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...'& product, make sure that are followed. If the product has been exposed to service this product through cabinet slots as specifically explained in the User's Manual, do not attempt to rain or water. Adjust only those controls that could result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician...
...'& product, make sure that are followed. If the product has been exposed to service this product through cabinet slots as specifically explained in the User's Manual, do not attempt to rain or water. Adjust only those controls that could result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician...
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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 2-1...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 ...
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 2-1...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 ...
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... you set up and operating the Epson DFX-8000 printer. Chapter 9 contains a summary of this chapter first. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are illustrations that identify the parts of possible problems and recommended solutions . Inside the back cover of printer commands. About This Manual This user's manual provides fully-illustrated, step-by...
... you set up and operating the Epson DFX-8000 printer. Chapter 9 contains a summary of this chapter first. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are illustrations that identify the parts of possible problems and recommended solutions . Inside the back cover of printer commands. About This Manual This user's manual provides fully-illustrated, step-by...
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...do not have the answer to your printer. Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for Epson products are provided by a network of your question, they can obtain it through our dealer support program. About This Manual Conventions used in this policy will ...provide you with the assistance you purchased your Epson product to request assistance. Where to ensure that your printer and computer. Therefore, we a& that this manual 61 WARNINGS must be followed carefully to...
...do not have the answer to your printer. Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for Epson products are provided by a network of your question, they can obtain it through our dealer support program. About This Manual Conventions used in this policy will ...provide you with the assistance you purchased your Epson product to request assistance. Where to ensure that your printer and computer. Therefore, we a& that this manual 61 WARNINGS must be followed carefully to...
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... is required by your computer, check your computer manual. Your DFX printer has two separate interface connections: a parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. See the section on interface boards in Chapter 3. 1-26 Setting Up the Printer If your printer to the computer. If you are now ready ... your computer requires another type of interface, you need to use the built-inserial interface, be able to connect the printer to most computers immediately. parallel interface serial interface If you have a suitable shielded cable, you are not sure which one is the...
... is required by your computer, check your computer manual. Your DFX printer has two separate interface connections: a parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. See the section on interface boards in Chapter 3. 1-26 Setting Up the Printer If your printer to the computer. If you are now ready ... your computer requires another type of interface, you need to use the built-inserial interface, be able to connect the printer to most computers immediately. parallel interface serial interface If you have a suitable shielded cable, you are not sure which one is the...
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...a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to leave enough room around the printer for paper you can use most often onto the rear tractor. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-8000 can be sure to the thickness of your loaded paper, so you use... tractor loaded, and with both the front and the rear, be loaded with continuous paper from 4 inches (101 mm) to set the paper thickness manually. That way you change more than two types of printed output. It is best to load the paper you don't need to 16 inches (406...
...a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to leave enough room around the printer for paper you can use most often onto the rear tractor. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-8000 can be sure to the thickness of your loaded paper, so you use... tractor loaded, and with both the front and the rear, be loaded with continuous paper from 4 inches (101 mm) to set the paper thickness manually. That way you change more than two types of printed output. It is best to load the paper you don't need to 16 inches (406...
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... may need to make sure your computer manual to select the handshaking protocol. The table on DIP switch 3-1. protocol If your computer is off handshaking protocol. A&o check your computer and printer have the same parity settings. Your computer and printer should always be set up the computer ..., turn on page 3-13 shows the DIP switch settings for the printer's four baud rate settings. The input buffer is enabled when DIP switch 3-1 is set to the same baud rate. Check your computer manual. Setting the DIP Switches don't know what type of interface your computer...
... may need to make sure your computer manual to select the handshaking protocol. The table on DIP switch 3-1. protocol If your computer is off handshaking protocol. A&o check your computer and printer have the same parity settings. Your computer and printer should always be set up the computer ..., turn on page 3-13 shows the DIP switch settings for the printer's four baud rate settings. The input buffer is enabled when DIP switch 3-1 is set to the same baud rate. Check your computer manual. Setting the DIP Switches don't know what type of interface your computer...
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... of BASIC, you can prevent unwanted ,co$rol codes in many BASK versions is usually no problem with text, but it can spoil your software manual for graphics. Check your graphics. In some versions of graphics are left over and printed as text. Line 20 specifies single-density graphics mode and...
