Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... you to easily change the printer's default settings. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the user. Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi...
... you to easily change the printer's default settings. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the user. Manual Front : 17 inch Manual Front : 8.5mm Print Direction : Bi...
Product Information Guide
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Related Documentation M - TM - 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 - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 -
Related Documentation M - TM - 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 - improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 -
User Manual
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... Rear Tractor Adjusting the Top of Contents Introduction Options About This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual Where to Get Help Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer A Look at Your Printer Assembling the Printer Testing the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Printer 1 2 3 4 4 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-6 1-10 1-15 1-24 1-32 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-9 2-17 2-19 2-20 2-24 2-26 2-30 3-1 3-2 3-8 3-20...
... Rear Tractor Adjusting the Top of Contents Introduction Options About This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual Where to Get Help Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer A Look at Your Printer Assembling the Printer Testing the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Printer 1 2 3 4 4 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-6 1-10 1-15 1-24 1-32 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-9 2-17 2-19 2-20 2-24 2-26 2-30 3-1 3-2 3-8 3-20...
User Manual
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... how to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer. Be sure 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 your daily use of the manual you'll find a glossary, an index, and a Quick...
... how to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer. Be sure 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 your daily use of the manual you'll find a glossary, an index, and a Quick...
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...Manual WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid damage to find an Epson dealer or service center in your area, please contact our Consumer Information Center at (800) 421-5426. We are confident that this policy will provide you with the assistance you need . If you need to your printer... operates correctly. Therefore, we ask that your printer and equipment. If they can obtain it through our toll-free dealer support program. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of authorized Epson dealers and service centers ...
...Manual WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid damage to find an Epson dealer or service center in your area, please contact our Consumer Information Center at (800) 421-5426. We are confident that this policy will provide you with the assistance you need . If you need to your printer... operates correctly. Therefore, we ask that your printer and equipment. If they can obtain it through our toll-free dealer support program. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of authorized Epson dealers and service centers ...
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The printer parts The following illustration gives you a detailed view of the printer and the names of this illustration when you set up and operate the printer. You can refer to this manual. tear-off edge paper separator cover aper separator back flap serial interface interface cover w paper platen mask Setting Up the Printer 1-7 This illustration is also on the inside back cover of the important parts.
The printer parts The following illustration gives you a detailed view of the printer and the names of this illustration when you set up and operate the printer. You can refer to this manual. tear-off edge paper separator cover aper separator back flap serial interface interface cover w paper platen mask Setting Up the Printer 1-7 This illustration is also on the inside back cover of the important parts.
User Manual
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...optional interfaces described in Chapter 6. If you have a suitable shielded cable, you should be sure to your computer manual. If you are now ready to connect the printer to change the DIP switch settings as shown in Chapter 3. The parallel interface is required by your computer, ...check your computer. If you need to use one is the printer's default setting. Your printer has two separate interface connections: a Centronics®-compatible parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. Connecting the...
...optional interfaces described in Chapter 6. If you have a suitable shielded cable, you should be sure to your computer manual. If you are now ready to connect the printer to change the DIP switch settings as shown in Chapter 3. The parallel interface is required by your computer, ...check your computer. If you need to use one is the printer's default setting. Your printer has two separate interface connections: a Centronics®-compatible parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. Connecting the...
User Manual
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... paper can use the front tractor for paper thickness settings. You can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper Always use any manual adjustments for printing on the platen. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can reserve the front tractor, which is also important to keep both stacks of fresh...
... paper can use the front tractor for paper thickness settings. You can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper Always use any manual adjustments for printing on the platen. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can reserve the front tractor, which is also important to keep both stacks of fresh...
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... 3-10 and in the Quick Reference card at the back of DIP switches. Turn off the printer before you start and turn off the printer. 2. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of this manual. Descriptions of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. DIP switches control a variety of all the DIP...
... 3-10 and in the Quick Reference card at the back of DIP switches. Turn off the printer before you start and turn off the printer. 2. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of this manual. Descriptions of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. DIP switches control a variety of all the DIP...
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...'t know what type of interface your computer requires, check your computer manual or application program for the correct baud rate setting. Your computer and printer should always be set to make sure your computer and printer have the same parity setting. DIP switch settings for interface and parity... interface and parity, if your computer is the rate at which the printer receives data from the computer. DIP switch settings for baud rate Using the Printer 3-19 Check your computer manual. Also check your computer manual to the same baud rate. Baud rate is set up for serial ...
...'t know what type of interface your computer requires, check your computer manual or application program for the correct baud rate setting. Your computer and printer should always be set to make sure your computer and printer have the same parity setting. DIP switch settings for interface and parity... interface and parity, if your computer is the rate at which the printer receives data from the computer. DIP switch settings for baud rate Using the Printer 3-19 Check your computer manual. Also check your computer manual to the same baud rate. Baud rate is set up for serial ...
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... display the text as word processors, they do have a printer setup routine, read the program's manual carefully for troubleshooting information. You can increase the number of the commands available on a line. If your printer. This method has the advantage of allowing you use a ... Using word processors Word processors usually let you to 136 characters in Chapter 4. In its normal printing pitch of printers, use any DFX-5000 printer feature, not just the features available with your spreadsheet doesn't have some very specific requirements. procedure. Some word processing...
