Epson FX-870 Service Manual

Installation and Setup
Chapter 2
Installation and Setup Procedures
Site Requirements ....................................................................................
2-1
Removing the Packing Materials
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2-1
The Correct Power On Sequence
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2-1
Running the Self-Test ..............................................................................
2-2
Connecting Printer Cables
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2-2
Parallel Cables
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2-2
Serial Cables ....................................................................................
2-2
Checking the Printer with the Computer
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2-3
Parallel Connection to an MS-DOS Computer ............................... 2-3
Serial Connection to an MS-DOS Computer ...................................
2-4
Tips to Increase Printer Life ....................................................................
2-4
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. Serial Cable Configuration to a
9-Pin Computer Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2
Figure 2-2. Serial Cable Configuration to a
25-Pin Computer Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Epson FX-870/1170
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Epson FX-870 Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	FX-870
Category	Printer
Language	English