Epson FX-2170 manual

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Printer Update Please update the information in your User’s Guide with the information given below. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the new information below. Setting Up Your Software Refer to the following sections for printer driver installation instructions. For Microsoft Windows users If Microsoft Windows is installed on your com[...]

On page 1-15, add the information below. Installing the driver for Windows 95 users Follow these steps to install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities: Note: To install the driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities, your computer’s parallel port must be an IEEE-2284 (ECP or EPP compatible) bidirectional [...]

6. Click OK. You see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in a disk drive. 8. If you inserted the disk in drive A, click OK. Otherwise, change the drive letter in the Copy manufacturer’s files from box and click OK. 9. At the next screen you can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box. We reco[...]

Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you are using Windows 95, follow the steps below. 1. In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. 3. 4. 5. Double-click the Printers folder. Double-click the Add Printer icon. Click the Next button. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Then click the Next button.[...]

On page 1-16, add the information below. If you are using Windows 3.1, refer to the information in your User’s Guide. Checking the printer driver settings If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to select the appropriate settings. 1. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. Select Settings; then click Printers. 3. Right-click on [...]

On pages 1-18 through l-20, replace the original information with the new information below. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! and EPSON Calibration utilities. You can use EPSON Remote! to change the printer’s default settings from your computer instead of the control panel. EPSON Calibration is used to pro[...]

On pages 2-11, and 2-12, replace the original illustrations as follows: 1. Please replace the illustration on page 2-11 of your User's Guide with the illustration below. 2. Please replace the illustration on the upper portion of page 2-12 of your User’s Guide with the illustration below. 7[...]

On page 5-3, add the information below. When replacing the ribbon cartridge or ribbon pack, you can use the cartridge and pack listed below, in addition to the products listed in your User's Guide. Ribbon cartridge S015086 Ribbon pack S010033 Printed in Japan 96.02-16[...]

Printer Parts[...]

FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate [...]

Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix printer Type Name: FX-2170 Mo[...]

Where to Get Help for United States Users EPSON provides customer support and service through a nationwide network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides the following support services in the U.S. and Canada through the EPSON Connection SM at (800) 922-8911: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and oper[...]

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Safety information warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow - Earth Blue -Neutral Brown - Live As the colours o[...]

Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively. Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat registe[...]

Contents Introduction Options ................................. . 2 How to Use This Manual ....................... . 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ................... . 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the printer Choosing a Place for the Printer ................... . 1-2 Unpacking the Printer ........................ . 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge [...]

Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting the Paper Feeding Metho d ................ . 2-2 Setting the paper release leve r ................. . 2-2 Using Single Sheets .......................... . 2- 3 Loading single sheets from the top .............. . 2-3 Loading single sheets from the fron t ............. . 2-6 Using Continuous Pape r .................[...]

Chapter 3 Using the printer Control Panel .............................. . 3-2 Lights ............................... . 3-2 Buttons .............................. . 3-4 Other control panel features .................. . 3-6 Changing the Default Settings .................... . 3-7 Selecting an instruction sheet language ............ . 3-7 Selecting i[...]

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer ......................... . 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon ......................... . 5-3 Transporting the Printer ....................... . 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply ............................. . 6-2 Power is not being supplied .................. . 6-2 Printing.. .........[...]

Appendix Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Printer Specifications ......................... . A-2 Printing .............................. . A-2 Paper ............................... . A-4 Paper alignment ......................... . A-7 Printable area. .......................... . A-8 Mechanical ............................ . A-9[...]

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer ................... . 1-2 Unpacking the Printer ........................ . 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge ................... . 1-5 Plugging in the Printer ........................ . 1-10 Running the Self Test ......................... . 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Compu[...]

Choosing a Place for the Printer When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to follow these guidelines: Place the printer on a flat, stable surface, close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it. Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance. Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunli[...]

If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer level. If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of the prin[...]

Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk and the following items: Note: In some locations the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. Keep the packing materials in case you need to transport your printer. Caution: There are several versions of the printer designed for different voltages, and [...]

Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Lift the printer cover up and off. 2. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting Up the Printer 1-5[...]

3. Remove the plastic separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. 4. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob facing you. Place the bottom edge of the cartridge into the printer so that the notch on each end of the cartridge fits over the small peg on each side of the printer. 5. Lay the cartridge flat and[...]

