Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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 ...and the number of multi-part forms that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other ...
... 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 ...and the number of multi-part forms that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part... forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document...
...EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Gives you better control when printing on multi-part... forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...using the rear push and pull tractor in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of the printer in the front push position. Front push tractor position ... push tractors and use . 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 has ...
...using the rear push and pull tractor in combination. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of the printer in the front push position. Front push tractor position ... push tractors and use . 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 has ...
Product Information Guide
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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 programmable increments of 1/216th of an inch ... mm) With continuous, multi-part paper only: Front-one original plus up to five copies, maximum thickness of 0.018 inches (0.46mm) Rear-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...
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 programmable increments of 1/216th of an inch ... mm) With continuous, multi-part paper only: Front-one original plus up to five copies, maximum thickness of 0.018 inches (0.46mm) Rear-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...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... on DFX series printers that contain the non-approved "FUJITSU" connector. recommends the "HONDA" connector. The starting serial number for the Epson DFXseries and other is the "FUJITSU" connector. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the black part of connector used on a unit that has the countermeasure described below . The other Epson dot-matrix printers that...
... on DFX series printers that contain the non-approved "FUJITSU" connector. recommends the "HONDA" connector. The starting serial number for the Epson DFXseries and other is the "FUJITSU" connector. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the black part of connector used on a unit that has the countermeasure described below . The other Epson dot-matrix printers that...
User Manual
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... may cause interference to the receiver -Plug the printer into a different outlet so that one or more of the following booklet prepared by Seiko Epson Corporation or its affiliates for use of Seiko Epson Corporation. No part of this equipment does cause interference to radio or... omissions. Stock No. 004-000-00450-7. While every precaution has been taken in accordance with Epson printers. The user may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan ii Copyright © 1988 by the FCC for a Class B computing...
... may cause interference to the receiver -Plug the printer into a different outlet so that one or more of the following booklet prepared by Seiko Epson Corporation or its affiliates for use of Seiko Epson Corporation. No part of this equipment does cause interference to radio or... omissions. Stock No. 004-000-00450-7. While every precaution has been taken in accordance with Epson printers. The user may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan ii Copyright © 1988 by the FCC for a Class B computing...
User Manual
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...that lets you control all operations from the control panel. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to print. The printer combines high performance and reliability with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by Epson FX printers. For example, you can switch between types of the page so ... The printer remembers separate top of features including high-speed printing and automatic paper handling. Another button feeds the paper forward so you can tear it off, and then reverses it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for various paper types, including multi-part forms...
...that lets you control all operations from the control panel. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to print. The printer combines high performance and reliability with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by Epson FX printers. For example, you can switch between types of the page so ... The printer remembers separate top of features including high-speed printing and automatic paper handling. Another button feeds the paper forward so you can tear it off, and then reverses it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for various paper types, including multi-part forms...
User Manual
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... of these options, see Chapter 6. These boards connect directly to the printer and allow it to supplement the DFX-5000's built-in Chapter 6. Printer stand The DFX-5000's printer stand conveniently holds both front and rear paper supplies as well as stacks of heavy multi-part forms and labels. The stand is on preprinted forms. Optional interface boards...
... of these options, see Chapter 6. These boards connect directly to the printer and allow it to supplement the DFX-5000's built-in Chapter 6. Printer stand The DFX-5000's printer stand conveniently holds both front and rear paper supplies as well as stacks of heavy multi-part forms and labels. The stand is on preprinted forms. Optional interface boards...
User Manual
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... when you important information on enhancing your daily use of the major parts identified. You can unfold the cover and refer to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Chapters 2 and 3 give you are illustrations of the printer with all of the printer. Introduction 3 This information is necessary for setting up , and connect the...
... when you important information on enhancing your daily use of the major parts identified. You can unfold the cover and refer to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer. Chapters 2 and 3 give you are illustrations of the printer with all of the printer. Introduction 3 This information is necessary for setting up , and connect the...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 A Look at Your Printer 1-6 The printer parts 1-7 Control panel indicator lights 1-8 Control panel buttons 1-9 Assembling the Printer 1-10 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-10 Attaching the power cable 1-14 Testing the Printer 1-15 Plugging in the printer 1-15 Loading paper for the...
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 A Look at Your Printer 1-6 The printer parts 1-7 Control panel indicator lights 1-8 Control panel buttons 1-9 Assembling the Printer 1-10 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-10 Attaching the power cable 1-14 Testing the Printer 1-15 Plugging in the printer 1-15 Loading paper for the...
User Manual
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Two people should not lift or carry it by yourself. cross-head screwdriver connector lock nuts ribbon cartridge power cable After you unpack the printer, store the packaging materials in case you have the parts shown below and that you ever need to see that nothing has been damaged during transportation. Checking the parts Check to transport the printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Because the printer weighs approximately 65 pounds, you should carry it by the bottom.
Two people should not lift or carry it by yourself. cross-head screwdriver connector lock nuts ribbon cartridge power cable After you unpack the printer, store the packaging materials in case you have the parts shown below and that you ever need to see that nothing has been damaged during transportation. Checking the parts Check to transport the printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Because the printer weighs approximately 65 pounds, you should carry it by the bottom.
User Manual
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...subject to use the following information for more detailed information on operating your printer's memory. l Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of cordless telephones. It also gives you the printer's various parts. See Chapters 2 and 3 for reference as loudspeakers or the base ...units of interference, such as you assemble and test the printer. l Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you ...
...subject to use the following information for more detailed information on operating your printer's memory. l Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of cordless telephones. It also gives you the printer's various parts. See Chapters 2 and 3 for reference as loudspeakers or the base ...units of interference, such as you assemble and test the printer. l Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you ...
