickness lever for your paper is located under the printer cover. If you are using the rear push tractor, reattach the paper guide. 5. If you need to ...printer and the continuous paper support is in the upright position. Fit the first four holes of paper 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...
...Thickness Lever Positions 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Rear push tractor Load paper printable side down. Paper ...Continuous paper with labels 2 Envelopes 2 to set the paper thickness lever for your paper is located under the printer cover. If you are using the rear push tractor, reattach the paper guide. 5. If you need to ...printer and the continuous paper support is in the upright position. Fit the first four holes of paper 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...
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... tractor, you need to Printing on ; Never use the knob to eject it. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper...on single sheets to printing on continuous paper with labels is in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject paper while the printer is on Single Sheets You can easily come off or top-of-form position. 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a ...
... tractor, you need to Printing on ; Never use the knob to eject it. Set the paper release lever to the standby position. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper...on single sheets to printing on continuous paper with labels is in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject paper while the printer is on Single Sheets You can easily come off or top-of-form position. 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a ...
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...the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of -form position. You can then easily tear off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 Advancing Paper to the Tear-off Position ... the tearoff position, you need to turn off position. Make sure the printer is not aligned with labels backward; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off the printed document. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position If your printing begins too high...
...the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of -form position. You can then easily tear off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 Advancing Paper to the Tear-off Position ... the tearoff position, you need to turn off position. Make sure the printer is not aligned with labels backward; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off the printed document. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position If your printing begins too high...
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...ribbon cartridge. When you try to the top-of the printer cover. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off the printed pages. If you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to adjust the tear-off ...the unit and pull it up and out of the printer by hand to turn off the printer. 1. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob of the new ribbon cartridge in the direction of the printer. 5. If you turn off position). EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in ...
...ribbon cartridge. When you try to the top-of the printer cover. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off the printed pages. If you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to adjust the tear-off ...the unit and pull it up and out of the printer by hand to turn off the printer. 1. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob of the new ribbon cartridge in the direction of the printer. 5. If you turn off position). EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in ...
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...to fit the plastic hooks into place. 10. Replace the printer cover and press the Operate button to help feed the ribbon into place. 8. The following tables summarize the default-setting mode settings and options. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. then press down both ends of the unit until... ribbon-tightening knob to turn on the printer. otherwise the printer may be damaged or the top-ofform or tear-off the printer before you to eject the paper in the printer, tear off the printer. 2. The factory settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Install the paper tension ...
...to fit the plastic hooks into place. 10. Replace the printer cover and press the Operate button to help feed the ribbon into place. 8. The following tables summarize the default-setting mode settings and options. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. then press down both ends of the unit until... ribbon-tightening knob to turn on the printer. otherwise the printer may be damaged or the top-ofform or tear-off the printer before you to eject the paper in the printer, tear off the printer. 2. The factory settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 Install the paper tension ...
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... mode and change , describe how to correct this setting vary depending on the printer. Using the tables above, determine whether the setting you can change the printer's default settings. Note: The arrows in default-setting mode 1 or 2. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Default-Setting Mode 1 Setting Options Skip over perforation Off, On Auto...
... mode and change , describe how to correct this setting vary depending on the printer. Using the tables above, determine whether the setting you can change the printer's default settings. Note: The arrows in default-setting mode 1 or 2. 3. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Default-Setting Mode 1 Setting Options Skip over perforation Off, On Auto...
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... Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is printing. As described in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to use single sheets, you turn on ; Then select the pattern with the printer. After you may damage the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 15 To run the test using... either single sheets or continuous paper. Caution: Do not turn off the printer and exit the bidirectional adjustment mode. In hex dump ...
... Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is printing. As described in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to use single sheets, you turn on ; Then select the pattern with the printer. After you may damage the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 15 To run the test using... either single sheets or continuous paper. Caution: Do not turn off the printer and exit the bidirectional adjustment mode. In hex dump ...
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...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 - If characters are represented by dots. Then remove the paper guide. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all the codes it thoroughly several times a year. Transporting the Printer... right column as the case. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Nonprintable codes, such as described on the printer. 3. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer some distance, carefully repack it cool...
...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 - If characters are represented by dots. Then remove the paper guide. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all the codes it thoroughly several times a year. Transporting the Printer... right column as the case. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Nonprintable codes, such as described on the printer. 3. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer some distance, carefully repack it cool...
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...connector, do not leave cables connected to radio or television reception. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. ii However, there is connected q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ...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 ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative...
...connector, do not leave cables connected to radio or television reception. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. ii However, there is connected q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ...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 ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative...
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...from the rear push position and reinstall it in the pull position. Note: When loading paper from the front, rear, or bottom of the printer. The pull tractor provides you with the best paper jam prevention, and allows you cannot use when printing on thick paper, such as multi-part... to use a push tractor with the pull tractor. Paper Slot front bottom Description If you can purchase the optional additional tractor unit (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for printing on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot ...
...from the rear push position and reinstall it in the pull position. Note: When loading paper from the front, rear, or bottom of the printer. The pull tractor provides you with the best paper jam prevention, and allows you cannot use when printing on thick paper, such as multi-part... to use a push tractor with the pull tractor. Paper Slot front bottom Description If you can purchase the optional additional tractor unit (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for printing on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot ...
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.... 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, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or...
.... 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, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or...
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... replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If damage occurs to Know Your Printer 11 The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with a fuse of this manual for both the FX-880 and the FX-1180; The brown wire must be connected to use the instructions and illustrations in this ...'s Guide provides detailed information on how to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. 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 ...
... replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If damage occurs to Know Your Printer 11 The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with a fuse of this manual for both the FX-880 and the FX-1180; The brown wire must be connected to use the instructions and illustrations in this ...'s Guide provides detailed information on how to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. 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 ...