6. Lift the ribbon guide and insert it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Press down on the guide until it clicks into place. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it is in place behind the print head. Turn the ribbon- tightening knob to remove any slack in the ribbon. 7. Slide the print head from side to side to ma[...]

8. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots near the front of the printer; then lower it into place. 9. Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer[...]

10. Insert the paper separator into the paper guide. 11. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open. Setting Up the Printer 1-9[...]

Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Caution: If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer assistance. Do not plug in the power cord. 3. If the power cord is not attached to the [...]

The printer prints the self test in the currently selected font. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper path guide is open. 2. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 3. For the near letter quality test, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer. For draft printing, hold down the LF/FF button whi[...]

4. Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrow guide mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Caution: Run the self test using paper at least 360 mm (14 inches) wide; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 5. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. 1-12 [...]

6. Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Make sure you adjust the edge guides to match the width of your paper. After a few seconds, the printer feeds the paper to the loading position and begins printing the self test. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops priding when the cove[...]

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. Use a 36-pin cable to connect your computer to your printer’s built-in parallel interface. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off; then plug the cable connector securely into the[...]

Setting Up Your Software Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that you can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that presents a list of printers. Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs If Microsoft ® Windows™ is installed on your computer sy[...]

Checking the printer driver settings before you start printing, you should make sure that the driver settings match your document requirements. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. because of this, you must choose the correct settings to get the results you expect. Be sure to check the fol[...]

8. Click Options to open the option menu. You can control intensity by clicking the arrow to darker or lighter; you can control dithering by choosing None, Coarse, or Fine. Using non- Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for ESC/P printers. Also, DOS programs require you to select from a list of printers to install the printe[...]

Printer utilities The following DOS utilities are included with the printer: Epson Remote! utility allows you to change the printer’s default settings from your computer. Epson Calibration utility lets you adjust the printing alignment from your computer. Use this utility when the lines in your printout do not appear to be aligned properly. Insta[...]

Using Epson Remote! To make changes to the default settings with Epson Remote!, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Change to the directory you specified, for example: C:EPREMOTE. Type PANEL (C:EPREMOTEPANEL), and press Enter. You’ll see the printer settings that can be changed while the printer is on, for example, the bin selection a[...]

Using Epson Calibration To run the CALIBRAT.EXE utility program, follow these steps: 1. Insert the diskette containing the calibration utility into your computer’s diskette drive. 2. In DOS, access the drive where you have loaded the diskette. 3. Change the current directory to UTILITY (that is, type A:UTILITY if the diskette is in drive A). 4 T[...]

Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting the Paper Feeding Method ................ . 2-2 Setting the paper release lever .................. . 2-2 Using Single Sheets .......................... . 2-3 Loading single sheets from the top ................ . 2-3 Loading single sheets from the front ................ . 2-6 Using Continuous Paper ................[...]

Selecting the Paper Feeding Method The printer can accommodate almost any type of paper with front, rear, and bottom paper slots plus a tractor that can be mounted in two different positions—front and top. This chapter explains the various methods of paper handling and includes recommendations on the feeding methods best suited to your specific n[...]

Single-sheet position-for all single sheets (including envelopes and postcards), whether loaded from front, top, the optional cut-sheet feeders, or the roll paper holder. Front push and front push/pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed in the front. Rear push and rear push/pull tractor position-for continuous [...]

2. Turn on the printer. Slide the left edge guide until it stops next to the arrow on the paper guide. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 3. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. 2-4 Paper Handling[...]

4. Insert the paper firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance. After a few seconds, the printer advances the paper to the loading position. You are now ready to print. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open. Caution: Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer [...]

Loading single sheets from the front 1. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position and open the front cover. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Position the left edge guide as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on the left margi[...]

4. While aligning the paper’s left and right edges with the edge guides, insert the paper firmly until it meets resistance. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to the loading position. You are now ready to print. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open. Caution: Do not u[...]

Using Continuous Paper The printer’s paper-handling system allows you to load continuous paper through the front, rear, or bottom. You can print on continuous paper from 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) wide. To print on continuous paper, you need to install the tractor unit in the front or pull position. Be sure you set the paper release lever cor[...]

Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. If you feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to feed from the bottom without obstruction. Changing tractor positions You can use the removable tractor unit as eith[...]

