Epson FX-880T User manual

Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. “The World Leader In Impact Printing” is a trademark of Epson America,
Inc. Okidata and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. 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. © Copyright 2001 Epson America, Inc. CPD-11833 10K 3/01 PDF
Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada, Ltd.
550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1
Epson Latin America, Inc.
6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 305-265-0097
With the firmware, software, and key features
you need for virtually any multipart forms
printing application, the economical EPSON
FX-880T is the ideal alternative to pricier
models like the Okidata®Microline®320
Turbo impact printer. With IBM®2380 Plus
emulation right out of the box and additional EPSON
ESC/P and Okidata Microline emulations, this affordable 9-pin printer
is a convenient solution in most operating systems. It includes a
standard Parallel interface and drivers for Windows®3.1x, 95, 98,
2000, Me and NT 3.51/4.0. Optional interface cards are also available
for enhanced connectivity that makes networking a snap in both
Windows and non-Windows environments.
With speeds of up to 455 cps in high speed draft mode (at 12 cpi), the
FX-880T blazes through each task with clarity and precision. It handles
the most demanding print jobs with a printable area comparable to that
of the ML320 Turbo. Top, bottom, and rear paper paths easily accommodate
forms up to six parts thick, including receipts, packing slips, labels, reports,
and more. And, it even includes a front paper path, giving you even more
flexibility than that of competitive models. For added versatility, you can
select from a variety of built-in fonts or character pitch options.
With a mean-time-between-failure rating of 10,000 power-on hours and a
print head life of 200 million characters, this durable unit is backed by
legendary Epson reliability. In fact, each FX-880T includes a two-year limited
warranty, which outlasts that of many competitive products, including the
ML320 Turbo. With the EPSON FX-880T, you get quality, performance and
peace of mind, all at a price that’s sure to please.
Printer Specifications
FX-880T
Printing 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 455 cps (12 cpi)
410 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 310 cps (10 cpi)
Near Letter Quality 77 cps (10 cpi)
Character Sets
11 character tables
13 international character sets
Resident Bitmapped Fonts (cpi)
High Speed Draft 10 cpi, 12 cpi (Super Draft)
Draft 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi
NLQ Roman 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, proportional
NLQ Sans Serif 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, proportional
Bar Code Fonts
EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code-39,
Code-128, POSTNET
Formatting
1/6" or programmable in increments of 1/360"
Line spacing: 6 lines per inch default
(Note: the FX-880T does not include 8 LPI as a default option)
Paper Feed Mechanism
Feeding method Friction feed (front, rear)
Push tractor feed (front, rear)
Push and pull tractor feed (front, rear)
Pull tractor feed (front, rear, bottom)
Feeder Front push tractor
Rear push tractor
Cut sheet feeder bin 1/bin 2 (option)
Roll paper holder (option)
Paper Feed Speed
62 millisecond per 1/6"
5" per second continuous feed
Paper Path
Manual insertion (front or rear in, top out)
Cut sheet feeder (rear in, top out)
Tractor (front, rear, bottom in, top out)
Input Buffer
32 KB
Software Drivers
Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me
and Windows NT 3.51/4.0
Interface
Bidirectional Parallel interface (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported)
Type B interface slot option
Printer Language
IBM 2380 Plus (default)
ESC/P
Okidata Microline
Paper Handling
Forms Continuous multipart, original plus 5
carbonless copies, maximum thickness
.018"
Single sheets
Rear loading 5.8" to 10.1"
Front loading 7.2" to 10.1"
Continuous 4.0" to 10.0"
No. 6 envelopes 6.5" x 3.625"
No. 10 envelopes 9.5" x 4.125"
Labels 2.5" x .94" (min)
Roll paper 8.5"
Sound Level
55 dBA (ISO 7779 pattern)
Power Requirements
Rated voltage AC 120 V
Input voltage range AC 103.5 to 132 V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Physical Dimensions
16.3" W x 13.8" D x 6.1" H, 16.8 lb
Control Panel Functions
Power, font, pause, tear off/bin, LF/FF, load/eject, micro adjust, top-of-
form adjustment, paper parking, default feature setting
Reliability
Total print volume 6.5 million lines (except print head)
MTBF 10,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
Print head life 200 million characters at 14 dots/character
