Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., which : Hit the paper less hard to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have finer printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number...
..., which : Hit the paper less hard to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have finer printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of the printer in combination. Set the lever to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in the pull ... of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has...
The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of the printer in combination. Set the lever to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in the pull ... of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has...
Product Information Guide
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MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101 to 406.4mm) left margin 0.51 to three copies, maximum thickness of 0.012 inches (0.30mm) Cartridge ...) Width: 26.8 inches (680mm) Depth: 15.0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Life expectancy (in \ \ ribbon cartridge power cable Paper thickness: Printer Specifications Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin Impact dot matrix Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Bidirectional logic seeking for text printing. Unidirectional for 24-pin...
MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101 to 406.4mm) left margin 0.51 to three copies, maximum thickness of 0.012 inches (0.30mm) Cartridge ...) Width: 26.8 inches (680mm) Depth: 15.0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Life expectancy (in \ \ ribbon cartridge power cable Paper thickness: Printer Specifications Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin Impact dot matrix Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Bidirectional logic seeking for text printing. Unidirectional for 24-pin...
Product Information Guide
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MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC ± 10% ... International character sets Setting the DIP Switches The following table shows the characters that differ in other languages. Pin Printers To select the desired international character set, set . The character set you select then becomes the default character ... listed on /off Character table Input buffer NLQ or draft mode International character set . DFX - 5000 DOT - The following tables show the default or factory settings. The shaded boxes show the settings for more Information...
MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC ± 10% ... International character sets Setting the DIP Switches The following table shows the characters that differ in other languages. Pin Printers To select the desired international character set, set . The character set you select then becomes the default character ... listed on /off Character table Input buffer NLQ or draft mode International character set . DFX - 5000 DOT - The following tables show the default or factory settings. The shaded boxes show the settings for more Information...
Product Information Guide
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Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 3 ESC # ESC $ ESC % ESC & ESC ' ESC ESC / ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC 6 ESC 7 ESC : ESC < ESC = ESC > ESC ? MATRIX PRINTER ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC A ESC a ESC b ESC k ESC 1 ESC p ESC t ESC x DEL 84 54 Cancel... (1 line) 61 3D Set MSB to 0 62 3E Set MSB to 1 63 3F Reassign graphics mode h4 40 Initialize printer 65 41 Select n/72-inch line spacing hh 42 Set vertical tabs 67 43 Set page length in lines 67 43 Set...16 8-17 8-13 8-14 8-22 8-29 8-29 8-29 8-30 8-36 8-16 8-37 8-37 8-25 8-14 8-14 8-25 8-19 8-34 8-30 8-30 DFX - 5000 DOT -
Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 3 ESC # ESC $ ESC % ESC & ESC ' ESC ESC / ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC 6 ESC 7 ESC : ESC < ESC = ESC > ESC ? MATRIX PRINTER ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC A ESC a ESC b ESC k ESC 1 ESC p ESC t ESC x DEL 84 54 Cancel... (1 line) 61 3D Set MSB to 0 62 3E Set MSB to 1 63 3F Reassign graphics mode h4 40 Initialize printer 65 41 Select n/72-inch line spacing hh 42 Set vertical tabs 67 43 Set page length in lines 67 43 Set...16 8-17 8-13 8-14 8-22 8-29 8-29 8-29 8-30 8-36 8-16 8-37 8-37 8-25 8-14 8-14 8-25 8-19 8-34 8-30 8-30 DFX - 5000 DOT -
Product Information Guide
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MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is a very easy printer to set up, but due to the fact that it will perform properly with the rear paper supply. Software Installation The DFX-5000 is code -compatible with the Epson FX printer series, and therefore ...is properly aligned (no skewing to accommodate the printer, and its use is established. Epson printer stand model 8501 -A is specially designed to either side) and that the power and interface cables are selected. DFX - 5000 DOT - Pin Printers DFX-5000 4 12/12/88 9 - Also ensure ...
MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is a very easy printer to set up, but due to the fact that it will perform properly with the rear paper supply. Software Installation The DFX-5000 is code -compatible with the Epson FX printer series, and therefore ...is properly aligned (no skewing to accommodate the printer, and its use is established. Epson printer stand model 8501 -A is specially designed to either side) and that the power and interface cables are selected. DFX - 5000 DOT - Pin Printers DFX-5000 4 12/12/88 9 - Also ensure ...