2. Open the front paper guide and remove it by grasping the fins on both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. Note: When loading multipart forms that are bound on only one side by line gluing, always use the rear push tractor. This type of form cannot be fed from the front push tractor. 3. Push the tractor into the printer’s mounting[...]

Using the pull tractor position Before installing the tractor in the top position, you need to remove it from its current position (front) by pressing the tractor’s lock tabs while you lift it off the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Lift the printer cover and paper guide up and off the printer. 3. Grasp both ends of the clear [...]

4. Push the tractor into the printer’s mounting slot as shown below. To remove the tractor unit, hold down its lock tabs, tilt it back, and lift it off the printer. Loading the front push tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the front paper guide as shown below. Make sure the tractor is in the front mounting slot and the pape[...]

3. Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks backward. 4. Position the left sprocket as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position. 5. Lock the sprocket in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Paper Handling 2-13[...]

6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open the sprocket covers and fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins. 7. Close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place. 9. Attach the front paper guide. 10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the pape[...]

11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printing. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open. You can also advance the paper to the loading position by pressing the Load/Eject button. Advance the paper behind the printer guide as sh[...]

3. Make sure the paper release lever is set to the rear push tractor position. 4. Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks forward. 2-16 Paper Handling[...]

5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the printer as shown below. (Printing starts at the “0” mark. See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position.) Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Th[...]

8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place. 9. Attach the printer cover and paper guide. Note: Advance the paper behind the printer guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper guide. 11. Turn on the pr[...]

Loading the pull tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 3. Make sure the tractor is in the pull tractor position and the paper release lever is set to the pull tractor position. 4. Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks forward. Paper Handling 2-19[...]

5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale at the rear of the tractor as a guide. (Printing starts at the “0” mark. See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position.) Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight [...]

9. Attach the printer cover and paper guide. Note: Advance the paper behind the printer guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper guide. 11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printi[...]

Loading the push/pull tractor To use the push and pull tractors in combination, you must first purchase the optional pull tractor. See Chapter 4 for more information on printer options. Note: The standard rear push tractor cannot be removed. To load paper in the tractor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the tractor is in the push/pull tractor posit[...]

8. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper guide. 9. Raise the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. Caution: Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of--form position. Note: Alwa[...]

Caution: Make sure you tear off your printed document before pressing the Load/Eject button. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets When using the push tractor in the front or rear position, you can easily switch between continuous and single-sheet printing without removin[...]

You can now load single sheets as described in “Using Single Sheets,” earlier in this chapter. Switching to continuous paper To switch from single sheets back to continuous paper, follow these steps: 1. If a single sheet is in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject it. 2. Move the paper release lever to the push or pull tractor po[...]

Adjusting the paper thickness lever Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper according to the table below. Paper type Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multipart forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets (original + 3 copies) 5 sheets (original + 4 copies)[...]

Multipart forms Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuous multipart forms. You can load single-sheet multipart forms in both the front and top paper slots. You can load continuous multipart forms from the front, rear, and bottom. Note: Use only carbonless multipart forms. You can use multipart forms of up to six parts, including th[...]

Labels When selecting labels for printing, always choose the type mounted on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes for use with a tractor. Do not try to print labels as single sheets because the shiny backing sheet does not feed properly. Load labels from either the front or bottom (not rear) paper slots with the tractor in the pull tracto[...]

Envelopes You can load envelopes only from the top paper slot, following the guidelines below: Always set the paper thickness lever to position 4 to 5 to match the thickness of the envelope. Always feed an envelope by pushing the wide edge into the printer until it meets resistance. Caution: Use envelopes only under normal operating conditions. Pri[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel .............................. . 3-2 Lights ................................. . 3-2 Buttons ................................ . 3-4 Other control panel features .................... . 3-6 Changing the Default settings .................... . 3-7 Selecting an instruction sheet language ............. . 3-7 Sele[...]

This chapter covers basic operation of your printer, including the control panel lights and buttons, the printer’s default settings, and other functions. Control Panel The indicator lights on the control panel let you monitor the current status of the printer, and the buttons let you control many printer settings. Lights Paper Out (red) On when t[...]

Tear Off /Bin (two lights, green) The Tear Off /Bin selection status is displayed by two lights: Tear off position Bin 1 Bin2 Card = Flashing, q = On, n = Off l Both lights are off when continuous paper is not in the tear-off position. l You can print postcards in Card mode. Font (two lights, green) The font selection status is displayed by two fon[...]

Buttons Operate Press this button to turn the printer on or off. Pause Press this button to temporarily stop printing and to resume printing. Holding it down for at least 3 seconds when the printer is in the standby mode enables the micro adjust function. Pressing it again disables this function. See “Micro Adjust” later in this chapter for det[...]

Font Press this button to select one of the following fonts: Draft, Roman, Sans Serif Pitch Press this button to select one of the following pitches: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing (PS). Note: The typestyle samples on the control panel are meant as guides only; actual printed results may differ slightly. Using the P[...]

Other control panel features The control panel also gives you to access to several other functions. To activate the functions listed below, turn on the printer while pressing one of buttons, as follows: Load/Eject Performs a near letter quality self test. See Chapter 1 for details. LF/FF Performs a draft self test. See Chapter 1 for details. Pitch [...]

Changing the Default Settings The default settings control many basic functions of the printer. While you can control many of these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel through the Default Setting mode. To enter Default Setting mode, hold down the Pi[...]

Selecting items and changing settings Follow the steps below to select items and change their settings. The available items and settings are listed on the instruction sheet and in the table on the next page. 1. Press the Pitch button until the Pitch lights indicate the item you want to change. 2. Press the Tear Off/Bin button until the setting you [...]

Item Settings Page length for rear tractor 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8.5, 11,70/6, 12, 14, 17 inches High speed draft On Off Print direction Software Interface mode Auto interface wait time BI-d., Uni-d. ESC/P, IBM 2381 plus Auto, Parallel I/F, Option I/F 10 sec.. 30 sec. Input buffer On, Off I Skip-over-perforation Auto tear off Auto line feed on.011 [...]

Page length for front and rear tractor For paper fed through the front or rear tractor, you can set the page length to one of the following: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, or 17 inches. High speed draft When you select high speed draft, the printer can print up to 440 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi in draft mode. If you sele[...]

Input buffer The input buffer stores data sent from your computer. The input buffer can store up to 64KB of data, so you can free your computer for other tasks while the printer prints. When the buffer is off, the buffer can store no data, so the computer must wait for the printer to print each character before sending the next. Skip over perforati[...]

Auto carriage return When the auto carriage return feature is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J (n/216-inch line feed) code is accompanied by a carriage return (CR) code and the printer moves the next print position to the left margin. When this feature is off, you must send the CR code after the line feed code to move the print position to the[...]

Micro Adjust The micro adjust feature allows you to move paper forward or backward in l/216-inch increments. You can use this feature to adjust the loading and tear-off positions. This section explains how to use micro adjust. See the next section for information on adjusting the tear-off position. The loading position is the position of the paper [...]

4. Press the Load/Eject button to move the loading position down on the page, or press the LF/FF button to move the loading position up on the page. For continuous paper, mark a point 6.5 mm above the perforation and position the paper as shown. This gives you an 8.5 mm margin. Note: The printer has a minimum and maximum loading position. If you tr[...]

5. Press the Pause button or send data to the printer to leave the micro adjust mode. Note: For both cut sheet and continuous paper, the printer remembers this new position even after it has been turned off and back on. Tear-Off After you have finished printing, you can use the tear-off feature to advance continuous paper on the push tractor to the[...]

Using auto tear-off mode When you select the auto tear-off mode default setting, the printer advances continuous paper to the tear-off position when you finish printing. The printer advances paper to the tear-off position only when the printer receives a full page of data or a form-feed command and no more data is received for three seconds. Select[...]

Using the Tear Off/Bin button Whether or not the printer is in auto tear-off mode, you can use the Tear Off/Bin button to advance continuous paper to the tear-off position by following the steps below: 1. Make sure printing has finished. Then press the Tear Off/Bin button until the two lights on the control panel start flashing. The printer advance[...]

Barcode Printing Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET. See the Appendix for more information about the Barcode Print command. 3-18 using the Printer[...]

Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . . 4-4 Assembling the double bin cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Switching between continuous [...]

This chapter describes how to use optional equipment with your printer, including cut-sheet feeders, a pull tractor, a roll paper holder, and interface cards. Cut-Sheet Feeders Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer. Printer model High capacity (Bin 1) Second bin (Bin 2) Fx-2170 C80673* C80674* The asterisk (*) is a substitut[...]

