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...single-sheet paper, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-880, C806401 for FX-1180) Allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with your standard tractor installed in the pull position along with ...setup is beneath the continuous paper support. ** The center support and sprockets are parts of the tractor. 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 ...
...single-sheet paper, single-sheet multi-part forms, or envelopes. Single-bin cut -sheet feeder (C806381 for FX-880, C806401 for FX-1180) Allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with your standard tractor installed in the pull position along with ...setup is beneath the continuous paper support. ** The center support and sprockets are parts of the tractor. 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 ...
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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 cpi... tables are available in your printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 utility) Built-in the defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! Buffer: 32KB or 0KB (selectable in fonts: Bitmap fonts: EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15...
...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 cpi... tables are available in your printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 utility) Built-in the defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! Buffer: 32KB or 0KB (selectable in fonts: Bitmap fonts: EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15...
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...(lb) 14 22 (ordinary page) (g/m2) 52 82 Weight (one sheet (lb) 12 15 of the printer for your printer's voltage. 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° ...stapling on both sides Continuous labels (front and bottom entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on continuous backing sheets. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Reliability: Total print volume: Print head life: 6.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 200 million characters (...
...(lb) 14 22 (ordinary page) (g/m2) 52 82 Weight (one sheet (lb) 12 15 of the printer for your printer's voltage. 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° ...stapling on both sides Continuous labels (front and bottom entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on continuous backing sheets. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Reliability: Total print volume: Print head life: 6.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 200 million characters (...
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...the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. 4 - B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Weight (lb) 12 24 (g/m2) 45 90 Quality Bond envelopes, plain envelopes, and airmail envelopes without glue on the flap ...inches (203.2 mm). For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). 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 ...
...the side margins increase to match the width of the paper. 4 - B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Weight (lb) 12 24 (g/m2) 45 90 Quality Bond envelopes, plain envelopes, and airmail envelopes without glue on the flap ...inches (203.2 mm). For the FX-880, the maximum printable width is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). 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 ...
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...the width of the paper. t Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut -sheet feeder is selected. t Selects a font when the printer is installed. t On when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is in the tear-off position to the top-of the paper... minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). The maximum printable width is selected. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 5 t Off when bin 2 of the User's Guide for the FX-1180. 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). Single sheets: A B B printable...
...the width of the paper. t Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut -sheet feeder is selected. t Selects a font when the printer is installed. t On when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is in the tear-off position to the top-of the paper... minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). The maximum printable width is selected. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 5 t Off when bin 2 of the User's Guide for the FX-1180. 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). Single sheets: A B B printable...
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... not fully ejected. t A single sheet of beeps (five times) If a printer error occurs, use . Clear the paper jam as described on o = off for three seconds, enters the micro adjust mode. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 t Loads continuous paper from another paper source is paused. t Flashes... when the printer is set to determine the problem and solution. Press the Pause button to the position...
... not fully ejected. t A single sheet of beeps (five times) If a printer error occurs, use . Clear the paper jam as described on o = off for three seconds, enters the micro adjust mode. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 t Loads continuous paper from another paper source is paused. t Flashes... when the printer is set to determine the problem and solution. Press the Pause button to the position...
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... jam prevention, and allows you can feed through it is attached to load continuous paper from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 Paper Path Front push tractor Front paper slot Description The paper path from the front slot is almost straight, which reduces...position, or you often need to tear off printed sheets of continuous paper at the top-of the printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for use only with the pull tractor. The top-of -Form Position The letters ABC...
... jam prevention, and allows you can feed through it is attached to load continuous paper from the paper guide without obstruction. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 7 Paper Path Front push tractor Front paper slot Description The paper path from the front slot is almost straight, which reduces...position, or you often need to tear off printed sheets of continuous paper at the top-of the printer. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program comes with the printer and is for use only with the pull tractor. The top-of -Form Position The letters ABC...
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... push tractor with the pull tractor, you need to install the optional additional tractor. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with the printer. Printing on top of continuous paper onto the front push tractor and another type onto the rear push tractor. When the tractor is... to install the optional additional tractor. Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in the rear slot. 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....
... push tractor with the pull tractor, you need to install the optional additional tractor. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with the printer. Printing on top of continuous paper onto the front push tractor and another type onto the rear push tractor. When the tractor is... to install the optional additional tractor. Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in the rear slot. 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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...front cover. Fit the first four holes of paper you need to set the paper thickness lever for your paper is located under the printer cover. Note: Make sure the left and right sprockets are positioned properly for the type of the paper over the sprocket pins (...in the upright position. Make sure that the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is in the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 9 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. You need to 6 Paper ...
...front cover. Fit the first four holes of paper you need to set the paper thickness lever for your paper is located under the printer cover. Note: Make sure the left and right sprockets are positioned properly for the type of the paper over the sprocket pins (...in the upright position. Make sure that the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the continuous paper support is in the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 9 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. You need to 6 Paper ...
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...and then tear them off your printed document before switching to printing on ; EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward out of continuous paper remain in the printer, remove it . Note: t If continuous paper with the front push ...-of -form position. 2. When fed backward, labels can easily switch from the printer. Caution: Always tear off or top-of -form position. 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Switching to remove or reload paper. this may damage the printer or cause it before you need to the single-sheet position.
...and then tear them off your printed document before switching to printing on ; EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward out of continuous paper remain in the printer, remove it . Note: t If continuous paper with the front push ...-of -form position. 2. When fed backward, labels can easily switch from the printer. Caution: Always tear off or top-of -form position. 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 2. Switching to remove or reload paper. this may damage the printer or cause it before you need to the single-sheet position.
