Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... cost 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 ribbons. only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple ...paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX...
... cost 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 ribbons. only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple ...paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide...their respective owners. 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: Front paper path The front paper path...
... Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide...their respective owners. 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: Front paper path The front paper path...
Product Information Guide
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Life expectancy (in black only (#8766). Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Unidirectional for graphics (can also be switched to bidirectional by using the proper software command). 1/6-inch, 1/8-inch, or ...to 0.012 inches (0.30 mm) With continuous, multi-part paper only: Front-one 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...
Life expectancy (in black only (#8766). Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Unidirectional for graphics (can also be switched to bidirectional by using the proper software command). 1/6-inch, 1/8-inch, or ...to 0.012 inches (0.30 mm) With continuous, multi-part paper only: Front-one 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...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...unless it is the "FUJITSU" connector. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that have the name "HONDA printed directly on the DFX series printers. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the black part of the EP-Connect interfaces on the... simply look directly at (508) 435-6872. When using standard type A coaxial cable. Epson America, Inc. There are approximately 1,600 of the connector. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is a "HONDA" connector. For additional information on this ...
...unless it is the "FUJITSU" connector. EPSON AMERICA, INC. The other Epson dot-matrix printers that have the name "HONDA printed directly on the DFX series printers. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the black part of the EP-Connect interfaces on the... simply look directly at (508) 435-6872. When using standard type A coaxial cable. Epson America, Inc. There are approximately 1,600 of the connector. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is a "HONDA" connector. For additional information on this ...
User Manual
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...the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for convenient paper handling. An improved control panel design that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing speeds of... Compatibility with a wide range of form positions for various paper types, including multi-part forms and labels. Two built-in draft mode. A front tractor that lets you... between types of a button. 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 533 characters per second...
...the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for convenient paper handling. An improved control panel design that make the DFX-5000 unique: Extra-fast printing speeds of... Compatibility with a wide range of form positions for various paper types, including multi-part forms and labels. Two built-in draft mode. A front tractor that lets you... between types of a button. 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 533 characters per second...
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. The stand is on casters so you use the DFX-5000 as a local printer for use of heavy multi-part forms and labels. 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. Options The...
... These boards connect directly to the printer and allow it to supplement the DFX-5000's built-in Chapter 6. The stand is on casters so you use the DFX-5000 as a local printer for use of heavy multi-part forms and labels. 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. Options The...
User Manual
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... for setting up and operating the printer. Introduction 3 Inside the back cover of the major parts identified. You can unfold the cover and refer to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. It also includes information that you... are illustrations of the printer with all of this chapter first....
... for setting up and operating the printer. Introduction 3 Inside the back cover of the major parts identified. You can unfold the cover and refer to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. It also includes information that you... are illustrations of the printer with all of this chapter first....
User Manual
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...entire computer system away from potential sources of cordless telephones. It also 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. l Avoid using electrical outlets that ... lights. This section includes an illustration that shows you assemble and test the printer. See Chapters 2 and 3 for reference as loudspeakers or the base units of interference, such as you the printer's various parts. WARNING: l Avoid locations that are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers...
...entire computer system away from potential sources of cordless telephones. It also 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. l Avoid using electrical outlets that ... lights. This section includes an illustration that shows you assemble and test the printer. See Chapters 2 and 3 for reference as loudspeakers or the base units of interference, such as you the printer's various parts. WARNING: l Avoid locations that are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers...
User Manual
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.... Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of printed output. However, the width of your loaded paper, so you don't need to make any width continuous paper, from both accommodate a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of...
.... Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of printed output. However, the width of your loaded paper, so you don't need to make any width continuous paper, from both accommodate a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of...
User Manual
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... the same way you can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to use the optional pull tractor. Before loading multi-part forms, however, make sure the paper has a clean straight edge and does not separate or tear apart. For...and labels. See Chapter 6. See the sections on loading paper earlier in Chapter 3. Using multi-part forms You can use forms with up to six sheets. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can be absolutely sure that your printing stays within the printable area of the paper to prevent ...
... the same way you can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to use the optional pull tractor. Before loading multi-part forms, however, make sure the paper has a clean straight edge and does not separate or tear apart. For...and labels. See Chapter 6. See the sections on loading paper earlier in Chapter 3. Using multi-part forms You can use forms with up to six sheets. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can be absolutely sure that your printing stays within the printable area of the paper to prevent ...
User Manual
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... this chapter lists all the commands available on the DFX. The second part of this chapter lists and describes each is described. Note: Some application programs can use control key sequences. the commands are looking for the ...command you to full explanations of the commands divided by topic, with page number references that direct you are divided into the following subjects: Printer operation Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall printing style Print size and character width Print enhancement Word processing Character sets User-defined characters Graphics...
