Quick Reference Guide

EPSON AMERICA, I NC.
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Subject: Quick Reference for 9/24 Pin Printer Paper Specifications
Date: 10/9/92
Page(s): 1 of 1
PSB No: P-0022D
Originator: SLS
This PSB provides a quick reference for the paper specifications on Epson’s current
line of Q-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix printers when using continuous paper. The
‘Maximum No. of Copies” is the maximum allowable number of copies when using
continuous multi-part carbonless paper. The “Total” number is the maximum
allowable number of copies including the original. The ‘Maximum Total Thickness”
is the maximum allowable total thickness including the original plus any copies.
9-PIN PRINTERS
Model Orig. + Maximum No.
of Copies
Total Maximum Total
Thickness
AP-2250 * 1
2
3
I
0.0098” (0.25mm)
LX-810
3
I
0.0098” (0.25mm)
1
2
1
3
FX-870/1170
4
I
0.0126” (0.32mm)
DFX-5000
(Front Tractor)
(Rear Tractor)
1
5
1
3
6
0.018"
(0.46mm)
4 0.012”
(0.30mm)
DFX-8000
(Front Tractor)
(Rear Tractor)
1
5 6
0.018"
(0.46mm)
1
3
4 0.012”
(0.30mm)
24-PIN PRINTERS
Model
Orig. + Maximum No. Total
Maximum Total
of Copies
Thickness
AP-3250 *
I
1
1
I
2 0.0071” (0.18mm)
LQ-570/1070
I
1
3
I
4 0.0126” (0.32mm)
LQ-860
I
1
3
I
4 0.0126” (0.32mm)
LQ-870/1170
I
1
3
I
4 0.0126” (0.32mm)
LQ-2550
I
1
5
I
6
0.018"
(0.46mm)
* Note:
The AP-2250 and AP-3250 require an optional push tractor to use
continuous paper.