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Printer Specifications

Mechanical
Electronic
Electrical
Environmental
Paper
Printable area

Mechanical

Printing method:	24-pin impact dot matrix
Printing speed:	High speed draft	550 cps at 10 cpi
	Draft	495 cps at 10 cpi (594 cps at 12 cpi maximum)
	Letter quality	165 cps at 10 cpi
Printing direction:	Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands.
Line spacing:	1/6-inch or programmable in 1/360-inch increments
Printable columns:	136 columns (at 10 cpi)
Resolution:	Maximum 360 x 180 dpi (letter-quality mode)
Paper feed methods:	Friction (front) Push tractor (rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Automatic sheet alignment unit (optional)
Paper feed speed:	Continuous	8 inches/second
Paper feed speed:	Intermittent	37 msec/line at 1/6-inch line spacing
Paper capacity:	optional cut-sheet feeder up to 200 sheets of 82 g/m² (22 lb) paper (A3 size: up to 130 sheets of 82 g/m² (22 lb) paper)
Reliability:	Total print volume	25 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 POH (25% duty)
Reliability:	Print head life	approx. 200 million strokes/wire x 2 (monochrome) approx. 100 million strokes/wire x 2 (color)
Dimensions and weight (with paper guide):	Height Width Depth Weight	276 mm (10.8 inches) 660 mm (25.8 inches) 432 mm (17.0 inches) approx. 18.1 kg (40.0 lb)
Ribbon:	Black ribbon cartridge	S015139 (long-life cartridge) S015066 (normal cartridge)
	Color ribbon cartridge	S015067
	Ribbon life (at 10 cpi in the letter-quality mode with 48 dots/character)	black ribbon approx. 9 million characters (long-life cartridge) approx. 6 million characters (normal cartridge) color ribbon approx. 1.5 million characters (Black) approx. 1.1 million characters (Magenta) approx. 1.1 million characters (Cyan) approx. 0.8 million characters (Yellow)
Acoustic noise:	Approx. 59 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern)

Note:

The paper-thickness lever position or an overheated print head may affect the print speed.

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Electronic

Interfaces:	One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support, one USB (ver 1.1) interface and one optional Type B interface slot
Buffer:	128KB
Built-in fonts:	Bitmap fonts
	EPSON Draft	10, 12, 15 cpi
	EPSON Roman	10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional
	EPSON Sans Serif	10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional
	EPSON Courier	10, 12, 15 cpi
	EPSON Prestige	10, 12 cpi
	EPSON Script	10 cpi
	EPSON Script C	proportional
	EPSON Orator	10 cpi
	EPSON Orator S	10 cpi
	EPSON OCR-B	10 cpi
	Scalable fonts
	EPSON Roman	10.5, 8 to 32 points, in 2-point increments
	EPSON Sans Serif	10.5, 8 to 32 points, in 2-point increments
	EPSON Roman T	10.5, 8 to 32 points, in 2-point increments
	EPSON Sans Serif H	10.5, 8 to 32 points, in 2-point increments
	Barcode fonts
	EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET
Character tables:	Standard version One italic and 12 graphics character tables: Italic table, PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual), PC 860 (Portuguese), PC 861 (Icelandic), PC 865 (Nordic), PC 863 (Canadian-French), BRASCII, Abicomp, ISO Latin 1, Roman 8, PC 858, ISO 8859-15 Following 23 graphical character tables are also available in some countries: PC 864 (Arabic), PC 437 Greek, PC 852 (Eastern Europe), PC 853 (Turkish), PC 855 (Cyrillic), PC 857 (Turkish), PC 866 (Russian), PC 869 (Greek), MAZOWIA (Poland), Code MJK (CSFR), ISO 8859-7 (Latin/Greek), ISO Latin 1T (Turkish), Bulgaria (Bulgarian), PC 774 (LST 1283: 1993), Estonia (Estonian), PC 771 (Lithuanian), ISO 8859-2, PC 866 LAT. (Latvian), PC 866 UKR (Ukraina), PC APTEC (Arabic), PC 708 (Arabic), PC 720 (Arabic), PC AR 864 (Arabic)
Character sets:	14 international character sets and one legal character set: USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark I, Sweden, Italy, Spain I, Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Spain II, Latin America, Korea, Legal

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Electrical

	120 V Model	220 to 240 V Model
Input voltage range	99 to 132 V	198 to 264 V
Rated frequency range	50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range	49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current	1.6 A	0.7 A
Power consumption	Approx. 85 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern)

Note:

Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.

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Environmental

	Temperature	Humidity (without condensation)
Operation (plain paper)	5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)	10 to 80% RH
Operation (recycled paper, envelope, label, or postcard)	15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)	30 to 60% RH
Storage	-30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F)	0 to 85%

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Paper

Note:

Use recycled paper, multipart paper, labels, envelopes, and postcards only under normal temperature and humidity conditions described below.

