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... 17 3. Installation of the Printer 18 4. Installation of the Printer 5 4. Loading of form position setting 28 7.2. Counting the Parts 3 3. Paper Loading 10 6.1. Power Connection 15 INSTALLATION OF MX-80 F/T TYPE II 17 1. Introduction 1 2. Top of fanfold paper 25 7.1.2. Loading of fanfold paper 27 7.1.3. Power Connection 34 -i- Separator Installation 23 6. Cartridge Ribbon Setting 8 5. Removal of cut...
... 17 3. Installation of the Printer 18 4. Installation of the Printer 5 4. Loading of form position setting 28 7.2. Counting the Parts 3 3. Paper Loading 10 6.1. Power Connection 15 INSTALLATION OF MX-80 F/T TYPE II 17 1. Introduction 1 2. Top of fanfold paper 25 7.1.2. Loading of fanfold paper 27 7.1.3. Power Connection 34 -i- Separator Installation 23 6. Cartridge Ribbon Setting 8 5. Removal of cut...
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...EPSON MX-80 Type II and MX-80 F/T Type II Dot Matrix Printers ... 1 Fig. 2 Contents of Carton 4 Fig. 3 Laying Printer on Firm Surface 5 Fig. 4 Assembly Tools 6 Fig. 5 Removal of Shipping Screws 7 Fig. 6 Removal of Printer Lid 7 Fig. 7 Remounting of Printer Lid 8 Fig. 8 Cartridge Ribbon Setting 8 Fig. 9 Cartridge Ribbon Setting 9 Fig. 10 Examples of Correct and Incorrect Ribbon... Screws 20 Fig. 23 Removal of Printer Lid 21 Fig. 24 Cartridge Ribbon Setting 2 2 Fig. 25 Cartridge Ribbon Setting 22 Fig. 26 Examples of Correct and Incorrect Ribbon Setting 23 Fig. 27 Separator Installation...
...EPSON MX-80 Type II and MX-80 F/T Type II Dot Matrix Printers ... 1 Fig. 2 Contents of Carton 4 Fig. 3 Laying Printer on Firm Surface 5 Fig. 4 Assembly Tools 6 Fig. 5 Removal of Shipping Screws 7 Fig. 6 Removal of Printer Lid 7 Fig. 7 Remounting of Printer Lid 8 Fig. 8 Cartridge Ribbon Setting 8 Fig. 9 Cartridge Ribbon Setting 9 Fig. 10 Examples of Correct and Incorrect Ribbon... Screws 20 Fig. 23 Removal of Printer Lid 21 Fig. 24 Cartridge Ribbon Setting 2 2 Fig. 25 Cartridge Ribbon Setting 22 Fig. 26 Examples of Correct and Incorrect Ribbon Setting 23 Fig. 27 Separator Installation...
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..., custom cartridge ribbon, etc. -2- The following is possible, with versatile functions to meet various business applications (a) Top of applications from small business to meet a wide range of Form - page length setting in horizontal direction) modes are freely available. Characteristics The MX-80 Type II and MX-80 F/T Type II have been designed as a printer with initial...
..., custom cartridge ribbon, etc. -2- The following is possible, with versatile functions to meet various business applications (a) Top of applications from small business to meet a wide range of Form - page length setting in horizontal direction) modes are freely available. Characteristics The MX-80 Type II and MX-80 F/T Type II have been designed as a printer with initial...
Operation Manual
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MX-80 Type I I Dot Matrix Printer 1 2. Separator 1 3. Cartridge Ribbon 1 4. Power Cord (Only European Type 220/240V) 1 5. 1. MX-80 Type I I Operation Manual 1 Fig. 2 Contents of Carton -4-
MX-80 Type I I Dot Matrix Printer 1 2. Separator 1 3. Cartridge Ribbon 1 4. Power Cord (Only European Type 220/240V) 1 5. 1. MX-80 Type I I Operation Manual 1 Fig. 2 Contents of Carton -4-
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... and remove. STEP 1. To facilitate the cartridge ribbon setting, be sure to set it ). STEP 2. Push the cartridge ribbon down . (See Fig. 8.) Fig. 8 Cartridge Ribbon Setting -8- Fit the right side of the printer lid onto the projection located at the center of Printer Lid 4. Cartridge Ribbon Setting EPSON's Cartridge Ribbon is touching. Furthermore, you have no need to...
... and remove. STEP 1. To facilitate the cartridge ribbon setting, be sure to set it ). STEP 2. Push the cartridge ribbon down . (See Fig. 8.) Fig. 8 Cartridge Ribbon Setting -8- Fit the right side of the printer lid onto the projection located at the center of Printer Lid 4. Cartridge Ribbon Setting EPSON's Cartridge Ribbon is touching. Furthermore, you have no need to...