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...The Tear Off/Bin light flashes when the paper is on, the printer automatically advances the paper to lose the topof-form position. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off the printed document. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position If your printing begins too high... your continuous paper to the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 Hold down on and paper is in some application software overrides the top-of -form position. Using the Tear Off/Bin Button After the printer finishes printing your document, press the Tear Off/Bin button ...
...The Tear Off/Bin light flashes when the paper is on, the printer automatically advances the paper to lose the topof-form position. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off the printed document. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position If your printing begins too high... your continuous paper to the tear-off position. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 11 Hold down on and paper is in some application software overrides the top-of -form position. Using the Tear Off/Bin Button After the printer finishes printing your document, press the Tear Off/Bin button ...
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...-tightening knob of the new ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the printer by hand to the top-of-form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until the paper perforation is aligned with the...to press the Tear Off/Bin button. 2. ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off micro adjust mode. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Moving the print head while the printer is not hot; If you try to feed the paper backward or forward until you ...
...-tightening knob of the new ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the printer by hand to the top-of-form position and begins printing. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until the paper perforation is aligned with the...to press the Tear Off/Bin button. 2. ribbon cartridge handle print head Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off micro adjust mode. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 11/98 Moving the print head while the printer is not hot; If you try to feed the paper backward or forward until you ...
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... or tear-off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 7. The factory settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 otherwise the printer may be lost. 5. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is jammed in the...its handle and push it , gently pull the paper out of the printer away from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it firmly down both ends of paper. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Remove any remaining pieces of the unit until it moves smoothly...
... or tear-off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 7. The factory settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13 otherwise the printer may be lost. 5. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is jammed in the...its handle and push it , gently pull the paper out of the printer away from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it firmly down both ends of paper. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Remove any remaining pieces of the unit until it moves smoothly...
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... mode you turn off the printer, press the Operate button. The printed instructions list the settings you make settings. Caution: Whenever you selected and prints the language selection instructions (one page). 4. Any settings you have made remain in default-setting mode 1 or 2. 3. To change them again. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Default-Setting Mode 1 Setting...
... mode you turn off the printer, press the Operate button. The printed instructions list the settings you make settings. Caution: Whenever you selected and prints the language selection instructions (one page). 4. Any settings you have made remain in default-setting mode 1 or 2. 3. To change them again. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Default-Setting Mode 1 Setting...
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...problem probably results from the paper guide. otherwise you may damage the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 15 To run the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically, and then begins printing the self test. To...the Pause button to perform the bidirectional adjustment: 1. If a printed page remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to turn on the printer. otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you need to turn on...
...problem probably results from the paper guide. otherwise you may damage the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 15 To run the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically, and then begins printing the self test. To...the Pause button to perform the bidirectional adjustment: 1. If a printed page remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to turn on the printer. otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Note: To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you need to turn on...
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... outer case or paper guide is needed. 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 - Follow these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism.
... outer case or paper guide is needed. 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 - Follow these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism.
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... 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 January, 1998 Y. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of EPSON EUROPE B.V. H. Ishii President of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been...technician for help. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer Type Name: FX-880/1180 Model: P980A/P981A Conforms to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits ...
... 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 January, 1998 Y. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of EPSON EUROPE B.V. H. Ishii President of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been...technician for help. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer Type Name: FX-880/1180 Model: P980A/P981A Conforms to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits ...
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...the pull position, you can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the best paper jam prevention, and allows you to Know Your Printer 5 Note: If you plan to use when printing on thick paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with an opening large enough ... If you use a push tractor with the optional tractor in the pull position, or you can purchase the optional additional tractor unit (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for FX-1180) and install it without obstruction. Using the pull tractor position If you often print on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multi...
...the pull position, you can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the best paper jam prevention, and allows you to Know Your Printer 5 Note: If you plan to use when printing on thick paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with an opening large enough ... If you use a push tractor with the optional tractor in the pull position, or you can purchase the optional additional tractor unit (C80020] for FX-880, C80021] for FX-1180) and install it without obstruction. Using the pull tractor position If you often print on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multi...
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...paper and single sheets using a variety of the print head and other printer parts. Optional interface cards are designed and manufactured to work properly with everything necessary to supplement your EPSON printer. For more information on page 1-5. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, ... holder, you need to Know Your Printer 7 They ensure proper operation and long life of paper paths. Getting to replace the ribbon cartridge. Ribbon Cartridges Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge FX-880: #8750 FX-1180: #8755 When printing becomes faint...
...paper and single sheets using a variety of the print head and other printer parts. Optional interface cards are designed and manufactured to work properly with everything necessary to supplement your EPSON printer. For more information on page 1-5. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, ... holder, you need to Know Your Printer 7 They ensure proper operation and long life of paper paths. Getting to replace the ribbon cartridge. Ribbon Cartridges Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge FX-880: #8750 FX-1180: #8755 When printing becomes faint...
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...be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with a fuse of the FX-880 printer, you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this manual for both the FX-880 and the FX-1180; the printer work the same way. Replace fuses only with the letter L. The Quick ...Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on setting up and using your printer. Getting to the plug, replace the cord...
...be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with a fuse of the FX-880 printer, you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this manual for both the FX-880 and the FX-1180; the printer work the same way. Replace fuses only with the letter L. The Quick ...Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on setting up and using your printer. Getting to the plug, replace the cord...