Temperature	15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)
Humidity	30 to 60% RH

Do not load paper that is curled, folded, or crumpled.

Single sheets

See also Multipart forms for detailed information on the specification for single-sheet multipart forms.

Width

90 to 420 mm (3.5 to 16.5 inches)/100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.5 inches)*

* When loading single sheets and single-sheet multipart forms that are glued at the top of the form from the cut-sheet feeder or automatic sheet alignment unit

Length

80 to 420 mm (3.15 to 16.5 inches)/92 to 420 mm (3.6 to 16.5 inches)*

* When loading single sheets and single-sheet multipart forms that are glued at the top of the form from the cut-sheet feeder

Thickness

single sheets

multipart forms

0.065 to 0.19 mm (0.0025 to 0.0074 inch)

0.12 to 0.62 mm (0.0047 to 0.024 inch)

Weight

single sheets

multipart forms

52.3 to 157 g/m² (14 to 42 lb)

40 to 58 g/m² (10 to 15 lb)

Quality

single sheets

Plain paper and recycled paper

multipart forms

Carbonless multipart forms with a line of glue at the top or the side of the form

Copies

1 original + 7 copies

Continuous paper

See also Multipart forms for detailed information on the specifications for continuous multipart forms.

The sprocket hole must be a circle or notched circle.

The holes must be cleanly cut.

If the horizontal and vertical perforations are crossed, the shaded area below should not be printed on. Uncrossed perforations do not have this restricted area.

28 mm (1.1 inches)

3 mm (0.12 inch)

1. vertical perforation
2. horizontal perforation

1. crossed perforation
2. uncrossed perforation

The ratio of the cut/uncut length at the perforation should be between 3:1 and 5:1. And expansion at the perforation (when the paper is kept flat) should be less than 1 mm (0.04 inch) as follows.

1. 3 mm cut
2. 1 mm uncut
3. 1 mm or more

If you use continuous paper whose page length (A in the next illustration) is under 101.6 mm (4.0 inches), make sure that the length between folds (B) is over 101.6 mm (4.0 inches.)

Width	101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 to 16.0 inches)
Length/page	76.2 to 558.8 mm (3.0 to 22.0 inches)
Copies	1 original + 7 copies
Total thickness
single sheets multipart forms	0.065 to 0.19 mm (0.0025 to 0.0074 inch) 0.12 to 0.62 mm (0.0047 to 0.024 inch)
Weight
single sheets	52.0 to 157 g/m² (14 to 42 lb)
multipart forms	40 to 58 g/m² (11 to 15 lb) (weight/part)
Quality
single sheets	Plain paper, recycled paper, and carbonless
multipart forms	multipart forms with spot gluing or paper stapling on both sides

Multipart forms

The specifications for the dimensions of multipart forms are the same as those for single sheets and continuous paper. See Single sheets and Continuous paper for detailed information.

The form sheets of continuous multipart forms should be securely joined together along the left and right edges by crimping or, spot-gluing. For the best printing quality, use multipart forms joined with spot-gluing.

spot-gluing

crimping

spot-gluing and crimping on each side

1. 1 inch or less
2. 3 inches or less
3. printing side
4. 1 inch or less
5. 3 inches or less

Caution:

Never use continuous multipart forms that are joined with metal staples or bar-gluing.

1. bar-gluing
2. metal stapling

The thickness of the folded part when extended should be 2 mm or less.

* 2 mm or less

The binding area should be flat and have no creases.

The sprocket holes of all sheets in the form should be aligned properly.

The binding position should be outside the printable area. See Printable area for more information.

Labels

Labels should be securely attached to the backing sheet and the label surface must be flat.

The labels should not peel off their backing sheet under the conditions below.

wrapping drum radius

wrapping angle

wrapping time

ambient temperature

ambient humidity

27 mm

180°

24 hours

40°C

30%

1. label
2. 27 mm

When using labels whose backing sheet is entirely covered, make sure the cuts around the edges of the labels are perforated.

1. backing sheet
2. label sheet
3. several uncut areas on each side
4. label

When using labels whose backing sheet is not covered with the label material, see the illustration below and do not set the paper-thickness lever to the AUTO position, set it manually.

1. label
2. backing sheet
3. corner radius is more than 2.5 mm
4. label

Backing sheet
Width Length/page	101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 to 16.0 inches) 76.2 to 558.8 mm (3.0 to 22.0 inches)
Labels
Width Height Corner radius Weight	63.5 mm (2.5 inches), minimum 23.8 mm (0.94 inch), minimum 2.5 mm (0.1 inch), minimum 64 g/m² (17 lb)
Thickness
Backing sheet Total	0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inch) 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inch)
Quality	Plain paper or the same quality labels with continuous backing sheet

Envelopes

Size	No. 6	165 x 92 mm (6.5 x 3.6 inches)
	No. 10	241 x 105 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches)
Thickness	0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.021 inch) Any differences in thickness within the printable area must be less than 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch).
Weight	45 to 90 g/m² (12 to 24 lb)
Quality	Bond envelopes, plain envelopes, and airmail envelopes not glued on the flap

Postcards

Width	100 to 200 mm (3.9 to 7.8 inches)
Length	100 to 200 mm (3.9 to 7.8 inches)
Thickness	0.22 mm (0.0087 inch)
Weight	192 g/m² (51 lb)
Quality	Plain paper and recycled paper

Continuous forms with labels

The specifications for the continuous forms with labels are the same as those for labels except for the following items:

1. continuous forms
2. label
3. perforation

The label on your form should be placed within the shaded area above, but not on the vertical or horizontal perforation.

