Printer Features 1 - Epson FX-870 Service Manual

The FX-870/1170 combines advanced firmware, reliability, and affordability in a
single light-weight unit. The major features of this printer are:
Upward compatibility with the FX-850/1050 and the FX-86e/286e
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380 cps (high-speed draft for both 80- and 136-column models)
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285 cps (draft pica), 342 cps (draft elite)
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Advanced paper handling
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Continuous paper
3 paths for insertion (front/bottom/rear)
Dual paper park and auto load (front/rear)
The standard tractor unit can be set to 3 positions (2 push and 1 pull)
Continuous paper can be used without removing the cut-sheet feeder (CSF)
Cut sheets
2 paths for insertion (top/optional front)
Auto loading
24KB input buffer
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8 character tables
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(Italic, PC437,850,860,863,865, BRASCII, and Abicomp)
A default setting mode replaces DIP switches for setting default values
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Type B optional I/F boards can be installed
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Figure l-l on the next page shows an exterior view of the FX-870 and FX-1170.
EpsonFX-870/1170
Printer Features
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