Epson FX-1180 - Impact Printer, Service Manual

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Product Description
1-4 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual
Hardware Specifications
This section describes the hardware specifications of the FX-880 and FX-1180.
Printing Method
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Printing method Impact dot matrix
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Number of pins 9 pins
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Pin arrangement 9
×
1
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Pin diameter 0.0114 inch (0.29 mm)
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Print color Black
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Print direction Bidirectional logic seeking when printing text and graphics.
Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected with
software commands.
Printing Specifications
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Copy capability 1 or 5 copies
Table 1-3. Print Speed and Printable Columns
Printing Mode Character Pitch Printable Columns Print Speed (cps) at 10 cpi
FX-1180 FX-880 Normal Copy
High-speed draft 10 cpi 136 80 410 345
Draft 10 cpi 136 80 310 260
NLQ 10 cpi 136 80 78 65
Notes:
1. Both printers can print a maximum of 455 cps at a pitch of 12 cpi.
2. If the power supply voltage drops below the lower limit, the printer stops until the voltage returns to the
normal range. The printer then resumes printing, but more slowly than before.
3. If the printhead temperature rises above the upper limit, the printer stops until the printhead cools
down to the normal temperature. The printer then resumes printing, but more slowly than before.
4. When the platen gap lever is set at position 2 or higher, the printer goes into copy mode. In copy
mode, the print speed slows to prevent the dot wires from getting stuck in the thicker paper as the
printhead travels across the page. Note that “copy mode,” as used in this manual, does not refer to
overstrike, a function not supported by the FX-880 or FX-1180 printer.