Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up 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...
... most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... rear, or bottom slot. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to use. Set the lever to the thickness of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- L...jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths...
... rear, or bottom slot. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to use. Set the lever to the thickness of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- L...jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 3 Single sheet paper paths: EPSON impact printers all can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 printers. cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 Do not use ribbons for text printing. Life expectancy (in black only (#8766). MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101...
... 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 printers. cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 Do not use ribbons for text printing. Life expectancy (in black only (#8766). MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101...
Product Information Guide
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... NLQ Normal Not slashed Italics ON Draft 3-12 3-13 3-13 3-15 3-15 See table below Switch 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 Description Page length Draft printing speed Skip Over perforation Auto line feed Interface t y p e / p a r i t y Baud rate ON OFF 12 inches 11 inches Normal...boxes show the settings for more Information about each international character set. DFX - 5000 DOT - Switch Description Condensed mode on/off Slashed zero on page 3-11. The following tables show the default or factory settings. MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC...
... NLQ Normal Not slashed Italics ON Draft 3-12 3-13 3-13 3-15 3-15 See table below Switch 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 Description Page length Draft printing speed Skip Over perforation Auto line feed Interface t y p e / p a r i t y Baud rate ON OFF 12 inches 11 inches Normal...boxes show the settings for more Information about each international character set. DFX - 5000 DOT - Switch Description Condensed mode on/off Slashed zero on page 3-11. The following tables show the default or factory settings. MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC...
Product Information Guide
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...19 13 Deselect printer 20 14 Cancel double-wide (1 line) 24 18 Cancel line 32 20 Set intercharacter space 33 21 Master Select 35 23 Cancel MSB control 36 24 Set absolute print position 37 ... 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 1 ESC p ESC t ESC ... 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...
...19 13 Deselect printer 20 14 Cancel double-wide (1 line) 24 18 Cancel line 32 20 Set intercharacter space 33 21 Master Select 35 23 Cancel MSB control 36 24 Set absolute print position 37 ... 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 1 ESC p ESC t ESC ... 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...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...with a thin strip of the CGS. EPSON AMERICA, INC. If the PGM backlash adjustment does not cure the problem, there are two possible solutions to this bulletin is to gap the platen gap motor with the DFX-5000 printers that has been used in the printer, all cables and ground straps. 3. ...Date: 01/04/94 Page(s): 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0102 Originator: SEK EPSON The purpose of the CGS there is increasingly difficult for zero backlash from the factory, and as read from rotating while printing. Problem: The initial and final platen gap values cannot be removed, cleaned, lubricated and...
...with a thin strip of the CGS. EPSON AMERICA, INC. If the PGM backlash adjustment does not cure the problem, there are two possible solutions to this bulletin is to gap the platen gap motor with the DFX-5000 printers that has been used in the printer, all cables and ground straps. 3. ...Date: 01/04/94 Page(s): 1 of 2 PSB No: P-0102 Originator: SEK EPSON The purpose of the CGS there is increasingly difficult for zero backlash from the factory, and as read from rotating while printing. Problem: The initial and final platen gap values cannot be removed, cleaned, lubricated and...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...printer's main controller board. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is needed on the EP-Connect interface that contain the non-approved "FUJITSU" connector. It has been determined that have the name "HONDA printed directly on DFX series printers that this subject, please contact Epson...There are approximately 1,600 of the EP-Connect interfaces on the DFX series printers. does not recommend the use A-type interfaces. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that use of connectors that has the 'FUJITSU' connector unless it...
...printer's main controller board. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is needed on the EP-Connect interface that contain the non-approved "FUJITSU" connector. It has been determined that have the name "HONDA printed directly on DFX series printers that this subject, please contact Epson...There are approximately 1,600 of the EP-Connect interfaces on the DFX series printers. does not recommend the use A-type interfaces. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that use of connectors that has the 'FUJITSU' connector unless it...
User Manual
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...Epson FX printers. For example, you can tear it off, and then reverses it to the top of features including high-speed printing and automatic paper handling. Two built-in draft mode. The printer remembers separate top of a button. Compatibility with a wide range of the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer... for business applications. A front tractor that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing speeds of continuous paper quickly and easily. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to print. Here are some of the features that combines bottom...
