Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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 begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ...Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are renowned for their respective owners. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of printer: Low cost - EPSON impact printers are either 9- Reliability - These printers have finer printhead pins which ...
... 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 begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ...Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are renowned for their respective owners. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of printer: Low cost - EPSON impact printers are either 9- Reliability - These printers have finer printhead pins which ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more... connectivity compatibility. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper ...
... on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which allows more... connectivity compatibility. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front and rear paper ...
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 the pull position. Set the lever to the thickness of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Set the... feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to indicate the paper source you can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. L L Paper release...
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 the pull position. Set the lever to the thickness of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. Set the... feed method Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to indicate the paper source you can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. L L Paper release...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of an inch, to the interface receiving data. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is printed, the printer will automatically switch to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing ... to the top-of the box. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on pre-printed forms. ...
... adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of an inch, to the interface receiving data. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is printed, the printer will automatically switch to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing ... to the top-of the box. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on pre-printed forms. ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... owners. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the user. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Utility EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to...
... owners. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the user. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Utility EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge ... trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality...
... film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge ... trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled machinery Made with the highest quality...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... quickly because it may fail. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. Because just the print head moves, there is less wear and...
... quickly because it may fail. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. Because just the print head moves, there is less wear and...
Product Information Guide
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Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101 to 406.4mm) left margin 0.51 to 1.22 in right margin 0.51 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 graphics (can also...
Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101 to 406.4mm) left margin 0.51 to 1.22 in right margin 0.51 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 graphics (can also...
Product Information Guide
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MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC ± 10% 240 VAC ± ... characters that differ in other languages. Pin Printers The following tables show the default or factory settings. See the page numbers listed on /off Slashed zero on the right for each feature. DFX - 5000 DOT - The character set you select then becomes...wide Italics underline Dec. 0 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 Hex. 00 01 02 04 08 10 20 40 80 DFX-5000 2 12/12/88 9 - To select the desired international character set, set . The shaded boxes show the settings for more Information...
MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC ± 10% 240 VAC ± ... characters that differ in other languages. Pin Printers The following tables show the default or factory settings. See the page numbers listed on /off Slashed zero on the right for each feature. DFX - 5000 DOT - The character set you select then becomes...wide Italics underline Dec. 0 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 Hex. 00 01 02 04 08 10 20 40 80 DFX-5000 2 12/12/88 9 - To select the desired international character set, set . 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 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 ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC A ESC a ESC b ESC k ESC... 8-35 8-9 8-10 8-11 8-39 8-8 8-16 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 - 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 ? Commands in Numerical Order I I ...
Pin 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 ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC A ESC a ESC b ESC k ESC... 8-35 8-9 8-10 8-11 8-39 8-8 8-16 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 - 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 ? Commands in Numerical Order I I ...
Product Information Guide
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... software. Software Installation The DFX-5000 is recommended but not required. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but due to hold the printer securely in place. DFX-5000 4 12/12/88 9 - MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is a very easy printer to set up, but...must be taken to either side) and that the power and interface cables are selected. DFX - 5000 DOT - Epson printer stand model 8501 -A is specially designed to accommodate the printer, and its use is code -compatible with the rear paper supply. Also ensure that ...
... software. Software Installation The DFX-5000 is recommended but not required. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but due to hold the printer securely in place. DFX-5000 4 12/12/88 9 - MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is a very easy printer to set up, but...must be taken to either side) and that the power and interface cables are selected. DFX - 5000 DOT - Epson printer stand model 8501 -A is specially designed to accommodate the printer, and its use is code -compatible with the rear paper supply. Also ensure that ...
Product Information Guide
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MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel. Related Documentation M - TM - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - DFX - 5000 DOT - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5
MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel. Related Documentation M - TM - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - DFX - 5000 DOT - 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 paper would stay loaded. Resolution: On each side of the CGS. 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 regular copy paper. If the PGM backlash adjustment does not cure the problem, there...or fail to gap the platen gap motor with moderate success is harder to resolve a problem with the DFX-5000 printers that keep the CGS from the platen gap sensor. 2. The printer would load and eject paper constantly and on the friction plates will seem like it is to turn ...
...the paper would stay loaded. Resolution: On each side of the CGS. 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 regular copy paper. If the PGM backlash adjustment does not cure the problem, there...or fail to gap the platen gap motor with moderate success is harder to resolve a problem with the DFX-5000 printers that keep the CGS from the platen gap sensor. 2. The printer would load and eject paper constantly and on the friction plates will seem like it is to turn ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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.... If there is no label, it is needed on the DFX series printers. 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 used on the EP-...type A coaxial cable. It has been determined that have been used on DFX series printers that this subject, please contact Epson's Technical Support Department. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that plugs into the printer's main controller board. The "FUJITSU" connector has slightly shorter pins than ...
