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...ON Switch 2-6 OFF ON OFF ON Master Select table Feature 10 CPI 12 cpi proportional condensed emphasized double-strike double-wide Italics underline Dec. 0 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 Hex. 00 01 02 04 08 10 20 40 80 DFX-5000 2 12/12/88 9 - DFX - 5000 DOT - To select the desired international character set, set . MATRIX PRINTER ...G within 1 ms Storage: Up to 2 G within 1 ms Operation: Up to .025 G at up to 55 Hz Storage: Up to 0.50 G at up to the DIP switch table on /off Character table Input buffer NLQ or draft mode International character set . International character sets Setting the...
...ON Switch 2-6 OFF ON OFF ON Master Select table Feature 10 CPI 12 cpi proportional condensed emphasized double-strike double-wide Italics underline Dec. 0 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 Hex. 00 01 02 04 08 10 20 40 80 DFX-5000 2 12/12/88 9 - DFX - 5000 DOT - To select the desired international character set, set . MATRIX PRINTER ...G within 1 ms Storage: Up to 2 G within 1 ms Operation: Up to .025 G at up to 55 Hz Storage: Up to 0.50 G at up to the DIP switch table on /off Character table Input buffer NLQ or draft mode International character set . International character sets Setting the...
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...the Paper Printing on Special Paper Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel Using DIP Switches Using Your Printer With Application Programs . .. Getting the Most from Your Printer Enhancing Your Printing Sending Commands to Your ...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...
...the Paper Printing on Special Paper Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel Using DIP Switches Using Your Printer With Application Programs . .. Getting the Most from Your Printer Enhancing Your Printing Sending Commands to Your ...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...
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...DFX-5000 printer. You can unfold the cover and refer to -day operation of your daily use of this chapter first. At the back of possible problems and recommended solutions. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of the manual you'll find a glossary, an index, and a Quick Reference card listing software commands and DIP switch... settings. The appendixes include reference tables and technical specifications. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary ...
...DFX-5000 printer. You can unfold the cover and refer to -day operation of your daily use of this chapter first. At the back of possible problems and recommended solutions. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of the manual you'll find a glossary, an index, and a Quick Reference card listing software commands and DIP switch... settings. The appendixes include reference tables and technical specifications. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options, and a summary ...
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... wish to stop the test, press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line, and then turn on the printer. Running the self test The self test prints out the settings of the printer's DIP switches and the characters in high-speed draft. 2. Here is at least 15 ...inches wide when running the printer's self test. 1. Your printer's default setting is printed first, followed by a series of a typical self test printout in the printer's memory. To run in ...
... wish to stop the test, press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line, and then turn on the printer. Running the self test The self test prints out the settings of the printer's DIP switches and the characters in high-speed draft. 2. Here is at least 15 ...inches wide when running the printer's self test. 1. Your printer's default setting is printed first, followed by a series of a typical self test printout in the printer's memory. To run in ...
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... run the self test in NLQ mode: Country U.S.A. This procedure is set for high-speed draft. Once the printer is described in the section on setting DIP switches in normal draft mode: Setting Up the Printer 1-23 Here is part of a self test printout run in NLQ mode, follow Steps 1 and 2 above using the... by following the same procedure as for the normal draft mode rather than high-speed draft, you can run the self test by changing your printer's DIP switch settings.
... run the self test in NLQ mode: Country U.S.A. This procedure is set for high-speed draft. Once the printer is described in the section on setting DIP switches in normal draft mode: Setting Up the Printer 1-23 Here is part of a self test printout run in NLQ mode, follow Steps 1 and 2 above using the... by following the same procedure as for the normal draft mode rather than high-speed draft, you can run the self test by changing your printer's DIP switch settings.
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...parallel interface is required by your computer, check your computer. If you are now ready to connect the printer to your computer manual. If you need to use one is the printer's default setting. If you have a suitable shielded cable, you should be able to use the built... interface, be able to connect the printer immediately. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly, you are not sure which one of interface, you should be sure to change the DIP switch settings as shown in Chapter 3. Your printer has two separate interface connections: a ...
...parallel interface is required by your computer, check your computer. If you are now ready to connect the printer to your computer manual. If you need to use one is the printer's default setting. If you have a suitable shielded cable, you should be able to use the built... interface, be able to connect the printer immediately. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly, you are not sure which one of interface, you should be sure to change the DIP switch settings as shown in Chapter 3. Your printer has two separate interface connections: a ...
