Product Information Guide
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improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5 DFX - 5000 DOT - Related Documentation M - TM - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel.
improved serial port operation, added "beep" to Version DX0685 EPROM upgrade; Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 5 DFX - 5000 DOT - Related Documentation M - TM - DFX5000 Y475991010 DFX-5000 Technical Manual DFX - 5000 User's Manual 9 - MATRIX PRINTER Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices DFX-5000-001 9/29/88 Version DX0383 to confirm modes selected via the front panel.
User Manual
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...switch settings. Inside the back cover of this chapter first. About This Manual This user's manual provides step-by-step instructions for setting up , and connect the printer. At the back of the manual you will need for the day-to-day operation of software commands. ... when you how to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer. Introduction 3 Chapters 2 and 3 give you important information on enhancing your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. Be sure to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer.
...switch settings. Inside the back cover of this chapter first. About This Manual This user's manual provides step-by-step instructions for setting up , and connect the printer. At the back of the manual you will need for the day-to-day operation of software commands. ... when you how to read and follow the instructions in this manual are setting up and operating the printer. Introduction 3 Chapters 2 and 3 give you important information on enhancing your printing, maintaining the printer, using the printer. Be sure to unpack, set up and operating the DFX-5000 printer.
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...front push tractor and a rear push tractor. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can reserve the front tractor, which is also important to keep both stacks of printed output. You can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper If you are easy to use more frequently. Always... use the front tractor for the paper you use any manual adjustments for the two stacks of fresh paper as well a third ...
...front push tractor and a rear push tractor. Positioning the paper supply Since the DFX-5000 can reserve the front tractor, which is also important to keep both stacks of printed output. You can feed smoothly into the printer. 2-2 Loading and Using Paper If you are easy to use more frequently. Always... use the front tractor for the paper you use any manual adjustments for the two stacks of fresh paper as well a third ...
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... functions on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. Turn off the printer before you start and turn it up out of the way so you are shown ... when you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer The DIP switches are provided in a small compartment on page 3-12. Open the printer's front cover. 3. DIP switches control a variety of DIP...being sure to change a DIP switch setting, follow these steps: 1. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. Because the factory (default) settings are designed...
... functions on the front paper guide, behind the front tractor paper. Turn off the printer before you start and turn it up out of the way so you are shown ... when you can reach the DIP switches. 3-8 Using the Printer The DIP switches are provided in a small compartment on page 3-12. Open the printer's front cover. 3. DIP switches control a variety of DIP...being sure to change a DIP switch setting, follow these steps: 1. Using DIP Switches The DFX-5000 has two sets of printer functions such as page length and printing speed. Because the factory (default) settings are designed...
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... inch (cpi), the DFX-5000 can increase the number of characters Using the Printer 3-21 You can print up to insert printer commands in bold or italics). procedure. Using word processors Word processors usually let you to use printer commands, first check your word processor manual to find the proper ... many printing styles as it will look when it prints (for a list of columns, or characters, that can fit on the DFX-5000. If you insert printer commands in Chapter 4. If your document. When the document is the number of the commands available on a line. Then see Chapter...
... inch (cpi), the DFX-5000 can increase the number of characters Using the Printer 3-21 You can print up to insert printer commands in bold or italics). procedure. Using word processors Word processors usually let you to use printer commands, first check your word processor manual to find the proper ... many printing styles as it will look when it prints (for a list of columns, or characters, that can fit on the DFX-5000. If you insert printer commands in Chapter 4. If your document. When the document is the number of the commands available on a line. Then see Chapter...
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...DFX-5000. 3-22 Using the Printer To choose the condensed mode for the entire spreadsheet, it may be easiest to simply set DIP switch l-l for your printer can print, decide which option you want to send printer commands. Also see the section on a line using DIP switches. See the section earlier in the manual...you select one style or mode of printing for a list of columns your spreadsheet program to find out how to use the DFX-5000's printer commands, first look in this table. Typestyle Number of characters that can also select 12 cpi, condensed mode, or both with a DIP...
...DFX-5000. 3-22 Using the Printer To choose the condensed mode for the entire spreadsheet, it may be easiest to simply set DIP switch l-l for your printer can print, decide which option you want to send printer commands. Also see the section on a line using DIP switches. See the section earlier in the manual...you select one style or mode of printing for a list of columns your spreadsheet program to find out how to use the DFX-5000's printer commands, first look in this table. Typestyle Number of characters that can also select 12 cpi, condensed mode, or both with a DIP...
