Epson FX-870 Service Manual page 46

Printer Features
Do the FX-870 and FX-1170 use the same ribbons as the FX-850 and
7.
FX- 1050?
A. 8750 (fabric) for the FX-870
Yes.
8755 (fabric) for the FX-1170
8758 ribbon only replacement pack
(Never use ribbons for 24-pin printers. To extend printhead life, use only
the Epson ribbons listed above.)
Q. What is the part number for the printhead?
8.
A. F031000
If any of the pins in the printhead are shorted, be sure to replace the
main board at the same
9. Q. of interface is built into the FX-870/1170?
What type
A. The FX-870 and FX-1170 have the most commonly used interface port:
Centronics parallel
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The printer also has an additional slot for an Epson Type B interface.
10. Q.
is the size of the input buffer for the built-in parallel interface?
What
A.
24K (can be enabled or disabled in the default setting mode)
11. Q. What accessories are available for the FX-870 and FX-1170?
A.
Part No.
Cl -9E-A
8310
12. Q.
is the capacity of the optional cut-sheet feeders?
What
CSF
Single-bin
High-capacity
1-34
as the printhead.
time
FX-1170
Part No. Description
Single bin cut sheet feeder
High-capacity cut sheet feeder
Additional tractor unit
Front sheet guide
Serial interface
32KB serial interface
32KB parallel interface
Coax interface
Cl -9E-A Parallel printer cable
Roll paper holder (FX-870 only)
Capacity
50 sheets (no envelopes, multi-part forms, or labels)
150 sheets/25 envelopes (no multi-part forms or labels)
Epson FX-870/1170