Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M ...with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of multi-...
...multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M ...with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of multi-...
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 ...the rear or front push tractors and use . Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. or side-bound single sheet multi-part...Optional high-capacity cutsheet feeder Optional second-bin cutsheet feeder Type of paper. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through...
The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams ...the rear or front push tractors and use . Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. or side-bound single sheet multi-part...Optional high-capacity cutsheet feeder Optional second-bin cutsheet feeder Type of paper. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through...
Product Information Guide
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... five copies, maximum thickness of 0.012 inches (0.30mm) Cartridge ribbon, available in black only (#8766). Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Life expectancy (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 24-pin...
... five copies, maximum thickness of 0.012 inches (0.30mm) Cartridge ribbon, available in black only (#8766). Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Life expectancy (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 24-pin...
Product Information Guide
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...symbols used in each international character set. The shaded boxes show the settings for more Information about each DIP switch. DFX - 5000 DOT - The character set you select then becomes the default character set ON Condensed Slashed Graphics OFF NLQ Normal Not ...DFX-5000 2 12/12/88 9 - International character sets Setting the DIP Switches The following table shows the characters that differ in other languages. See the page numbers listed on the right for each feature. Switch Description Condensed mode on/off Slashed zero on page 3-11. Pin Printers MATRIX PRINTER...
...symbols used in each international character set. The shaded boxes show the settings for more Information about each DIP switch. DFX - 5000 DOT - The character set you select then becomes the default character set ON Condensed Slashed Graphics OFF NLQ Normal Not ...DFX-5000 2 12/12/88 9 - International character sets Setting the DIP Switches The following table shows the characters that differ in other languages. See the page numbers listed on the right for each feature. Switch Description Condensed mode on/off Slashed zero on page 3-11. Pin Printers MATRIX PRINTER...
Product Information Guide
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MATRIX PRINTER ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC A ESC a ESC b ESC k ESC 1 ESC p ESC t ESC x DEL... 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 - Commands in Numerical Order I I ESC J ESC K ESC L ESC M ESC N ESC 0 ESC P ESC Q ESC R ESC S0 ESC S1 7 07 Beeper 8 08 ...mode on /off 8-26 116 74 Select character table 8-33 120 78 Select NLQ or draft 8-22 127 7F Delete character 8-12 9 - 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...
MATRIX PRINTER ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC A ESC a ESC b ESC k ESC 1 ESC p ESC t ESC x DEL... 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 - Commands in Numerical Order I I ESC J ESC K ESC L ESC M ESC N ESC 0 ESC P ESC Q ESC R ESC S0 ESC S1 7 07 Beeper 8 08 ...mode on /off 8-26 116 74 Select character table 8-33 120 78 Select NLQ or draft 8-22 127 7F Delete character 8-12 9 - 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...
Product Information Guide
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.../12/88 9 - MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is properly aligned (no skewing to hold the printer securely in place. This stand provides a catch bin and a paper supply shelf large enough to either side) and that it will perform properly with the rear paper supply. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but...
.../12/88 9 - MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is properly aligned (no skewing to hold the printer securely in place. This stand provides a catch bin and a paper supply shelf large enough to either side) and that it will perform properly with the rear paper supply. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but...
Product Information Guide
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Related Documentation M - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - 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. TM - Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5
Related Documentation M - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - 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. TM - Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... this problem. Remove the E ring that holds the CGS gear and the other printers, although the amount is very slight and is to resolve a problem with the DFX-5000 printers that has been used in the printer, all cables and ground straps. 3. Remove the E ring (563) and spring...bulletin is difficult to load paper completely. 1. 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 the CGS. The printer would stay loaded. The fix that constantly or intermittently perform a load and...
... this problem. Remove the E ring that holds the CGS gear and the other printers, although the amount is very slight and is to resolve a problem with the DFX-5000 printers that has been used in the printer, all cables and ground straps. 3. Remove the E ring (563) and spring...bulletin is difficult to load paper completely. 1. 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 the CGS. The printer would stay loaded. The fix that constantly or intermittently perform a load and...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...of the ORII/F circuit board and changing the securing points. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the market that use A-type interfaces. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that contain the non-approved "FUJITSU" connector. The "HONDA" connector will have... additional information on DFX series printers that plugs into the printer's main controller board. One type is outlined below . The starting serial number for the Epson DFXseries and other is the "FUJITSU" connector. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If...
...of the ORII/F circuit board and changing the securing points. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the market that use A-type interfaces. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that contain the non-approved "FUJITSU" connector. The "HONDA" connector will have... additional information on DFX series printers that plugs into the printer's main controller board. One type is outlined below . The starting serial number for the Epson DFXseries and other is the "FUJITSU" connector. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If...
User Manual
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... almost any feature with easy front access. An improved control panel design that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing speeds of the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for each tractor. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to 533 characters per second in push tractors (front and rear) for various...
... almost any feature with easy front access. An improved control panel design that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing speeds of the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for each tractor. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to 533 characters per second in push tractors (front and rear) for various...