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...different printing effects with your software manual to the printer. You can obtain many of the special features the DFX-5000 offers, you change anything from Your Printer And while some of the effects described in this section with the DFX-5000 printer, from arranging the text on the...your application program, but offers higher resolution characters. If your printing. Print quality and fonts The DFX-5000 has three levels of a whole document. Enhancing Your Printing Your printer's DIP switches control the printing style of print quality: high-speed draft, normal draft, and ...
...different printing effects with your software manual to the printer. You can obtain many of the special features the DFX-5000 offers, you change anything from Your Printer And while some of the effects described in this section with the DFX-5000 printer, from arranging the text on the...your application program, but offers higher resolution characters. If your printing. Print quality and fonts The DFX-5000 has three levels of a whole document. Enhancing Your Printing Your printer's DIP switches control the printing style of print quality: high-speed draft, normal draft, and ...
Service Manual
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...DFX-5000+. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for product disassembly and assembly. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Includes a step-by -step guide for adjustment. TROUBLESHOOTING Provides Epson-approved techniques for adjustment. The chapters are subject to change without notice. - OPERATING PRINCIPLES Describes the theory of the printer..., lists specifications, and illustrates the main components of printer operation. CHAPTER 4. CHAPTER 5. PREFACE This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair of this...
...DFX-5000+. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for product disassembly and assembly. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Includes a step-by -step guide for adjustment. TROUBLESHOOTING Provides Epson-approved techniques for adjustment. The chapters are subject to change without notice. - OPERATING PRINCIPLES Describes the theory of the printer..., lists specifications, and illustrates the main components of printer operation. CHAPTER 4. CHAPTER 5. PREFACE This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair of this...
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... Cl Epson ESC/P-83 (ESC/P version 83) printer driver (compatible with a maximum speed of 560 characters per second (ips) paper feeding - Automatic platen gap adjustment for paper thickness - Automatic interface selection - It is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer with the FX-870/1170 and DFX-5000) D... of the printer are: Cl Maximum printing speeds: 560 cps (high-speed draft mode) 504 cps (draft elite mode) 420 cps (draft pica mode) Cl Advanced paper handling: -10 inches per second (cps). DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.1 GENERAL FEATURES The DFX-5000+ is designed...
... Cl Epson ESC/P-83 (ESC/P version 83) printer driver (compatible with a maximum speed of 560 characters per second (ips) paper feeding - Automatic platen gap adjustment for paper thickness - Automatic interface selection - It is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer with the FX-870/1170 and DFX-5000) D... of the printer are: Cl Maximum printing speeds: 560 cps (high-speed draft mode) 504 cps (draft elite mode) 420 cps (draft pica mode) Cl Advanced paper handling: -10 inches per second (cps). DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.1 GENERAL FEATURES The DFX-5000+ is designed...
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Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 1-1. A the printer processes the data from the card. 1-2 Rev. Options and Consumables I I Model Description #8309 Pull tractor unit #8766 Ribbon cartridge t #8767 , Ribbon pack I C82305* I Serial I/Fcard, ...
Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 1-1. A the printer processes the data from the card. 1-2 Rev. Options and Consumables I I Model Description #8309 Pull tractor unit #8766 Ribbon cartridge t #8767 , Ribbon pack I C82305* I Serial I/Fcard, ...
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Figure 1-2. A 1-3 Pin Configuration Dot matrix: Printing direction: Text mode Bit image mode Built-in mm printable Columns (inches) (inches) (inches) 2.12 (0.08) 1.69 (0.07) 1.41 (0.06... mode can be selected using the ESC U command.) Unidirectional Draft NLQ Roman NLQ Saris Serif Table 1-2. DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS This section provides detailed information about the DFX-5000+. 1.2.1 Printer Capabilities Printing method: Serial impact dot matrix Pin configuration: 9 wires Pin diameter: 0.29 mm (0.01 inches) Product Description mm (1/72") o ...
Figure 1-2. A 1-3 Pin Configuration Dot matrix: Printing direction: Text mode Bit image mode Built-in mm printable Columns (inches) (inches) (inches) 2.12 (0.08) 1.69 (0.07) 1.41 (0.06... mode can be selected using the ESC U command.) Unidirectional Draft NLQ Roman NLQ Saris Serif Table 1-2. DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS This section provides detailed information about the DFX-5000+. 1.2.1 Printer Capabilities Printing method: Serial impact dot matrix Pin configuration: 9 wires Pin diameter: 0.29 mm (0.01 inches) Product Description mm (1/72") o ...
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... paper 101 -406 mm (4 - 16 inches) wide Not available Not available Line spacing: 1/6- o o rABCD wxY~ ~ I Io 0 0 0 II I 01 /0 A A Figure 1-3. A 1-5 g - - - -w--- : ~~BcD s I Io 0 0 0 HEm > 0O-~B-C--D W-XY--Z-J-'-0-o- DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.2.2 Paper Handling Specifications Feeding methods: Push tractor feed (front and rear) Push-pull feed with a l/216-inch minimum increment Feeding speed (1/6-inch per...
