Product Information Guide
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... multi-part fomls: up to 0.46 mm (0.018') Rear - l The holes must be cleanly cut. l The perforation between pages should not extend all the way to 0.70 mm (0.028') Input buffer: 3Kbyte 9-Pin Printers 5/23/90 DFX-8000-1 up... to the edges of an inch Approx. 17 ms/line at l/&inch line spacing during continuous feeding 26 ms/line at l/&inch line spacing during intermittent ftcding Paper weight: Paper thickness: Standard ASCII character set with 96 characters (including italic characters) 13 international character sets (including italic characters) Epson...
... multi-part fomls: up to 0.46 mm (0.018') Rear - l The holes must be cleanly cut. l The perforation between pages should not extend all the way to 0.70 mm (0.028') Input buffer: 3Kbyte 9-Pin Printers 5/23/90 DFX-8000-1 up... to the edges of an inch Approx. 17 ms/line at l/&inch line spacing during continuous feeding 26 ms/line at l/&inch line spacing during intermittent ftcding Paper weight: Paper thickness: Standard ASCII character set with 96 characters (including italic characters) 13 international character sets (including italic characters) Epson...
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....6 l ) Depth: 382 mm (15.0') Weight: approx. 29 kg (65.9 lbs.) 9-Pin Printers Total thickness must not be exceed 0.30 mm (0.012 " 1. " labd + 2 mm (0.05*) DFX-8000-2 Overlapping multi-part forms: 13 to three copies. Page. Push tractor Pull tractor (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in the...the first paw. . one original plus up to 1.22') 13 mm (0.51') or mom 5 mm (0.2') 5 mm (0.2') : ..' DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper: 13 to 31 mm (0.51 to five copies. wl-,a using the optional pull tractor. Total thickness must not ...
....6 l ) Depth: 382 mm (15.0') Weight: approx. 29 kg (65.9 lbs.) 9-Pin Printers Total thickness must not be exceed 0.30 mm (0.012 " 1. " labd + 2 mm (0.05*) DFX-8000-2 Overlapping multi-part forms: 13 to three copies. Page. Push tractor Pull tractor (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in the...the first paw. . one original plus up to 1.22') 13 mm (0.51') or mom 5 mm (0.2') 5 mm (0.2') : ..' DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper: 13 to 31 mm (0.51 to five copies. wl-,a using the optional pull tractor. Total thickness must not ...
Product Information Guide
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... positions. TOP OF FORM When the printer is fed to adjust the tear-off line. If you use the FRONT/REAR button when labels are loaded in thls table. WARNING: Never use multi-part forms that is on line, press this button to the... 346 1 s l a s h e d (NotJlhld(3-14 GfWhlCS I Italics I 3-49 I I&l emulation Epson ESUP 3-14 NLO Orafl 3-43 Sea the mternabonal character set a DIP switch. DFX-8000-4 5/23/90 9-Pin Printers DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Buttons ON LINE This button controls the printer's on the newly selected tractor. To adjust the position the paper is off line...
... positions. TOP OF FORM When the printer is fed to adjust the tear-off line. If you use the FRONT/REAR button when labels are loaded in thls table. WARNING: Never use multi-part forms that is on line, press this button to the... 346 1 s l a s h e d (NotJlhld(3-14 GfWhlCS I Italics I 3-49 I I&l emulation Epson ESUP 3-14 NLO Orafl 3-43 Sea the mternabonal character set a DIP switch. DFX-8000-4 5/23/90 9-Pin Printers DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER Buttons ON LINE This button controls the printer's on the newly selected tractor. To adjust the position the paper is off line...
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... S&ct 12 cpi 9-25 ESCN 78 4E ,$& S&I OVW Perforation . .9-14 9-14 Esco 79 4F Gncd skip over Perforation 9-15 9-1s DFX-8000-6 5/23/90 9-Pin Printers characters 9-36 42 ZA Select Graphia Mode.. ...... 9-39 45 2D Turn Underlining Mode On/Off 9-32 9-32 IX/ 47 2F Select Vertical ...ItaIic Mode 9-32 ESC 5 53 3s Turn Automatic Line Feed on preprinted forms. L I Pull Tractor 1 II This option improves the handling of heavy multi-part forms and labels. Commands In Numerical Order 1 BEL 7 07 9-l2 9-12 BS 8 08 Backspace 9-20 9-20 HT 9 W Tab HorizontaUy 9-22 9-22...
