Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...-up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. EPSON impact printers are capable of ownership Flexible paper handling - only impact printers can all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest multi-part forms Offer the...
...-up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. EPSON impact printers are capable of ownership Flexible paper handling - only impact printers can all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have finer printhead pins which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest multi-part forms Offer the...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... platten to the thickness of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of their respective owners. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using...
... platten to the thickness of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of their respective owners. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using...
Product Information Guide
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...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 - MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101 to 406.4mm... original plus up 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 24-pin printers. cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT -
...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 - MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101 to 406.4mm... original plus up 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 24-pin printers. cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT -
Product Information Guide
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..., RX, MX, or Epson drivers are routed away from both incoming and exiting paper. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but not required. MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is properly aligned (no ...printer to set up, but due to accommodate the printer, and its use is established. Software Installation The DFX-5000 is code -compatible with the Epson FX printer series, and therefore it is a very high -speed machine, special care must be taken to hold the printer securely in place. DFX-5000 4 12/12/88 9 - DFX - 5000 DOT...
..., RX, MX, or Epson drivers are routed away from both incoming and exiting paper. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but not required. MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is properly aligned (no ...printer to set up, but due to accommodate the printer, and its use is established. Software Installation The DFX-5000 is code -compatible with the Epson FX printer series, and therefore it is a very high -speed machine, special care must be taken to hold the printer securely in place. DFX-5000 4 12/12/88 9 - DFX - 5000 DOT...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...possible solutions to this bulletin is to load paper completely. 1. Resolution: On each side of regular copy paper. Remove the four screws that constantly or intermittently perform a load and eject cycle or fail to resolve a problem with the DFX-5000 printers that hold the mechanism in the past with... is harder to turn than other small gear. 5. 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. On older units, or units used in the printer, all cables and ground straps. 3.
...possible solutions to this bulletin is to load paper completely. 1. Resolution: On each side of regular copy paper. Remove the four screws that constantly or intermittently perform a load and eject cycle or fail to resolve a problem with the DFX-5000 printers that hold the mechanism in the past with... is harder to turn than other small gear. 5. 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. On older units, or units used in the printer, all cables and ground straps. 3.
User Manual
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... and labels. The printer remembers separate top of continuous paper quickly and easily. Compatibility with easy front access. A front tractor that lets you control all operations from the control panel. An automatic paper handling system that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing... that combines bottom feeding with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by Epson FX printers. Another button feeds the paper forward so you can tear it off, and then reverses it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for each tractor. The printer combines high performance and reliability with ...
... and labels. The printer remembers separate top of continuous paper quickly and easily. Compatibility with easy front access. A front tractor that lets you control all operations from the control panel. An automatic paper handling system that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing... that combines bottom feeding with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by Epson FX printers. Another button feeds the paper forward so you can tear it off, and then reverses it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for each tractor. The printer combines high performance and reliability with ...
User Manual
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... printing alignment on casters so you use of optional interface boards can move the printer easily. 2 Introduction 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. Options The following options are ...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. These boards connect directly to the...
... printing alignment on casters so you use of optional interface boards can move the printer easily. 2 Introduction 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. Options The following options are ...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. These boards connect directly to the...
User Manual
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... is necessary for the day-to the illustrations when you are illustrations of the printer with all of the major parts identified. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of possible problems and recommended solutions. You can unfold the... the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer. It also includes information that you important information on enhancing your daily use of your printer. Be sure to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Introduction 3 Chapter 1 shows you 'll find a glossary,...
... is necessary for the day-to the illustrations when you are illustrations of the printer with all of the major parts identified. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary of possible problems and recommended solutions. You can unfold the... the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer. It also includes information that you important information on enhancing your daily use of your printer. Be sure to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Introduction 3 Chapter 1 shows you 'll find a glossary,...
User Manual
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... a third stack 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 feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of printed output. It is easier to 16 inches wide...
... a third stack 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 feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of printed output. It is easier to 16 inches wide...
User Manual
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... top of form and printing positions earlier in this chapter. 2-30 Loading and Using Paper Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can be absolutely sure that your printing stays within the printable area of the paper to prevent damage to use forms with up to six sheets. Using multi-part forms...forms and labels, the positioning of your software page length settings before you load any other type of paper, including multi-part forms and labels. You should also check both your printer and your text on the page can print on the rear tractor. WARNING: When printing on setting ...
