Back catalogue – 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.
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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