Epson FX-880+ User's Manual
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1. 1 Insert the printer software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive The Installation Program Screen appears If it does not double click the My Computer icon Click the CD ROM icon then select Open from the File menu Then double click SETUP exe 2 Double click User Guides from the Installation Program screen The user guides dialog box appears 3 Toopen the Quick Guide click the appropriate View button Using Online Guides 23 3 Safety and Environmental Information This chapter contains the safety and environmental information about your printer Hot Parts Caution Symbol parts to indicate that they may be hot Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used Let them cool for a few minutes before touching them i This symbol is placed on the print head and other Important Safety Instructions Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer In addition follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself 24 Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source 2 Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer s cabinet and do not insert objects through the slots 2 Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label 2 Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets 2 Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord 24 Safety and Environmental Information If you use an extension cord with the pr2. Avenue Hemel Hempstead Herts HP2 7TJ U K Phone 44 01442 261144 Fax 444 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Z lpicher Stra e 6 40549 D sseldorf Germany Phone 0211 56030 Fax 0211 5047787 EPSON FRANCE S A 68 bis rue Marjolin 92300 Levallois Perret France Phone 33 1 41 86 26 56 Telex 610657 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 70 GIBBES STREET CHATSWOOD 2067 NSW Phone 2 9903 9000 Fax 2 9903 9177 EPSON SINGAPORE PTE LTD No 1 Temasek Avenue 36 00 Millenia Tower Singapore 039192 Phone 065 33 77 911 Fax 065 33 41 185 EPSON HONG KONG LTD Rooms 4706 10 47 F China Resources Bldg 26 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong Phone 2585 4300 Fax 2827 7083 EPSON TAIWAN TECHNOLOGY amp TRADING LTD 10F No 287 Nanking E Road Sec 3 Taipei Taiwan R O C Phone 02 717 7360 Fax 02 712 9164 EPSON ITALIA S p A V le F lli Casiraghi 427 20099 Sesto S Giovanni MI Italy Phone 3902262331 Fax 39022440750 EPSON IBERICA S A Av de Roma 18 26 08290 Cerdanyola del Valles Barcelona Spain Phone 582 15 00 Fax 582 15 55 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Hirooka Office 80 Harashinden Hirooka Shiojiri shi Nagano ken 399 0785 Japan EPSON PORTUGAL S A R do Progresso 471 1 Perafita 4460 Matosinhos Portugal Phone 02 996 14 02 Fax 02 996 14 11 2001 January Printed in Japan 01 XX XX
3. model that is equipped with a USB port Q Ifyou usea USB hub it is recommended that you connect the printer to the first tier of the hub or connect the printer directly to the computer s USB port Follow these steps to connect the printer to your computer using the printer s built in USB interface 1 Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off 2 Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the back of the printer The end that fits the printer s USB port has a different shape from the end that fits the computer s USB port 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the computer s USB port Setting Up the Printer 15 1 6 Plugging in the Printer Follow these steps to plug in the printer 1 Make sure the printer is turned off The printer is off when the power switch is pressed down to the O side 2 Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet Also make sure the shape of the plug on your printer s power cord matches the shape of your electrical outlet ui Caution It is not possible to change the printer s voltage If the rated voltage on the printer and your outlet voltage do not match contact your dealer for assistance Do not plug in the power cord 3 If the power cord is not attached to the printer plug the appropriate end into the AC inlet on the back of the printer 4 Plug
4. power Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet packed with the printer to remove these materials Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future It should always be transported in its original packing materials 1 2 Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow these guidelines when selecting a location for your printer D Place the printer on a flat stable surface The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle J Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a network interface cable if necessary 2 Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance 1 Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity Keep it away from direct sunlight strong light heat sources or excessive moisture or dust I Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations J Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug the power cord 4 Setting Up the Printer Note for French speaking users Placez l imprimante pr s d une prise de courant o la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement Q Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations Q Keep
5. the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones 4 Usea grounded power outlet do not use an adapter plug If you plan to use a printer stand follow these guidelines 4 Usea stand that can support at least the following weight 29 0 kg 63 93 Ib for FX 880 37 0 kg 81 57 Ib for FX 1180 D Never use a stand that tilts the printer The printer should always be kept level D Position your printer s power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding If possible secure the cables to a leg of the printer stand Setting Up the Printer 5 1 3 Assembling the Printer Follow the steps in this section to attach the paper guide and install the ribbon cartridge Attaching the paper guide To attach the paper guide to your printer insert the tabs on the paper guide straight down into the mounting slots on the printer Then place the paper guide in the upright position Note You can use the paper guide only when the tractor is installed in the front or rear push position To switch from printing on single sheets using the paper guide to printing on continuous paper from a tractor see Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Paper in the Reference Guide 6 Setting Up the Printer When you are not using the paper guide lay it flat on the printer to prevent it from obstructing you
6. EPSON 9 pin Dot Matrix Printer FX 880 FX 1180 Setup Guide Read Before Using the Printer 2 Setting Up the Printer ee 3 2 Using Online Guides issus 21 3 Safety and Environmental Information 24 4014598 00 Printed on Recycled Paper XXX Where to Find Information Setup Guide this manual Explains how to set up the printer and install the printer software Reference Guide online guide Provides detailed information on the printer s functions optional products printer software troubleshooting and technical specifications You can view this guide directly from the CD or install it on your computer and view it from your hard disk Quick Guide online guide Provides a summary of basic information on how to use the printer Online Help Provides detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer Online help is automatically installed when you install the printer software Note Although the illustrations in this manual show the FX 880 printer the instructions apply to both the FX 880 and the FX 1180 the printers work in the same way All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION The information contained herein
