Specifications; Hardware Specifications; Figure 1-2. Nozzle Configuration - Epson SQ-1170 Service Manual

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

This section provides specifications for the SQ-870/l 170 printer.

Hardware Specifications

1.2.1
Printing method
Nozzle configuration
Feeding methods
NOTE: Do not perform pull tractor feed.
Line spacing
Paper insertion
Paper-feed speed
NOTE: Following are the precautions for handling paper.
Friction feed (release lever in FRICTION POSITION).
The paper must be loaded from the front or top entrance.
Do not use continuous paper.
Do not perform any reverse paper feeds within the top 8.5 mm (.34 in.) or bottom 22 mm (.87 in.) area.
Do not perform reverse feeds greater than 1/6 inch after a paper end has been detected.
2 Push tractor feed (release lever in REAR PUSH POSITION or FRONT PUSH POSITION).
The paper must be loaded from the front or rear entrance.
Release the friction-feed mechanism.
Do not perform reverse feeds greater than 1/6 inch.
Since accuracy of paper feed cannot be assured after the paper end has been detected, do not perform
reverse feeding after the detection of a paper end.
On-demand type ink jet system
48 nozzles (48 X 1 diagonal)
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1/45"

Figure 1-2. Nozzle Configuration

Friction feed (front/top)
Push tractor feed (front/rear)
Push-pull tractor feed (with optional tractor) (front/rear)
1/6 inch, 1/8, or programmable in units of 1/180 or 1/360 inch
Friction feed — Front or top side
Tractor feed — Front or rear
Friction without CSF
Friction with CSF
Tractor
2
' A 3
(7.125°)
47/45"
side
45 msec (1/6-inch feed)
4.5 inches per second (ips) (continuous)
49 msec (1/6-inch feed)
4.0 ips (continuous)
45 msec (1/6-inch feed)
4.5 ips (continuous)
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