User Manual
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This illustration is also on the inside back cover of this illustration when you a detailed view of the printer and the names of the important parts. The printer parts The following illustration gives 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 this illustration when you a detailed view of the printer and the names of the important parts. The printer parts The following illustration gives 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
User Manual
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...line, and then turn on the printer. Here is printed first, followed by a series of a typical self test printout in either draft,, high-speed draft, or near letter quality (NLQ) mode. A list of your printer's settings is part of characters. Your printer's default setting is at least 15... inches wide when running the printer's self test. 1. After printing starts, release the button. If the test results are satisfactory...
...line, and then turn on the printer. Here is printed first, followed by a series of a typical self test printout in either draft,, high-speed draft, or near letter quality (NLQ) mode. A list of your printer's settings is part of characters. Your printer's default setting is at least 15... inches wide when running the printer's self test. 1. After printing starts, release the button. If the test results are satisfactory...
User Manual
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... FEED button instead of a self test printout run in normal draft mode: Setting Up the Printer 1-23 Here is part of a self test printout run the self test by changing your printer's DIP switch settings. Page length (inch) 11 SWlsw2sw2sw2sw2- -./0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOF &'()*+,~./0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ '()a+,--./0123456789...:; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR To run the self test in the normal draft mode, you can run in Chapter 3. Here is part of the LINE FEED button. Once the printer is described in the section on setting DIP switches in NLQ mode: Country U.S.A.
... FEED button instead of a self test printout run in normal draft mode: Setting Up the Printer 1-23 Here is part of a self test printout run the self test by changing your printer's DIP switch settings. Page length (inch) 11 SWlsw2sw2sw2sw2- -./0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOF &'()*+,~./0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ '()a+,--./0123456789...:; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR To run the self test in the normal draft mode, you can run in Chapter 3. Here is part of the LINE FEED button. Once the printer is described in the section on setting DIP switches in NLQ mode: Country U.S.A.
User Manual
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Chapter 2 Loading and Using Paper Using the Two-Tractor System 2-2 Positioning the paper supply 2-2 Loading Paper onto the Front Tractor 2-3 Loading Paper onto the Rear Tractor 2-9 Adjusting the Top of Form Position 2-17 Adjusting the Printing Position 2-19 Using Automatic Tear-Off 2-20 Switching Between Front and Rear Tractors 2-24 Changing the Paper 2-26 Printing on Special Paper 2-30 Using multi-part forms 2-30 Using labels 2-31
Chapter 2 Loading and Using Paper Using the Two-Tractor System 2-2 Positioning the paper supply 2-2 Loading Paper onto the Front Tractor 2-3 Loading Paper onto the Rear Tractor 2-9 Adjusting the Top of Form Position 2-17 Adjusting the Printing Position 2-19 Using Automatic Tear-Off 2-20 Switching Between Front and Rear Tractors 2-24 Changing the Paper 2-26 Printing on Special Paper 2-30 Using multi-part forms 2-30 Using labels 2-31
User Manual
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... for the paper you can use any width continuous paper, from both accommodate a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to make any manual adjustments for the two stacks of fresh paper as well a third stack of the paper you are ...to keep both stacks of fresh paper aligned with continuous paper from 4 to load the paper you might damage the printer by printing on labels. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of paper, it's best to 16 inches wide. Positioning the paper supply Since the...
... for the paper you can use any width continuous paper, from both accommodate a wide variety of paper types, including labels and multi-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to make any manual adjustments for the two stacks of fresh paper as well a third stack of the paper you are ...to keep both stacks of fresh paper aligned with continuous paper from 4 to load the paper you might damage the printer by printing on labels. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of paper, it's best to 16 inches wide. Positioning the paper supply Since the...
User Manual
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Open the printer's top cover by lifting its front edge up and away from you, as shown below , is on the back side. Open the back flap. 2-10 Loading and Using Paper The top cover has two flaps that can be opened independently. One flap is on the top part of the cover and the other, shown below . 3. 2.
Open the printer's top cover by lifting its front edge up and away from you, as shown below , is on the back side. Open the back flap. 2-10 Loading and Using Paper The top cover has two flaps that can be opened independently. One flap is on the top part of the cover and the other, shown below . 3. 2.
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Loading and Using Paper 2-21 Press the TEAR OFF button to the printer's tear-off line. Now open the paper separator cover (the flap on line, press the ON LINE button to take it off edge. This exposes the printer's tear-off mode. If the printer is on the top part of the printer's top cover). 1. The TEAR OFF light goes on and the printer feeds the paper's perforation to enter the tear-off edge. 2.
Loading and Using Paper 2-21 Press the TEAR OFF button to the printer's tear-off line. Now open the paper separator cover (the flap on line, press the ON LINE button to take it off edge. This exposes the printer's tear-off mode. If the printer is on the top part of the printer's top cover). 1. The TEAR OFF light goes on and the printer feeds the paper's perforation to enter the tear-off edge. 2.
User Manual
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... page can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your printing stays within the printable area of paper, including multi-part forms and labels. For more information on loading paper earlier in this chapter. Using...use forms with up to the print head. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can use multi-part forms with up to four sheets, including the original, on the rear tractor. You should also check both your printer and your text, see Appendix B. On the front tractor, you load ...
... page can also handle a variety of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of your printing stays within the printable area of paper, including multi-part forms and labels. For more information on loading paper earlier in this chapter. Using...use forms with up to the print head. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can use multi-part forms with up to four sheets, including the original, on the rear tractor. You should also check both your printer and your text, see Appendix B. On the front tractor, you load ...