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...Epson Extended Graphics character set Continuous-feed paper: l The sprocket holes must be cleanly cut. up to 0.30 mm (O.Ol2') LdXlS: Up to 0.19 mm (0.0075') including backing sheet Overlapping area on overlapping multi-part fomls: up to 56.4 g/m'] x N) (NS6) Continuous paper (including multi-part forms): Front - Character fonts: DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER...Input buffer: 3Kbyte 9-Pin Printers 5/23/90 DFX-8000-1 Unidirectional for tat printing. scrawdlivu Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Pin configuration: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Two 9-pin columns...
...Epson Extended Graphics character set Continuous-feed paper: l The sprocket holes must be cleanly cut. up to 0.30 mm (O.Ol2') LdXlS: Up to 0.19 mm (0.0075') including backing sheet Overlapping area on overlapping multi-part fomls: up to 56.4 g/m'] x N) (NS6) Continuous paper (including multi-part forms): Front - Character fonts: DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER...Input buffer: 3Kbyte 9-Pin Printers 5/23/90 DFX-8000-1 Unidirectional for tat printing. scrawdlivu Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Pin configuration: Printing speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Two 9-pin columns...
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...(15.0') Weight: approx. 29 kg (65.9 lbs.) 9-Pin Printers Total thickness must not exceed 0.46 mm (0.018'). With continuous, multi-part forms only. Total thickness must not be outside the printable area. DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper: 13 to 31 mm (0.51 to ...three copies. " labd + 2 mm (0.05*) DFX-8000-2 Overlapping multi-part forms: 13 to five copies. Ho&ond &nmefnt ...
...(15.0') Weight: approx. 29 kg (65.9 lbs.) 9-Pin Printers Total thickness must not exceed 0.46 mm (0.018'). With continuous, multi-part forms only. Total thickness must not be outside the printable area. DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper: 13 to 31 mm (0.51 to ...three copies. " labd + 2 mm (0.05*) DFX-8000-2 Overlapping multi-part forms: 13 to five copies. Ho&ond &nmefnt ...
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...include the DFX-8000, choose one of the following printers. READY (green) On when the printer is on when the rear tractor is selected. PAPER SELECT (red/green) The front tractor arrow goes on line and ready to receive and print data from a ltt of printers, choose the Epson DFX-8000 printer. paper ...loaded on the tractors in tear-off mode. PAPER OUT (red) On when the printer is in the standby position. (The printer also beeps when it is out of paper.) ON LINE (green)...
...include the DFX-8000, choose one of the following printers. READY (green) On when the printer is on when the rear tractor is selected. PAPER SELECT (red/green) The front tractor arrow goes on line and ready to receive and print data from a ltt of printers, choose the Epson DFX-8000 printer. paper ...loaded on the tractors in tear-off mode. PAPER OUT (red) On when the printer is in the standby position. (The printer also beeps when it is out of paper.) ON LINE (green)...
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...Epson ESUP 3-14 NLO Orafl 3-43 Sea the mternabonal character set table on the next page. 'DIP Switch 2 * The default Ming for instructions on adjusting the top of form and printing positions in this button to select or cancel copy mode. DFX-8000-4 5/23/90 9-Pin Printers When the printer... table* ESUP mode\ 1 4 Prfntermode" l-5 NLO or draft mode Intenlational characm set a DIP switch. l-6, l-7. DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Buttons ON LINE This button controls the printer's on one tractor, first remove the printed output before switching to the other tractor. When the...
...Epson ESUP 3-14 NLO Orafl 3-43 Sea the mternabonal character set table on the next page. 'DIP Switch 2 * The default Ming for instructions on adjusting the top of form and printing positions in this button to select or cancel copy mode. DFX-8000-4 5/23/90 9-Pin Printers When the printer... table* ESUP mode\ 1 4 Prfntermode" l-5 NLO or draft mode Intenlational characm set a DIP switch. l-6, l-7. DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Buttons ON LINE This button controls the printer's on one tractor, first remove the printed output before switching to the other tractor. When the...
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...each character table. 9-Pin Printer 5/23/90 DFX-8000-55 International character set a ESC * 0. DIP Switch 3 DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Defaults 1 The following table shows the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized. * The default... setting for these switches in IBM emulation mode. 1 IBM emulation mode: cleared 1 Selecting Character Sets 1 ICoontry ASCII cod. (hex) 23 24 40 58 5C SD 5E 60 78 7C 70 7E 0 U.S.A. 1 France 2 Germany 3 uritedKilqdm 4 Oenmarkl 5 Sweden 6 Italy 7 SpamI DIP switch functions in Epson...