... display the text as word processors, they do have a printer setup routine, read the program's manual carefully for troubleshooting information. You can increase the number of the commands available on a line. If your printer. This method has the advantage of allowing you use a ... Using word processors Word processors usually let you to 136 characters in Chapter 4. In its normal printing pitch of printers, use any DFX-5000 printer feature, not just the features available with your spreadsheet doesn't have some very specific requirements. procedure. Some word processing...
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... in the manual for a list of columns _ Normal 136 12 cpi 163 Condensed 1 233 12 cpi condensed 1 272 I I Unlike word processors, spreadsheet programs usually don't let you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. Also see the section on the DFX-5000. 3-22 Using the Printer The table ... number of printing for condensed mode. Typestyle Number of the commands available on sending commands to use the DFX-5000's printer commands, first look in Chapter 8 for your printer can also select 12 cpi, condensed mode, or both with a DIP switch. You can print, decide...
... in the manual for a list of columns _ Normal 136 12 cpi 163 Condensed 1 233 12 cpi condensed 1 272 I I Unlike word processors, spreadsheet programs usually don't let you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. Also see the section on the DFX-5000. 3-22 Using the Printer The table ... number of printing for condensed mode. Typestyle Number of the commands available on sending commands to use the DFX-5000's printer commands, first look in Chapter 8 for your printer can also select 12 cpi, condensed mode, or both with a DIP switch. You can print, decide...
User Manual
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... commands, see how you choose bold or underlined text, but not all. For example, many different printing effects with your software manual to see the section in this section with the DFX-5000 printer, from arranging the text on the page to giving extra emphasis to the entire document. Finally, NLQ takes a little longer...
... commands, see how you choose bold or underlined text, but not all. For example, many different printing effects with your software manual to see the section in this section with the DFX-5000 printer, from arranging the text on the page to giving extra emphasis to the entire document. Finally, NLQ takes a little longer...
User Manual
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... codes must be used within a specific format, called an Escape sequence. Your software continually sends commands to your printer and your printer to the printer within a command. Getting the Most from Your Printer 4-9 In this manual. Some software programs let you send these code sequences is called a command. Any sequence of ESC when used as...
... codes must be used within a specific format, called an Escape sequence. Your software continually sends commands to your printer and your printer to the printer within a command. Getting the Most from Your Printer 4-9 In this manual. Some software programs let you send these code sequences is called a command. Any sequence of ESC when used as...
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... example, the command to find the command you must use. If your software does allow you to send commands to the printer, use either the ASCII characters or their decimal or hexadecimal equivalents. When n = 1, double-high printing is turned on,... program How you format commands depends on subscript is turned off. Your software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are grouped by the printer functions they control, such as the letter n. You can also look up ...commands in numerical order that immediately precedes the Command Summary in your printer manual.
... example, the command to find the command you must use. If your software does allow you to send commands to the printer, use either the ASCII characters or their decimal or hexadecimal equivalents. When n = 1, double-high printing is turned on,... program How you format commands depends on subscript is turned off. Your software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are grouped by the printer functions they control, such as the letter n. You can also look up ...commands in numerical order that immediately precedes the Command Summary in your printer manual.
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Secure the cable using the plastic clamp on the interface board according to the CG connector, as shown below. 9. Close the interface cover. 8. Set the DIP switches on the left side. 11. Using the Printer Options 6-21 Remove the screw from the CG (chassis ground) connector on the printer and then use the cross-head screwdriver to connect the FG wire from the interface board to the manual accompanying your interface board. 10.
Secure the cable using the plastic clamp on the interface board according to the CG connector, as shown below. 9. Close the interface cover. 8. Set the DIP switches on the left side. 11. Using the Printer Options 6-21 Remove the screw from the CG (chassis ground) connector on the printer and then use the cross-head screwdriver to connect the FG wire from the interface board to the manual accompanying your interface board. 10.
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... of SelecType or DIP switches. l If the printing is parallel or serial. Also, make sure that DIP switches 2-5 and 2-6 are set up for your software manual for more information on sending printer commands, see the section on DIP switch settings for interface type, parity, and baud rate in Chapter 4. l The...
... of SelecType or DIP switches. l If the printing is parallel or serial. Also, make sure that DIP switches 2-5 and 2-6 are set up for your software manual for more information on sending printer commands, see the section on DIP switch settings for interface type, parity, and baud rate in Chapter 4. l The...
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...micro-feed. tear-off button A button that the paper's perforation meets the printer's tear-off feature. The printer feeds the paper to this position when it onto the first few pins of the printer. user-defined characters Characters that are stored in its current DIP switch settings and...Glossary top of form position The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as download characters. Also known as the first printable line. This position can be adjusted using micro-feed so that lets you manually load it loads the paper. self test A method of checking the...
...micro-feed. tear-off button A button that the paper's perforation meets the printer's tear-off feature. The printer feeds the paper to this position when it onto the first few pins of the printer. user-defined characters Characters that are stored in its current DIP switch settings and...Glossary top of form position The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as download characters. Also known as the first printable line. This position can be adjusted using micro-feed so that lets you manually load it loads the paper. self test A method of checking the...