Black fabric ribbon cartridge 3 million characters (Draft mode, 10 cpi,
14 dots/character)
Warranty
Two-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
Packing Specifications
Single carton dimensions 20.47" x 17.71" x 10.43" (LxWxH)
Single carton weight 18.7 lbs
Units per pallet 28 units
40 ft container 560 units
Ordering Information
Product Code UPC
FX-880T Impact Printer C229001T 0 10343 83476 7
FX-880T Ribbon Cartridge 8750 0 10343 60009 6
High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder C806381 0 10343 06004 3
Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder C806371 0 10343 06003 6
Additional Pull Tractor Unit C800201 0 10343 80010 6
Roll Paper Holder 8310 0 10343 82984 8
Serial Interface Board C823051 0 10343 07003 5
32KB Serial Interface Board C823071 0 10343 07004 2
LocalTalk Interface C823121 0 10343 81167 6
Coax Interface Board C823141 0 10343 80016 8
Twinax Interface Board C823151 0 10343 80017 5
Bidirectional Parallel Interface Board C823452 0 10343 81245 1
EpsonNet 10 Base-T Print Server C823622A 0 10343 83240 4
EpsonNet 10/100 Base-TX
Type B Print Server with AC Adapter C823642A 0 10343 83241 1
IMPACT PRINTER
Key Features
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IBM emulation right out of the box
■
Features IBM 2380 Plus emulation
(standard default setting),
as well as EPSON ESC/P and Okidata
Microline emulations
Printable area comparable to that of
the ML320 Turbo
■
Facilitates a smooth transition when used
as an alternate printer
Font and character pitch versatility
■
Provides a variety of built-in fonts and
character pitch options
(selected via the control panel)
Windows 3.1x, 95, 98, 2000, Me and NT
3.51/4.0 printer drivers
■
Works with most Windows software
applications
Two-year limited warranty
■
Includes access to Epson technical support
and authorized service centers
The affordable alternative
for reliable multipart printing
Printed on Recycled Paper
OKIDATA ML320Turbo
Emulations IBM 2380 Plus, EPSON ESC/P, IBM Proprinter III, EPSON ESC/P,
Okidata Microline Okidata Microline
Printable area
Top margin 22mm 22mm*
Bottom margin 24mm 24mm*
Left margin 3mm 3mm*
Right margin 3mm 3mm*
Character pitch selection 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional
Print speed 410 cps (High Speed Draft, 10 cpi) 390 cps (High Speed Draft, 10 cpi)
Paper paths Front, Rear, Top, Bottom Rear, Top, Bottom
Copy capacity 6 parts 6 parts
Warranty (limited) 2 years 1 year
EPSON FX-880T
*As measured by Epson.

Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. “The World Leader In Impact Printing” is a trademark of Epson America,
Inc. Okidata and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. 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. © Copyright 2001 Epson America, Inc. CPD-11833 10K 3/01 PDF
Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada, Ltd.
550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1
Epson Latin America, Inc.
6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 305-265-0097
With the firmware, software, and key features
you need for virtually any multipart forms
printing application, the economical EPSON
FX-880T is the ideal alternative to pricier
models like the Okidata®Microline®320
Turbo impact printer. With IBM®2380 Plus
emulation right out of the box and additional EPSON
ESC/P and Okidata Microline emulations, this affordable 9-pin printer
is a convenient solution in most operating systems. It includes a
standard Parallel interface and drivers for Windows®3.1x, 95, 98,
2000, Me and NT 3.51/4.0. Optional interface cards are also available
for enhanced connectivity that makes networking a snap in both
Windows and non-Windows environments.
With speeds of up to 455 cps in high speed draft mode (at 12 cpi), the
FX-880T blazes through each task with clarity and precision. It handles
the most demanding print jobs with a printable area comparable to that
of the ML320 Turbo. Top, bottom, and rear paper paths easily accommodate
forms up to six parts thick, including receipts, packing slips, labels, reports,
and more. And, it even includes a front paper path, giving you even more
flexibility than that of competitive models. For added versatility, you can
select from a variety of built-in fonts or character pitch options.
With a mean-time-between-failure rating of 10,000 power-on hours and a
print head life of 200 million characters, this durable unit is backed by
legendary Epson reliability. In fact, each FX-880T includes a two-year limited
warranty, which outlasts that of many competitive products, including the
ML320 Turbo. With the EPSON FX-880T, you get quality, performance and
peace of mind, all at a price that’s sure to please.