... S&ct 12 cpi 9-25 ESCN 78 4E ,$& S&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 ...ItaIic Mode 9-32 ESC 5 53 3s Turn Automatic Line Feed on preprinted forms. L I Pull Tractor 1 II This option improves the handling of heavy multi-part forms and labels. Commands In Numerical Order 1 BEL 7 07 9-l2 9-12 BS 8 08 Backspace 9-20 9-20 HT 9 W Tab HorizontaUy 9-22 9-22...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... using EP-Connect and the DFX-series printers, there have the countermeasure installed. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that use of the EP-Connect interface that have the name "HONDA printed directly on the black part of the EP-Connect interfaces on... connector will have been used on a unit that plugs into the printer's main controller board. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 ovzooo7714 If further information is a "FUJITSU" connector. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: DFX-5000, DFX-8000 and Avatar EP-Connect Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of the ORII...
... using EP-Connect and the DFX-series printers, there have the countermeasure installed. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that use of the EP-Connect interface that have the name "HONDA printed directly on the black part of the EP-Connect interfaces on... connector will have been used on a unit that plugs into the printer's main controller board. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 ovzooo7714 If further information is a "FUJITSU" connector. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: DFX-5000, DFX-8000 and Avatar EP-Connect Date: 10/9/92 Page(s): 1 of the ORII...
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... dot-matrix printers when using continuous multi-part carbonless paper. The 'Maximum No. The 'Maximum Total Thickness" is the maximum allowable total thickness including the original plus any copies. 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. EPSON AMERICA, INC...
... dot-matrix printers when using continuous multi-part carbonless paper. The 'Maximum No. The 'Maximum Total Thickness" is the maximum allowable total thickness including the original plus any copies. 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. EPSON AMERICA, INC...
User Manual
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... cables connected to this printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Torrance, California No system, or transmitted, part of this book, Epson America, Inc. Neither is... encouraged to try to .&& with UniPaint by Epson America Inc. Pnot~jttapar&&rin&l#&m.Ifthisquipment does cause harmful~@gf&+e,~.radid qr...
... cables connected to this printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Torrance, California No system, or transmitted, part of this book, Epson America, Inc. Neither is... encouraged to try to .&& with UniPaint by Epson America Inc. Pnot~jttapar&&rin&l#&m.Ifthisquipment does cause harmful~@gf&+e,~.radid qr...
User Manual
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... result in performance, indicating a need for service. Adjust only those covers that are marked 'Do Not Remove" may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that are followed.
... result in performance, indicating a need for service. Adjust only those covers that are marked 'Do Not Remove" may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that are followed.
User Manual
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...Epson DFX-8000 printer. Chapters 2 and 3 describe loading paper and using software commands and graphics, and creating your daily use of the printer. Other chapters contain information on enhancing your printing, using the printer...find an appendix with reference tables, a glossary of printer terms, and an index. Inside the back cover ...of your printer. You will need for -the day-to unpack, set up , test, and connect the printer. About...you set up and operate the printer. Chapter 4 provides, information on printer options, general maintenance, and specifications. About This ...
...Epson DFX-8000 printer. Chapters 2 and 3 describe loading paper and using software commands and graphics, and creating your daily use of the printer. Other chapters contain information on enhancing your printing, using the printer...find an appendix with reference tables, a glossary of printer terms, and an index. Inside the back cover ...of your printer. You will need for -the day-to unpack, set up , test, and connect the printer. About...you set up and operate the printer. Chapter 4 provides, information on printer options, general maintenance, and specifications. About This ...
User Manual
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... in push tractors (front and rear) for convenient paper handling. When a sheet of continuous paper is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for each tractor, An automatic paper back-out feature that allows you to switch between types of a printout, the... second at the top of form positions for business applications. Introduction 3 Introduction The Epson DFX-8000 printer is torn off feature that saves paper. This dual system lets you expect from printing directly on your multi-part forms by using stored paper format and thickness information to adjust the print head.