... top of form and printing positions earlier in this chapter. 2-30 Loading and Using Paper Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can be absolutely sure that your printing stays within the printable area of the paper to prevent damage to use forms with up to six sheets. Using multi-part forms...forms and labels, the positioning of your software page length settings before you load any other type of paper, including multi-part forms and labels. You should also check both your printer and your text on the page can print on the rear tractor. WARNING: When printing on setting ...
User Manual
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... tractor only. WARNING: Because labels are loaded in the printer. Before using the FRONT/REAR button to eject the remaining labels. 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. WARNING: ... you can tear it off the fresh supply at the point where you load continuous paper. Labels must never feed labels backward through the printer because they can still use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions: Instead of labels first. Loading and Using...
... tractor only. WARNING: Because labels are loaded in the printer. Before using the FRONT/REAR button to eject the remaining labels. 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. WARNING: ... you can tear it off the fresh supply at the point where you load continuous paper. Labels must never feed labels backward through the printer because they can still use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you follow these precautions: Instead of labels first. Loading and Using...
User Manual
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... in, which tractor is loaded with paper, and which tractor is on the control panel let you access to receive data from your computer. This light flickers during printing. 3-2 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you check the ...current status of the printer. IzaPC-I -PAOPUTER and ready to several powerful features. The following sections describe the ...
... in, which tractor is loaded with paper, and which tractor is on the control panel let you access to receive data from your computer. This light flickers during printing. 3-2 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you check the ...current status of the printer. IzaPC-I -PAOPUTER and ready to several powerful features. The following sections describe the ...
User Manual
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... shown in the DIP switch tables starting on page 3-10 and in the Quick Reference card at the back of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. If there is paper loaded on the front tractor, either remove it or lift it on again when you are done. DIP switches... you shouldn't need to set a DIP switch, use the following steps-being sure to change a DIP switch setting, follow these steps: 1. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of all the DIP switch functions are provided in the section on DIP switch functions on page 3-12. Descriptions of DIP switches...
... shown in the DIP switch tables starting on page 3-10 and in the Quick Reference card at the back of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. If there is paper loaded on the front tractor, either remove it or lift it on again when you are done. DIP switches... you shouldn't need to set a DIP switch, use the following steps-being sure to change a DIP switch setting, follow these steps: 1. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of all the DIP switch functions are provided in the section on DIP switch functions on page 3-12. Descriptions of DIP switches...
User Manual
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... an example of the first to make the text bolder. For even greater boldness, you print bold, it probably uses the DFX-5000's emphasized or double-strike command. In emphasized mode, the DFX-5000 prints each character twice, the second time slightly below the first, to produce darker, more fully formed characters. The second...-strike printing Emphasized and double-strike printing give your word processing program lets you can combine emphasized and double-strike. In double-strike mode, the printer prints each character twice as the print head moves across the...
... an example of the first to make the text bolder. For even greater boldness, you print bold, it probably uses the DFX-5000's emphasized or double-strike command. In emphasized mode, the DFX-5000 prints each character twice, the second time slightly below the first, to produce darker, more fully formed characters. The second...-strike printing Emphasized and double-strike printing give your word processing program lets you can combine emphasized and double-strike. In double-strike mode, the printer prints each character twice as the print head moves across the...
User Manual
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... of DIP switch 2-3. ESC N Format: Set Skip Over Perforation ASCII code: ESC N n Decimal: 27 78 n Hexadecimal: 1B 4E n Comments: The variable n is printed and the paper advances one line in the print buffer is the number of lines skipped between the last line printed on one page and the first line... cancelled by ESC O and also by ESC N. For example, with the standard settings for line spacing (1/6-inch), and page length (66 lines), ESC N 6 causes the DFX to 127.
... of DIP switch 2-3. ESC N Format: Set Skip Over Perforation ASCII code: ESC N n Decimal: 27 78 n Hexadecimal: 1B 4E n Comments: The variable n is printed and the paper advances one line in the print buffer is the number of lines skipped between the last line printed on one page and the first line... cancelled by ESC O and also by ESC N. For example, with the standard settings for line spacing (1/6-inch), and page length (66 lines), ESC N 6 causes the DFX to 127.
