Epson LX-1170 User Manual

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Using the Printer
Loading single sheets
You load single sheets as shown in “Running the Self Test” on
page 1-12. For normal use, turn on the printer without pressing
any other buttons. When the printer receives data, it begins to
print.
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Caution:
Use the paper-feed knob on the right side of the printer only to
clear paper jams and only when the printer is off. Otherwise, you
may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form
position.
Printing on Special Paper
Your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types,
including multipart forms, labels, and envelopes.
For multipart forms and labels, you should not print any closer
than 13 mm (0.5 inch) from either side of the paper. For
information on the printable area of envelopes, see “Printable
area” on page A-15.
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Caution:
When printing on multipart forms, thicker-than-normal paper,
labels, or envelopes, make sure your application software settings
keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing past
the edge of these papers can damage the print head.
Adjusting the paper-thickness lever
Before printing on special paper, you need to change the paper
thickness setting.
Follow these steps to adjust the paper thickness setting:

Epson LX-1170 Specifications

Print Speed

high speed draft 15 CPI	337 cps
high speed draft 12 CPI	337 cps
high speed draft 10 CPI	300 cps
high speed draft 20 CPI condensed	300 cps
high speed draft 17 CPI condensed	321 cps

Power

rated voltage	AC 120V or AC 220~240V
rated frequency	50~60Hz
power consumption	23W

Environmental Conditions

temperature	5~35˚C
humidity	10~80% RH
acoustic noise	49dB (A)

Reliability

MVBF (Mean Print Volume Between Failure)	12 million lines
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)	6000 POH
print head life	400 million strokes/ wire

Weight and Dimensions

width	546 mm
depth	275 mm
height	163 mm
weight	6.3 kg