Printer Specifications
FX-880T
Printing 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 455 cps (12 cpi)
410 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 310 cps (10 cpi)
Near Letter Quality 77 cps (10 cpi)
Character Sets
11 character tables
13 international character sets
Resident Bitmapped Fonts (cpi)
High Speed Draft 10 cpi, 12 cpi (Super Draft)
Draft 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi
NLQ Roman 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, proportional
NLQ Sans Serif 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, proportional
Bar Code Fonts
EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code-39,
Code-128, POSTNET
Formatting
1/6" or programmable in increments of 1/360"
Line spacing: 6 lines per inch default
(Note: the FX-880T does not include 8 LPI as a default option)
Paper Feed Mechanism
Feeding method Friction feed (front, rear)
Push tractor feed (front, rear)
Push and pull tractor feed (front, rear)
Pull tractor feed (front, rear, bottom)
Feeder Front push tractor
Rear push tractor
Cut sheet feeder bin 1/bin 2 (option)
Roll paper holder (option)
Paper Feed Speed
62 millisecond per 1/6"
5" per second continuous feed
Paper Path
Manual insertion (front or rear in, top out)
Cut sheet feeder (rear in, top out)
Tractor (front, rear, bottom in, top out)
Input Buffer
32 KB
Software Drivers
Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me
and Windows NT 3.51/4.0
Interface
Bidirectional Parallel interface (IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode supported)
Type B interface slot option
Printer Language
IBM 2380 Plus (default)
ESC/P
Okidata Microline
Paper Handling
Forms Continuous multipart, original plus 5
carbonless copies, maximum thickness
.018"
Single sheets
Rear loading 5.8" to 10.1"
Front loading 7.2" to 10.1"
Continuous 4.0" to 10.0"
No. 6 envelopes 6.5" x 3.625"
No. 10 envelopes 9.5" x 4.125"
Labels 2.5" x .94" (min)
Roll paper 8.5"
Sound Level
55 dBA (ISO 7779 pattern)
Power Requirements
Rated voltage AC 120 V
Input voltage range AC 103.5 to 132 V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Physical Dimensions
16.3" W x 13.8" D x 6.1" H, 16.8 lb
Control Panel Functions
Power, font, pause, tear off/bin, LF/FF, load/eject, micro adjust, top-of-
form adjustment, paper parking, default feature setting
Reliability
Total print volume 6.5 million lines (except print head)
MTBF 10,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
Print head life 200 million characters at 14 dots/character
Black fabric ribbon cartridge 3 million characters (Draft mode, 10 cpi,
14 dots/character)
Warranty
Two-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
Packing Specifications
Single carton dimensions 20.47" x 17.71" x 10.43" (LxWxH)
Single carton weight 18.7 lbs
Units per pallet 28 units
40 ft container 560 units
Ordering Information
Product Code UPC
FX-880T Impact Printer C229001T 0 10343 83476 7
FX-880T Ribbon Cartridge 8750 0 10343 60009 6
High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder C806381 0 10343 06004 3
Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder C806371 0 10343 06003 6
Additional Pull Tractor Unit C800201 0 10343 80010 6
Roll Paper Holder 8310 0 10343 82984 8
Serial Interface Board C823051 0 10343 07003 5
32KB Serial Interface Board C823071 0 10343 07004 2
LocalTalk Interface C823121 0 10343 81167 6
Coax Interface Board C823141 0 10343 80016 8
Twinax Interface Board C823151 0 10343 80017 5
Bidirectional Parallel Interface Board C823452 0 10343 81245 1
EpsonNet 10 Base-T Print Server C823622A 0 10343 83240 4
EpsonNet 10/100 Base-TX
Type B Print Server with AC Adapter C823642A 0 10343 83241 1
IMPACT PRINTER
Key Features
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • •
• • • •
• • • •
IBM emulation right out of the box
■
Features IBM 2380 Plus emulation
(standard default setting),
as well as EPSON ESC/P and Okidata
Microline emulations
Printable area comparable to that of
the ML320 Turbo
■
Facilitates a smooth transition when used
as an alternate printer
Font and character pitch versatility
■
Provides a variety of built-in fonts and
character pitch options
(selected via the control panel)
Windows 3.1x, 95, 98, 2000, Me and NT
3.51/4.0 printer drivers
■
Works with most Windows software
applications
Two-year limited warranty
■
Includes access to Epson technical support
and authorized service centers
The affordable alternative
for reliable multipart printing
Printed on Recycled Paper
OKIDATA ML320Turbo
Emulations IBM 2380 Plus, EPSON ESC/P, IBM Proprinter III, EPSON ESC/P,
Okidata Microline Okidata Microline
Printable area
Top margin 22mm 22mm*
Bottom margin 24mm 24mm*
Left margin 3mm 3mm*
Right margin 3mm 3mm*
Character pitch selection 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional
Print speed 410 cps (High Speed Draft, 10 cpi) 390 cps (High Speed Draft, 10 cpi)
Paper paths Front, Rear, Top, Bottom Rear, Top, Bottom
Copy capacity 6 parts 6 parts
Warranty (limited) 2 years 1 year
EPSON FX-880T
*As measured by Epson.