...each character table. 9-Pin Printer 5/23/90 DFX-8000-55 International character set a ESC * 0. DIP Switch 3 DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 1 Defaults 1 The following table shows the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized. * The default... setting for these switches in IBM emulation mode. 1 IBM emulation mode: cleared 1 Selecting Character Sets 1 ICoontry ASCII cod. (hex) 23 24 40 58 5C SD 5E 60 78 7C 70 7E 0 U.S.A. 1 France 2 Germany 3 uritedKilqdm 4 Oenmarkl 5 Sweden 6 Italy 7 SpamI DIP switch functions in Epson...
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...12 Esc SP 32 20 set Abdute Riiu Position 9-21 37 25 Select Userdefined Set.. ..... 9-37 38 24 Define Userdefined ESC l EC- DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER I Pull Tractor 1 II This option improves the handling of Form 9-43 ESCS 53 3s Cancel ItaIic Mode 9-32 ESC 5 53 3s Turn ...Automatic Line Feed on preprinted forms. L I OVW Perforation . .9-14 9-14 Esco 79 4F Gncd skip over Perforation 9-15 9-1s DFX-8000-6 5/23/90 9-Pin Printers characters 9-36 42 ZA Select Graphia Mode.. ...... 9-39 45 2D Turn Underlining Mode On/Off 9-32 9-32 IX/ 47 2F Select Vertical ...
...12 Esc SP 32 20 set Abdute Riiu Position 9-21 37 25 Select Userdefined Set.. ..... 9-37 38 24 Define Userdefined ESC l EC- DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER I Pull Tractor 1 II This option improves the handling of Form 9-43 ESCS 53 3s Cancel ItaIic Mode 9-32 ESC 5 53 3s Turn ...Automatic Line Feed on preprinted forms. L I OVW Perforation . .9-14 9-14 Esco 79 4F Gncd skip over Perforation 9-15 9-1s DFX-8000-6 5/23/90 9-Pin Printers characters 9-36 42 ZA Select Graphia Mode.. ...... 9-39 45 2D Turn Underlining Mode On/Off 9-32 9-32 IX/ 47 2F Select Vertical ...
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.../off 9-28 ESC x 120 78 Select Near Letta Quality or Draft 9-23 9-47 942 94 9-30 9-31 9-31 9-10 9-46 9-28 9-a 9-39 9-48 9-49 9-M 9-48 DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 9-Pin Printers 5/23/90 DFX-8000-7
.../off 9-28 ESC x 120 78 Select Near Letta Quality or Draft 9-23 9-47 942 94 9-30 9-31 9-31 9-10 9-46 9-28 9-a 9-39 9-48 9-49 9-M 9-48 DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER 9-Pin Printers 5/23/90 DFX-8000-7
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... to the fact that It is a very hiqh-speed machine. Installation/Support Tips Physical lnstallatlon The DFX-8000 printer is specially designed to hold the printer securely in LX, RX, MX, or Epson drivers are routed away from both the front and rear tractors, as well as detents, which hold... paper for both incoming and exiting paper. DFX-8000-8 5/23/90 9-Pin Printers Epson printer stand model 8501-A is a very easy printer to set up, but due to either aide) and that the power and interface cable are selected. Most...
... to the fact that It is a very hiqh-speed machine. Installation/Support Tips Physical lnstallatlon The DFX-8000 printer is specially designed to hold the printer securely in LX, RX, MX, or Epson drivers are routed away from both the front and rear tractors, as well as detents, which hold... paper for both incoming and exiting paper. DFX-8000-8 5/23/90 9-Pin Printers Epson printer stand model 8501-A is a very easy printer to set up, but due to either aide) and that the power and interface cable are selected. Most...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...a unit that contain the non-approved "FUJITSU" connector. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the EP-Connect coax interface. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 ovzooo7714 If further information is needed on the EP-Connect interface that have ...the connector. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: DFX-5000, DFX-8000 and Avatar EP-Connect Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0091 Originator: REW Avatar Corporation distributes the EP-Connect coax interface for the printers that have been some intermittent operational...