Product Information Guide
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Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5 Related Documentation M - DFX - 5000 DOT - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; TM - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel.
Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5 Related Documentation M - DFX - 5000 DOT - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; TM - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel.
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...or fail to load paper completely. 1. Product Support Bulletin Subject: DFX-5000 paper loading problems. Date: 01/04/94 Page(s): 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0102 Originator: SEK EPSON The purpose of the CGS. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The printer would load and eject paper constantly and on the friction plates will... seem like it is to gap the platen gap motor with the DFX-5000 printers that attaches the "Guide shaft holding lever"...
...or fail to load paper completely. 1. Product Support Bulletin Subject: DFX-5000 paper loading problems. Date: 01/04/94 Page(s): 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0102 Originator: SEK EPSON The purpose of the CGS. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The printer would load and eject paper constantly and on the friction plates will... seem like it is to gap the platen gap motor with the DFX-5000 printers that attaches the "Guide shaft holding lever"...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...There are two types of the connector. As a result, Epson only recommends the use A-type interfaces. It has been determined that plugs into the printer's main controller board. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that use of the EP-Connect interface that has the 'FUJITSU...is the "FUJITSU" connector. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on this is a "HONDA" connector. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is needed on the DFX series printers. This EPConnect coax interface allows a connection to an ...
...There are two types of the connector. As a result, Epson only recommends the use A-type interfaces. It has been determined that plugs into the printer's main controller board. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that use of the EP-Connect interface that has the 'FUJITSU...is the "FUJITSU" connector. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on this is a "HONDA" connector. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is needed on the DFX series printers. This EPConnect coax interface allows a connection to an ...
User Manual
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... lets you can tear it off, and then reverses it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for each tractor. An improved control panel design that combines bottom feeding with easy front access. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to print. The printer remembers separate top of continuous paper quickly and easily. This dual system...
... lets you can tear it off, and then reverses it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for each tractor. An improved control panel design that combines bottom feeding with easy front access. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to print. The printer remembers separate top of continuous paper quickly and easily. This dual system...
User Manual
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...printed output. These boards connect directly to the printer and allow it to supplement the DFX-5000's built-in Chapter 6. Printer stand The DFX-5000's printer stand conveniently holds both front and rear paper supplies as well as a local IBM printer without the addition of these options, see ... boards on the installation and use the DFX-5000 as a local printer for installing an interface board are available for use with your IBM@ mainframe or minicomputer. Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions for your DFX printer. The stand is on preprinted forms. ...
...printed output. These boards connect directly to the printer and allow it to supplement the DFX-5000's built-in Chapter 6. Printer stand The DFX-5000's printer stand conveniently holds both front and rear paper supplies as well as a local IBM printer without the addition of these options, see ... boards on the installation and use the DFX-5000 as a local printer for installing an interface board are available for use with your IBM@ mainframe or minicomputer. Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions for your DFX printer. The stand is on preprinted forms. ...
User Manual
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...are illustrations of the printer with all of the printer. Inside the back...and connect the printer. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. Chapters 2 and 3 give you important information on enhancing your printer. Introduction 3 .... Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of the manual you how to read and...the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer. About This Manual This user's manual provides step-by-step...
...are illustrations of the printer with all of the printer. Inside the back...and connect the printer. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. Chapters 2 and 3 give you important information on enhancing your printer. Introduction 3 .... Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of the manual you how to read and...the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer. About This Manual This user's manual provides step-by-step...
User Manual
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The illustration below shows a good printer location. An optional printer stand designed for details. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 See your Epson dealer for the DFX-5000 is also available.
The illustration below shows a good printer location. An optional printer stand designed for details. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 See your Epson dealer for the DFX-5000 is also available.
User Manual
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... sources of interference, such as you a close-up look at the control panel and indicator lights. A Look at Your Printer Now that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you may want to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. It also gives you assemble and test the... printer. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. This section includes an illustration that shows you the printer's various parts. WARNING: l Avoid locations that...
... sources of interference, such as you a close-up look at the control panel and indicator lights. A Look at Your Printer Now that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you may want to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. It also gives you assemble and test the... printer. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. This section includes an illustration that shows you the printer's various parts. WARNING: l Avoid locations that...
