Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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. EPSON impact printers are the property of printer: Low cost - Reliability - Impact printers are capable of printing. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which: Hit the paper...
... 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. EPSON impact printers are the property of printer: Low cost - Reliability - Impact printers are capable of printing. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which: Hit the paper...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... lever positions: You can load continuous paper in the read push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to the thickness of the paper. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing...
... lever positions: You can load continuous paper in the read push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to the thickness of the paper. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing...
Product Information Guide
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....0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - Do not use ribbons for text printing. Life expectancy (in black only (#8766). Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101 to 406.4mm) left margin 0.51 to three copies, maximum thickness of 0.018 inches...
....0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - Do not use ribbons for text printing. Life expectancy (in black only (#8766). Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER Printable area: Continuous paper 4 to 16 inches (101 to 406.4mm) left margin 0.51 to three copies, maximum thickness of 0.018 inches...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 - Pin Printers MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC ± 10% 240 VAC ± 10% 600 watts maximum 49.5 to 60.5 Hz... . To select the desired international character set, set . The following tables show the default or factory settings. See the page numbers listed on page 3-11. DFX - 5000 DOT - The shaded boxes show the settings for more Information about each DIP switch.
... 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 - Pin Printers MATRIX PRINTER Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: 120 VAC ± 10% 220 VAC ± 10% 240 VAC ± 10% 600 watts maximum 49.5 to 60.5 Hz... . To select the desired international character set, set . The following tables show the default or factory settings. See the page numbers listed on page 3-11. DFX - 5000 DOT - The shaded boxes show the settings for more Information about each DIP switch.
Product Information Guide
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...ESC % ESC & ESC ' ESC ESC / ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC 6 ESC 7 ESC : ESC < ESC = ESC > ESC ? MATRIX PRINTER ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC A ESC a ESC b ESC k ESC 1 ESC p ESC t ESC x DEL 84 54 Cancel superscript/ subscript...D e c Hex Description BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO ESC SO SI ESC SI DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 CAN ESC SP ESC ! Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 3 Commands in Numerical Order I I ESC J ESC K ESC L ESC M ESC N ESC 0 ESC P ESC Q ESC R ESC S0 ESC...17 8-13 8-14 8-22 8-29 8-29 8-29 8-30 8-36 8-16 8-37 8-37 8-25 8-14 8-14 8-25 8-19 8-34 8-30 8-30 DFX - 5000 DOT -
...ESC % ESC & ESC ' ESC ESC / ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC 6 ESC 7 ESC : ESC < ESC = ESC > ESC ? MATRIX PRINTER ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC A ESC a ESC b ESC k ESC 1 ESC p ESC t ESC x DEL 84 54 Cancel superscript/ subscript...D e c Hex Description BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO ESC SO SI ESC SI DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 CAN ESC SP ESC ! Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 3 Commands in Numerical Order I I ESC J ESC K ESC L ESC M ESC N ESC 0 ESC P ESC Q ESC R ESC S0 ESC...17 8-13 8-14 8-22 8-29 8-29 8-29 8-30 8-36 8-16 8-37 8-37 8-25 8-14 8-14 8-25 8-19 8-34 8-30 8-30 DFX - 5000 DOT -
Product Information Guide
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... easy printer to ensure that do not have an FX driver should work properly if LX, RX, MX, or Epson drivers are routed away from both the front and rear tractors, as well as detents, which hold paper for both incoming and exiting paper. MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is established...
... easy printer to ensure that do not have an FX driver should work properly if LX, RX, MX, or Epson drivers are routed away from both the front and rear tractors, as well as detents, which hold paper for both incoming and exiting paper. MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is established...
Product Information Guide
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DFX - 5000 DOT - Related Documentation M - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - 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 improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade;
DFX - 5000 DOT - Related Documentation M - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - 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 improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade;
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...loaded. Remove the junction board, the PG sensor and the PG motor. 4. On older units, or units used in the past with the DFX-5000 printers that attaches the "Guide shaft holding lever" or clutch plate. Remove the interlock switch before lifting the mechanism out. 2. The platen gap motor... (PGM) was set for the carriage guide shaft (CGS) to turn than other small gear. 5. EPSON AMERICA, INC. Remove the E ring (563) and spring (614) that constantly or intermittently perform a load and eject cycle or fail to measure. 3....
