Epson FX-870/1170 - Manual (Page 47)

Printer Features
13. Q. How many paper paths are there for the FX-870 and
A. The printers have 4 paper paths:
Top feed
Bottom feed
Rear feed
Front feed
14. How is the tractor used for feeding with the
A. The FX-870 and FX-1170 come with one tractor, which can be positioned
for three different types of feeding:
Front feed push tractor
Rear feed push tractor
Top-mounted pull tractor
15. Q. How many sheets of multi-part paper can the handle?
A. 4, including the original (carbonless only). The printer can handle
sheet multi-part forms using friction feed the front sheet guide.
16. Q. Can the FX-870 and FX-1170 print on
A. Yes, at normal temperature and humidity levels. Use continuous type
labels only. Never back feed labels.
17. Q. Can the FX-870 and FX-1170 print on envelopes?
A. Yes, at normal temperature and humidity levels. You can use No. 6 and
No. 10 envelopes (up to inches thick).
18. Q. What is the printer’s duty cycle?
A. 25%. This means that out of every hour, the can print
continuously for 15 minutes.
19. Q. How do I get a printout of the current printer settings?
A. Hold down the PAPER FEED button while you turn on the printer.
20. Q. Are there DIP switch settings for these printers?
A. No. default settings are made from the control panel and stored to
the (For more information on setting the defaults, see
page l-20.)
21. What is the decibel level for the
A. 55
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