3. If the standard tractor is installed in the pull tractor position, remove it. If the optional pull tractor is installed, remove it. In either case, make sure the paper tension unit is not installed. Note: Store the paper guide and optional pull tractor in a safe place; you will need them if you remove the cut-sheetfeeder. 4. Move the printer hea[...]

loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder Load paper using the high capacity cut-sheet feeder as follows: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Push down the center support. Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the arrow mark on the back side of the center support. Next, slide the right paper guide to match the width of your paper. Sl[...]

4. Fan a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets); then tap the side and bottom of the stack on a flat surface to even it up. Caution: Do not use labels in the cut-sheet feeder. 5. Insert the paper along the left paper guide. 6. Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width. Make sure the position of the guide allows[...]

Assembling the double bin cut-sheet feeder You can connect the high capacity cut-sheet feeder to the second bin cut-sheet feeder to create a double bin cut-sheet feeder. See the cut-sheet feeder option manuals for more information. You cannot use the second bin feeder without the high capacity feeder. 1. Install the assembled double bin cut-sheet f[...]

Switching to the cut-sheet feeder 1. If any printed continuous paper remains in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2. Tear off the printed pages. 3. Press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached to the push tractor but is [...]

Pull Tractor The optional pull tractor (C80032*) provides optimum continuous paper handling. (The asterisk (*) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.) The pull tractor is especially useful with continuous multipart forms. For best results, use the optional pull tractor along with your standard tractor ins[...]

7. Fit the paper to the pull tractor’s sprocket. 8. Move the paper release lever to the pull tractor position and use micro adjust, described in Chapter 3, to remove any slack in the paper. 9. Move the paper release lever back to the push tractor position. 10. Attach the paper guide and printer cover. Raise the paper path guide and rest it agains[...]

2. Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two holes in the base onto the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer. Caution: Be careful to avoid dropping the roll paper holder when lifting the printer. Only the printer’s weight holds it in place. 3. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across[...]

5. 6. 7. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear push tractor and insert it into the printer path until you feel resistance. Note: Use the rear push tractor paper path as shown below. Install the paper guide and the printer cover. Turn on the printer. The roll paper loads automatically. Using Printer Options 4-11[...]

Interface Cards You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface. The EPSON interface cards below are compatible with your printer. (Not all interfaces are available in all countries.) The asterisk (]) is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country. If you are unsure whether you need an op[...]

2. Remove the screws from the shield plate on the back of the printer and remove the plate. 3. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment. Push in firmly to make sure you fully insert the connector at the back of the interface card into the printer’s internal socket. Then re-insert the screws and tighten t[...]

The C82305* or C823306* serial interface card To use the C82305* or C82306* serial interface card, see the sections below to set the correct baud rate, handshake timing, and error handling. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure and communications protocol, see the C82305* or C82306* interface card manual. Selecting a baud [...]

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1[...]

Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper as well as the paper guide and tractor unit. Also remove the optional pull tractor and cut-sheet feeders, if installed. 2. Use a soft brush to careful[...]

Replacing the Ribbon When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Use the EPSON ribbon cartridges listed below for best results. Genuine EPSON ribbons are designed to work properly with your EPSON printer; their high quality ensures proper operation and a long life for the print head and other printer parts. Using any othe[...]

Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. Remove the paper guide. Remove the o[...]

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply ........................... . 6-2 Power is not being supplied ................. . 6-2 Printing ............................... . 6-3 The printer does not print .................. . 6-3 The print is faint or uneven ................. . 6-4 Dots are missing in printed charactersor graphics .... . 6-5 Printed char[...]

Most printer problems have simple solutions. You can check the operation of your printer using the self test. See “Running the Self Test” in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the problem probably lies in the computer, software, or interface cable. If the self test does not work, contact your dealer or qualified service person for assi[...]

The lights come on briefly and then go off. The lights stay off even when the power is turned on again. Check that the printer’s voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet. Printing See t[...]

The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, and then abruptly stops printing. Turn off the printer and let the print head cool. Then, check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. Try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer. The printer beeps several times. An error has occurred. Turn of[...]

The paper thickness lever may not be set properly. See “Adjusting the paper thickness lever” in Chapter 2. Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics A line of dots is missing in the printout. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced. Dots are missing in random positions. Either th[...]

The print position is not what you expect Printing starts too high or too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page is printed at the top of the next page. You can adjust the loading position using the LF/FF button in the micro-adjust mode. See “Micro Adjust” in Chapter 3. When you print on single sheets, if the printer prints the first p[...]