7. bon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier to install 7 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it into the printer as shown below then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots 10 Setting Up the Printer 8 Use a pointed object such as a ball point pen to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide Turn the ribbon tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place it should not be twisted or creased 9 Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly Setting Up the Printer 11 10 Reinstall the paper tension unit by placing it on the printer s mounting pegs and lowering it into place Press down on both sides of the unit until it clicks into place 11 Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place Then push it down until it clicks 12 Setting Up the Printer 1 5 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer is equipped with both an IEEE 1284 compatible parallel interface and a USB Universal Serial Bus interface Also a Type B optional interface slot is provided in case your computer requires a different type of printer interface See the Reference Guide for more information on optional interface cards Connect you
8. e Reference Guide from the CD ROM 1 Insert the printer software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive The Installation Program Screen appears If it does not double click the My Computer icon Click the CD ROM icon then select Open from the File menu Then double click SETUP exe 2 Double click User Guides from the screen The user guides dialog box appears 3 To open the Reference Guide click the appropriate View button 22 Using Online Guides Installing and viewing the Reference Guide from the hard disk To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk follow steps 1 and 2 in the previous section Then click Install Reference Guide in the dialog box that appears and follow the on screen instructions When the installation is complete the FX880P 1180P Guide icon appears in the EPSON folder Double click the icon to open the guide To view the Reference Guide during your daily operation of the printer click Start go to Programs and select EPSON Then click FX880P 1180P Guide Note If your hard disk does not have enough space to install the Reference Guide view it directly from the CD Using the Quick Guide The Quick Guide contains basic information such as how to load paper and adjust the paper thickness lever You can print this guide using A4 or letter size or view it directly from the printer software CD ROM Viewing the Quick Guide from the CD ROM Follow these steps to view the Quick Guide from the CD ROM
9. install the printer software The last chapter provides detailed safety and environmental information Be sure to follow the instructions carefully to ensure safe and efficient use of your printer Warnings Cautions and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury uH Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer 2 Read Before Using the Printer Setting Up the Printer Follow the instructions in this chapter to unpack and set up your printer 1 1 Unpacking the Printer Besides the items shown in the illustration below the printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD ROM and a Notice Sheet power cord ribbon cartridge Note Depending on your printer model the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer Also the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on the country of purchase be sure the plug you have is the right one for your location Setting Up the Printer 3 Ga Caution There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use with another voltage If the label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country contact your dealer You must remove all protective materials packed around and inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the
10. inter make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Unplug the printer before cleaning it and always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only Do not spill liquid onto the printer Except as specifically explained in this guide do not attempt to service the printer yourself Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions i If the power cord or plug is damaged ii If liquid has entered the printer iii If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged iv If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance If you plan to use the printer in Germany observe the following To provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for this printer the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker Note for German speaking users Bei Anschluss des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muss sichergestellt werden dass die Gebaudeinstallation mit einer 10 A oder 16 A Sicherung abgesichert ist Safety and Environmental Information 25 For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson UK Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options
11. is designed only for use with this EPSON printer EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON and EPSON ESC P are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks Copyright 2001 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano Japan Read Before Using the Printer This guide consists of three chapters The first and the second chapters describe how to set up your printer and
12. isk or disks before you begin installation If the New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears when you turn on your computer click Cancel If the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears click Yes If you click No you must reinstall the printer driver as described below Installation time varies depending on your computer Make sure Windows Me 98 95 2000 or NT 4 0 is running and the printer is turned off Insert the printer software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The Install dialog box appears If it does not double click the My Computer icon Click the CD ROM icon then select Open from the File menu Then double click SETUP exe If you are using a floppy disk insert the disk into the floppy disk drive Double click the floppy disk drive icon and then double click the FD SETUP exe icon 18 Setting Up the Printer 3 Double click Install printer Driver Utility to start the printer software installation 4 Select your printer from the list then follow the instructions on the screen When you install the printer driver on Windows Me 98 95 2000 or NT 4 0 the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility will also be installed For information on launching and using the software see Printer Software in the Reference Guide For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs you need to select the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list of your applica