User Manual
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... FX-85/185 FX-80/100 EX-800/1000 FX LX Epson printer 9-pin printer Standard printer Draft printer Note: To use a program with your printer from a list of printers, choose the Epson DFX-5000 printer. Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you have set up and tested the DFX-5000, you can start using so that the program can take full...
... FX-85/185 FX-80/100 EX-800/1000 FX LX Epson printer 9-pin printer Standard printer Draft printer Note: To use a program with your printer from a list of printers, choose the Epson DFX-5000 printer. Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you have set up and tested the DFX-5000, you can start using so that the program can take full...
User Manual
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... continuous paper from 4 to use more frequently. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of paper, it's best to leave enough room around the printer for paper thickness settings. You can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper Both tractors are easy to load and operate, and...
... continuous paper from 4 to use more frequently. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of paper, it's best to leave enough room around the printer for paper thickness settings. You can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper Both tractors are easy to load and operate, and...
User Manual
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...tractor. See Chapter 6. On the front tractor, you can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your software page length settings before you may want to use multi-part forms with up to four sheets..., including the original, on loading paper earlier in this chapter. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can print on adjusting top of form and printing positions earlier in this chapter. 2-30 Loading and Using Paper WARNING: When printing on setting...
...tractor. See Chapter 6. On the front tractor, you can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your software page length settings before you may want to use multi-part forms with up to four sheets..., including the original, on loading paper earlier in this chapter. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can print on adjusting top of form and printing positions earlier in this chapter. 2-30 Loading and Using Paper WARNING: When printing on setting...
User Manual
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Using labels When using labels in the DFX-5000, always choose the type mounted on loading paper onto the front tractor earlier in this chapter. You load labels the same way that you can tear it off the backing and jam the printer. Before using the TEAR OFF button to remove ...labels are loaded in the front tractor only. Loading and Using Paper 2-31 Labels must never feed labels backward through the printer because they can still use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions: Instead of using the FRONT/REAR button to 1a extreme temperatures and ...
Using labels When using labels in the DFX-5000, always choose the type mounted on loading paper onto the front tractor earlier in this chapter. You load labels the same way that you can tear it off the backing and jam the printer. Before using the TEAR OFF button to remove ...labels are loaded in the front tractor only. Loading and Using Paper 2-31 Labels must never feed labels backward through the printer because they can still use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions: Instead of using the FRONT/REAR button to 1a extreme temperatures and ...
User Manual
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...and buttons. IzaPC-I '=PAOUPTER The POWER light comes on when the power switch is on and power is supplied to the printer. ,omP=OREWAEDYR The READY light comes on line I-PAOPUTER and ready to several powerful features. This light flickers during printing. 3-2 Using the...describe the functions of the printer. II cm II II II B 11 MICRO 11 cma TOP OF -READY FORM -PAPER OUT F R O N T / R E A R 11 aREnD" I .W.F-R. Below is an illustration of the control panel lights and a description of their functions. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you ...
...and buttons. IzaPC-I '=PAOUPTER The POWER light comes on when the power switch is on and power is supplied to the printer. ,omP=OREWAEDYR The READY light comes on line I-PAOPUTER and ready to several powerful features. This light flickers during printing. 3-2 Using the...describe the functions of the printer. II cm II II II B 11 MICRO 11 cma TOP OF -READY FORM -PAPER OUT F R O N T / R E A R 11 aREnD" I .W.F-R. Below is an illustration of the control panel lights and a description of their functions. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you ...
User Manual
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...the way so you do need to change a DIP switch setting, follow these steps: 1. If you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer Turn off the printer before you start and turn it up out of this manual. Descriptions of most users, you are shown in the section on DIP switch... switch tables starting on the front tractor, either remove it or lift it on page 3-12. The DIP switches are designed to turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer's front cover. 3. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed.
...the way so you do need to change a DIP switch setting, follow these steps: 1. If you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer Turn off the printer before you start and turn it up out of this manual. Descriptions of most users, you are shown in the section on DIP switch... switch tables starting on the front tractor, either remove it or lift it on page 3-12. The DIP switches are designed to turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer's front cover. 3. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed.