Epson FX-2180 Zero tear-off paper handling, Front, rear, bottom and top paper paths

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EPSON

FX-2180 Specifications

Printer Method

9-pin, impact dot matrix

Print Direction

Bidirectional with logic-seeking in text mode and unidirectional in bit-image graphics mode

Print Speed

 

High Speed Draft:

500 cps (10 cpi)

Draft:

455 cps (12 cpi)

 

380 cps (12 cpi)

NLQ:

114 cps (12 cpi)

 

95 cps (10 cpi)

Character Sets

11 character tables, NLSP 19 character tables,

13 international character sets

Resident Bitmapped Fonts (cpi)

Epson High Speed Draft:

10 cpi

Epson Draft:

10, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, proportional

Epson NLQ Roman:

10, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, proportional

Epson NLQ Sans Serif:

10, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, proportional

8 Bar Code Fonts:

EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5,

 

UPG-A, UPG-E, Code-39,

 

Code-128, POSTNET

 

 

Column Width

 

High Speed Draft

 

10 cpi

136 columns

Draft

 

10, 12, 15 cpi

136, 163, 204 columns

Draft condensed

 

17, 20 cpi

233, 272 columns

Draft emphasized

 

10 cpi

136 columns

NLQ

 

10, 12, 15 cpi

136, 163, 204 columns

 

 

Paper Feeding

 

Friction feed:

Front, rear

Push tractor feed:

Front, rear

Push & pull tractor feed:

Front, rear

Pull tractor feed:

Front, rear, bottom

Feeder:

Front push tractor, rear push

Paper paths:

tractor, CSF

 

Manual insertion:

Front or rear in, top out

CSF:

Rear in, top out

Tractor:

Front, rear, bottom in, top out

Advanced Paper Handling

Micro-adjustment for top-of-form and tear-off mode, paper parking for loading single sheet paper without removing continuous paper, second push tractor. Optional: standard- capacity cut sheet feeder, high-capacity cut sheet and envelope feeder, and front sheet guide, roll paper holder

Paper Handling

 

Forms

Continuous multipart, original

 

 

plus 6 carbonless copies;

 

 

maximum thickness 0.018 inches

Copy capacity

1 + 5

Single sheets

1 + 6 (with pull tractor only)

 

Top loading

3.9" to 16.5"

Front loading

5.8" to 16.5"

Continuous

4.0" to 16.0"

No. 6 envelopes

6.5" x 3.6"

No. 10 envelopes

9.5" x 4.1"

Labels

2.5" x .94" (min.)

Roll paper

8.5"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USA: Call 1-800-463-7766 for the nearest dealer location

Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave, Torrance, CA 90503

Input Buffer

64KB or 0KB, user selectable

Interface (Standard) Bidirectional parallel interface

(IEEE-P1284 nibble mode supported), Optional Type B I/F

Emulation

ESC/P and IBM® 2381 Plus

Fabric Ribbon

Black: 12 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character)

Reliability

Total Print Volume: 7.5 million lines (except print head)

MTBF: 10,000 POH @ 25% duty cycle at 35% page density

Print Head Life: 300 million characters

Control Panel

Buttons: Operate, Pause, Load/Eject, LF/FF, Tear Off/Bin, Font, Pitch

Indicators: Pause, Paper Out, Micro Adjust, Tear off, Bin selection, Pitch selection, Font selection

Sound Level

Approx. 55dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern)

Environmental Conditions (Operating)

Temperature: 41 to 95oF; 5 to 35oC

Humidity: 10 to 80% RH

Electrical Requirements

120V AC +/- 10%; 49.5 - 60.5Hz; 120 VA maximum Rated Current: 1.8 Amps, Energy Star compliant

Dimensions

H x W x D: 10.1" x 25.2" x 15.8" (257 x 639 x 402mm)

Weight: approx. 28.8 lb (13 kg.)

Product Codes/Accessories

 

 

FX-2180 impact printer

 

C244001

FX-2180 fabric ribbon

 

S015086

Pull tractor unit

 

C800321

Cut sheet feeders

 

 

High capacity cut sheet feeder

 

C806731

Second-bin cut sheet feeder

 

C806741

Interfaces Type B

 

 

Serial interface card

 

C823051

32KB Serial interface card

 

C823071

Bidirectional parallel interface card

 

C823452

Multiprotocol Ethernet interface card

C823572

Coax interface card

 

C823141

Twinax interface card

 

C823151

Roll paper holder

 

8310

 

 

 

Warranty

 

 

Two-year limited warranty

 

 

 

 

 

Support - The Epson Connection

 

 

Pre-Sales Support U.S. & Canada

 

800-463-7766

Automated Technical Support

 

800-442-2110

Download Service

 

800-442-2007

Internet Website

http://www.epson.com

Second-bin cut sheet feeder can only be used with High capacity cut sheet feeder (used to form a dual-bin feeder)

Canada: Call 1-800-463-7766 Epson Canada, Ltd.

550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Fax 416-498-4574

Latin America: Call 1-305-265-0092 Epson Latin America Inc.

6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097

Super-fast printing at 500 cps

Boosts productivity

Reliable, durable Epson 9-pin technology

Produces clean, near letter-quality text

Print head offers 300 million character lifespan

Zero tear-off paper handling

No wasted forms

No accessory needed, no added cost

Up to seven-part form printing

Handles virtually any multipart form

Front, rear, bottom and top paper paths

Flexible paper handling of single sheets, continuous paper, multipart forms, labels and envelopes

Includes two tractors standard

ESC/P and IBM emulations standard

Compatible with most software programs

Includes Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0 drivers

Compatible with virtually any Windows environment

Superior two-year warranty

None better in its class

Backed by Epson’s outstanding technical support

Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. “The World Leader in Impact Printing” is a trademark and Epson Connection is a servicemark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. © Copyright 1998 Epson America, Inc. CPD-6349 50M 5/98 GAC

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FX-2180 specifications

The Epson FX-2180 is a high-performance dot matrix printer designed for demanding printing tasks in various business environments. Known for its reliability and durability, the FX-2180 stands out among its competitors with its impressive features and technological specifications that ensure quality printing at high speeds.

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In terms of functionality, the FX-2180 features an input capacity of up to 300 sheets, allowing for continuous printing without frequent paper refills. Additionally, the printer supports various media types, including cut-sheet paper, envelopes, and labels, making it versatile for different printing needs. Its ability to print on carbonless paper is particularly beneficial for businesses that require forms with multiple copies.

Another key technological advantage of the FX-2180 is its ribbon technology. Equipped with a long-lasting ribbon cartridge, the printer can produce thousands of pages before requiring a ribbon change, thereby reducing operating costs and downtime. The environmentally conscious design also echoes Epson's commitment to sustainability, providing energy-efficient printing solutions.

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