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...each side. 1-28 Setting Up the Printer Open the printer's interface cover by grasping it to the ground connector at the back of the cable, attach it by changing the printer's DIP switch settings. The following steps show you how to the printer. Turn off both a cross-head ...screwdriver and a flat-blade screwdriver to select serial communication by the handholds on setting DIP switches in Chapter 3 for more information. You...
...each side. 1-28 Setting Up the Printer Open the printer's interface cover by grasping it to the ground connector at the back of the cable, attach it by changing the printer's DIP switch settings. The following steps show you how to the printer. Turn off both a cross-head ...screwdriver and a flat-blade screwdriver to select serial communication by the handholds on setting DIP switches in Chapter 3 for more information. You...
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Start printing your new top of form position even after the printer is turned off, reset, or initialized. This advances the paper slightly so that the printing position lines up with DIP switches. 2. Adjusting the Printing Position For some of your printing, such as preprinted forms and ...labels, the alignment of the page as well. When you move the printing position, you load paper or switch tractors. Rather than calculate where ...
Start printing your new top of form position even after the printer is turned off, reset, or initialized. This advances the paper slightly so that the printing position lines up with DIP switches. 2. Adjusting the Printing Position For some of your printing, such as preprinted forms and ...labels, the alignment of the page as well. When you move the printing position, you load paper or switch tractors. Rather than calculate where ...
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Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Control panel indicator lights 3-2 Control panel buttons 3-4 Other control panel features 3-7 Using DIP Switches 3-8 Changing DIP switch settings 3-8 DIP switch tables 3-10 DIP switch functions 3-12 Condensed mode 3-12 Slashed zero 3-13 Character table 3-13 Input buffer 3-15 Near letter quality or ...Skip over perforation 3-18 Auto line feed 3-18 Interface type and parity 3-19 Baud rate 3-19 Using Your Printer With Application Programs 3-20 A quick test 3-20 Using word processors 3-21 Using spreadsheets 3-21 Using the...
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Control panel indicator lights 3-2 Control panel buttons 3-4 Other control panel features 3-7 Using DIP Switches 3-8 Changing DIP switch settings 3-8 DIP switch tables 3-10 DIP switch functions 3-12 Condensed mode 3-12 Slashed zero 3-13 Character table 3-13 Input buffer 3-15 Near letter quality or ...Skip over perforation 3-18 Auto line feed 3-18 Interface type and parity 3-19 Baud rate 3-19 Using Your Printer With Application Programs 3-20 A quick test 3-20 Using word processors 3-21 Using spreadsheets 3-21 Using the...
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...FEED button test while you access to the printer so that are loaded in Chapter 7 for more than one tractor, first remove the printed output before switching tractors. The self test prints the current DIP switch settings and the characters in the printer is fed backward to the standby position,... and the paper on the data dump mode in the printer. See the section on the newly selected...
...FEED button test while you access to the printer so that are loaded in Chapter 7 for more than one tractor, first remove the printed output before switching tractors. The self test prints the current DIP switch settings and the characters in the printer is fed backward to the standby position,... and the paper on the data dump mode in the printer. See the section on the newly selected...
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... lift it on again when you are done. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. DIP switch settings are located in the section on DIP switch functions on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. The DIP switches are shown in the Quick Reference card at the...
... lift it on again when you are done. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. DIP switch settings are located in the section on DIP switch functions on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. The DIP switches are shown in the Quick Reference card at the...
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Using the Printer 3-9 4. Note: Always make sure that the printer is turned off when it is down. A DIP switch is on or off. Open the DIP switch cover. 5. Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen or pencil, to turn the switch either on when it is up, and off before changing the DIP switch settings.
Using the Printer 3-9 4. Note: Always make sure that the printer is turned off when it is down. A DIP switch is on or off. Open the DIP switch cover. 5. Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen or pencil, to turn the switch either on when it is up, and off before changing the DIP switch settings.
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... 1 OFF 11 inches High OFF OFF Page I 3-17 3-17 3-18 3-18 See table below 3-19 See table below DIP Switch 2 1 S w i t c h 1 Descrip. When you change a DIP switch setting, the new settings take effect only after you turn on the printer to initialize the new settings. 6. The shaded boxes show the settings for more information about each...
... 1 OFF 11 inches High OFF OFF Page I 3-17 3-17 3-18 3-18 See table below 3-19 See table below DIP Switch 2 1 S w i t c h 1 Descrip. When you change a DIP switch setting, the new settings take effect only after you turn on the printer to initialize the new settings. 6. The shaded boxes show the settings for more information about each...
