Epson TM-FX2180 manual Printing Specifications, Print Speed and Printable Columns

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

1.1 Specifications

This section provides detailed specifications for the EPSON® FX-2180 impact dot matrix printer. The FX-2180 is based on the FX-2170 printer, and its main components are very similar to those of the FX-2170. However, the FX-2180 provides a faster printing speed, better multi-part form printing, and other enhancements.

Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the FX-2180

1.1.1 Printing Specifications

Print method:	Impact dot matrix
Number of pins:	18
Print pin arrangement:	9 × 2
Print pin diameter:	0.0114 inch (0.29 mm)
Color:	Black
Print direction:	Bidirectional with logic seeking

Chapter 1 Product Description

1.1.2 Print Speed and Printable Columns

Table 1-1. Print Speed and Printable Columns

Printing	Character	Printable	Printing Speed (cps)
Mode	Pitch (cpi)	Columns	Normal	Copy 1*	Copy 2**

High speed	10	136	506	439	337
draft
Draft	10	136	380	330	284
	12	163	455	396	341
	15	204	380	285	285
Draft	17	233	325	282	244
condensed	20	272	380	330	284
Draft	10	136	190	165	142
emphasized
NLQ	10	136	95	82	71
	12	163	114	99	85
	15	204	94	71	31

*Paper thickness lever set to 3.

**Paper thickness lever set to 4 or more.

Note:

‰When the power supply voltage drops to the lower limit, the printer stops printing, and then starts printing again on the same line at a slower speed.

‰When the print head temperature rises to the upper limit, the printer stops printing. When the head temperature returns to the normal level, the printer starts printing again at a slower speed.

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