Service Manual
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List of the DFX-5000 1-1 Figure 1-2. Exterior View of Figures . . Unsuitable Paper 1-6 Figure 1-5. Perforation Pitch 1-6 Figure...Figure 1-19. Printable Area for Fanfold Paper with a Label 1-19 Figure 1-25. Options and Consumables 1-2 Table 1-2. Printing Speeds 1-4 Table 1-4. Pin Configuration 1-3 Figure 1-3. M-3C11 Printer Mechanism 1-27 Figure 1-28. C117 ...24 Table 1-15. Baud Rate Selection 1-25 Table 1-17. Dotted Paste Positions 1-9 Figure 1-15. Control Panel 1-17 Figure 1-24. Setting the Paper Type 1-21 Table 1-12. Printable Area, Overlapping Multi-part Forms...
List of the DFX-5000 1-1 Figure 1-2. Exterior View of Figures . . Unsuitable Paper 1-6 Figure 1-5. Perforation Pitch 1-6 Figure...Figure 1-19. Printable Area for Fanfold Paper with a Label 1-19 Figure 1-25. Options and Consumables 1-2 Table 1-2. Printing Speeds 1-4 Table 1-4. Pin Configuration 1-3 Figure 1-3. M-3C11 Printer Mechanism 1-27 Figure 1-28. C117 ...24 Table 1-15. Baud Rate Selection 1-25 Table 1-17. Dotted Paste Positions 1-9 Figure 1-15. Control Panel 1-17 Figure 1-24. Setting the Paper Type 1-21 Table 1-12. Printable Area, Overlapping Multi-part Forms...
Service Manual
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...-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 - Automatic interface selection - It is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer with the FX-870/1170 and DFX-5000) D 9 character tables in the standard version 21 character tables in...
...-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 - Automatic interface selection - It is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer with the FX-870/1170 and DFX-5000) D 9 character tables in the standard version 21 character tables in...
Service Manual
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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 ... - - -w--- : ~~BcD s I Io 0 0 0 HEm > 0O-~B-C--D W-XY--Z-J-'-0-o- o o rABCD wxY~ ~ I Io 0 0 0 II I 01 /0 A A Figure 1-3. Printable Area for Fanfold Paper Rev. A 1-5 or l/8-inch feed or programmable with the optional pull tractor (front or rear) Paper size: Fanfold paper Single sheet paper Roll paper 101 -406 mm (4 - 16 inches) wide Not available Not available Line spacing: 1/6-
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 ... - - -w--- : ~~BcD s I Io 0 0 0 HEm > 0O-~B-C--D W-XY--Z-J-'-0-o- o o rABCD wxY~ ~ I Io 0 0 0 II I 01 /0 A A Figure 1-3. Printable Area for Fanfold Paper Rev. A 1-5 or l/8-inch feed or programmable with the optional pull tractor (front or rear) Paper size: Fanfold paper Single sheet paper Roll paper 101 -406 mm (4 - 16 inches) wide Not available Not available Line spacing: 1/6-
Service Manual
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... less than 5:1. When using the optional pull tractor, the top 120 mm (4.8 inches) of the paper. VE!?L Figure 1-6. Use clean paper with no folds, creases, or tears (especially for 20 lines after the paper end. Unsuitable Paper 4. Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Notes: 1. The end of the printable area is 15 mm (0.60 inches) above...
... less than 5:1. When using the optional pull tractor, the top 120 mm (4.8 inches) of the paper. VE!?L Figure 1-6. Use clean paper with no folds, creases, or tears (especially for 20 lines after the paper end. Unsuitable Paper 4. Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Notes: 1. The end of the printable area is 15 mm (0.60 inches) above...
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Horizontal perforations must be circular and may have uncut parts on both edges of each other. Paper Edge at a perforation (fold) must be less than 1 mm (0.04 inches) from the flat part, and ...portion at a Horizontal Perforation 8. ut Figure 1-7. Perforations Figure 1-9. Aligned Sprocket Holes Rev. Perforation Intersections 9. OC3 Figure 1-10. The sprocket holes of the paper. -'/ Uncut Paper edge [--- Sprocket holes must be kept flat by force. Sprocket Holes 11. l_c- Figure 1-8 shows examples of a horizontal and vertical perforation, the perforation ...
Horizontal perforations must be circular and may have uncut parts on both edges of each other. Paper Edge at a perforation (fold) must be less than 1 mm (0.04 inches) from the flat part, and ...portion at a Horizontal Perforation 8. ut Figure 1-7. Perforations Figure 1-9. Aligned Sprocket Holes Rev. Perforation Intersections 9. OC3 Figure 1-10. The sprocket holes of the paper. -'/ Uncut Paper edge [--- Sprocket holes must be kept flat by force. Sprocket Holes 11. l_c- Figure 1-8 shows examples of a horizontal and vertical perforation, the perforation ...