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9.Q. What are the FX-870/1170 printer’s rated text mode print speeds?
A. The FX-870/1170 printer’s text mode print speeds are listed below:
Characters/inch Draft CPS NLQ CPS | Printable Columns |
10 | 380 • | 57 | 80/l 36 |
12 | 342 | 68 | 96/l 63 |
Notes: CPS = Characters Per Second
•High-Speed Draft; 285 CPS Normal Draft
10.Q. Do the FX-870/1170 printers use DIP switches?
A.No, the FX-870/1170 printers do not use DIP switches. All of the FX-870/1170’s various default settings are selected through the use of the printer’s easy to use four (4) button front panel.
11.Q. Can the FX-870/1170 print on continuous labels?
A.Yes, the FX-870/1170 can print on continuous labels at nomral temperature and humidity levels. Load the labels using either the front push tractor or the pull tractor (front or bottom).
Note: Never feed the labels in a reverse direction because they may peel off the backing and cause a jam. To remove labels without causing a jam, tear the labels off at the input source and then feed them through the printer in a forward direction.
12.Q. Can the FX-870/1170 print on envelopes?
A.Yes, the FX-870/1170 can print on envelopes at normal temperature and humidity levels. The envelopes are loaded from the top of the printer one
(1)at a time using the printer’s paper guide. Up to twenty-five (25) envelopes may also be loaded in the optional high-capacity Cut Sheet Feeder (C806381/C806401).
13.Q. Can the FX-870/1170 print on single-sheet carbonless multi-part forms?
A.Yes, the FX-870/1170 can print on single-sheet carbonless multi-part forms. The forms are loaded from the printer’s front slot using the optional front sheet guide.