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... the cartridge is set easily by turning the ribbon feeding knob counterclockwise. (See Fig. 9.) I Fig. 9 Cartridge Ribbon Setting NOTES: 1. Put the ribbon between the head nose and the ribbon mask. Then, tension the ribbon by hooking it to the edge of the head nose and turning the ribbon feeding knob of the cartridge case in the...
... the cartridge is set easily by turning the ribbon feeding knob counterclockwise. (See Fig. 9.) I Fig. 9 Cartridge Ribbon Setting NOTES: 1. Put the ribbon between the head nose and the ribbon mask. Then, tension the ribbon by hooking it to the edge of the head nose and turning the ribbon feeding knob of the cartridge case in the...
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... it may look like Fig. 20. Installation of the Printer (1) Operating site selection When installing the MX-80 F/T Type I I, observe the following instructions. (a) Place the Printer on which the MX-80 F/T Type I I is placed. (b) Avoid operating the MX-80 F/T Type. Your layout may be exposed to extreme shock...deal of Carton 3. Power Cord (Only European Type 220/24OV) 1 5. MX-80 F/T Type II Dot Matrix Printer 1 2. Cartridge Ribbon 1 4. 1. NOTE: Greasy dust may cause the malfunction of the Printer. NOTE: Rubber feet are provided to prevent the marring of the surface on...
... it may look like Fig. 20. Installation of the Printer (1) Operating site selection When installing the MX-80 F/T Type I I, observe the following instructions. (a) Place the Printer on which the MX-80 F/T Type I I is placed. (b) Avoid operating the MX-80 F/T Type. Your layout may be exposed to extreme shock...deal of Carton 3. Power Cord (Only European Type 220/24OV) 1 5. MX-80 F/T Type II Dot Matrix Printer 1 2. Cartridge Ribbon 1 4. 1. NOTE: Greasy dust may cause the malfunction of the Printer. NOTE: Rubber feet are provided to prevent the marring of the surface on...
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... of the cartridge case when pushing the cartridge ribbon down and set easily by turning the ribbon feeding knob counterclockwise. (See Fig. 25.) -22- In this case, the ribbon can be sure to set and remove. Open the printer lid (or remove it . Furthermore, you ... to the edge of the head nose and turning the ribbon feeding knob of the cartridge case in handling it ). STEP 2. Push the cartridge ribbon down . (See Fig. 24.) STEP 4. Then, tension the ribbon by hooking it on the printer mechanism. Cartridge Ribbon Setting EPSON's Cartridge Ribbon is touching. STEP 3. 4.
... of the cartridge case when pushing the cartridge ribbon down and set easily by turning the ribbon feeding knob counterclockwise. (See Fig. 25.) -22- In this case, the ribbon can be sure to set and remove. Open the printer lid (or remove it . Furthermore, you ... to the edge of the head nose and turning the ribbon feeding knob of the cartridge case in handling it ). STEP 2. Push the cartridge ribbon down . (See Fig. 24.) STEP 4. Then, tension the ribbon by hooking it on the printer mechanism. Cartridge Ribbon Setting EPSON's Cartridge Ribbon is touching. STEP 3. 4.
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Separator Installation The separator of the ribbon may cause it to smooth paper feeding. Set the separator by inserting its edge into the two holes located at the rear part of the frame of Correct and Incorrect Ribbon Setting 5. Incorrect setting of the Printer contributes to come off. (See Fig. 26.) 2. Confirm that the ribbon is neither twisted nor creased and that the cartridge is set properly. Fig. 26 Examples of the printer mechanism. (See Fig. 27.) I Fig. 27 Separator Installation -23- NOTES: 1.
Separator Installation The separator of the ribbon may cause it to smooth paper feeding. Set the separator by inserting its edge into the two holes located at the rear part of the frame of Correct and Incorrect Ribbon Setting 5. Incorrect setting of the Printer contributes to come off. (See Fig. 26.) 2. Confirm that the ribbon is neither twisted nor creased and that the cartridge is set properly. Fig. 26 Examples of the printer mechanism. (See Fig. 27.) I Fig. 27 Separator Installation -23- NOTES: 1.
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... following . (1) Print head operation and printing quality (2) Operation of the printer mechanisms (motor, cartridge ribbon mechanism, belt, etc.) The self-test function is pre-programmed and can be performed when the printer is another way to effect auto-line feed. All characters provided by the...GND level (pin No. 33, etc.) * Example of paper. 2. c) Set the adequate ASCII code data to pin NO. 33. -40- Self -Test The MX-80 Type I I has a self-test (self-diagnostic) function to STROBE signal pin No. 1 with a lead wire. To check all previously established data such as follows...
