Epson FX-870 - Impact Printer driver and firmware
Related Epson FX-870 Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for Epson FX-870 and other Epson manuals at ManualOwl.com
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 2
Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors
Page 2
Functionality-Control code/emulation
All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for simple, efficient operation of impact printers. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language.
EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 4
...51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the box.
L
For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that allow you to add:
Interface card
32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol Series 2 & 100/ 10Base-TX Ethernet Print Server LocalTalk Interface board
Description
RS-232C serial port Standard serial port IBM®...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 5
...utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings.
Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to each printer
L
EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22
Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992
Printer: FX-2180
Mode: ESC/P
Port: LPT1
Font
: Roman
Pitch
: 10CPI
Print Quality
: LQ...
Product Information Guide - Page 4
... a software command.
All tables except the italic character table are the same as PC437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F, so only the PC437 and italic tables are shown completely. The rest of the tables show only the characters for hex code-s 80 through FF.
PC437 (USA, Standard Europe)
FX-870/1170...
Product Information Guide - Page 5
...FX-870/1170
PC437 (table 1)
COOE 0 1 2 3 4-5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 1
2 3
4
5 6
ML
oep*pu
ocl!lAQaq lx21 " 3 ZcBaBcbor ou@l54PDU Tdotu
&$jLbb-
DC1 i
~~26
g
L
t D
6
8
*
a ax!!
F-L8 X,:
66PVfv
7
: A
8 c D E F
PC437 (table 2)
The following five additional sets are available only with the ESC R software... 0
1
39ABCDEF
: 4
5 6 7
a 0 A e C
D E
F
9-Pin Printers
10/13/92
FX-870/1170-5
Product Information Guide - Page 6
FX-870/1170 Symbol set
Characters defined in the following symbol set can be printed using the ESC \ (characters) or ESC * (one character) software command.
Control Panel
The control panel has four buttons and three lights for simple control of basic printer operations.
READY z
OPERATE
Lights
READY (green) On when the OPERATE button is on and power is supplied.
This light...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
...) and two Near Letter Quality (NLQ) fonts (Epson Roman and Epson !%ns Serif). You can select these through application software and the control panel.
Use the default-setting mode (explained earlier) to choose between normal and high-speed draft.
From the control panel you can select normal or condensed versions of all the fonts. Condensed characters are...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
... installation or setup section that presents a list of printers.
Choosing from a menu
To take full advantage of your printer's features, choose your printer when you set up your program. If your printer is not listed, choose from the following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference): FX-870 FX-1170 FX-850 FX-1050 EX-800 EX-1000 FX-86e FX-286e FX...
Product Information Guide - Page 11
.../1170
FX-870/1170 Service Manual
PL-FX870
FX-870 Parts/Price List
PL-FX1170
FX-1170 Parts/Price List
SPKFX8/1170
FX-870/1170 Self Paced Kit
4001255
FX-870/1170 User's Guide
Paper path
Pull + rear push
Front push rear push
+
Rear push-tractor
I
Front push-tractor
I
43
I or Rear push-tractor
Information Reference List
Engineering Change Notices
None
Product Support...
User Manual - Page 1
... default settings
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. To enter the Group 1 Extension default-setting mode, turn
on the printer while you hold down the FONT and PAPER FEED buttons. The printer beeps once. 3. Load single-sheet or continuous paper. The printer then automatically loads the paper and prints a quick reference.
Copyright © 1995 by Seiko Epson Corporation...
User Manual - Page 3
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However...
User Manual - Page 4
..., rug, or other similar surface may block the openings. Also, do not place the printer in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. . Never place the printer near or over a radiator or heat register. . Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of...
User Manual - Page 6
... nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911:
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Epson technical information library fax service...
User Manual - Page 8
...Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility for any consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or implied performance, when the product is used in any combination with other equipment or program software... any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
Safety information Warning: This appliance must be ...
User Manual - Page 18
... the protective materials 1 - 3
Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6
Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-15 Choosing from a menu 1-15
Setting Up the Printer l - l
User Manual - Page 32
... installation or setup section that presents a list of printers.
Choosing from a menu
To take full advantage of your printer's features, choose your printer when you set up your program. If your printer is not listed, choose from the following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference):
FX-870 FX-1170
FX-850 FX-1050
FX-800 FX-1000
EX-800 EX-1000
FX...
User Manual - Page 92
... pressing the PAUSE button when the printer is out of paper. When you select BIN 1, the printer beeps once. When you select BIN 2, it beeps twice. You can also specify the bin number by using your application software as described in your software user's manual or by using the software command described in Chapter 8. 4-10 Using...
User Manual - Page 117
... problem is in the cable or the interface of the computer or printer. l The READY light is on but nothing is printed. Check that your application software is installed properly for your printer. Check the software's printer settings. Check both ends of the interface cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure your interface cable meets both the printer and computer specifications. If you...
User Manual - Page 118
...set correctly for the paper you are using. Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. * A line of dots is missing in the printout. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer or a qualified service...expect. l The typestyle or characters selected with your software cannot be printed. Check that the software is correctly installed for your printer.
Troubleshooting 6-5
Service Manual - Page 22
... Mean Cycles Between Failures)
MTBF (expected value)
4000 power on hours (duty cycle 25Yo) - 80-column model 6000 power on hours (duty cycle 25Yo) -136-column model ...Firmware Specifications
1.2.2.1 Print Control
Printing direction
Text mode
Bidirectional printing with logic seeking. (Unidirectional printing can be specified by software.)
Bit image mode Unidirectional printing
Character sets...