
EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description
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Single-sheet multi-part forms
Table 1-9. Specifications for Single-sheet Multi-part Forms
Front Entry Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Width
(inches)
(mm)
3.9
100
16.5
420
3.9
100
16.5
420
Length
(inches)
(mm)
5.8
148
16.5
420
3.9
100
16.5
420
Copies 1 original + 5 copies 1 original + 5 copies
Total
thickness
(inches)
(mm)
0.0047
0.012
0.018
0.46
0.0047
0.012
0.018
0.46
Weight
(lb)
(g/m
2
)
12
40
15
58
12
40
15
58
Quality Plain or recycled paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
Plain or recycled paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
Binding A line of glue at the top or
on one side of the form
A line of glue at the top of
the form
Envelopes
Table 1-10. Specifications for Envelopes
Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum
No. 6 envelopes Width
(inches)
(mm)
6.5
165
Length
(inches)
(mm)
3.9
92
No. 10 envelopes Width
(inches)
(mm)
9.5
241
Length
(inches)
(mm)
4.1
105
Total thickness (inches)
(mm)
0.0063
0.16
0.020
0.52
Weight (lb)
(g/m
2
)
12
40
15
58
Quality Bond, plain, or airmail paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
Note:
Load envelopes using the rear (top) slot only; do not load envelopes in
the front slot.
Insert the envelope into the printer with the flap side on top and the
printable side down.
Before printing on envelopes, set the paper thickness lever to a
minimum of position 4 or 5 and turn on the card mode by pressing the
Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on. After you finish
printing on envelopes, press the Tear Off/Bin button once to exit the
card mode.
Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.