Specifications; Printing Specifications; Print Speed And Printable Columns - Epson TM-FX2180 Service Manual

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

1.1 Specifications

This section provides detailed specifications for the EPSON
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
Print pin diameter: 0.0114 inch (0.29 mm)
Color: Black
Print direction: Bidirectional with logic seeking
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1.1.2 Print Speed and Printable Columns

Table 1-1. Print Speed and Printable Columns
Printing Character
Mode Pitch (cpi)
High speed 10
draft
Draft 10
12
15
Draft 17
condensed
20
Draft 10
emphasized
NLQ 10
12
15
* 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.
Chapter 1 Product Description
Printing Speed (cps)
Printable
Columns Normal Copy 1*
136 506 439
136 380 330
163 455 396
204 380 285
233 325 282
272 380 330
136 190 165
136 95 82
163 114 99
204 94 71
Copy 2**
337
284
341
285
244
284
142
71
85
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