Epson 1180, 880 Cleaning the Printer, Transporting the Printer, Related Documentation

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180

2.To enter hex dump mode, hold down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer.

3.Open a software program and send a print job to the printer. Your printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format.

If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as ASCII characters. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are represented by dots. By comparing the characters printed in the right column with the printout of the hexadecimal codes, you can check the codes the printer is receiving.

4.To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer.

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps:

1.Remove any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. Then remove the paper guide. If an optional cut- sheet feeder is installed, remove it.

2.Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide.

3.If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in water. Keep the printer cover and front cover closed to prevent water from getting inside the printer.

Caution:

Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the printer components as well as the case.

Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components.

Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.

Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer mechanism. Contact an EPSON dealer if you think lubrication is needed.

Transporting the Printer

If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below.

1.Remove any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. Then remove the paper guide.

2.Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.

3.If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. If any other options are installed, remove them and pack them in their original boxes.

Warning:

If you just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool before you remove the ribbon cartridge.

4.Remove the ribbon cartridge as described on page 12.

5.Make sure the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. Close the printer cover and front cover.

6.Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord (if necessary) in the original packing materials and place them in the printer’s original box.