... in push tractors (front and rear) for convenient paper handling. When a sheet of continuous paper is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for each tractor, An automatic paper back-out feature that allows you to switch between types of a printout, the... second at the top of form positions for business applications. Introduction 3 Introduction The Epson DFX-8000 printer is torn off feature that saves paper. This dual system lets you expect from printing directly on your multi-part forms by using stored paper format and thickness information to adjust the print head.
User Manual
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... provides compatibility with your DFX-8000 printer. It also enhances printing alignment on installing and using these options, see Chapter 5. For detailed information on preprinted forms. 4 Introduction Options The following options are available for use with application programs written specifically for IBM printers. l Compatibility with .... Introduction l A micro-adjustment feature that allows you select almost any feature with the Epson ESC/P@ commands used by FX-850/1050 and DFX-5000 ,printers. l An improved control panel design that lets you to feed the paper forward or ...
... provides compatibility with your DFX-8000 printer. It also enhances printing alignment on installing and using these options, see Chapter 5. For detailed information on preprinted forms. 4 Introduction Options The following options are available for use with application programs written specifically for IBM printers. l Compatibility with .... Introduction l A micro-adjustment feature that allows you select almost any feature with the Epson ESC/P@ commands used by FX-850/1050 and DFX-5000 ,printers. l An improved control panel design that lets you to feed the paper forward or ...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-3 Removing the protective materials 1-4 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-7 Assembling the Printer l-9 Installing the ribbon cartridge l-9 Testing the Printer 1-13 Plugging in the printer 1-13 Running the self test 1-15 Solving any self test problems 1-24 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer l-26 The parallel interface 1-27 The serial interface 1-31 Setting Up Your Application Software l-36 Setting Up the Printer l - l
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-3 Removing the protective materials 1-4 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-7 Assembling the Printer l-9 Installing the ribbon cartridge l-9 Testing the Printer 1-13 Plugging in the printer 1-13 Running the self test 1-15 Solving any self test problems 1-24 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer l-26 The parallel interface 1-27 The serial interface 1-31 Setting Up Your Application Software l-36 Setting Up the Printer l - l
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power cable optional connector lock nuts ribbon cartridge cross-head screwdriver In some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer. Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged during transportation. Setting Up the Printer 1-3
power cable optional connector lock nuts ribbon cartridge cross-head screwdriver In some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer. Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged during transportation. Setting Up the Printer 1-3
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Assembling the Printer 2. Slide the print head to the exposed part of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon. 1-10 setting Up the Printer Then detach the ribbon guide from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard it. Remove the separator from the ribbon cartridge (but not fromthe ribbon) and turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the paper bail as shown below. 3.
Assembling the Printer 2. Slide the print head to the exposed part of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon. 1-10 setting Up the Printer Then detach the ribbon guide from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard it. Remove the separator from the ribbon cartridge (but not fromthe ribbon) and turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the paper bail as shown below. 3.
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... in normal draft mode, you want to select normal draft mode using DIP Switch2-2. tnli.c ESC/F mode cs W1. ZW1. Setting Up the Printer 1-23 Testing the Printer Here are parts of zern Not slashed CG table (SOH-OFFH) Italic ESC/F m o d e SWl* SWl* SWl* SWl* rox+,- ./0123456789: ; &~?IABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP[ 'O#+,-. /0123456789r;?CBCDEFGHIJKLMNOPOf ( If+,-./0123456789: ;~?@ABCWEFGtiIJKLMNOFQR...
... in normal draft mode, you want to select normal draft mode using DIP Switch2-2. tnli.c ESC/F mode cs W1. ZW1. Setting Up the Printer 1-23 Testing the Printer Here are parts of zern Not slashed CG table (SOH-OFFH) Italic ESC/F m o d e SWl* SWl* SWl* SWl* rox+,- ./0123456789: ; &~?IABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP[ 'O#+,-. /0123456789r;?CBCDEFGHIJKLMNOPOf ( If+,-./0123456789: ;~?@ABCWEFGtiIJKLMNOFQR...