...loaded. Remove the junction board, the PG sensor and the PG motor. 4. On older units, or units used in the past with the DFX-5000 printers that attaches the "Guide shaft holding lever" or clutch plate. Remove the interlock switch before lifting the mechanism out. 2. The platen gap motor... (PGM) was set for the carriage guide shaft (CGS) to turn than other small gear. 5. EPSON AMERICA, INC. Remove the E ring (563) and spring (614) that constantly or intermittently perform a load and eject cycle or fail to measure. 3....
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... countermeasure installed is the "FUJITSU" connector. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is a "FUJITSU" connector. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: DFX-5000, DFX-8000 and Avatar EP-Connect Date: 10...Epson dot-matrix printers that use of connectors that plugs into the printer's main controller board. The "FUJITSU" connector has slightly shorter pins than the "HONDA' connector. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the EP-Connect coax interface. For additional information on DFX series printers...
... countermeasure installed is the "FUJITSU" connector. PRINTERS STARTING SN# DFX-5000 DFX-8000 0G20A11434 0VZ0007714 If further information is a "FUJITSU" connector. Product Support Bulletin EPSON Subject: DFX-5000, DFX-8000 and Avatar EP-Connect Date: 10...Epson dot-matrix printers that use of connectors that plugs into the printer's main controller board. The "FUJITSU" connector has slightly shorter pins than the "HONDA' connector. To accommodate these interfaces Epson has taken a countermeasure on the EP-Connect coax interface. For additional information on DFX series printers...
User Manual
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...adjustment for each tractor. The printer combines high performance and reliability with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by Epson FX printers. This dual system lets you select almost any feature with the push of the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for business applications. A... front tractor that lets you switch between paper loaded on the front and rear tractors with a single button. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to 533 characters per second in ...
...adjustment for each tractor. The printer combines high performance and reliability with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by Epson FX printers. This dual system lets you select almost any feature with the push of the page so it is an advanced dot matrix printer designed for business applications. A... front tractor that lets you switch between paper loaded on the front and rear tractors with a single button. Introduction The Epson® DFX-5000 printer is ready to 533 characters per second in ...
User Manual
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...on preprinted forms. Optional interface boards A number of optional interface boards can move the printer easily. 2 Introduction For detailed information on the installation and use the DFX-5000 as stacks of any other interface boards on casters so you use of heavy multi.... 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 a local printer for your DFX printer. Options The following options are available for...
...on preprinted forms. Optional interface boards A number of optional interface boards can move the printer easily. 2 Introduction For detailed information on the installation and use the DFX-5000 as stacks of any other interface boards on casters so you use of heavy multi.... 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 a local printer for your DFX printer. Options The following options are available for...
User Manual
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...printer. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of the printer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer.... Inside the back cover of this chapter first. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options... provides step-by-step instructions for setting up , and connect the printer. Chapter 1 shows you 'll find a glossary, an index, ... are illustrations of the printer with all of your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. You can unfold the...
...printer. Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting information, including a list of the printer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer.... Inside the back cover of this chapter first. Other chapters include information on loading paper and using printer options... provides step-by-step instructions for setting up , and connect the printer. Chapter 1 shows you 'll find a glossary, an index, ... are illustrations of the printer with all of your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. You can unfold the...
User Manual
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See your Epson dealer for the DFX-5000 is also available. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 The illustration below shows a good printer location. An optional printer stand designed for details.
See your Epson dealer for the DFX-5000 is also available. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 The illustration below shows a good printer location. An optional printer stand designed for details.
User Manual
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...up look at Your Printer Now that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you may want to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. This section includes an illustration that shows you assemble and test the printer. l Avoid using outlets on operating your printer's memory. l Avoid... that might disturb the power supply. l Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of interference, such as you the printer's various parts. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. WARNING: l Avoid locations that are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. See...
...up look at Your Printer Now that you've unpacked the DFX-5000, you may want to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. This section includes an illustration that shows you assemble and test the printer. l Avoid using outlets on operating your printer's memory. l Avoid... that might disturb the power supply. l Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of interference, such as you the printer's various parts. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. WARNING: l Avoid locations that are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. See...
