Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...thickest multi-part forms Offer the fastest print speeds Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are capable of multi-part forms that can all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. MTBF M Off-...Computer-based set-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 have finer printhead pins which: Hit the paper less hard to...
...thickest multi-part forms Offer the fastest print speeds Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Impact printers are capable of multi-part forms that can all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. MTBF M Off-...Computer-based set-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 have finer printhead pins which: Hit the paper less hard to...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 (0.46mm) 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...
... 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 (0.46mm) 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...
User Manual
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... and the platen, making it easier for the DFX-5000. Replacing the Ribbon When your Epson dealer if you need to replace the ribbon. The following steps show you to replace the ribbon. If the printer is needed. Open the printer's top cover and slide the print head to ...it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-3 l Be careful not to the far right. Use only the #8766 Epson replacement cartridge for you how to replace the ribbon. 1. WARNING: l Never...
... and the platen, making it easier for the DFX-5000. Replacing the Ribbon When your Epson dealer if you need to replace the ribbon. The following steps show you to replace the ribbon. If the printer is needed. Open the printer's top cover and slide the print head to ...it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-3 l Be careful not to the far right. Use only the #8766 Epson replacement cartridge for you how to replace the ribbon. 1. WARNING: l Never...
Service Manual
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Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 1-1. Options and Consumables I I Model Description #8309 Pull tractor unit #8766 Ribbon cartridge t #8767 , Ribbon pack I C82305* I Serial I/Fcard, simple serial interface** (SSi), inch screw I C82306* Serial I/F card, SSI, mm screw 1 I C82307' I 32KB intelligent serial ...IEEE-488 I/F card i C82314* Coax l/F card I C82315* I Twinax I/F card I C82324* I Ethernet I/Fcard 'The digit indicated by an asterisk (*) vanes by country. the printer processes the data from the card. 1-2 Rev. q *A simple serial interface card has no CPU; A
Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 1-1. Options and Consumables I I Model Description #8309 Pull tractor unit #8766 Ribbon cartridge t #8767 , Ribbon pack I C82305* I Serial I/Fcard, simple serial interface** (SSi), inch screw I C82306* Serial I/F card, SSI, mm screw 1 I C82307' I 32KB intelligent serial ...IEEE-488 I/F card i C82314* Coax l/F card I C82315* I Twinax I/F card I C82324* I Ethernet I/Fcard 'The digit indicated by an asterisk (*) vanes by country. the printer processes the data from the card. 1-2 Rev. q *A simple serial interface card has no CPU; A
Service Manual
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... form feeding). The plunger moves the paper bail assembly up to move up . Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual Cl Ribbon feed mechanism The printer's ribbon cartridge contains an endless ribbon. Figures 2-2 and 2-3 show the operation of gears. Printer Mechanism Operation 1 Cl Paper feed mechanism The CR motor controls printing in the horizontal direction, and...
... form feeding). The plunger moves the paper bail assembly up to move up . Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual Cl Ribbon feed mechanism The printer's ribbon cartridge contains an endless ribbon. Figures 2-2 and 2-3 show the operation of gears. Printer Mechanism Operation 1 Cl Paper feed mechanism The CR motor controls printing in the horizontal direction, and...
Service Manual
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... more persons must carry it, supporting itfrom the botiom. Before transporting the printer, remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. Figure 3-1. Because the DFX-5000+ weighs 29.0 kg (63.8 lb) and is much larger and heavier than most printers, you disassemble, assemble, or transport the printer. Then attach the following packing materials, as shown in Figure 3-1: LI...
... more persons must carry it, supporting itfrom the botiom. Before transporting the printer, remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. Figure 3-1. Because the DFX-5000+ weighs 29.0 kg (63.8 lb) and is much larger and heavier than most printers, you disassemble, assemble, or transport the printer. Then attach the following packing materials, as shown in Figure 3-1: LI...