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... printed characters are missing, as shown here: The print head is caught on something. Setting Up the Printer 1-25 Parts of printed characters are inserted securely into the printer. Install a new ribbon cartridge as soon as shown here: ABCD The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. See ... damaged. See page 6-4. Make sure the cartridge hooks are missing as possible. A blank line runs through your Epson dealer. Stop printing and contact your Epson dealer to have the print head replaced. The ribbon may not be worn out. Solution The printout is faint ...
... printed characters are missing, as shown here: The print head is caught on something. Setting Up the Printer 1-25 Parts of printed characters are inserted securely into the printer. Install a new ribbon cartridge as soon as shown here: ABCD The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. See ... damaged. See page 6-4. Make sure the cartridge hooks are missing as possible. A blank line runs through your Epson dealer. Stop printing and contact your Epson dealer to have the print head replaced. The ribbon may not be worn out. Solution The printout is faint ...
User Manual
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Paper Handling Using the Two-Tractor System 2-2 Positioning the paper supply 2-2 Loading paper onto the front tractor 2-4 Loading paper onto the rear tractor 2-11 Switching between Front and Rear Tractors 2-20 Changing the paper 2-24 Printing on Special Paper 2-29 Copy mode 2-29 Multi-part forms 2-30 Labels 2-32 P a p e r Handling 2-l
Paper Handling Using the Two-Tractor System 2-2 Positioning the paper supply 2-2 Loading paper onto the front tractor 2-4 Loading paper onto the rear tractor 2-11 Switching between Front and Rear Tractors 2-20 Changing the paper 2-24 Printing on Special Paper 2-29 Copy mode 2-29 Multi-part forms 2-30 Labels 2-32 P a p e r Handling 2-l
User Manual
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... use more often. Both tractors are easy to load and operate, and both accommodate a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of fresh paper aligned with continuous paper from 4 inches (101 mm) to keep your stacks of your...the front and the rear, be loaded with the paper loaded in the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-8000's paper handling system consists of printed output. You can use the front tractor, which is also important to 16 inches (...
... use more often. Both tractors are easy to load and operate, and both accommodate a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of fresh paper aligned with continuous paper from 4 inches (101 mm) to keep your stacks of your...the front and the rear, be loaded with the paper loaded in the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-8000's paper handling system consists of printed output. You can use the front tractor, which is also important to 16 inches (...
User Manual
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...width of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to use the DFX-8000's copy mode to the print head. If you are using labels or preprinted or multi-part forms, you select copy mode, the printer beeps twice; To select or cancel copy mode, ... print on multi-part forms and labels, the positioning of paper, including multipart forms and labels. When you cancel copy mode, the printer beeps once. of the paper to prevent damage to print clearer, darker characters on aligning your paper. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-8000 can print on ...
...width of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to use the DFX-8000's copy mode to the print head. If you are using labels or preprinted or multi-part forms, you select copy mode, the printer beeps twice; To select or cancel copy mode, ... print on multi-part forms and labels, the positioning of paper, including multipart forms and labels. When you cancel copy mode, the printer beeps once. of the paper to prevent damage to print clearer, darker characters on aligning your paper. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-8000 can print on ...
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... chapter. 2-30 Paper Handling See the sections on loading paper earlier in Chapter 8. You load continuous multi-part forms the same way as you can use continuous multi-part forms with up to use multi-part forms that the 'paper has a clean straight edge and does not separate or tear apart. Be sure... to four sheets, including the or@inal, on the rear tractor. WARNING: Never use multi-part forms thst have metal staples. On the front tractor, you load any other type of continuous paper. Printing on Special Paper Multi...
... chapter. 2-30 Paper Handling See the sections on loading paper earlier in Chapter 8. You load continuous multi-part forms the same way as you can use continuous multi-part forms with up to use multi-part forms that the 'paper has a clean straight edge and does not separate or tear apart. Be sure... to four sheets, including the or@inal, on the rear tractor. WARNING: Never use multi-part forms thst have metal staples. On the front tractor, you load any other type of continuous paper. Printing on Special Paper Multi...