Area measurements
	A	12 mm (0.47 inch)
	B	44.2 mm (1.74 inches)
	C	total thickness: 0.56 mm (0.022 inch) or less

Overlapping multipart forms

The specifications for the overlapping multipart forms are the same as those for the continuous paper (multipart) except for the following items:

1. the bottom edge of overlapping form
2. the top of overlapping form
3. perforation
4. backing sheet
5. the bottom edge of the glue point area

Area measurements
	A	17 ± 3 mm (0.15 ± 0.12 inch)
	B	13.3 mm (0.52 inch) or less
	C	from perforation to the top of the next overlapping form: 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) or more
	D	from perforation to the bottom edge of the glue point area: 17 mm (0.67 inch) or less
	E	total thickness including glue point dilation: 0.7 mm (0.026 inch) or less

Overlapping multipart forms with labels

The specifications for the overlapping multipart forms with labels are the same as those for labels except for the following items:

1. the top of overlapping form
2. the bottom edge of overlapping form
3. label
4. perforation
5. backing sheet
6. the bottom edge of the glue point area

The label on your form should be placed within the shaded area above, but not on the vertical or horizontal perforation.

Area measurements
	A	17 ± 3 mm (0.51 ± 0.12 inch)
	B	62.5 mm (2.46 inches) or more
	C	4.2 mm (0.165 inch) or less
	D	thickness of area where label is attached: 0.53 mm (0.02 inch) or less
	E	from perforation to the top of the next overlapping form: 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) or more
	F	from perforation to the bottom edge of the glue point area: 17 mm (0.67 inch) or less
	G	from perforation to the bottom edge of the previous overlapping form 13.3 mm (0.52 inch) or less
	H	total thickness including glue point dilation: 0.7 mm (0.028 inch) or less

Pre-printed Paper

Pre-printed paper is paper with white space in the middle and ruled lines, letters, or figures printed in the top and bottom margins. The margins are printed the first time the paper is loaded in the printer, and a document is printed in the white space the second time the paper is loaded in the printer. The margin areas are often used for letterheads, borders, and so on. You can make your own pre-printed paper or you can purchase it.

You cannot preprint in the area with the diagonal shading in the illustrations below, and can preprint only with colors whose reflectivity is under 60% (for instance black). Avoid punching holes in the restricted area below because punctures are also recognized as colors whose reflectivity is under 60%.

Before printing on pre-printed sheets, verify that the area your document will print on does not overlap with the pre-printed area by printing separate sample sheets and comparing their printed areas.

Area measurements
	A	5 mm (0.20 inch)
	B	12 mm (0.47 inch)

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Printable area

Single sheets (including single-sheet multipart forms)

	A	0 mm (0 inch) or more
	B	The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm (0.12 inch) each.
	The maximum printable width is 345.44 mm (13.6 inches). For single sheets wider than 351.44 mm (13.8 inches), the side margins increase proportionally to match the width of the paper.

* printable area

Continuous paper (including continuous multipart forms)

The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 4.2 mm (0.165 inch).

The minimum left or right margin is 9 mm (0.354 inch).
18 mm for the paper whose page width is 406.4 mm (16 inches).

* printable area

Labels

13 mm (0.51 inch) or more

1.2 mm (0.0472 inch) or more

3 mm (0.118 inch) or more

Envelopes and postcards

0 mm (0 inch) or more
The minimum top margin for feeder from the cut-sheet feeder is 4.2 mm (0.165 inch)

3 mm (0.118 inch) or more

Continuous forms with labels

Area measurements
	A	13 mm (0.51 inch) or more
	B	4.2 mm (0.165 inch) or more
	C	25 mm (0.984 inch) or more
	D	45 mm (1.77 inches) or more
	E	3 mm (0.118 inch) or more

1. printable area on a label
2. label

Overlapping multipart forms

Area measurements
	A	23 mm (0.906 inch) or more
	B	21.2 mm (0.835 inch) or more
	C	4.2 mm (0.165 inch) or more

Overlapping multipart forms with labels

Area measurements
	A	23 mm (0.906 inch) or more
	B	21.2 mm (0.83inch) or more
	C	25 mm (0.984 inch) or more
	D	45 mm (1.77 inches) or more
	E	3 mm (0.118 inch) or more
	F	4.2 mm (0.165 inch) or more

1. printable area on a label
2. label

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