Epson FX-870

Printer Features
Chapter 1
Printer Features
Options..
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1-3
Hardware
Specifications..
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1-3
Printing Method
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1-3
Paper Handling ......... .......................................................................
1-4
Precautions for Paper Handling
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1-5
Paper Specifications
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1-6
Printable Area ..................................................................................
1-8
Ribbon Cartridge
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1-10
Electrical Specifications
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1-11
Environmental Conditions
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1-11
Reliability .......................................................................................
1-11
Safety Approvals
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1-12
Firmware Specifications
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1-12
Print Control
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1-12
Input Data Buffer
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1-13
Interfaces.
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1-13
Parallel Interface
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1-13
Optional Interfaces
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1-16
Control Panel
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1-17
Buttons ...........................................................................................
1-17
Micro Feed Function
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1-18
Bin Selection for the Cut Sheet Feeder
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1-19
Paper Ejection
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1-19
Indicators
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1-20
Default
Settings..
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1-20
Power On Default Settings
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1-22
Self-Test
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1-22
Hexadecimal Dump
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1-23
Paper-out Detection
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1-24
Auto Tear-off
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1-24
Buffer-full Printing
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1-24
Thermal Protection
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1-24
High-Duty Printing
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1-24
Sheet Loading and Sheet Ejection
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1-24
Adjust Lever Operation
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1-25
Printer
Initialization
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1-26
Buzzer
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1-27
Main Components
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1-28
Epson FX-870/1170
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