Epson LX-1170 User Manual

Using the Printer
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4. Load continuous paper on the sprocket units of the
push-tractor. (See “Printing on Continuous Paper” on page
2-10.)
5. Turn on the printer. Hold down the LF/FF button to feed paper
in one page.
6. Release the sprocket lock levers of the pull tractor and adjust
the sprocket units to match the width of the paper. Be sure
that the sprocket units on both tractors are aligned so that the
paper is not crooked.
7. Open the sprocket covers. Fit the holes of the paper over the
tractor pins of the sprocket units and adjust the sprocket units
as necessary. (See “Printing on Continuous Paper” on page
2-10.) Close the sprocket covers.
8. If there is slack in the paper between the push and pull
tractors, push in and turn the paper-feed knob on the right
side of the pull tractor to remove the slack.
9. See that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and lock the
sprocket units in place.
10. Re-install the printer cover and the paper guide.

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