Back catalogue – FX-2180

FX-2180
Epson designed the FX-2180 with one goal in mind - to increase your business efficiency. Compared to other 9-pin dot matrix printers, it's faster, tougher, more versatile and easier to use, alone or on a network. The busier you are, the more you'll appreciate the FX-2180.

High-speed performance unrivaled in its class

For dot matrix printers, speed is a primary consideration. When big jobs need to be output, and when customers are waiting, higher speed means better efficiency and service. The FX-2180 delivers like no other printer in its class, at a super-swift 500 cps in High Speed Draft mode. Even the higher quality Draft mode is a quick 380 cps, while the Near Lettte Quality mode turns out crisp documents at 95 cps. This superior speed is made possible by a high performance 9-pin head.

Unmatched paper loading versatility gives you additional convenience

When it comes to paper-handling flexibility, the FX-2180 is in a class by itself. In addition to the fixed rear push tractor, it has second front push tractor that can be removed at a touch and placed inside for use as a top pull tractor. Just set the release lever and you're ready to go in seconds. This is especially handy for labels. The front tractor also allows bottom paper insertion, unlike other printers that require an optional bottom tractor. Both tractors can be used in a double push/pull configuration for 'slippery' paper. Virtually any type of multi-sheet paper can be used, including original plus 6 copy types. Cut sheet forms or letters are easily handled with either front or rear insertion. And for high-volume cut sheet printing, single and double bin feeders are available.

Extensive network capability means increased efficiency.

The FX-2180 is an excellent printer for use in networks. It features parallel and serial* interfaces, and a wide range of optional Type B interfaces enable more people to take advantage of the printers in an expanded network.

Built tough for durability you can count on

No matter how fast a printer is, if it stops working, output is zero. Epson has eliminated that worry by building the FX-2180 tougher than ever. Head reliability is rated at an exceptional 300 million characters, and the ribbon far outlasts conventional types. A precisely adjusted paper feed mechanism prevents time-delaying paper jams. For high-volume printing day after day, this is the printer you want.

* The serial interface is optional.
Printing Method Impact Dot Matrix
Number of Pins in Head 9 pins
Print direction Bi-directional with logic seeking
PRINT SPEED
High Speed Draft 10 cpi 500 cps
Draft 15cpi 380 cps
Draft 12cpi 455 cps
Draft 10cpi 380 cps
Draft 20cpi condensed 380 cps
Draft 17cpi condensed 325 cps
NLQ 15 cpi 94 cps
NLQ 12 cpi 114 cps
NLQ 10 cpi 95 cps
PRINT CHARACTERISTICS
Character sets 13 International character sets
11 character code tables (Standard)
Italic, PC437, PC850, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865, Abicomp, BRASCII, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1
Fonts: Bitmap Epson Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi
Epson Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi Proportional
Epson Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, Proportional
Bar Code EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET
CONTROL CODE ESC/P2 and IBM® 2381 Plus
PRINTABLE COLUMNS Characters per Line
10 cpi 136
12 cpi 163
15 cpi 204
17 cpi CONDENSED 233
20 cpi CONDENSED 272
PAPER HANDLING
Cut sheet size width 100 - 420 mm (3.9-16.5")
Length Max. 420 mm (16.5")
Envelopes No. 6, No. 10
Continuous paper width 101.6-406.4 mm (4.0-16.0")
Length Max. 558.8mm (22.0")
* Can also print labels
Paper path Manual Insertion: (Front in, Top out)
(Rear in, Top out)
Tractor: (Front in, Top out)
(Rear in, Top out)
(Bottom in, Top out)
Cut Sheet Feeder: (Rear in, Top out)
Paper feeding Friction feed (front/rear insertion)
Push tractor feed (front/rear insertion)
Push-Pull tractor feed (front/rear insertion)
Pull tractor feed (front/rear/bottom insertion)
Line spacing 1/6" or programmable by 1/216" inch
Copies Original + 5 copies
PRINTABLE AREA
Top margin
 
Bottom margin
 
Left margin
 
Right margin
 
Maximum print area
  Single Sheets, Env. & Postcards (4.2 mm)
Continuous Paper (4.2mm)
Single Sheets, Env. & Postcards (4.2 mm)
Continuous Paper (4.2mm)
Single Sheets, Env. & Postcards (3.0 mm)
Continuous Paper (13mm)
Single Sheets, Env. & Postcards (3.0 mm)
Continuous Paper (13mm)
Single Sheets, Env. & Postcards (370 mm)
Continuous Paper (335.2mm)
PAPER THICKNESS
Cut Sheet Single Sheet 0.065-0.14mm (0.0025-0.0055")
Multi-part forms 0.12-0.46mm (0.0047-0.018)
Envelopes 0.16-0.52mm (0.0063-0.020")
Continuous Paper Single sheet/multi parts form 0.065-0.46mm (0.0025-0.018")
Continuous Forms with labels Base sheet 0.07-0.09mm (0.0028-0.0035")
Total sheets 0.16-0.19mm (0.0063-0.0075")
Input data buffer 64K or 0K byte
INTERFACE
Standard Centronics® -type 8-bit parallel interface(IEEE-1284 Nibble mode)
Option Expansion slot (Optional Type B interfaces)
RIBBON CARTRIDGE
Colour Black
Type Fabric ribbon cartridge
Ribbon life Approx. 12 million characters (Draft, 14 dots/character)
RELIABILITY
Print head life 300 million characters
Total print volume 7.5 million lines
Control panel 7 switched, 9 LED's
Environmental conditions (operating)
Temperature 5 to 35°C
Humidity 10 to 80% RH
Acoustic Noise Approx. 55 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage AC 220 V-240V
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Power consumption Approx. 46W
ISO 10561 Letter pattern
DIMENSIONS
width 639 mm
Depth 402 mm
height 257 mm
Weight 13 kg (Approx.)
Printer Driver / Utility Microsoft® Windows™ v3.1/95 and NT v3.51/4.0
Epson Remote! (MS-DOS environment only)
Epson Status Monitor 2 (Microsoft® Windows™ 95 environment only)
Operating System
Utility
Warranty 12 months return to base
Product Code Description
  Products
C244051
C11C244051 (New)
 FX-2180
  Configurations
CBFX2180 FX-2180 with Coax interface
EBFX2180 FX-2180 with Ethernet interface
TBFX2180 FX-2180 with Twinax interface
  Media Handling Options
C800322 Pull tractor
C806732 High capacity cut sheet feeder
C806742 Second-bin cut sheet feeder
CSFBD270W Double-bin cut sheet feeder bundle
  Interfaces
C823061 Type "B" serial interface
C823081 Type "B" 32 Kbyte intelligent serial interface
C823102 Type "B" 32 Kbyte buffered parallel interface
C823132 Type B 32 Kbyte IEEE-488 interface card
C823142 Type "B" Coax interface
C823152 Type "B" Twinax interface
C823453 Type "B" Bi-directional parallel interface
C823573 Ethernet interface
C823623 Ethernet interface (10 Base 2/10 Base T)
C823633/C823643
C12C824352 (New)
 EpsonNET 10/100 BaseTX Internal Print Server 2
  Cables
EPCP Parallel printer cable
  Options
C12C824352 10/100 BaseTX Internal Print Server


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RIBBONS
Epson FX-2170/2180 LQ-2070/2170/2180/2080/2190 Black Fabric Ribbon Cartridge C13S015086 $55.00

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