... of BASIC, you can prevent unwanted ,co$rol codes in many BASK versions is usually no problem with text, but it can spoil your software manual for graphics. Check your graphics. In some versions of graphics are left over and printed as text. Line 20 specifies single-density graphics mode and...
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...not be sure your printer's DIP switches are installing a serial interface board. If there is an identification code on the board, it should be no longer available. Before you install an interface board, set for use with the DFX-8000. All Epson interface boards have the Epson name on them. ... Chapter 3. Some of these interfaces may be one of the fourdigit numbers in your computer and interface board manuals. Installing an intirface board The following table lists Epson interfaces that are compatible with a parallel interface, even if you are set the DIP switches or jumpers on...
...not be sure your printer's DIP switches are installing a serial interface board. If there is an identification code on the board, it should be no longer available. Before you install an interface board, set for use with the DFX-8000. All Epson interface boards have the Epson name on them. ... Chapter 3. Some of these interfaces may be one of the fourdigit numbers in your computer and interface board manuals. Installing an intirface board The following table lists Epson interfaces that are compatible with a parallel interface, even if you are set the DIP switches or jumpers on...
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...interface, you may need to match the computer with the DFX-8000, see the #8143 optional interface board manual, Using the Printer Options 5-39 11. Interface Boards CAUTION: Always be sure the rear cover is closed when you use the printer. #8143 New Serial interface board If you should see your... optional interface manual or computer manual to change the communications protocol of the printer or the computer so that they can communicate properly. For all other ...
...interface, you may need to match the computer with the DFX-8000, see the #8143 optional interface board manual, Using the Printer Options 5-39 11. Interface Boards CAUTION: Always be sure the rear cover is closed when you use the printer. #8143 New Serial interface board If you should see your... optional interface manual or computer manual to change the communications protocol of the printer or the computer so that they can communicate properly. For all other ...
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... DTR flag to '0" (SPACE) to indicate that it prints an asterisk ( * ). interface Boards Selecting a baud rate The range of baud rate settings for printers with buffers in the #8143 interface manual. Handshake timing When the vacant area for data in the input buffer &ps to 512 bytes, the... printer outputs an$O~ code or sets the DTR flag to '1" (MARK) to indicate that it ¬ raceive data. The printer ignores all other errors, including framing and overrun ...
... DTR flag to '0" (SPACE) to indicate that it prints an asterisk ( * ). interface Boards Selecting a baud rate The range of baud rate settings for printers with buffers in the #8143 interface manual. Handshake timing When the vacant area for data in the input buffer &ps to 512 bytes, the... printer outputs an$O~ code or sets the DTR flag to '1" (MARK) to indicate that it ¬ raceive data. The printer ignores all other errors, including framing and overrun ...
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.... See pages 9-19 and 9-20. See pages 3-13 and g-11. Printing starts too high or too low on the printer. If the problem persists, check your computer manual for more information. Troubleshooting 7-9 Ycu can also set the left and right margins using the correct interface cable, that the communication... can send control codes, set a DIP switch to cancel condensed mode. The margins may not be communicating correctly. Printing Problem Solution. Your printer and computer may not be incorrect. If your application program can send control codes, set correctly.
.... See pages 9-19 and 9-20. See pages 3-13 and g-11. Printing starts too high or too low on the printer. If the problem persists, check your computer manual for more information. Troubleshooting 7-9 Ycu can also set the left and right margins using the correct interface cable, that the communication... can send control codes, set a DIP switch to cancel condensed mode. The margins may not be communicating correctly. Printing Problem Solution. Your printer and computer may not be incorrect. If your application program can send control codes, set correctly.
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... properly connected. Check that the interface board is not what you can use the interface with the DFX-8000. The DIP switches or jumpers on the back of the printer. See the computer and the interface manual to find the proper settings. The interface board may be set correctly. Check if you expect. Options...
... properly connected. Check that the interface board is not what you can use the interface with the DFX-8000. The DIP switches or jumpers on the back of the printer. See the computer and the interface manual to find the proper settings. The interface board may be set correctly. Check if you expect. Options...
