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TM - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - Related Documentation M - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel. Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5 DFX - 5000 DOT -
TM - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - Related Documentation M - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel. Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5 DFX - 5000 DOT -
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... information that you will need for your daily use of the manual you important information on enhancing your printer. This information is necessary for setting up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. The appendixes include reference tables and technical specifications. Chapter 1 shows...
... information that you will need for your daily use of the manual you important information on enhancing your printer. This information is necessary for setting up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. The appendixes include reference tables and technical specifications. Chapter 1 shows...
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... and a rear push tractor. That way you can use most often onto the rear tractor. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper However, the width of your loaded paper, so you don't need to make any width continuous paper... paper you use any manual adjustments for printing on the platen. Always use more frequently. If you are going to 16 inches wide. 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....
... and a rear push tractor. That way you can use most often onto the rear tractor. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper However, the width of your loaded paper, so you don't need to make any width continuous paper... paper you use any manual adjustments for printing on the platen. Always use more frequently. If you are going to 16 inches wide. 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....
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...users, you are located in the Quick Reference card at the back of the way so you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer The DIP switches are done. Descriptions of all the DIP switch functions are designed to change a DIP switch setting, follow these steps: 1. ...it up out of this manual. If there is paper loaded on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. Open the printer's front cover. 3. Turn off the printer before you start and turn off the printer. 2. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length...
...users, you are located in the Quick Reference card at the back of the way so you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer The DIP switches are done. Descriptions of all the DIP switch functions are designed to change a DIP switch setting, follow these steps: 1. ...it up out of this manual. If there is paper loaded on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. Open the printer's front cover. 3. Turn off the printer before you start and turn off the printer. 2. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length...
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...in a line. Some word processing programs also let you use printer commands, first check your word processor manual to see the Command Summary in Chapter 8 for example, in Chapter 4. To use a fixed set of printer features by placing markers around the text to use as many printing... may not be altered. This method has the advantage of 10 characters per inch (cpi), the DFX-5000 can fit on the screen. Using spreadsheets Although spreadsheets seldom use any DFX-5000 printer feature, not just the features available with your spreadsheet program provides a list of characters Using the...
...in a line. Some word processing programs also let you use printer commands, first check your word processor manual to see the Command Summary in Chapter 8 for example, in Chapter 4. To use a fixed set of printer features by placing markers around the text to use as many printing... may not be altered. This method has the advantage of 10 characters per inch (cpi), the DFX-5000 can fit on the screen. Using spreadsheets Although spreadsheets seldom use any DFX-5000 printer feature, not just the features available with your spreadsheet program provides a list of characters Using the...
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... options. To use and supply the appropriate number from this chapter on the DFX-5000. 3-22 Using the Printer Also see the section on a line using DIP switches. by about 65% if you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. The table below shows you the number of columns ... Chapter 4. Instead, you want to send printer commands. If your spreadsheet asks the number of columns your spreadsheet program to find out how to use the DFX-5000's printer commands, first look in this table. See the section earlier in the manual for a list of printing for condensed mode...
... options. To use and supply the appropriate number from this chapter on the DFX-5000. 3-22 Using the Printer Also see the section on a line using DIP switches. by about 65% if you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. The table below shows you the number of columns ... Chapter 4. Instead, you want to send printer commands. If your spreadsheet asks the number of columns your spreadsheet program to find out how to use the DFX-5000's printer commands, first look in this table. See the section earlier in the manual for a list of printing for condensed mode...
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...is ideal for just one word or phrase. You can obtain many different printing effects with your document, you insert printer commands in this section with the DFX-5000 printer, from arranging the text on the page to giving extra emphasis to the entire document. And while some of the ..., many don't let you select a particular typestyle for rough drafts and large documents or reports that you may want to check your software manual to see the section in your application program, but offers higher resolution characters. Finally, NLQ takes a little longer, but do not have ...
...is ideal for just one word or phrase. You can obtain many different printing effects with your document, you insert printer commands in this section with the DFX-5000 printer, from arranging the text on the page to giving extra emphasis to the entire document. And while some of the ..., many don't let you select a particular typestyle for rough drafts and large documents or reports that you may want to check your software manual to see the section in your application program, but offers higher resolution characters. Finally, NLQ takes a little longer, but do not have ...
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...CHAPTER 6. OPERATING PRINCIPLES Describes the theory of the printer. TROUBLESHOOTING Provides Epson-approved techniques for the experience repair technician, and attention... printer operation. CHAPTER 3. CHAPTER 4. CHAPTER 5. MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Describes preventive maintenance techniques and lists Lubricants and adhesives required to change without notice. - The contents of DFX-5000...+. The chapters are subject to service the equipment. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Includes a step-by -step guide for product disassembly and assembly. PREFACE This manual...
