Epson FX-2175IIN Monochrome Dot Matrix Printer

Control Panel:

• Switches: 6 switches for various functions.
• LEDs: 10 LEDs to display the printer’s status.

Printing Characteristics:

• Printing Method: Impact dot matrix, which uses a print head with pins that strike an inked ribbon to create dots on paper.
• Print Direction: Bi-directional with logic seeking, meaning the printer can print in both directions and automatically adjusts to optimize speed.
• Number of Pins in Head: 9 pins, which impacts print quality and resolution. More pins generally result in better resolution.
• Control Code: ESC/P2, IBM PPDS, providing compatibility with many types of software and systems.

Fonts:

• Bitmap Fonts:
  • Epson Draft: Available in 10, 12, and 15 characters per inch (cpi), a simpler font for faster printing.
  • Epson Roman / Epson Sans Serif: Available in 10, 12, and 15 cpi, with proportional spacing (characters take up variable amounts of space).
• Scalable Fonts:
  • Epson Roman / Epson Sans Serif: These fonts can be scaled to different sizes, offering more flexibility for various document types.
• Barcode Support: The printer can generate multiple types of barcodes, including:
  • EAN-13, EAN-8
  • UPC-A, UPC-E
  • Interleaved 2 of 5
  • Code 39, Code 128
  • POSTNET

Paper Media:

• Cut Sheet (Single Sheet):
  • Entry: Front or rear.
  • Length: 100 to 420 mm (3.9 – 16.5”).
  • Width: 100 to 420 mm (3.9 – 16.5”).
  • Thickness: 0.065 – 0.14 mm (0.0025 – 0.0055”).
• Cut Sheet (Multi-part Sheet):
  • Entry: Front or rear.
  • Length: 100 to 420 mm (3.9 – 16.5”).
  • Width: 100 to 420 mm (3.9 – 16.5”).
  • Thickness: 0.12 – 0.39 mm (0.0047 – 0.015”).
• Continuous Paper:
  • Entry: Front, rear, or bottom.
  • Length: 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 – 22.0”).
  • Width: 101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 – 16.0”).
  • Thickness: 0.065 – 0.39 mm (0.0025 – 0.015”).
• Special Media:
  • Envelope (No.6, No.10):
    • Entry: Rear.
    • Length (No.6): 92 mm (3.6”).
    • Length (No.10): 105 mm (4.1”).
    • Width: 165 mm (6.5” for No.6), 241 mm (9.5” for No.10).
    • Thickness: 0.16 – 0.52 mm (0.0063 – 0.0205”).
  • Label (Base Sheet):
    • Entry: Bottom.
    • Length: 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 – 22.0”).
    • Width: 101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 – 16.0”).
    • Thickness: 0.16 – 0.19 mm (0.0063 – 0.0075”).
  • Card:
    • Entry: Front or rear.
    • Length & Width: 100 to 148 mm (3.9 – 5.8”).
    • Thickness: 0.22 mm (0.0087”).
  • Roll Paper:
    • Entry: Rear.
    • Diameter: 127 mm (5”).
    • Width: 216 mm (8.5”).
    • Thickness: 0.07 – 0.09 mm (0.0028 – 0.0035”).

Copying and Output:

• Copies: Can print the original plus 4 copies.
• Line Spacing: Fixed at 4.23 mm (1/6”) or programmable in increments of 0.059 mm (1/432”), allowing for fine adjustments to print layout.

Consumables:

• Ribbon Cartridge (Black):
  • Type: Fabric Ribbon.
  • Ribbon Life: Approximately 12 million characters, making it suitable for high-volume printing applications.

Environmental Conditions:

• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C.
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% relative humidity.
• Acoustic Noise: 56 dB, which is typical for dot matrix printers and relatively quiet for this type of technology.

Input Data Buffer:

• Buffer Size: 128 KB, providing space to store data before it’s printed, which helps smooth out the printing process, especially for complex documents.