Service manual

REV.-A
1.1 Scope
These specifications apply to the EPSON FX-87WI 170 dot matrix Printer.
1.1.1 Features
● Upward compatibility with the FX-850(+)/1050(+), FX-800/1000, FX-86e/286e
● 380 cps (high-speed draft for both 80 and 136-column models)
● 285 cps (draft pica), 342 CPS (draft elite)
● Advanced paper handling
Continuous paper
-3 paths for insertion (front/bottom/rear)
- Dual paper park and auto load (front/rear)
- The standard tractor unit can be set to 3 positions (2 push and 1 pull)
- Continuous paper can be used without removing the cut-sheet feeder
(CSF)
Cut sheets
-2 paths for insertion (top/optional front)
- Auto loading
● 24K byte input buffer
● 16 character tables are supported for European model.
(Italic, pC437, 850,860,863,865, 437 Greek, 851,869,852,853,857, 855,866, GOST, 861)
● 6 character tables are supported for Non-European model.
(Italic, pC437, 850,860,863, 865)
● Default setting mode replaces DIP switches.
● Type B optional l/F boards can be installed.
Figure 1-1 shows an exterior view of the
FX-870/l 170.
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