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.... Condensed mode reduces the size of your text characters to print the maximum amount of information on , your printing with software commands. 3-12 Using the Printer DIP switch functions The different features you can control with the printer's DIP switches are printed in condensed mode. Note: The default pitch on the DFX-5000 is on a page.
.... Condensed mode reduces the size of your text characters to print the maximum amount of information on , your printing with software commands. 3-12 Using the Printer DIP switch functions The different features you can control with the printer's DIP switches are printed in condensed mode. Note: The default pitch on the DFX-5000 is on a page.
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... which character table you select. This feature is selected. Character table When DIP switch 1-3 is on, the Epson Extended Graphics character table is useful for information on , the printer prints slashed zeros (Ø). When it is off , the printer prints open zeros (0). The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and graphics...
... which character table you select. This feature is selected. Character table When DIP switch 1-3 is on, the Epson Extended Graphics character table is useful for information on , the printer prints slashed zeros (Ø). When it is off , the printer prints open zeros (0). The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and graphics...
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... Serif. NLQ mode produces high quality text characters at a slower printing speed. To disable the buffer, turn DIP switch 1-4 on , the DFX-5000 prints in NLQ mode, Using the Printer 3-15 Italics character table Input buffer The printer's input buffer provides additional memory to free up the computer while you print large amounts of text or...
... Serif. NLQ mode produces high quality text characters at a slower printing speed. To disable the buffer, turn DIP switch 1-4 on , the DFX-5000 prints in NLQ mode, Using the Printer 3-15 Italics character table Input buffer The printer's input buffer provides additional memory to free up the computer while you print large amounts of text or...
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... ESC k. but you select then becomes the default character set . These printing speeds are controlled by DIP switch 2-2 (see which printing speed to the DIP switch table on page 3-11. Infernational character sets 3-16 Using the Printer The DFX-5000 has two printing speeds for draft mode, draft and high-speed draft. International character sets International character...
... ESC k. but you select then becomes the default character set . These printing speeds are controlled by DIP switch 2-2 (see which printing speed to the DIP switch table on page 3-11. Infernational character sets 3-16 Using the Printer The DFX-5000 has two printing speeds for draft mode, draft and high-speed draft. International character sets International character...
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... is set for more information. Printing speed in Chapter 8. When the DIP switch is on , the page length is 11 inches. Page lengths other than 11 or 12 inches can be set to 12 inches. This setting only affects the printer if DIP switch 1-5 is turned off , the page length is set with the ESC... C and ESC CO commands. Using the Printer 3-17 This allows you can select the five character sets shown below using the ESC R software...
... is set for more information. Printing speed in Chapter 8. When the DIP switch is on , the page length is 11 inches. Page lengths other than 11 or 12 inches can be set to 12 inches. This setting only affects the printer if DIP switch 1-5 is turned off , the page length is set with the ESC... C and ESC CO commands. Using the Printer 3-17 This allows you can select the five character sets shown below using the ESC R software...
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... the section on , the printer adds a line feed (LF) command to disable the AUTO FEED XT signal. When the switch is on adjusting the top of form position in a recent back issue of the next page. What is the price schedule for quantities over perforation When DIP switch 2-3 is printing all on ... your text is on, the printer inserts a one-inch margin between the last line printed on one line, you should use this feature only if your Epson dealer for miniature zebras in Chapter 2. By adjusting your top of one line. The following printout compares the two printing speeds. High...
... the section on , the printer adds a line feed (LF) command to disable the AUTO FEED XT signal. When the switch is on adjusting the top of form position in a recent back issue of the next page. What is the price schedule for quantities over perforation When DIP switch 2-3 is printing all on ... your text is on, the printer inserts a one-inch margin between the last line printed on one line, you should use this feature only if your Epson dealer for miniature zebras in Chapter 2. By adjusting your top of one line. The following printout compares the two printing speeds. High...
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... parity. Also check your computer manual to change the baud rate setting. Check your computer and printer have the same parity setting. Your computer and printer should always be set to change DIP switches 2-5 and 2-6 so that your printer and computer can communicate properly. Interface type and parity If your computer is set up for...
... parity. Also check your computer manual to change the baud rate setting. Check your computer and printer have the same parity setting. Your computer and printer should always be set to change DIP switches 2-5 and 2-6 so that your printer and computer can communicate properly. Interface type and parity If your computer is set up for...