FX-870/1170
Paper-feed methods:
Friction (with or without optional
cut-sheet feeder)
Push tractor (front or rear)
Pull tractor
Push-pull tractor (optional)
Ribbon:
Fabric ribbon cartridge
Standard: #8750
Wide:
#8755
Life expectancy at 14 dots/character:
3 million characters
Mechanical
MTBF:
Standard: 4000 power-on hours
Wide:
6000 power-on hours
Print head
life:
100 million characters/wire
Dimensions and weight:
Electrical
120
model:
Rated voltage:
AC 120
Input voltage range:
AC 103.5 to 132
Rated current:
1.8 A
Power consumption:
(during self-test printing draft mode at
Standard: approx. 45
Wide:
approx. 45
Rated frequency range:
Input frequency range:
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis):
AC
minute or AC
1 second
Environmental
Temperature:
Operation:
5” to 35°C (41” to 95°F)
Storage:
-30” to 60°C (-22” to 140°F)
Humidity (without condensation):
Operation:
10% to 80%
Storage:
5% to 85%
Safety Approvals
Safety
standards:
with
No. 220
FCC part 15 subpart class
Interface Specifications
Your printer is equipped with an
parallel interface.
Specifications and pin assignments
The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics:
parallel
Synchronization:
STROBE pulse
Handshake timing:
BUSY and
signals
Signal
connector or
equivalent
Interface Cards
You can use optional interface cards to supplement your
printer’s built-in parallel interface.
The Epson
below are compatible with your printer.
Option Specifications
Cut-sheet feeders
Dimensions and weight:
Dimensions include the printer.
9-Pin Printers
10/13/92
FX-870/1170-3