...CHAPTER 6. OPERATING PRINCIPLES Describes the theory of the printer. TROUBLESHOOTING Provides Epson-approved techniques for the experience repair technician, and attention... printer operation. CHAPTER 3. CHAPTER 4. CHAPTER 5. MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Describes preventive maintenance techniques and lists Lubricants and adhesives required to change without notice. - The contents of DFX-5000...+. The chapters are subject to service the equipment. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Includes a step-by -step guide for product disassembly and assembly. PREFACE This manual...
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... Automatic tear off - Automatic paper path changing Cl Eight-bit parallel interface and RS-232C serial interface standard Cl Epson ESC/P-83 (ESC/P version 83) printer driver (compatible with a maximum speed of 560 characters per second (ips) paper feeding - e- , Rev....e cover for paper thickness - DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.1 GENERAL FEATURES The DFX-5000+ is designed for business use and provides high-speed, high-volume printing and continuous-sheet handling. It is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer with the FX-870/1170 and DFX-5000) D 9 character tables in the...
... Automatic tear off - Automatic paper path changing Cl Eight-bit parallel interface and RS-232C serial interface standard Cl Epson ESC/P-83 (ESC/P version 83) printer driver (compatible with a maximum speed of 560 characters per second (ips) paper feeding - e- , Rev....e cover for paper thickness - DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.1 GENERAL FEATURES The DFX-5000+ is designed for business use and provides high-speed, high-volume printing and continuous-sheet handling. It is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer with the FX-870/1170 and DFX-5000) D 9 character tables in the...
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A Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 1-1. the printer processes the data from the card. 1-2 Rev. Options and Consumables I I Model Description #8309 Pull tractor unit #8766 Ribbon cartridge t #8767 , Ribbon pack I C82305* I Serial I/Fcard, ...
A Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 1-1. the printer processes the data from the card. 1-2 Rev. Options and Consumables I I Model Description #8309 Pull tractor unit #8766 Ribbon cartridge t #8767 , Ribbon pack I C82305* I Serial I/Fcard, ...
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...) 3.1 (0.12) 3.1 (0.12) 2.54 (0.10) 2.12 (0.08) 1.69 (0.07) 1.48 (0.06) 1.27 (0.05) 136 163 204 233 I o 8/72" 0 0 0 L3- DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS This section provides detailed information about the DFX-5000+. 1.2.1 Printer Capabilities Printing method: Serial impact dot matrix Pin configuration: 9 wires Pin diameter: 0.29 mm (0.01 inches) Product Description mm (1/72") o I 272 Rev. Character Size and...
...) 3.1 (0.12) 3.1 (0.12) 2.54 (0.10) 2.12 (0.08) 1.69 (0.07) 1.48 (0.06) 1.27 (0.05) 136 163 204 233 I o 8/72" 0 0 0 L3- DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS This section provides detailed information about the DFX-5000+. 1.2.1 Printer Capabilities Printing method: Serial impact dot matrix Pin configuration: 9 wires Pin diameter: 0.29 mm (0.01 inches) Product Description mm (1/72") o I 272 Rev. Character Size and...
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... 101 -406 mm (4 - 16 inches) wide Not available Not available Line spacing: 1/6- o o rABCD wxY~ ~ I Io 0 0 0 II I 01 /0 A A Figure 1-3. A 1-5 Printable Area for Fanfold Paper Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.2.2 Paper Handling Specifications Feeding methods: Push tractor feed (front and rear) Push-pull feed with a l/216-inch minimum increment Feeding speed (1/6-inch per...
... 101 -406 mm (4 - 16 inches) wide Not available Not available Line spacing: 1/6- o o rABCD wxY~ ~ I Io 0 0 0 II I 01 /0 A A Figure 1-3. A 1-5 Printable Area for Fanfold Paper Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.2.2 Paper Handling Specifications Feeding methods: Push tractor feed (front and rear) Push-pull feed with a l/216-inch minimum increment Feeding speed (1/6-inch per...
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... perforations (the ratio of the printable area is available for multi-part paper). VE!?L Figure 1-6. A Weak horizontal and vertical perforations cause paper jams. 6. Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Notes: 1. Horizontal alignment maybe irregular in the top 75 mm (3 inches) of the first page are unprintable. 3.
... perforations (the ratio of the printable area is available for multi-part paper). VE!?L Figure 1-6. A Weak horizontal and vertical perforations cause paper jams. 6. Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Notes: 1. Horizontal alignment maybe irregular in the top 75 mm (3 inches) of the first page are unprintable. 3.
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The raised portion at a Perforation 10. The sprocket holes of correct perforation intersections. Aligned Sprocket Holes Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 7. l_c- Figure 1-8 shows examples of each other. A 1-7 At the intersection of the paper. -'/ Uncut Paper edge [--- OC3 Figure 1-10. Sprocket Holes 11. ut ...
The raised portion at a Perforation 10. The sprocket holes of correct perforation intersections. Aligned Sprocket Holes Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 7. l_c- Figure 1-8 shows examples of each other. A 1-7 At the intersection of the paper. -'/ Uncut Paper edge [--- OC3 Figure 1-10. Sprocket Holes 11. ut ...