4. You can also try adjusting the form length setting. For a standard 8l/2 x l1-inch page, try setting the form length at 10 inches. 5. Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose single sheets. Page length does not match the length of the paper. Check the page length set by your[...]

Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. Be sure, you’re using the right type of paper. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. Make sure that the printer cover is closed. Paper does not eject completely. Use the LF/FF button to eject the page.[...]

Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed. Make sure your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter (3 feet) of the printer. Make sure the printer cover is closed. Check t[...]

Options See this section if you have problems with optional equipment. The paper does not feed properly with the cut-sheet feeder The paper does not feed. The cut-sheet feeder may be incorrectly installed. Reinstall it as described in Chapter 4. You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut-sheet feeder’s bin. Make sure the bin contains no more [...]

The paper feed is crooked. The paper may be old or creased. Use only new, clean sheets of paper. There may be too much paper in the stacker. Make sure the paper guides are set correctly and your paper is the proper size and quality. See the Appendix for paper specifications. One page of your document has printed on two pages. Check that the page-le[...]

Continuous paper does not feed properly when using the pull tractor with the push tractor Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams. The pull tractor and push tractor sprockets are not aligned correctly. When using both tractors, be sure that the sprockets on both are positioned evenly. The paper may have too much slack. Adjust the position of the sp[...]

Appendix Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Printer Specifications ......................... . A-2 Printing. ............................... . A-2 Paper ................................. . A-4 Paper alignment. .......................... . A-7 Printable area ............................ . A-8 Mechanical ...........................[...]

Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Qualit y Characters per inch Characters/second/line High speed draft 10 440 Draft 10 330 12 396 15 330 Draft condensed 17 283 20 330 Draft emphasized 10 165 Near letter quality 10 66 12 79 15 66 l The paper thickness lever position or an overheated print head m[...]

Printable columns: character sizes Maximum printed characters per colum 10 cpi 136 12 cpi 163 15 cpi 204 17 cpi condensed 233 20 cd condensed 272 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Buffer: Character tables: Character sets: Bit map fonts: Barcode fonts Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics l/6 inch or programmable in inc[...]

Paper Single sheets (CSF): Width: Length: Thickness: Weight: Single sheets (multipart)*: Width: Length: Copies: Thickness: Weight: Jointing: both front and rear entry 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) Front: 147 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) Rear: 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inch) 52.3 to 90 g/m 2 (14 to [...]

Postcards*: both front and rear entry Width: 100 to 148 mm (3.9 to 5.83 inches) Length: Front: 148 mm (5.83 inches) Rear: 100 to 148 mm (3.94 to 5.83 inches) Thickness: 0.22 mm (0.0087 inches) Weight: 192 g/m 2 (51 lb) ‘Use under normal operating conditions. Continuous paper (single sheet and multipart): front, rear, and bottom entry Width: Lengt[...]

Continuous paper with labels: Label size: Base sheet width: Base sheet hmgth (one page): Base sheet thickness: Total thickness: Label weight: Roll paper: Width: Thickness: Weight: front and bottom entry 23.8 x 63.5 mm (15/16x 2.5 inches) minimum 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inch) 0.[...]

Paper alignment Front paper alignment Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. Rear paper alignment Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the "0". Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables A-7[...]

Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: B A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm. B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm. The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm. For single sheets, the maximum printable width is 370 mm (14.5 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 4.2 mm. Continuous paper: A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below t[...]

Roll paper: A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm. B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm. The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm. The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8 inches). Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction feed (front and rear) Push tractor feed (front and rear) Push/pull tractor (with optional pull tractor C80032*, front, rear) Pull sprocke[...]

Electrical 120V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption: Insulation resistance: Dielectric strength: AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz l.0 A* Approx. 69 W (self test in draft mode, 10 cpi) 10 M min (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V) AC 1000 V[...]

Insulation resistance: 10 M min. (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V) Dielectric strength: AC 1500 Vrms. 1 min. (between AC line and chassis) *Maximum 0.9 A depending on the character type. Environmental Temperature: 5 to 35°C (operating, *l) 15 to 25°C (operating *1, *2) -30 to 60°C (storage) Humidity: 10 to 80% RH (operating *l) 30 to 60% R[...]