User Manual
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... board are available for your DFX printer. 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 IBM printer without the addition of printed output... other interface boards on the market (Coax and Twinax) let you can move the printer easily. 2 Introduction The stand is on the installation and use the DFX-5000 as a local printer for use with your IBM@ mainframe or minicomputer. Coax and Twinax interface boards Two...
... board are available for your DFX printer. 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 IBM printer without the addition of printed output... other interface boards on the market (Coax and Twinax) let you can move the printer easily. 2 Introduction The stand is on the installation and use the DFX-5000 as a local printer for use with your IBM@ mainframe or minicomputer. Coax and Twinax interface boards Two...
User Manual
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... appendixes include reference tables and technical specifications. You can unfold the cover and refer to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of this chapter first. Inside the back cover of software commands. It also includes information that you...
... appendixes include reference tables and technical specifications. You can unfold the cover and refer to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of this chapter first. Inside the back cover of software commands. It also includes information that you...
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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... gives you a close-up look at Your Printer Now that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you may want to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Accidental disruption of power can wipe out information in both your computer's memory and your printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer This section includes an illustration that shows you...
... gives you a close-up look at Your Printer Now that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you may want to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Accidental disruption of power can wipe out information in both your computer's memory and your printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer This section includes an illustration that shows you...
User Manual
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...Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you have set up and tested the DFX-5000, you can take full advantage of printers, choose the Epson DFX-5000 printer. If the list 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 the DFX-5000 on its menu. If your application software programs. Most software programs let you specify the type...
...Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you have set up and tested the DFX-5000, you can take full advantage of printers, choose the Epson DFX-5000 printer. If the list 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 the DFX-5000 on its menu. If your application software programs. Most software programs let you specify the type...
User Manual
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... you don't need to make any width continuous paper, from both accommodate a wide variety of printed output. If you might damage the printer by printing on labels. Both tractors are using-otherwise, you are going to the thickness of your printed text must be narrower than the...is easier to 16 inches wide. That way you can use the front tractor for paper thickness settings. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of your loaded paper, so you use more frequently. Always use any manual adjustments for printing on the platen. ...
... you don't need to make any width continuous paper, from both accommodate a wide variety of printed output. If you might damage the printer by printing on labels. Both tractors are using-otherwise, you are going to the thickness of your printed text must be narrower than the...is easier to 16 inches wide. That way you can use the front tractor for paper thickness settings. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of your loaded paper, so you use more frequently. Always use any manual adjustments for printing on the platen. ...
User Manual
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Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can print on various types of your text on the page can be...the front tractor, you can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of the paper to prevent damage to six sheets. Before loading multi-part forms, however,... labels, be critical. For more information on setting page length in this chapter. You should also check both your printer and your text, see Appendix B. See the sections on multi-part forms and labels, the positioning of paper, ...
Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can print on various types of your text on the page can be...the front tractor, you can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of the paper to prevent damage to six sheets. Before loading multi-part forms, however,... labels, be critical. For more information on setting page length in this chapter. You should also check both your printer and your text, see Appendix B. See the sections on multi-part forms and labels, the positioning of paper, ...
User Manual
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...first. WARNING: Never use only the forward-feeding (top) MICRO FEED button. WARNING: Because labels are loaded in the printer. Using labels When using labels in the DFX-5000, always choose the type mounted on loading paper onto the front tractor earlier in this chapter. Labels should be fed ...backward through the printer, you can still use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions: Instead of using the TEAR OFF button to remove printed labels, take the printer off line and press the FORM FEED or LINE FEED...
...first. WARNING: Never use only the forward-feeding (top) MICRO FEED button. WARNING: Because labels are loaded in the printer. Using labels When using labels in the DFX-5000, always choose the type mounted on loading paper onto the front tractor earlier in this chapter. Labels should be fed ...backward through the printer, you can still use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions: Instead of using the TEAR OFF button to remove printed labels, take the printer off line and press the FORM FEED or LINE FEED...
User Manual
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... flickers during printing. 3-2 Using the Printer II cm 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 '=PAOUPTER The POWER light comes on when the power switch is on and power is supplied to print. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you control...
... flickers during printing. 3-2 Using the Printer II cm 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 '=PAOUPTER The POWER light comes on when the power switch is on and power is supplied to print. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you control...
User Manual
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... such as page length and printing speed. Open the printer's front cover. 3. Because the factory (default) settings are provided in the section on ... Reference card at the back of the way so you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer Turn off the printer before you start and turn it up out of this manual. DIP switch settings are done. Changing DIP..., either remove it or lift it on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of most users, you shouldn't need to set a DIP switch, use the following steps-being sure ...
... such as page length and printing speed. Open the printer's front cover. 3. Because the factory (default) settings are provided in the section on ... Reference card at the back of the way so you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer Turn off the printer before you start and turn it up out of this manual. DIP switch settings are done. Changing DIP..., either remove it or lift it on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of most users, you shouldn't need to set a DIP switch, use the following steps-being sure ...