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EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description
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1.1 Specifications
This section provides detailed specifications for the EPSON
®
FX-2180
impact dot matrix printer. The FX-2180 is based on the FX-2170 printer,
and its main components are very similar to those of the FX-2170.
However, the FX-2180 provides a faster printing speed, better multi-part
form printing, and other enhancements.
Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the FX-2180
1.1.1 Printing Specifications
Print method: Impact dot matrix
Number of pins: 18
Print pin arrangement: 9 × 2
Print pin diameter: 0.0114 inch (0.29 mm)
Color: Black
Print direction: Bidirectional with logic seeking
1.1.2 Print Speed and Printable Columns
Table 1-1. Print Speed and Printable Columns
Printing Speed (cps)
Printing
Mode
Character
Pitch (cpi)
Printable
Columns Normal Copy 1* Copy 2**
High speed
draft
10 136 506 439 337
10 136 380 330 284
12 163 455 396 341
Draft
15 204 380 285 285
17 233 325 282 244Draft
condensed
20 272 380 330 284
Draft
emphasized
10 136 190 165 142
10 136 95 82 71
12 163 114 99 85
NLQ
15 204 94 71 31
* Paper thickness lever set to 3.
** Paper thickness lever set to 4 or more.
Note:
When the power supply voltage drops to the lower limit, the printer stops
printing, and then starts printing again on the same line at a slower
speed.
When the print head temperature rises to the upper limit, the printer
stops printing. When the head temperature returns to the normal level,
the printer starts printing again at a slower speed.