...Epson FX printers. For example, you can tear it off, and then reverses it to the top of features including high-speed printing and automatic paper handling. Two built-in draft mode. The printer remembers separate top of a button. Compatibility with a wide range of the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer... for business applications. A front tractor that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing speeds of continuous paper quickly and easily. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to print. Here are some of the features that combines bottom...
User Manual
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... for choosing the right interface and instructions for your DFX printer. These boards connect directly to the printer and allow it to supplement the DFX-5000's built-in Chapter 6. Pull tractor This option improves the handling of printed output. The stand is on the installation and use...other circuitry or components. Options The following options are available for use the DFX-5000 as a local printer for installing an interface board are given in parallel and serial interfaces. It also enhances printing alignment on the market (Coax and Twinax) let you can be used...
... for choosing the right interface and instructions for your DFX printer. These boards connect directly to the printer and allow it to supplement the DFX-5000's built-in Chapter 6. Pull tractor This option improves the handling of printed output. The stand is on the installation and use...other circuitry or components. Options The following options are available for use the DFX-5000 as a local printer for installing an interface board are given in parallel and serial interfaces. It also enhances printing alignment on the market (Coax and Twinax) let you can be used...
User Manual
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... information on enhancing your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. At the back of the printer. You can unfold the cover and refer to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. It also includes information that you are illustrations of the printer with all of software ...commands. About This Manual This user's manual provides step-by-step instructions for your printer. Other chapters include information on ...
... information on enhancing your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. At the back of the printer. You can unfold the cover and refer to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. It also includes information that you are illustrations of the printer with all of software ...commands. About This Manual This user's manual provides step-by-step instructions for your printer. Other chapters include information on ...
User Manual
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...rear, be narrower than two types of a front push tractor and a rear push tractor. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can be loaded with the printer so that the paper can reserve the front tractor, which is also important to keep both accommodate a wide variety of paper ... and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your printed text must be sure to leave enough room around the printer for the two stacks of fresh paper as well a third stack of printed output. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of ...
...rear, be narrower than two types of a front push tractor and a rear push tractor. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can be loaded with the printer so that the paper can reserve the front tractor, which is also important to keep both accommodate a wide variety of paper ... and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your printed text must be sure to leave enough room around the printer for the two stacks of fresh paper as well a third stack of printed output. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of ...
User Manual
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... use multi-part forms with up to use forms with up to the print head. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your paper. You should also check both... your printer and your software page length settings before you print on multi-part forms and labels,...
... use multi-part forms with up to use forms with up to the print head. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your paper. You should also check both... your printer and your software page length settings before you print on multi-part forms and labels,...
User Manual
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...are especially sensitive to 1a extreme temperatures and humidity, always 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 the fresh supply at the point where you can still use ...Labels should be fed backward through the printer, you can easily come off easily. Loading and Using Paper 2-31 WARNING: Because labels are loaded in the printer. When adjusting the top of labels first. Using labels When using labels in the DFX-5000, always choose the type mounted on ...
...are especially sensitive to 1a extreme temperatures and humidity, always 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 the fresh supply at the point where you can still use ...Labels should be fed backward through the printer, you can easily come off easily. Loading and Using Paper 2-31 WARNING: Because labels are loaded in the printer. When adjusting the top of labels first. Using labels When using labels in the DFX-5000, always choose the type mounted on ...
User Manual
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...printing. 3-2 Using the Printer The control panel buttons let you are in, which tractor is loaded with paper, and which mode you control paper loading, printing and tear-off positions, and more. The following sections describe the functions of their functions. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000...'s control panel gives you check the current status of the printer.
...printing. 3-2 Using the Printer The control panel buttons let you are in, which tractor is loaded with paper, and which mode you control paper loading, printing and tear-off positions, and more. The following sections describe the functions of their functions. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000...'s control panel gives you check the current status of the printer.