13. or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson UK Limited Safety information W Warning This appliance must be earthed Refer to the 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 to the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you have to fit a plug As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug please proceed as follows The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N 26 Safety and Environmental Information The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating Safety and Environmental Information 27 28 Safety and Environmental Information EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS Epson America Inc 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 Phone 562 981 3840 Fax 562 290 5220 EPSON UK LTD Campus 100 Maylands
14. r computer to the desired interface as described below Note You can connect a cable to both interfaces the printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data Using the parallel interface To connect your computer to your printer s built in parallel interface you need a shielded twisted pair parallel cable with a 36 pin Centronics compatible connector for the printer Follow these steps to connect the printer to your computer using the parallel interface 1 Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off The printer is off when the power switch is pressed down to the O side 2 Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the printer s parallel interface port Setting Up the Printer 13 3 Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector Note If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable attach it to the printer s ground connector as shown below 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer s parallel interface port If thereis a ground wire at the end of the cable attach itto the ground connector at the back of the computer 14 Setting Up the Printer Using the USB interface To connect the printer to a USB port you need a standard shielded USB cable Note Qj In order to connect your computer via the USB interface your computer must be a Windows Me 98 or 2000 pre installed
15. r paper or being damaged To lay the paper guide down lift it up slightly then lower it until it is lying flat on top of the printer 1 4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges 8750 for the FX 880 8755 for the FX 1180 Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer which is not covered by EPSON s warranties Follow these steps to install the ribbon cartridge W Warning You need to move the print head by hand to install the ribbon cartridge If you have just used the printer the print head may be hot let it cool for a few minutes before touching it Setting Up the Printer 7 1 Make sure the printer is turned off The printer is off when the power switch is pressed down to the O side 2 Ifthe printer is connected to an electrical outlet unplug it from the outlet 3 Open the printer cover to the upright position then pull it up to remove it 8 Setting Up the Printer 4 Press the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit upward then lift the front of the unit and pull it up and out of the printer 5 Make sure the print head is not hot if it is let it cool for a few minutes before touching it Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer by hand Caution Never move the print head while the printer is turned on this can damage the printer Setting Up the Printer 9 6 Remove the new rib
16. ter 2 Using Online Guides This chapter describes how to use the two online guides the Reference Guide and the Quick Guide System Requirements Your system must meet the following requirements necessary for you to use the online guides System Requirements System Windows Me 98 95 or Windows 2000 NT 4 0 CPU 1486 25 MHz for Windows 95 NT 4 0 Pentium or better recommended i486 66 MHz for Windows 98 Pentium or better recommended Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000 Pentium 150 MHz for Windows Me Memory 16 MB RAM for Windows 98 95 NT 4 0 32 MB RAM or more recommended 32 MB RAM for Windows Me and 2000 Hard disk space 3 MB to install the Reference Guide CD ROM drive Double speed Quad speed or faster recommended Display 640 x 480 pixel or 800 x 600 pixel resolution with High Color 16 bit or True Color 32 bit setting Browser Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 orlaterrecommended for the Reference Guide Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader 4 0 for the Quick Guide Using Online Guides 21 Using the Reference Guide The Reference Guide provides you with detailed information on printer operation such as paper handling and troubleshooting You can view this guide directly from the CD ROM that comes with the printer or install it on your computer and view it from the hard disk Viewing the Reference Guide from the CD ROM Follow these steps to view th
17. the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 16 Setting Up the Printer 1 7 Installing the Printer Software After you connect the printer to your computer you need to install the software included in the EPSON printer software CD ROM shipped with your printer 11 Printer driver The printer driver is the software that runs or drives your printer With it you can make printer settings such as print quality resolution and paper size Q EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility Windows Me 98 95 2000 or NT 4 0 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility notifies you of printer errors and displays printer status information Refer to the Reference Guide for more information on the Status Monitor 3 utility Setting Up the Printer 17 Installing the software in Windows Me 98 95 2000 or NT 4 0 Follow these steps to install the printer software in Windows Me 98 95 2000 or NT 4 0 Note au Installing the printer software for Windows 2000 or NT 4 0 may require administrator privileges If you have problems ask your administrator for more information If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software on your CD ROM insert the CD and run SETUP exe In the dialog box that appears double click Create Floppy based printer driver utility disks and follow the on screen instructions If youare using the floppy disk version of the EPSON software make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software d
18. tion Choose the EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the installation or setup procedure If the list in your application does not include your printer choose the first available printer from the following list For FX 880 For FX 1180 FX 880 FX 1180 FX 870 FX 1170 FX 850 FX 1050 FX 800 FX 1000 FX 85 FX 105 FX 80 FX 100 FX 80 FX 100 Setting Up the Printer 19 If none of these printers is listed choose the first one available from the following FX LX RX MX EPSON printer Standard printer Draft printer ASCII printer Note If your application does not list a suitable alternative contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available 1 8 Options By adding options such as a cut sheet feeder or roll paper holder you can further expand your printer s versatility Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer s built in interfaces If you purchase options see Options and Consumables in the Reference Guide for more information 1 9 Start Using the Printer Once the printer software has been successfully installed onto your computer and paper is loaded in the printer you can start using the printer Your printer provides a variety of paper paths for printing on single sheets and continuous paper Select the paper path that best suits your printing needs See Paper Handling in the Reference Guide for detailed instructions 20 Setting Up the Prin
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