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...-part 35-48 kg (11 - 15 lb), up to the total thickness Carrier 45- 70kg (14- 221b) 13-31mm More than 13mm 4- --D - Perforations T .// z o --- -..- --. Product Description DFX-50oo+ Service Manual 12.
...-part 35-48 kg (11 - 15 lb), up to the total thickness Carrier 45- 70kg (14- 221b) 13-31mm More than 13mm 4- --D - Perforations T .// z o --- -..- --. Product Description DFX-50oo+ Service Manual 12.
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...15 shows a cross section of the stapled area. Figure 1-16 shows a cross section of the stapled area. Forms joined with dotted paste, the form sheets can be applied for the best printing quality. 3. a: Less than paper thickness Figure 1-15. Paper feeding direction Figure... and the paper must be bound together with spot gluing (dotted paste), paper stapling (mechanical staking), or tape stitching. Notes: 1. There must be joined on either a single side or both feeding directions. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description r, Ii When using overlapping multi-part forms, ...
...15 shows a cross section of the stapled area. Figure 1-16 shows a cross section of the stapled area. Forms joined with dotted paste, the form sheets can be applied for the best printing quality. 3. a: Less than paper thickness Figure 1-15. Paper feeding direction Figure... and the paper must be bound together with spot gluing (dotted paste), paper stapling (mechanical staking), or tape stitching. Notes: 1. There must be joined on either a single side or both feeding directions. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description r, Ii When using overlapping multi-part forms, ...
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...cause a paper jam, or the labels may come off the backing and stick to feed label forms backward. The label surface must be used. 2. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description Labels Paper path: Label size (W x H): Bottom carrier: Width Length Total thickness: Label examples: Front only 2%x 15/16 inches 4 x...minimum 0.19 mm (0.0075 inches) maximum Differences in thickness must be rounded. 6. to avoid a paper jam, it is important not to the printer.) 3. Feed label forms only in the forward direction, using label forms, do not use easy-peel labels. 5. Do not use the paper select...
...cause a paper jam, or the labels may come off the backing and stick to feed label forms backward. The label surface must be used. 2. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description Labels Paper path: Label size (W x H): Bottom carrier: Width Length Total thickness: Label examples: Front only 2%x 15/16 inches 4 x...minimum 0.19 mm (0.0075 inches) maximum Differences in thickness must be rounded. 6. to avoid a paper jam, it is important not to the printer.) 3. Feed label forms only in the forward direction, using label forms, do not use easy-peel labels. 5. Do not use the paper select...
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... B 1.2.9 Physical Specifications Size (W x D x H): Weight: 700 x 382x 369 mm (27.6 x 15.0 x 14.5 inches) 29 kg (63.8 lb) Rev. A 1-13 DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6. version: European version: U.S. Rated Electrical Ranges Product DescriMion 120 V Version 220-240 V Version Rated voltage 120 VAC I 220-240 VAC Input voltage...on hours (POH) at a duty cycle of zs~o 24 million lines (excluding the printhead and ribbon) 300 million characters (14 dots/character) 1.2.8 Safety Approvals Safety standards: Radio frequency interference (RFI): U.S.
... B 1.2.9 Physical Specifications Size (W x D x H): Weight: 700 x 382x 369 mm (27.6 x 15.0 x 14.5 inches) 29 kg (63.8 lb) Rev. A 1-13 DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6. version: European version: U.S. Rated Electrical Ranges Product DescriMion 120 V Version 220-240 V Version Rated voltage 120 VAC I 220-240 VAC Input voltage...on hours (POH) at a duty cycle of zs~o 24 million lines (excluding the printhead and ribbon) 300 million characters (14 dots/character) 1.2.8 Safety Approvals Safety standards: Radio frequency interference (RFI): U.S.
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... Input data is LOW. This pulse indicates data has been received 0 and the printer is approximately 12 p.s. 0 HIGH indicates the printer cannot accept the next data. 0 HIGH indicates paper out. In the printer, chassis ground and signal ground are short circuited. Ground for the 8-bit parallel ...v 19-30 GND 31 INIT 32 ERROR 33 GND 36 SLCTIN STROBE pulse to the printer. o Always HIGH output. (Pulled up to accept the next data. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description Table 1-7 shows the signal functions and connector pin assignments for twisted-pair return...
... Input data is LOW. This pulse indicates data has been received 0 and the printer is approximately 12 p.s. 0 HIGH indicates the printer cannot accept the next data. 0 HIGH indicates paper out. In the printer, chassis ground and signal ground are short circuited. Ground for the 8-bit parallel ...v 19-30 GND 31 INIT 32 ERROR 33 GND 36 SLCTIN STROBE pulse to the printer. o Always HIGH output. (Pulled up to accept the next data. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description Table 1-7 shows the signal functions and connector pin assignments for twisted-pair return...