230 V model: Safety standards: EN 60950 (TÜV, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, FIMKO) EMI: EN 55022 (CISPR pub.22) class B Acoustic noise: Level: Approx. 55 dB (A) (IS0 7779 pattern) CE marking 230 V model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN60950 EN55022 class B EN50082-1 IEC801-2 IEC801-3 IEC801-4 Non-Automa tic Weighting Instrumen[...]

Parallel interface (forward channel) Transmission mode: g-bit parallel, IEEE-P1284 compatibility mode Adaptable connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent synchronization: STROBE pulse Handshaking: BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level: TTL compatible (IEEE-P1284 level 1 device) The following table lists the parallel connector pi” assignments an[...]

*In/Out shows the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Parallel interface (reverse channel) Transmission mode: IEEE-P1284 nibble mode Adaptable connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent synchronization: Refer to the IEEE-P1284 specification Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-P1284 specification Signal level: IEEE-P1284 level 1 device[...]

Extensibility request: The printer responds to the extensibility request in the affirmative when the request is 00H or 04H, which means: 00H: Request nibble mode of reverse channel transfer 04H: Request device ID in nibble mode of reverse channel transfer The following table lists the parallel connector pin assignments and describes their respectiv[...]

Pin Signal name no . 14 Host Busy 31 INIT 32 DataAvail/ DataBit-0,4 36 1284-Active 30 18 Logic H GND 30 30 29 In/Out In Description Set LOW to indicate that host can receive peripheral device to host data. Then set high to acknowledge receipt of that nibble. Set high in response to PtrClk (nAck) low pulse to m-enter reverse data transfer phase. In [...]

Using Commands Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are controlled by your software. Software co mmands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface, feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing on a particular place on the page, and so on. The commands your printer recognizes are listed [...]

Commands Arranged by Topic General operation ASCII ESC @ Esc U l/0 ESC EM n Dec. Hex. Description 64 40 Initialize Printer 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off 25 19 Control Paper Loading/Ejecting n=“l” Select bin l of CSF n = “2” Select bin 2 of CSF n = “R” Eject a sheet Paper feeding ASCII Dec. Hex. Description CR 13 0D Carriage Retu[...]

Page format ASCII ESC l n ESC Q n ESC n ESC C 0 n Dec. Hex. Description 108 6C set Left Margin n = left margin column 81 51 Set Right Margin n = right margin column 67 43 Set Page Length in Lines n = number of lines 67 43 Set Page Length in Inches n = number of inches ESC n 78 4E Set Bottom Margin for Continuous Paper n = number of lines ESC O 79 4[...]

Font selection ESC k n 107 6B ASCII Dec. Hex. Description Select Typeface n = 0: Roman 1: Sans Serif ESC P 80 50 ESC M 77 4D ESC g 103 67 ESC p l/0 112 70 ESC x n 120 78 ESC 4 52 34 ESC 5 53 35 ESC E 69 45 ESC F 70 46 ESC ! n 33 21 Select 10.5 point, 10 cpi Select 10.5 point, 12 cpi Select 10.5 point, 15 cpi Turn Proportional Mode On/Off Select NLQ[...]

Font enhancement ASCII SI DC2 s o ESC W l/0 DC4 ESC-l/O ESC w l/0 ESC G ESC H ESC S 0 ESC S l ESC T Dec. . Hex Description 15 OF Select Condensed Printing 18 12 Cancel Condensed Printing 14 OE Select Double-Width Printing (one line) 87 57 Turn Double-Width Printing On/Off 20 14 Cancel-Width Printing (One line) 45 2D Select Double-Width Printing (on[...]

Character handling ASCII Dec. Hex , Description ESC: 0 n 0 58 3A ESC R n 82 52 ESC & nn 38 26 ESC % n 37 25 Esc t n 116 74 ESC 6 ESC 7 54 55 36 37 Copy ROM to RAM n= 0, l n: Typeface Select an International Char. Set n = 0: USA 8: Japan 1: France 9: Norway 2: Germany 10: Den. II 3: UK 11: Spain II 4: Denmark 12: L. Amer. 5: Sweden 6: Italy 7: S[...]