... this chapter lists all the commands available on the DFX. The second part of this chapter lists and describes each is described. Note: Some application programs can use control key sequences. the commands are looking for the ...command you to full explanations of the commands divided by topic, with page number references that direct you are divided into the following subjects: Printer operation Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall printing style Print size and character width Print enhancement Word processing Character sets User-defined characters Graphics...
Service Manual
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... l-7. Label and Carrier 1-12 Figure 1-22. Main Components 1-26 Figure 1-27. Housing 1-29 List of the DFX-5000 1-1 Figure 1-2. Character Tables 1-4 Table 1-5. ESC/P Mode Selection 1-24 Table 1-15. Page Length Selection 1-25 Exterior...Dotted Paste Positions 1-9 Figure 1-15. Stapled Area 3 1-10 Figure 1-18. Correct Multi-part Form Binding 1-10 Figure 1-19. Printable Area for Fanfold Paper with a Label 1-19 Figure 1-25. Data Transmission Timing 1-14 Figure 1-23. Control Panel 1-17 Figure 1-24. overlapping Multi-part Forms 1-19 Figure 1-26. M-3C11 Printer...
... l-7. Label and Carrier 1-12 Figure 1-22. Main Components 1-26 Figure 1-27. Housing 1-29 List of the DFX-5000 1-1 Figure 1-2. Character Tables 1-4 Table 1-5. ESC/P Mode Selection 1-24 Table 1-15. Page Length Selection 1-25 Exterior...Dotted Paste Positions 1-9 Figure 1-15. Stapled Area 3 1-10 Figure 1-18. Correct Multi-part Form Binding 1-10 Figure 1-19. Printable Area for Fanfold Paper with a Label 1-19 Figure 1-25. Data Transmission Timing 1-14 Figure 1-23. Control Panel 1-17 Figure 1-24. overlapping Multi-part Forms 1-19 Figure 1-26. M-3C11 Printer...
Service Manual
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... 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... the optional pull tractor is installed. 1.2.3 Paper Specifications Fanfold Paper Quality: Width: Copy capability: Front Rear Total thickness: Front Rear Weight: Single Multi-part Plain paper 101 -406 mm (4 - 16inches) 6 sheets (1 original + 5 carbonless copies) 4 sheets (1 original + 3 carbonless copies) Up ...
... 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... the optional pull tractor is installed. 1.2.3 Paper Specifications Fanfold Paper Quality: Width: Copy capability: Front Rear Total thickness: Front Rear Weight: Single Multi-part Plain paper 101 -406 mm (4 - 16inches) 6 sheets (1 original + 5 carbonless copies) 4 sheets (1 original + 3 carbonless copies) Up ...
Service Manual
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... of the printable area is 15 mm (0.60 inches) above the bottom edge of the first page. 2. cut part to the uncut part) must be less than 5:1. The paper feeding pitch is available for multi-part paper). A A o :p6D- -- ~- -lo 0' o , 0 I0 s o' 10 ,~ o 10 E L%D-. ...-w-)(wJ'o 1E$ il In END OF PAPER V If? Form override Area 5. Figure 1-4 shows paper you should not use. Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Notes: 1. Use clean paper...
... of the printable area is 15 mm (0.60 inches) above the bottom edge of the first page. 2. cut part to the uncut part) must be less than 5:1. The paper feeding pitch is available for multi-part paper). A A o :p6D- -- ~- -lo 0' o , 0 I0 s o' 10 ,~ o 10 E L%D-. ...-w-)(wJ'o 1E$ il In END OF PAPER V If? Form override Area 5. Figure 1-4 shows paper you should not use. Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Notes: 1. Use clean paper...
Service Manual
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...1-8 shows examples of a horizontal and vertical perforation, the perforation cuts must not cross each paper layer must be kept flat by force. Perforations Figure 1-9. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 7. I I I ---I I I --I I ---. Sprocket holes must have teeth. The sprocket holes of the paper. -'/ Uncut... at a perforation (fold) must be less than 1 mm (0.04 inches) from the flat part, and the bottom layer must be circular and may have uncut parts on both edges of each other. The raised portion at a Horizontal Perforation 8. Sprocket Holes 11...
