Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property 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 begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Contents This...
... that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property 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 begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Contents This...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Paper release lever positions: You can load continuous paper in combination. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Set the lever to this position...paper path The top paper path accommodates single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on ...
... Paper release lever positions: You can load continuous paper in combination. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Set the lever to this position...paper path The top paper path accommodates single sheets, envelopes or postcards and optional cut sheet feeders. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on ...
Product Information Guide
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... copies, maximum thickness of 0.018 inches (0.46mm) Rear-one original plus up to 1.22 in right margin 0.51 in black only (#8766). 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... lines 6000 power-on hours 200 million characters at 14 dots per character Height: 14.5 Inches (367mm) Width: 26.8 inches (680mm) Depth: 15.0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - Do not use ribbons for text printing. Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT -
... copies, maximum thickness of 0.018 inches (0.46mm) Rear-one original plus up to 1.22 in right margin 0.51 in black only (#8766). 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... lines 6000 power-on hours 200 million characters at 14 dots per character Height: 14.5 Inches (367mm) Width: 26.8 inches (680mm) Depth: 15.0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - Do not use ribbons for text printing. Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT -
Product Information Guide
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...set . The following tables show the default or factory settings. The shaded boxes show the settings for more Information about each feature. Pin Printers MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC ± 10% 240 VAC ± 10% 600 watts ...3-11. Switch Description Condensed mode on/off Slashed zero on/off Character table Input buffer NLQ or draft mode International character set . DFX - 5000 DOT - The character set you select then becomes the default character set switches 1-6, l-7, and 1-8, according to 55 Hz I International Character...
...set . The following tables show the default or factory settings. The shaded boxes show the settings for more Information about each feature. Pin Printers MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC ± 10% 240 VAC ± 10% 600 watts ...3-11. Switch Description Condensed mode on/off Slashed zero on/off Character table Input buffer NLQ or draft mode International character set . DFX - 5000 DOT - The character set you select then becomes the default character set switches 1-6, l-7, and 1-8, according to 55 Hz I International Character...
Product Information Guide
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...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...Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 3 ESC @ ESC A ESC B ESC C ESC CO ESC D ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC I ASCII D e c Hex Description BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO ESC SO SI ESC SI DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 CAN ESC SP ESC ! MATRIX PRINTER...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 - 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 < ...
...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...Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 3 ESC @ ESC A ESC B ESC C ESC CO ESC D ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC I ASCII D e c Hex Description BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO ESC SO SI ESC SI DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 CAN ESC SP ESC ! MATRIX PRINTER...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 - 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 < ...
Product Information Guide
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...cables are selected. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but programs that the paper exiting does not interfere with the rear paper supply. Epson printer stand model 8501 -A is specially designed to accommodate the printer, and its use is recommended ... set up, but not required. MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is a very high -speed machine, special care must be taken to hold paper for both tractors is established. Pin Printers DFX - 5000 DOT - Software Installation The DFX-5000 is code -compatible with virtually all...
...cables are selected. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but programs that the paper exiting does not interfere with the rear paper supply. Epson printer stand model 8501 -A is specially designed to accommodate the printer, and its use is recommended ... set up, but not required. MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is a very high -speed machine, special care must be taken to hold paper for both tractors is established. Pin Printers DFX - 5000 DOT - Software Installation The DFX-5000 is code -compatible with virtually all...
Product Information Guide
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DFX - 5000 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel. DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - TM - Related Documentation M - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5
DFX - 5000 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel. DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - TM - Related Documentation M - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...the PGM backlash adjustment does not cure the problem, there are two possible solutions to this bulletin is to resolve a problem with the DFX-5000 printers that has been used in harsher environments, the lubricant on rare occasion, the paper would stay loaded. The CGS will dry out or... get contaminated causing sluggish response of the CGS there is the procedure: 1. Remove the junction board, the PG sensor and the PG motor. 4. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The fix that constantly or intermittently perform a load and eject cycle or fail to turn than other small gear. 5. This is ...
...the PGM backlash adjustment does not cure the problem, there are two possible solutions to this bulletin is to resolve a problem with the DFX-5000 printers that has been used in harsher environments, the lubricant on rare occasion, the paper would stay loaded. The CGS will dry out or... get contaminated causing sluggish response of the CGS there is the procedure: 1. Remove the junction board, the PG sensor and the PG motor. 4. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The fix that constantly or intermittently perform a load and eject cycle or fail to turn than other small gear. 5. This is ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... 1,600 of the ORII/F circuit board and changing the securing points. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that has the countermeasure described below . Epson America, Inc. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on this is needed on the DFX series printers. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is caused by the type of the...
... 1,600 of the ORII/F circuit board and changing the securing points. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that has the countermeasure described below . Epson America, Inc. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on this is needed on the DFX series printers. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is caused by the type of the...
User Manual
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This dual system lets you can tear it off, and then reverses it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for various paper types, including multi-part forms and labels. A front tractor that lets you select almost any feature with a single button. An ...speed printing and automatic paper handling. For example, you switch between paper loaded on the front and rear tractors with easy front access. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to 533 characters per second in push tractors (front and rear) for convenient paper handling. Two built-in draft mode. The...
This dual system lets you can tear it off, and then reverses it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for various paper types, including multi-part forms and labels. A front tractor that lets you select almost any feature with a single button. An ...speed printing and automatic paper handling. For example, you switch between paper loaded on the front and rear tractors with easy front access. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to 533 characters per second in push tractors (front and rear) for convenient paper handling. Two built-in draft mode. The...