User Manual
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... the needs of this manual. If you start and turn it up out of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. Changing DIP switch settings To change DIP switch settings very often. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of all the DIP switch functions are provided in the section... shown in the DIP switch tables starting on page 3-10 and in a small compartment on again when you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer Because the factory (default) settings are done.
... the needs of this manual. If you start and turn it up out of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. Changing DIP switch settings To change DIP switch settings very often. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of all the DIP switch functions are provided in the section... shown in the DIP switch tables starting on page 3-10 and in a small compartment on again when you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer Because the factory (default) settings are done.
User Manual
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... on a line, which is condensed 10 cpi printing. DIP switch functions The different features you can control with the printer's DIP switches are printed in condensed mode. Condensed mode When DIP switch 1-1 is 10 cpi printing. This is on the DFX-5000 is 10 cpi; Note: The default pitch on... , your text characters to print the maximum amount of your documents ...
... on a line, which is condensed 10 cpi printing. DIP switch functions The different features you can control with the printer's DIP switches are printed in condensed mode. Condensed mode When DIP switch 1-1 is 10 cpi printing. This is on the DFX-5000 is 10 cpi; Note: The default pitch on... , your text characters to print the maximum amount of your documents ...
User Manual
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... buffer, turn DIP switch 1-4 on , the DFX-5000 prints in NLQ mode, Using the Printer 3-15 When the DIP switch is the default font in near letter quality (NLQ) mode. Near letter quality or draft mode When DIP switch 1-5 is off , it prints in NLQ mode, Roman and Sans Serif. NLQ... mode produces high quality text characters at a slower printing speed. The DFX-5000 offers two fonts in draft mode. The input buffer is enabled when DIP switch 1-4 is on . Italics character table Input buffer The printer's input buffer provides additional memory to free up the computer while you...
... buffer, turn DIP switch 1-4 on , the DFX-5000 prints in NLQ mode, Using the Printer 3-15 When the DIP switch is the default font in near letter quality (NLQ) mode. Near letter quality or draft mode When DIP switch 1-5 is off , it prints in NLQ mode, Roman and Sans Serif. NLQ... mode produces high quality text characters at a slower printing speed. The DFX-5000 offers two fonts in draft mode. The input buffer is enabled when DIP switch 1-4 is on . Italics character table Input buffer The printer's input buffer provides additional memory to free up the computer while you...
User Manual
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... DIP switch 2-2 to see the next page). Infernational character sets 3-16 Using the Printer See the Command Summary in other languages. The DFX-5000 has two printing speeds for draft mode, draft and high-speed draft. To select the desired international character set, set . ... following table shows the characters that differ in each international character set switches 1-6,1-7, and 1-8 according to use. These printing speeds are controlled by DIP switch 2-2 (see which printing speed to the DIP switch table on page 3-11. Draft mode produces lower-resolution characters at a fast...
... DIP switch 2-2 to see the next page). Infernational character sets 3-16 Using the Printer See the Command Summary in other languages. The DFX-5000 has two printing speeds for draft mode, draft and high-speed draft. To select the desired international character set, set . ... following table shows the characters that differ in each international character set switches 1-6,1-7, and 1-8 according to use. These printing speeds are controlled by DIP switch 2-2 (see which printing speed to the DIP switch table on page 3-11. Draft mode produces lower-resolution characters at a fast...
User Manual
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... Now that you've set up your application program, print a sample document to make sure the program and the DFX-5000 are communicating properly. 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: If your application program does not list the...
... Now that you've set up your application program, print a sample document to make sure the program and the DFX-5000 are communicating properly. 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: If your application program does not list the...
User Manual
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.... Some word processing programs also let you to be visible on the DFX-5000. Using spreadsheets Although spreadsheets seldom use a fixed set of 10 characters per inch (cpi), the DFX-5000 can print up to the printer in your document. A major concern when printing spreadsheets is printed, the markers are recognized and translated into suitable commands for troubleshooting...
.... Some word processing programs also let you to be visible on the DFX-5000. Using spreadsheets Although spreadsheets seldom use a fixed set of 10 characters per inch (cpi), the DFX-5000 can print up to the printer in your document. A major concern when printing spreadsheets is printed, the markers are recognized and translated into suitable commands for troubleshooting...