...a unit that contain the non-approved "FUJITSU" connector. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the EP-Connect coax interface. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 ovzooo7714 If further information is needed on the EP-Connect interface that have ...the connector. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: DFX-5000, DFX-8000 and Avatar EP-Connect Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of 1 PSB No: P-0091 Originator: REW Avatar Corporation distributes the EP-Connect coax interface for the printers that have been some intermittent operational...
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... P-0030C Originator: SLS 9-PIN PRINTERS / Model1% l%Y D":,"n"-",""c"p4 legal llLFPI , AP-2250 200 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS LX-81 0 200 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS FX-870/1170 11 285 CPS 1 342 CPS I 380 CPS I 57 CPS I 68 CPS II 11 DFX-5000 DFX-8000 400 CPS 480 CPS 533... 133CPS GLOSSARY OF TERMS CPI: Characters Per Inch CPS: Characters Per Second Draft: Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. EPSON AMERICA INC. Elite: 12 Characters Per Inch (12 CPI) Pica: 10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI) LQ: Letter Quality reduces the print speed and...
... P-0030C Originator: SLS 9-PIN PRINTERS / Model1% l%Y D":,"n"-",""c"p4 legal llLFPI , AP-2250 200 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS LX-81 0 200 CPS 240 CPS n/a 40 CPS 48 CPS FX-870/1170 11 285 CPS 1 342 CPS I 380 CPS I 57 CPS I 68 CPS II 11 DFX-5000 DFX-8000 400 CPS 480 CPS 533... 133CPS GLOSSARY OF TERMS CPI: Characters Per Inch CPS: Characters Per Second Draft: Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. EPSON AMERICA INC. Elite: 12 Characters Per Inch (12 CPI) Pica: 10 Characters Per Inch (10 CPI) LQ: Letter Quality reduces the print speed and...
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...-2550 Orig. + Maximum No. Model AP-2250 l LX-810 FX-870/1170 DFX-5000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) DFX-8000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) 9-PIN PRINTERS Orig. + Maximum No. of Copies" is the maximum allowable number of copies including the original. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The "Total" number is the maximum allowable total thickness including the...
...-2550 Orig. + Maximum No. Model AP-2250 l LX-810 FX-870/1170 DFX-5000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) DFX-8000 (Front Tractor) (Rear Tractor) 9-PIN PRINTERS Orig. + Maximum No. of Copies" is the maximum allowable number of copies including the original. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The "Total" number is the maximum allowable total thickness including the...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... after Alexander Graham Bell,) or more commonly in dB(A). EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Quick Reference for the laser printers are averages while using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS MODEL I IX-81 0 FX-850 FX-1050 I DFX-5000 I DFX-8000 1 NOISE LEVEL 56 dB(A) II 56 dB(A) 56 ...dB(A) I 55 dB(A) II I 55 dB(A) II 24 PIN PRINTERS LQ-510 56 dB(A) LQ-1010 56 dB(A) 11 LQ-850...
... after Alexander Graham Bell,) or more commonly in dB(A). EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: Quick Reference for the laser printers are averages while using continuous paper and are not guaranteed figures. 9 PIN PRINTERS MODEL I IX-81 0 FX-850 FX-1050 I DFX-5000 I DFX-8000 1 NOISE LEVEL 56 dB(A) II 56 dB(A) 56 ...dB(A) I 55 dB(A) II I 55 dB(A) II 24 PIN PRINTERS LQ-510 56 dB(A) LQ-1010 56 dB(A) 11 LQ-850...
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PSB No: P-0016D Page: 2 of 2 MODEL LQ-860 LQ-1050 LQ-2550 NOISE LEVEL 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) LASER PRINTERS
PSB No: P-0016D Page: 2 of 2 MODEL LQ-860 LQ-1050 LQ-2550 NOISE LEVEL 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) 55 dB(A) LASER PRINTERS
User Manual
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...'Yhaee limits pe designed to provide reasonable protection against any damages or problems arisii from digital apparatus as Origmal Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson America Inc. Torrance, California FOR CANADIAN USERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for ...the limits establiied by one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to this printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this quipment has more of a non-shielded printer interface cable to unused interfaces. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio ...
