Turning On The Double-Strike Mode - Epson FX-2180 User Manual

Note:
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Be sure your multi-part forms do not exceed 0.46 mm (0.018
inch) in thickness for the printable area and up to 0.9 mm (0.035
inch) for the perforated edges.
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Use multi-part forms only under normal temperature and
humidity conditions, as follows:
Temperature
Humidity
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Do not load paper that is damaged, curled or wrinkled.

Turning on the double-strike mode

If the printing on the bottom copies of your thick multi-part
forms is faint, turn on the double-strike mode as described
below.
Note:
T Always turn on the double-strike mode before printing on
multi-part forms with seven parts.
T The double-strike mode is available only when the paper thickness
lever is set to a position higher than 3 and the paper release lever is
set to the pull tractor position.
T When the printer is in the double-strike mode, the print speed is
reduced.
1. Load your multi-part forms on the pull tractor as described in
this chapter.
2. Make sure that the printer is turned off.
While holding down the Font button press the Operate button
3.
to turn on the printer. The printer enters the double-strike
mode.
To exit the double-strike mode, turn off the printer; then hold
down the Font button and press the Operate button to turn
the printer back on.
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Printing on Continuous Paper
15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)
30 to 60% RH