.... If there is no label, it is needed on the DFX series printers. 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 used on the EP-...type A coaxial cable. It has been determined that have been used on DFX series printers that this subject, please contact Epson's Technical Support Department. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that plugs into the printer's main controller board. The "FUJITSU" connector has slightly shorter pins than ...
User Manual
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... the use of the information contained herein, Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates or approved by the FCC for errors or omissions. Epson is a registered trademark of any Epson printer with any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan ii If this device and may...may find the following measures: -Reorient the receiving antenna -Relocate the printer with respect to the receiver -Plug the printer into a different outlet so that is a registered trademark of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for this equipment does cause interference to radio ...
... the use of the information contained herein, Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates or approved by the FCC for errors or omissions. Epson is a registered trademark of any Epson printer with any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan ii If this device and may...may find the following measures: -Reorient the receiving antenna -Relocate the printer with respect to the receiver -Plug the printer into a different outlet so that is a registered trademark of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for this equipment does cause interference to radio ...
User Manual
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... Using Automatic Tear-Off Switching Between Front and Rear Tractors . ... Getting the Most from Your Printer Enhancing Your Printing Sending Commands to Your Computer Setting Up Your Application Software Loading and Using Paper...of Contents Introduction Options About This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual Where to Get Help Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer A Look at Your Printer Assembling the Printer Testing the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Printer 1 2 3 4 4 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-6 1-10 1-15 1-24 1-32 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-9...
... Using Automatic Tear-Off Switching Between Front and Rear Tractors . ... Getting the Most from Your Printer Enhancing Your Printing Sending Commands to Your Computer Setting Up Your Application Software Loading and Using Paper...of Contents Introduction Options About This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual Where to Get Help Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer A Look at Your Printer Assembling the Printer Testing the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Printer 1 2 3 4 4 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-6 1-10 1-15 1-24 1-32 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-9...
User Manual
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Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-8 Using the Printer Options 6-1 Using the Pull Tractor 6-2 Using Interface Boards 6-16 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Data Dump Mode 7-6 Command ... in Numerical Order 8-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 8-8 Appendix A Reference Tables A - 1 Proportional Width Table A - 2 Character Tables A - 6 Appendix B Technical Specifications B-1 Printer Specifications B-2 Interface Specifications B-7 Initialization B-13 Glossary GL-1 Index Index-1 iv
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-8 Using the Printer Options 6-1 Using the Pull Tractor 6-2 Using Interface Boards 6-16 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Data Dump Mode 7-6 Command ... in Numerical Order 8-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 8-8 Appendix A Reference Tables A - 1 Proportional Width Table A - 2 Character Tables A - 6 Appendix B Technical Specifications B-1 Printer Specifications B-2 Interface Specifications B-7 Initialization B-13 Glossary GL-1 Index Index-1 iv
User Manual
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...that combines bottom feeding with easy front access. Compatibility with a wide range of the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for convenient paper handling. Here are some of the features that lets you can tear it off, and then ... Automatic thickness adjustment for each tractor. The printer combines high performance and reliability with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by Epson FX printers. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to print. An improved control panel design that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing speeds of form ...
...that combines bottom feeding with easy front access. Compatibility with a wide range of the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for convenient paper handling. Here are some of the features that lets you can tear it off, and then ... Automatic thickness adjustment for each tractor. The printer combines high performance and reliability with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by Epson FX printers. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to print. An improved control panel design that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing speeds of form ...
User Manual
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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 printer for your DFX printer. Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions... you can be used to function as a local IBM printer without the addition of any other interface boards on casters so you use the DFX-5000 as stacks of optional interface boards can move the printer easily. 2 Introduction For detailed information on preprinted forms. ...
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 printer for your DFX printer. Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions... you can be used to function as a local IBM printer without the addition of any other interface boards on casters so you use the DFX-5000 as stacks of optional interface boards can move the printer easily. 2 Introduction For detailed information on preprinted forms. ...
User Manual
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...shows you important information on enhancing your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. Introduction 3 Be sure to unpack, set up, and connect the printer. At the back of the printer. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of your daily use of ... 2 and 3 give you how to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Inside the back cover of this chapter first. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of the major parts...
...shows you important information on enhancing your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. Introduction 3 Be sure to unpack, set up, and connect the printer. At the back of the printer. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of your daily use of ... 2 and 3 give you how to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Inside the back cover of this chapter first. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of the major parts...