Epson FX-870/1170 - Manual (Page 8)

Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Printer Features
Options
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1-3
Hardware Specifications ........................................................................... 1-3
Firmware Specifications ......................................................................... 1-12
Interfaces ................................................................................................ 1-13
Control Panel .......................................................................................... 1-17
Default Settings ...................................................................................... 1-20
Self-Test .................................................................................................. 1-22
Hexadecimal Dump ................................................................................ 1-23
Paper-out Detection ................................................................................ 1-24
Auto Tear-off........................................................................................... 1-24
Buffer-full Printing ................................................................................. 1-24
Thermal Protection ................................................................................. 1-24
High-Duty Printing ................................................................................ 1-24
Sheet Loading and Sheet Ejection ......................................................... 1-24
Adjust Lever Operation .......................................................................... 1-25
Printer Initialization .............................................................................. 1-26
Buzzer ..................................................................................................... 1-27
Main Components ................................................................................... 1-28
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers ............................................ 1-33
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Procedures
Site Requirements .................................................................................... 2-1
Removing the Packing Materials ............................................................. 2-1
The Correct Power On Sequence .............................................................. 2-1
Running the Self-Test .............................................................................. 2-2
Connecting Printer Cables ....................................................................... 2-2
Checking the Printer with the Computer ................................................ 2-3
Tips to Increase Printer Life ....................................................................
2-4
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Test Points ................................................................................................ 3-1
Error Codes ............................................................................................... 3-5
Problem Isolation ..................................................................................... 3-6
Connector Locations ............................................................................... 3-18
Sensor Locations ..................................................................................... 3-19
Hex Quick Reference Table for ESC/P Commands ............................... 3-21
Hex Quick Reference Table for IBM Commands ................................... 3-23
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