Epson FX-880 manual Contents

Contents

Getting to Know Your Printer

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Available Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Printing on continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Printing on single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Ribbon Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Print Head Caution Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
How To Use Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-3
Positioning the continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . .	1-4
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . .	1-5
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-10
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-11
Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-13
For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-13
For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-16
Optional printer drivers for DOS program users . . . . . .	1-18

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