The Epson FX-2175 II is a heavy-duty dot matrix printer that combines robust performance with a range of features suitable for businesses and organizations that require continuous, high-volume printing. This printer is well-known for its durability and ability to handle multipart forms and various paper types.
Key Features:
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Printing Technology: The Epson FX-2175 II employs dot matrix technology, which is ideal for printing multipart forms, invoices, reports, and other business documents. It offers reliable and consistent output even in challenging printing conditions.
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Print Speed: It boasts a high-speed printing capability, with a maximum print speed of up to 676 characters per second (cps) in draft mode, ensuring efficient document production.
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Print Quality: While dot matrix printers are known for their impact-based printing, the FX-2175 II offers respectable print quality, suitable for text-heavy documents and forms.
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Paper Handling: This printer supports a variety of paper sizes and types, including continuous paper, single-sheet paper, envelopes, labels, and multipart forms. It features a tractor feed mechanism for precise paper handling.
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Connectivity: The FX-2175 II offers versatile connectivity options with both USB and parallel ports. This allows easy integration into various computer systems and environments.
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Reliability: Epson is renowned for its durable and long-lasting printers. The FX-2175 II is no exception, designed to withstand the rigors of continuous printing in demanding work environments.
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Multiple Copies: It supports multiple copies of documents, making it suitable for tasks that require duplicate or triplicate forms.
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Compatibility: The printer is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows and Linux, ensuring seamless integration into different setups.
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Energy Efficiency: It is designed to be energy-efficient, helping businesses reduce their overall power consumption while maintaining productivity.
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Ease of Use: The control panel on the front of the printer provides convenient access to various settings and functions, making it user-friendly.
| Specifications | Details |
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| Printing Technology | Impact dot matrix |
| Control Panel | 6 switches and 10 LEDs |
| Print Direction | Bi-direction with logic seeking |
| Number of Pins in Head | 9 pins |
| Control Code | ESC/P2, IBM PPDS |
| Reliability | |
| Printhead life | 200 million strokes/wire |
| Mean Print Volume Between Failure (MVBF) | 30 million lines (except print head) |
| Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) | 15,000 Power On Hours (POH) (25% Duty) |
| Print Characteristics | |
| Bitmap Fonts | Epson Draft: 10, 12, 15 cpi, Epson Roman / Epson Sans Serif: 10, 12, 15 cpi, Proportional |
| Scalable Fonts | Epson Roman / Epson Sans Serif |
| Barcode | EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET |
| Paper Media | |
| Cut Sheet (Single Sheet) | Entry: Front / Rear, Length: 100 - 420 mm, Width: 100 - 420 mm, Thickness: 0.065 - 0.14 mm |
| Cut Sheet (Multi-part Sheet) | Entry: Front / Rear, Length: 100 - 420 mm, Width: 100 - 420 mm, Thickness: 0.12 - 0.39 mm |
| Continuous Paper (Single Sheet / Multi-part) | Entry: Front / Rear / Bottom, Length: 101.6 - 558.8 mm, Width: 101.6 - 406.4 mm, Thickness: 0.065 - 0.39 mm |
| Copies | Original + 4 copies |
| Envelope (No.6) | Entry: Rear, Length: 92 mm, Width: 165 mm, Thickness: 0.16 - 0.52 mm |
| Envelope (No.10) | Entry: Rear, Length: 105 mm, Width: 241 mm, Thickness: 0.16 - 0.52 mm |
| Label (Base Sheet) | Entry: Bottom, Length: 101.6 - 558.8 mm, Width: 101.6 - 406.4 mm, Thickness: 0.16 - 0.19 mm |
| Card | Entry: Front / Rear, Length: 100 - 148 mm, Width: 100 - 148 mm, Thickness: 0.22 mm |
| Roll Paper | Entry: Rear, Diameter: 127mm, Width: 216 mm, Thickness: 0.07 - 0.09 mm |
| Line Spacing | 4.23mm (1/6”) or programmable in increments of 0.059mm (1/432”) |
| Consumables | |
| Ribbon Cartridge Black | Standard: Fabric Ribbon Cartridge (Black), Ribbon Life: Approx. 12 million Characters*1 |