...'Yhaee limits pe designed to provide reasonable protection against any damages or problems arisii from digital apparatus as Origmal Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson America Inc. Torrance, California FOR CANADIAN USERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for ...the limits establiied by one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to this printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this quipment has more of a non-shielded printer interface cable to unused interfaces. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio ...
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Contents About This Manual 1 Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-7 Assembling the Printer 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-26 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-36 Chapter 2 Paper Handling ...2-2 Switching between Front and Rear Tractors 2-20 Changing the Paper 2-24 Printing on Special Paper 2-29 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-7 Page Length 3-17 Skip Over Perforation 3-18 Using the Paper Memory...
Contents About This Manual 1 Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-7 Assembling the Printer 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-26 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-36 Chapter 2 Paper Handling ...2-2 Switching between Front and Rear Tractors 2-20 Changing the Paper 2-24 Printing on Special Paper 2-29 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-7 Page Length 3-17 Skip Over Perforation 3-18 Using the Paper Memory...
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... Chapter 4 Software and Graphics 4-1 Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-10 User-defined Characters 4-22 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options 5-1 Pull Tractor 5-2 Paper Cutter 5-19 Interface Boards 5-32 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-3 Printing 7-4 Paper Handling 7-13 Options 7-18 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications...
... Chapter 4 Software and Graphics 4-1 Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-10 User-defined Characters 4-22 Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options 5-1 Pull Tractor 5-2 Paper Cutter 5-19 Interface Boards 5-32 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Power Supply 7-3 Printing 7-4 Paper Handling 7-13 Options 7-18 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications...
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... this chapter first. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information. At the back of the printer. Chapter 1 shows you expect, see Chapter 7 for setting up and operating the Epson DFX-8000 printer. Chapters 2 and 3 describe loading paper and using software commands and graphics, and creating your printer. About This Manual 1 About This Manual This user's manual provides fully-illustrated...
... this chapter first. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information. At the back of the printer. Chapter 1 shows you expect, see Chapter 7 for setting up and operating the Epson DFX-8000 printer. Chapters 2 and 3 describe loading paper and using software commands and graphics, and creating your printer. About This Manual 1 About This Manual This user's manual provides fully-illustrated...
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... dealem and Customer Care Centers. About This Manual Conventions used in this policy will provide you with the assistance you purchased your printer. Notes containimportant information and useful tips on Epson User Groups. 2 About This Manual CAUTIONS must be followed to request assistance. Therefore, we a& that you contact the business where you...
... dealem and Customer Care Centers. About This Manual Conventions used in this policy will provide you with the assistance you purchased your printer. Notes containimportant information and useful tips on Epson User Groups. 2 About This Manual CAUTIONS must be followed to request assistance. Therefore, we a& that you contact the business where you...
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Introduction The Epson DFX-8000 printer is torn off feature that saves paper. Features In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you expect from printing directly on ... and automatic paper handling. This dual system lets you to match the width of the next sheet. This prevents the printer from Epson printers, the DFX-8000 offers the following: Extra-fast printing speeds of form positions for business applications. The printer combines high performance and reliability with a wide range of continuous paper quickly and.easily.
Introduction The Epson DFX-8000 printer is torn off feature that saves paper. Features In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you expect from printing directly on ... and automatic paper handling. This dual system lets you to match the width of the next sheet. This prevents the printer from Epson printers, the DFX-8000 offers the following: Extra-fast printing speeds of form positions for business applications. The printer combines high performance and reliability with a wide range of continuous paper quickly and.easily.
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... application programs written specifically for use with your DFX-8000 printer. l Pull Tractor 4~8309) This option improves the handling of form, loading, and short tear-off positions. l An IBM@ emulation mode that provides compatibility with the Epson ESC/P@ commands used by FX-850/1050 and DFX-5000 ,printers. For detailed information on preprinted forms. 4 Introduction l An... options, see Chapter 5. Introduction l A micro-adjustment feature that allows you select almost any feature with a single button. Options The following options are available for IBM printers.
... application programs written specifically for use with your DFX-8000 printer. l Pull Tractor 4~8309) This option improves the handling of form, loading, and short tear-off positions. l An IBM@ emulation mode that provides compatibility with the Epson ESC/P@ commands used by FX-850/1050 and DFX-5000 ,printers. For detailed information on preprinted forms. 4 Introduction l An... options, see Chapter 5. Introduction l A micro-adjustment feature that allows you select almost any feature with a single button. Options The following options are available for IBM printers.