... following . (1) Print head operation and printing quality (2) Operation of the printer mechanisms (motor, cartridge ribbon mechanism, belt, etc.) The self-test function is pre-programmed and can be performed when the printer is another way to effect auto-line feed. All characters provided by the...GND level (pin No. 33, etc.) * Example of paper. 2. c) Set the adequate ASCII code data to pin NO. 33. -40- Self -Test The MX-80 Type I I has a self-test (self-diagnostic) function to STROBE signal pin No. 1 with a lead wire. To check all previously established data such as follows...
Operation Manual
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...Impact printer l Dot Matrix printer •l Serial printer with one line buffer Receive only printer (This printer might be easier to a computer or another is a dot matrix printer? 2. Definitions of hardware and software. But we define its print mode as impact or non-impact printing method, line or serial printing method and so on. •Broadly speaking, the EPSON MX-80... of interface signals, i.e., it . WHAT IS THE MX-80 TYPE II? The receive only printer means that it impacts ribbon with the text mode because an ordinary printer has it does not have a keyboard. -52- ...
...Impact printer l Dot Matrix printer •l Serial printer with one line buffer Receive only printer (This printer might be easier to a computer or another is a dot matrix printer? 2. Definitions of hardware and software. But we define its print mode as impact or non-impact printing method, line or serial printing method and so on. •Broadly speaking, the EPSON MX-80... of interface signals, i.e., it . WHAT IS THE MX-80 TYPE II? The receive only printer means that it impacts ribbon with the text mode because an ordinary printer has it does not have a keyboard. -52- ...
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... from the holder and to impact carbon, causing the character to do so by the electronics inside the printer. Then the head shifts over... a bit and dot wires 1, 4 and 7 are used for character formation. They hit the ribbon...EPSON's MX-80 Type II can control each letter, number and punctuation mark is driven by arrangement of the key features that sense it is a bidirectional printing type, the head can create distinctive characters like with typewriter. This is formed. See next how the print head works and forms a character. (1) Dot Matrix Printer...
... from the holder and to impact carbon, causing the character to do so by the electronics inside the printer. Then the head shifts over... a bit and dot wires 1, 4 and 7 are used for character formation. They hit the ribbon...EPSON's MX-80 Type II can control each letter, number and punctuation mark is driven by arrangement of the key features that sense it is a bidirectional printing type, the head can create distinctive characters like with typewriter. This is formed. See next how the print head works and forms a character. (1) Dot Matrix Printer...
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...connector carefully. The carriage assembly should be moved without the print head mounted on the carriage. -78- Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance for the MX-80 Type II and MX-80 F/T Type I I Printer was purchased. (2) Print head In case of a print head trouble or a worn dot wire, replace the print head unit as ... and replace the head lock lever. STEP 5. Put a new head on the terminal board. STEP 4. NOTES: 1. Turn the power off the printer lid and cartridge ribbon. The Printer should not be cleaned with a soft brush to certain easily recognizable symptoms and cures.
...connector carefully. The carriage assembly should be moved without the print head mounted on the carriage. -78- Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance for the MX-80 Type II and MX-80 F/T Type I I Printer was purchased. (2) Print head In case of a print head trouble or a worn dot wire, replace the print head unit as ... and replace the head lock lever. STEP 5. Put a new head on the terminal board. STEP 4. NOTES: 1. Turn the power off the printer lid and cartridge ribbon. The Printer should not be cleaned with a soft brush to certain easily recognizable symptoms and cures.
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SPECIFICATIONS (1) PRINT METHOD: Serial impact dot matrix (2) PRINT SPEED: 80 CPS (3) PRINT DIRECTION: Bidirectional with logical seeking Unidirectional in the bit image mode...Condensed Enlarged : 8.25 66 (8) MEDIA HANDLING Paper Feed : Adjustable sprocket pin feed (and/or friction feed for MX-80 F/T TYPE II) Paper Width Range MX-80 Type II MX-80 F/T Type II Fanfold paper: 4" to 10" 4" to 10" (101.6 mm to 254 mm) (101...-style 8-bit Parallel Optional: RS232C, IEEE 488, etc. (10) INKED RIBBON Color: Black Type: Exclusive cartridge Life Expectancy: 3 million characters...
SPECIFICATIONS (1) PRINT METHOD: Serial impact dot matrix (2) PRINT SPEED: 80 CPS (3) PRINT DIRECTION: Bidirectional with logical seeking Unidirectional in the bit image mode...Condensed Enlarged : 8.25 66 (8) MEDIA HANDLING Paper Feed : Adjustable sprocket pin feed (and/or friction feed for MX-80 F/T TYPE II) Paper Width Range MX-80 Type II MX-80 F/T Type II Fanfold paper: 4" to 10" 4" to 10" (101.6 mm to 254 mm) (101...-style 8-bit Parallel Optional: RS232C, IEEE 488, etc. (10) INKED RIBBON Color: Black Type: Exclusive cartridge Life Expectancy: 3 million characters...