ASCll ESC (t nn Dec. Hex. Description 40 116 28 74 Assign Character Table ESC (t 30 dl d2 d3 Assign Character Table set by d2 and d3 to dl dl = 0, 1, 2, 3, “0”, “l”, “2”, or “3” d2 d 3 0 0 1 0 1 10 24 0 3 0 A 10 5 0 6 0 B 0 7 0 18 0 8 0 9 0 E 0 E 20 F 0 19 0 1A 0 7F 1 1F 0 7F 2 1D 7 1B 0 1C 0 20 0 25 0 23 0 Character Table Italic PC[...]

Spacing ASCII ESC SP n Dec. Hex. Description 32 20 Set Intercharacter Space n = number of units of space added to the space between characters Units are l/120 inch (draft) and 1 /180 inch (NLQ and proportional) Bit image ASCll Dec . Hex. Description ESC K nl n2 75 4B Select Single-Density Graphics Mode ESC L nl n2 76 4C Select Double-Density Graphi[...]

Barcode ASCII ESC (B mn Dec. Hex. Description 40 66 28 42 Select Barcode Printing ESC (B n1 n2 k m s vl v2 c data n = (nl + (256 x n2)) k: Select Barcode k=0: EAN - 13 1: EAN - 8 2: Interleaved 2 of 5 3: UPC-A 4: UPC-E 5: Code39 6: Code 128 7: POSTNET m: Module width (120 dpi) m = 2: 2 dots 3: 3 dots 4: 4 dots 5: 5 dots s: Space adjustment value -3[...]

ASCII Dec. Hex. Description c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: A check digit is not added by the printer 1: A check digit is added by the printer Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The HRC is added by the printer 1: The HRC is not added by the printer Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) 0: Center 1: Under Barco[...]

The valid data of each barcode type is described below. If invalid data is included in the barcode data string the barcode is not printed. Barcode Type EAN13 EAN-8 UPC-A UPC-E Interleaved 2 of 5 POSTNET Code 39 Code 128 Barcode Data 0-9 (Hex 30-39) 0-9 (Hex 30-39) 0-9 (Hex 30-39) 0&9 (Hex 30-39) 0-9 (Hex 30-39) C-9 (Hex 30-39) C-9 (Hex 30-39). [...]

Character Tables International Character Sets Graphics Character Tables PC 437 (United States) A-28[...]

PC850 PC 863 PC 865 A-29[...]

PC861 BRASCII CODE 89ABCDE F CODE Abkomp 89ABCDE F IS0 Latin 1 A-30[...]

Roman 8 PC 437 Greek PC 852 A-31[...]

PC 853 PC855 PC 857 PC864 A-32[...]

PC 866 PC 869 A-33[...]

MAZOWIA Code MJK Bulgaria Estonia A-34[...]

PC 774 IS0 Latin 2 PC866LAT italic A-35[...]

Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. For information on specific commands, see the Appendix. A Adjusting the loading position, 3-13-14 Application software, 1-15 Auto carriage return, 3-12 Auto line feed, 3-11 Auto tear-off, 3-11,3-16 B Barcode command, A-25-26 fonts, 3-18, A-26 printing 3-18, A-26-27 Baud rate, 4-14 Bid adjustment, 3-1[...]

E Edge guides, 1-12-13, 2-4 front, 2-6 Ejjt. See Load/Eject button Envelopes, 2-29, 4-7 EPSON Calibration, l-20 EPSON Remote!, l-18-19 ESC/P, 1, A-17-20 1 Labels, 2-28 Lever paper release, 2-2 paper thickness, 2-26 LF/FF button, 3-4,3-6 Lights, 3-2 Load/Eject button, 3-4 Loading paper continuous paper, 2-12-22 cut-sheet feeder, 4-4 envelopes, 2-29 [...]

P Paper, continuous. See Continuous paper envelopes, 2-29 feeding methods, 2-2-23 labels, 2-28 mu&part forms, 2-27 postcards, 2-29 removing from tractor, 2-23 roll, 2-29, 4-9-11 Single-sheets. See single-sheet paper special, 2-25-29 switching between contmuous and single sheets, 2-24-25 Paper guide, l-9 Paper Out light, 3-2 Paper release lever,[...]

T Tear Off /Bin button, 3-4, 3-6 light, 3-2 Tear off feature, 3-16-17 auto tear off, 3-16-17 Testing the printer, 1-10-13 Tractor positions CHANGING, 2-9-11 front push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-12-15 pull, 2-3 ,2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 push/pull, 2-8, 2-22-23, 4-8-9 rear push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-15-18 selecting 2-8-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-2-12 Unid[...]