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... 5 IN 25 DATA 6 IN 26 DATA 7 IN 27 DATA 6 IN Technical Specifications 8-11 Also do not connect cables to read data. WARNING: The DFX-8000 has a parallel interface, a serial interface, and a slot for the DFX8000's parallel and serial interfaces. Pulse width rnd be more than 0.5 microseconds at i-t... 1st tD 9th bits of parallel data, respectively. 22 DATA 3 IN Each signal is at the same time. To avoid damaging the printer, do not plug cables into all three interfaces at the same time. Interface Specifications This section provides specifications for -an optional interface. For...
... 5 IN 25 DATA 6 IN 26 DATA 7 IN 27 DATA 6 IN Technical Specifications 8-11 Also do not connect cables to read data. WARNING: The DFX-8000 has a parallel interface, a serial interface, and a slot for the DFX8000's parallel and serial interfaces. Pulse width rnd be more than 0.5 microseconds at i-t... 1st tD 9th bits of parallel data, respectively. 22 DATA 3 IN Each signal is at the same time. To avoid damaging the printer, do not plug cables into all three interfaces at the same time. Interface Specifications This section provides specifications for -an optional interface. For...
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...numerical list. To select IBM emulation mode, turn on the DFX-8000. Note: The Quick Reference card at the end of this chapter lists, all the commands available on DIP switch l-4. The first part of this manual also Iists the commands by topic with page numbers that ,direct...sections list and describe each is turned off. This chapter includes the commands available in Epson ESC/P mode and IBM emulation mode. If you are divided into the following subjects: Printer operation Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall printing style Print size and character width ...
...numerical list. To select IBM emulation mode, turn on the DFX-8000. Note: The Quick Reference card at the end of this chapter lists, all the commands available on DIP switch l-4. The first part of this manual also Iists the commands by topic with page numbers that ,direct...sections list and describe each is turned off. This chapter includes the commands available in Epson ESC/P mode and IBM emulation mode. If you are divided into the following subjects: Printer operation Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall printing style Print size and character width ...
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standby position The position the paper is in after you manually load it onto the first few pins of form position The position on ...normal height in the upper part of the printer that the paper's perforation meets the printer's tear-off edge. The printer feeds the paper to this position so that feeds continuous paper through the printer by gripping the holes along the paper's ... printed at about two-thirds the normal height in which each character is the printer's default character spacing. subscripts Printing in the lower part of the character space. TEAR OFF button A button that...
standby position The position the paper is in after you manually load it onto the first few pins of form position The position on ...normal height in the upper part of the printer that the paper's perforation meets the printer's tear-off edge. The printer feeds the paper to this position so that feeds continuous paper through the printer by gripping the holes along the paper's ... printed at about two-thirds the normal height in which each character is the printer's default character spacing. subscripts Printing in the lower part of the character space. TEAR OFF button A button that...
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... settings, 3-13 pin assignments, a-11-14 specifications, a-11-14 timing, 8-14 Parity, 3-13, 3-15 Parts, printer, see the inside of the back cover of this 'manual Pica. See Character spacing Pin assignments, 8-11-14, 8-16 Pitch. See character spacing Place, choosing, l-7-8 Plugging in... 9-10 Print head, life,8-9 operation when printing graphics, 4-11-14 protector, l-5, 6-12 Printquality, 4-2-3 Printer, cleaning, 6-2-3 options, 5-2-40 parts, see the inside of the back cover of this manual plugging in, l-13-14 selection menu, l-36-37 setting up, l-2-37 specifications, 8-2-M stand, l-8 ...
... settings, 3-13 pin assignments, a-11-14 specifications, a-11-14 timing, 8-14 Parity, 3-13, 3-15 Parts, printer, see the inside of the back cover of this 'manual Pica. See Character spacing Pin assignments, 8-11-14, 8-16 Pitch. See character spacing Place, choosing, l-7-8 Plugging in... 9-10 Print head, life,8-9 operation when printing graphics, 4-11-14 protector, l-5, 6-12 Printquality, 4-2-3 Printer, cleaning, 6-2-3 options, 5-2-40 parts, see the inside of the back cover of this manual plugging in, l-13-14 selection menu, l-36-37 setting up, l-2-37 specifications, 8-2-M stand, l-8 ...