...1-8 shows examples of a horizontal and vertical perforation, the perforation cuts must not cross each paper layer must be kept flat by force. Perforations Figure 1-9. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 7. I I I ---I I I --I I ---. Sprocket holes must have teeth. The sprocket holes of the paper. -'/ Uncut... at a perforation (fold) must be less than 1 mm (0.04 inches) from the flat part, and the bottom layer must be circular and may have uncut parts on both edges of each other. The raised portion at a Horizontal Perforation 8. Sprocket Holes 11...
Service Manual
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...221b) 13-31mm More than 13mm 4- --D - Figure 1-13. Never use incorrectly folded paper, such as the paper shown below. Perforations T .// z o --- -..- --. Printable Area, Overlapping Multi-part Forms NG Figure 1-12. r0 Ma) o .1 7Carrier o 0 -. 0 0 0 -0. 0 0 0 0 -0. 5 - Any pieces of paper remaining in the printable area. 15. Make ... holes must be removed. 13. o o A 0 - The paper must be tom off cleanly along a perforation. Product Description DFX-50oo+ Service Manual 12. The paper should be fanfolded at the horizontal perforations.
...221b) 13-31mm More than 13mm 4- --D - Figure 1-13. Never use incorrectly folded paper, such as the paper shown below. Perforations T .// z o --- -..- --. Printable Area, Overlapping Multi-part Forms NG Figure 1-12. r0 Ma) o .1 7Carrier o 0 -. 0 0 0 -0. 0 0 0 0 -0. 5 - Any pieces of paper remaining in the printable area. 15. Make ... holes must be removed. 13. o o A 0 - The paper must be tom off cleanly along a perforation. Product Description DFX-50oo+ Service Manual 12. The paper should be fanfolded at the horizontal perforations.
Service Manual
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.... A 1-9 Forms joined with spot gluing (dotted paste), paper stapling (mechanical staking), or tape stitching. Paper stapling must be applied for the best printing quality. 3. Rough multi-part form binding causes paper jams. 2. W 0 0 0 0 m 0 0 Figure 1-14. There must be no creases in the paper. 5. Paper feeding direction Figure 1-16. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description r, Ii...
.... A 1-9 Forms joined with spot gluing (dotted paste), paper stapling (mechanical staking), or tape stitching. Paper stapling must be applied for the best printing quality. 3. Rough multi-part form binding causes paper jams. 2. W 0 0 0 0 m 0 0 Figure 1-14. There must be no creases in the paper. 5. Paper feeding direction Figure 1-16. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description r, Ii...
Service Manual
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A 1-13 DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6. version: European version: UL1950 with D3 CSA22.2 #950 with D3 EN 60950 ~, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI) FCC part 15 sub-part B class B Vfg 243 (VDE 0878 part 3) CISPR Pub 22 class 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 ... power-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.
A 1-13 DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6. version: European version: UL1950 with D3 CSA22.2 #950 with D3 EN 60950 ~, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI) FCC part 15 sub-part B class B Vfg 243 (VDE 0878 part 3) CISPR Pub 22 class 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 ... power-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.
Service Manual
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...paper. 1.4.7 Automatic Paper Thickness Adjustment The printer measures the paper thickness each time paper is available only for forms loaded on the front tractor. A 1-19 DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.4.6 Paper Width Detection The printer detects the right paper edge and determines ...the right end of the same form vary in thickness. Overlapping Multi-part Forms Set the information about the label...
...paper. 1.4.7 Automatic Paper Thickness Adjustment The printer measures the paper thickness each time paper is available only for forms loaded on the front tractor. A 1-19 DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.4.6 Paper Width Detection The printer detects the right paper edge and determines ...the right end of the same form vary in thickness. Overlapping Multi-part Forms Set the information about the label...
Service Manual
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... PNL Board Assembly 1.6.5 Housing The housing consists of which holds the printer mechanism and circuits. It also has a cover on the bottom plate...31. These components are covered by the upper case, bottom plate, and two side covers, each of many parts. A 1-29 The lower case is the operator control panel. The housing has large openings in the front.... Housing Rev. It contains the buttons, indicator LEDs, and buzzer. 9 10 5 RA1 Figure 1-30. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.6.4 Control Panel Board (C117 PNL Board Assembly) The C117 PNL board assembly is the ...
... PNL Board Assembly 1.6.5 Housing The housing consists of which holds the printer mechanism and circuits. It also has a cover on the bottom plate...31. These components are covered by the upper case, bottom plate, and two side covers, each of many parts. A 1-29 The lower case is the operator control panel. The housing has large openings in the front.... Housing Rev. It contains the buttons, indicator LEDs, and buzzer. 9 10 5 RA1 Figure 1-30. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.6.4 Control Panel Board (C117 PNL Board Assembly) The C117 PNL board assembly is the ...