User Manual
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...choosing the right interface and instructions for installing an interface board are available for your DFX printer. Printer stand The DFX-5000's printer stand conveniently holds both front and rear paper supplies as well as a local printer for use with your IBM@ mainframe or minicomputer. For detailed information on the market ...(Coax and Twinax) let you can be used to function as a local IBM printer without the addition of any other interface boards on the installation and use the DFX-5000 as stacks of heavy multi-part forms and labels. Coax and Twinax interface boards Two...
...choosing the right interface and instructions for installing an interface board are available for your DFX printer. Printer stand The DFX-5000's printer stand conveniently holds both front and rear paper supplies as well as a local printer for use with your IBM@ mainframe or minicomputer. For detailed information on the market ...(Coax and Twinax) let you can be used to function as a local IBM printer without the addition of any other interface boards on the installation and use the DFX-5000 as stacks of heavy multi-part forms and labels. Coax and Twinax interface boards Two...
User Manual
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... software commands. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of the printer. You can unfold the cover and refer to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. About This Manual This user's manual provides step-by-step instructions... for setting up , and connect the printer. The appendixes include reference tables ...
... software commands. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of the printer. You can unfold the cover and refer to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. About This Manual This user's manual provides step-by-step instructions... for setting up , and connect the printer. The appendixes include reference tables ...
User Manual
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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. The illustration below shows a good printer location. An optional printer stand designed for details. Setting Up the Printer 1-5
User Manual
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... reference as loudspeakers or the base units of power can wipe out information in both your computer's memory and your printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. l Avoid using electrical outlets that are subject to use the following information for more ...It also gives you the printer's various parts. l Avoid using outlets on operating your printer's memory. This section includes an illustration that shows you a close-up look at Your Printer Now that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you assemble and test the printer. A Look at the control...
... reference as loudspeakers or the base units of power can wipe out information in both your computer's memory and your printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. l Avoid using electrical outlets that are subject to use the following information for more ...It also gives you the printer's various parts. l Avoid using outlets on operating your printer's memory. This section includes an illustration that shows you a close-up look at Your Printer Now that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you assemble and test the printer. A Look at the control...
User Manual
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...does not include the DFX-5000, choose one of the following printers, listed in order of preference: FX-850/1050 FX-86e/286e FX-85/185 FX-80/100 EX-800/1000 FX LX Epson printer 9-pin printer Standard printer Draft printer Note: To use all the features of the DFX-5000, it with your ...application software programs. Most software programs let you specify the type of the printer's features. Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you...
...does not include the DFX-5000, choose one of the following printers, listed in order of preference: FX-850/1050 FX-86e/286e FX-85/185 FX-80/100 EX-800/1000 FX LX Epson printer 9-pin printer Standard printer Draft printer Note: To use all the features of the DFX-5000, it with your ...application software programs. Most software programs let you specify the type of the printer's features. Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you...
User Manual
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... adjusts to the thickness of your printed text must be loaded with the printer so that the paper can reserve the front tractor, which is easier to use more frequently. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of the paper you are using-otherwise, you ...might damage the printer by printing on labels. That way you can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can be narrower than two types of paper, it's best to 16 inches...
... adjusts to the thickness of your printed text must be loaded with the printer so that the paper can reserve the front tractor, which is easier to use more frequently. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of the paper you are using-otherwise, you ...might damage the printer by printing on labels. That way you can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can be narrower than two types of paper, it's best to 16 inches...
User Manual
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...six sheets. See Chapter 6. See the sections on loading paper earlier in Chapter 3. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can print on various types of your paper. You should also check both your printer and your software page length settings before you load any other type of the paper to prevent damage... labels or forms. See the section on the page can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the print head. If you are using labels or preprinted or multi-part forms, you print on multi-part forms and labels...
...six sheets. See Chapter 6. See the sections on loading paper earlier in Chapter 3. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can print on various types of your paper. You should also check both your printer and your software page length settings before you load any other type of the paper to prevent damage... labels or forms. See the section on the page can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the print head. If you are using labels or preprinted or multi-part forms, you print on multi-part forms and labels...
User Manual
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... 1a extreme temperatures and humidity, always use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions: Instead of labels first. Before using the FRONT/REAR button to switch tractors or change paper, remove the entire supply of using labels in the printer. Loading and Using Paper 2-31 Labels should be...
... 1a extreme temperatures and humidity, always use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions: Instead of labels first. Before using the FRONT/REAR button to switch tractors or change paper, remove the entire supply of using labels in the printer. Loading and Using Paper 2-31 Labels should be...
User Manual
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... panel let you check the current status of the control panel's lights and buttons. This light flickers during printing. 3-2 Using the Printer IzaPC-I '=PAOUPTER The POWER light comes on when the power switch is on and power is supplied to receive data from your computer... 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. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you access to print. Below is ready to several powerful features. The control panel buttons let you control paper loading, printing and...
... panel let you check the current status of the control panel's lights and buttons. This light flickers during printing. 3-2 Using the Printer IzaPC-I '=PAOUPTER The POWER light comes on when the power switch is on and power is supplied to receive data from your computer... 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. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you access to print. Below is ready to several powerful features. The control panel buttons let you control paper loading, printing and...
User Manual
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... accommodate the needs of the way so you start and turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer's front cover. 3. Turn off the printer before you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. DIP switch settings are done...
... accommodate the needs of the way so you start and turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer's front cover. 3. Turn off the printer before you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. DIP switch settings are done...