EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual
Single-sheet multi-part forms
Table 1-9. Specifications for Single-sheet Multi-part Forms
Front Entry
Minimum
Width
(inches)
3.9
(mm)
100
Length
(inches)
5.8
(mm)
148
Copies
1 original + 5 copies
Total
thickness
(inches)
0.0047
(mm)
0.012
Weight
(lb)
12
2
(g/m
)
40
Quality
Plain or recycled paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
Binding
A line of glue at the top or
on one side of the form
Rear Entry
Maximum
Minimum
16.5
3.9
420
100
16.5
3.9
420
100
1 original + 5 copies
0.018
0.0047
0.46
0.012
15
12
58
40
Plain or recycled paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
A line of glue at the top of
the form
Envelopes
Maximum
No. 6 envelopes
16.5
420
16.5
420
No. 10 envelopes
0.018
0.46
15
Total thickness
58
Weight
Quality
Note:
Load envelopes using the rear (top) slot only; do not load envelopes in
the front slot.
Insert the envelope into the printer with the flap side on top and the
printable side down.
Before printing on envelopes, set the paper thickness lever to a
minimum of position 4 or 5 and turn on the card mode by pressing the
Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on. After you finish
printing on envelopes, press the Tear Off/Bin button once to exit the
card mode.
Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
Chapter 1 Product Description
Table 1-10. Specifications for Envelopes
Minimum
Width
(inches)
(mm)
Length
(inches)
(mm)
Width
(inches)
(mm)
Length
(inches)
(mm)
(inches)
0.0063
(mm)
0.16
(lb)
12
2
(g/m
)
40
Bond, plain, or airmail paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
Rear Entry
Maximum
6.5
165
3.9
92
9.5
241
4.1
105
0.020
0.52
15
58
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