Service Manual
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... it as a blanket, before starting. Discomect the printer from the printer and the wall outlet. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+ Service Manual After attaching the packing materials, pack the printer in its container as described in Figure 3-2. Because you may be sure to turn it on a... or repair work.) Also, be damaged during transportation. Figure 3-2. Packing the DFX-5000+ Before disassembling the printer, turn the printer while you do not pack the printer properly, it may need to clean the printer as shown in Chapter 6. 3-2 Rev. A If you disassemble or assemble ...
... it as a blanket, before starting. Discomect the printer from the printer and the wall outlet. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+ Service Manual After attaching the packing materials, pack the printer in its container as described in Figure 3-2. Because you may be sure to turn it on a... or repair work.) Also, be damaged during transportation. Figure 3-2. Packing the DFX-5000+ Before disassembling the printer, turn the printer while you do not pack the printer properly, it may need to clean the printer as shown in Chapter 6. 3-2 Rev. A If you disassemble or assemble ...
Service Manual
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...value adjustment state. 4. Thickness Gauge Setting Method 10. Turn the printer on while pressing the TEAR OFF, MICRO FEED (v), and FRONT/REAR switches. (At this time, the buzzer beeps the 2 sounds.) 5. Adjustment DFX-5000+ Sewice Manual print 1. Hold the thickness gauge gradually with the ...carriage moves to the 15 column position automatically, and then the adjustment state shifts to the BETA value adjustment. ) Remove the ribbon cartridge. 8. Then remove the head for confirm the ALPHA value written on the printhead into the space between the maskless holder and the...
...value adjustment state. 4. Thickness Gauge Setting Method 10. Turn the printer on while pressing the TEAR OFF, MICRO FEED (v), and FRONT/REAR switches. (At this time, the buzzer beeps the 2 sounds.) 5. Adjustment DFX-5000+ Sewice Manual print 1. Hold the thickness gauge gradually with the ...carriage moves to the 15 column position automatically, and then the adjustment state shifts to the BETA value adjustment. ) Remove the ribbon cartridge. 8. Then remove the head for confirm the ALPHA value written on the printhead into the space between the maskless holder and the...
Service Manual
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... the paper. After perform Step 12, repeat the adjustment at 4 times (Step 11 to print the current BETA value automatically. 5. Mount the ribbon cartridge. 2. Press the PAUSE switch and then press the LF/FF switch to 12) for adjust the rest speed modes. 13. Therefore, when you p~...reason, (Since PG is not m"tten into the memory. - Turn off the printer. 4-14 Rev.D Due to OFF. Write the flying time value into the memoy (In reality, "O" value is printed automatically.) 8. Adjustment DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1. Press the PAUSE switch and then press the LF/FF switch to...
... the paper. After perform Step 12, repeat the adjustment at 4 times (Step 11 to print the current BETA value automatically. 5. Mount the ribbon cartridge. 2. Press the PAUSE switch and then press the LF/FF switch to 12) for adjust the rest speed modes. 13. Therefore, when you p~...reason, (Since PG is not m"tten into the memory. - Turn off the printer. 4-14 Rev.D Due to OFF. Write the flying time value into the memoy (In reality, "O" value is printed automatically.) 8. Adjustment DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1. Press the PAUSE switch and then press the LF/FF switch to...
Service Manual
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... check the paper path. Check whether the ribbon driving gear rotates when the cartridge is defective. A S-25 Printer Mechanism Repair (continued) Symptom A particular dot does not print. Check whether a dot wire is not uniform. Check whether the PF motor pinion gear rotates smoothly when...Check backlash between PF motor pinion gear and paper feed reduction gear. Rev. Replace the ribbon cartridge. The print is too light or print density is worn. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-7. Cause The printhead is defective. Replace the printhead, Perform the ...
... check the paper path. Check whether the ribbon driving gear rotates when the cartridge is defective. A S-25 Printer Mechanism Repair (continued) Symptom A particular dot does not print. Check whether a dot wire is not uniform. Check whether the PF motor pinion gear rotates smoothly when...Check backlash between PF motor pinion gear and paper feed reduction gear. Rev. Replace the ribbon cartridge. The print is too light or print density is worn. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-7. Cause The printhead is defective. Replace the printhead, Perform the ...