User Manual
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... a program with your application software programs. Most software programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so that you have set up and tested the DFX-5000, you can take full advantage of printers, choose the Epson DFX-5000 printer. If your application program has an installation or setup procedure that lets you select your...
... a program with your application software programs. Most software programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so that you have set up and tested the DFX-5000, you can take full advantage of printers, choose the Epson DFX-5000 printer. If your application program has an installation or setup procedure that lets you select your...
User Manual
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...any width continuous paper, from both the front and the rear, be sure to leave enough room around the printer for paper thickness settings. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of paper, it's best to load the paper you use most often onto the ... to the thickness of your printed text must be loaded with the printer so that the paper can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper You can use more frequently. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can reserve the front tractor, which is also important to keep both...
...any width continuous paper, from both the front and the rear, be sure to leave enough room around the printer for paper thickness settings. Using the Two-Tractor System The DFX-5000's paper handling system consists of paper, it's best to load the paper you use most often onto the ... to the thickness of your printed text must be loaded with the printer so that the paper can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper You can use more frequently. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can reserve the front tractor, which is also important to keep both...
User Manual
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... types of paper, including multi-part forms and labels. For more information on setting page length in Chapter 3. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can print on adjusting top of form and printing positions earlier in this chapter. 2-30 Loading and Using Paper You should also check both ... within the printable area of the paper to prevent damage to the thickness of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the print head. For more information on aligning your paper. Using multi-part forms You can also handle a variety of...
... types of paper, including multi-part forms and labels. For more information on setting page length in Chapter 3. Printing on Special Paper The DFX-5000 can print on adjusting top of form and printing positions earlier in this chapter. 2-30 Loading and Using Paper You should also check both ... within the printable area of the paper to prevent damage to the thickness of paper thicknesses, from thin paper to six-part forms. The printer automatically adjusts to the print head. For more information on aligning your paper. Using multi-part forms You can also handle a variety of...
User Manual
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... especially sensitive to remove printed labels, take the printer off the backing and jam the printer. Although you follow these precautions: Instead of labels first. When adjusting the top of form or printing position, use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you must never... be used in the printer. WARNING: Because labels are loaded in the front tractor only. See the section on continuous paper ...
... especially sensitive to remove printed labels, take the printer off the backing and jam the printer. Although you follow these precautions: Instead of labels first. When adjusting the top of form or printing position, use the DFX-5000's automatic paper handling features if you must never... be used in the printer. WARNING: Because labels are loaded in the front tractor only. See the section on continuous paper ...
User Manual
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... panel let you control paper loading, printing and tear-off positions, and more. The control panel buttons let you check the current status of the printer. Below is ready to receive data from your computer. II cm II II II B 11 MICRO 11 cma TOP OF -READY FORM -PAPER OUT F R O N T / R...give you status information such as which mode you access to the printer. ,omP=OREWAEDYR The READY light comes on when the printer is on and power is supplied to several powerful features. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you are in, which tractor is loaded with ...
... panel let you control paper loading, printing and tear-off positions, and more. The control panel buttons let you check the current status of the printer. Below is ready to receive data from your computer. II cm II II II B 11 MICRO 11 cma TOP OF -READY FORM -PAPER OUT F R O N T / R...give you status information such as which mode you access to the printer. ,omP=OREWAEDYR The READY light comes on when the printer is on and power is supplied to several powerful features. Operating the Control Panel The DFX-5000's control panel gives you are in, which tractor is loaded with ...
User Manual
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...starting on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. Changing DIP switch settings To change DIP switch settings very often. Open the printer's front cover. 3. The DIP switches are designed to accommodate the needs of this manual. Because the factory (default) settings are located ...functions are done. DIP switches control a variety of DIP switches. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. Turn off the printer before you are provided in the Quick Reference card at the back of most users, you...
...starting on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. Changing DIP switch settings To change DIP switch settings very often. Open the printer's front cover. 3. The DIP switches are designed to accommodate the needs of this manual. Because the factory (default) settings are located ...functions are done. DIP switches control a variety of DIP switches. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. Turn off the printer before you are provided in the Quick Reference card at the back of most users, you...