... paper 101 -406 mm (4 - 16 inches) wide Not available Not available Line spacing: 1/6- o o rABCD wxY~ ~ I Io 0 0 0 II I 01 /0 A A Figure 1-3. A 1-5 g - - - -w--- : ~~BcD s I Io 0 0 0 HEm > 0O-~B-C--D W-XY--Z-J-'-0-o- DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.2.2 Paper Handling Specifications Feeding methods: Push tractor feed (front and rear) Push-pull feed with a l/216-inch minimum increment Feeding speed (1/6-inch per...
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... printable area is not guaranteed. When using the optional pull tractor, the top 120 mm (4.8 inches) of the paper. creases Figure 1-4. Unsuitable Paper 4. Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Notes: 1. cut part to the uncut part) must be less than 5:1.
... printable area is not guaranteed. When using the optional pull tractor, the top 120 mm (4.8 inches) of the paper. creases Figure 1-4. Unsuitable Paper 4. Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Notes: 1. cut part to the uncut part) must be less than 5:1.
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... 1-10. The raised portion at a perforation (fold) must be circular and may have uncut parts on both edges of correct perforation intersections. Perforations Figure 1-9. A 1-7 DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 7. Sprocket holes must be less than 1 mm (0.04 inches) from the flat part, and the bottom layer must not cross each paper layer...
... 1-10. The raised portion at a perforation (fold) must be circular and may have uncut parts on both edges of correct perforation intersections. Perforations Figure 1-9. A 1-7 DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 7. Sprocket holes must be less than 1 mm (0.04 inches) from the flat part, and the bottom layer must not cross each paper layer...
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...-part 35-48 kg (11 - 15 lb), up to the total thickness Carrier 45- 70kg (14- 221b) 13-31mm More than 13mm 4- --D - Product Description DFX-50oo+ Service Manual 12. Printable Area, Overlapping Multi-part Forms o o A 0 - Any pieces of paper remaining in the printable area. 15. The paper should be fanfolded at the...
...-part 35-48 kg (11 - 15 lb), up to the total thickness Carrier 45- 70kg (14- 221b) 13-31mm More than 13mm 4- --D - Product Description DFX-50oo+ Service Manual 12. Printable Area, Overlapping Multi-part Forms o o A 0 - Any pieces of paper remaining in the printable area. 15. The paper should be fanfolded at the...
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...the stapled area. Paper stapling must be pressed flat. For multi-part forms joined with spot gluing (dotted paste), paper stapling (mechanical staking), or tape stitching. Stapled Area 2 Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description r, Ii When using overlapping multi-part forms, do not use the paper select (change ...single side or both feeding directions. Paper feeding direction Figure 1-16. The multi-part form sheets should be bound together with dotted paste, the form sheets can be no creases in the paper. 5. There must be applied for the best printing quality...
...the stapled area. Paper stapling must be pressed flat. For multi-part forms joined with spot gluing (dotted paste), paper stapling (mechanical staking), or tape stitching. Stapled Area 2 Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description r, Ii When using overlapping multi-part forms, do not use the paper select (change ...single side or both feeding directions. Paper feeding direction Figure 1-16. The multi-part form sheets should be bound together with dotted paste, the form sheets can be no creases in the paper. 5. There must be applied for the best printing quality...
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..., do not use the paper select (change tractors) or tear oflfinction; to avoid a paper jam, it is important not to the printer.) 3. Load label forms only onto the front tractor. Avery continuous form labels Avery mini-line labels 0 r-lr-l " o II II... r-l~-l!o 0 II 10 0 II 10 0 H 0 A 11 Inside of form) function. 4. The label surface must be less than 0.12 mm (0.0047 inches). DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description Labels Paper path: Label size (W x H): Bottom carrier: Width Length Total thickness: Label examples: Front only 2%x 15/16 inches 4 x 15/16 inches...
..., do not use the paper select (change tractors) or tear oflfinction; to avoid a paper jam, it is important not to the printer.) 3. Load label forms only onto the front tractor. Avery continuous form labels Avery mini-line labels 0 r-lr-l " o II II... r-l~-l!o 0 II 10 0 II 10 0 H 0 A 11 Inside of form) function. 4. The label surface must be less than 0.12 mm (0.0047 inches). DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description Labels Paper path: Label size (W x H): Bottom carrier: Width Length Total thickness: Label examples: Front only 2%x 15/16 inches 4 x 15/16 inches...
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...: MCBF: Printhead life: 8000 power-on hours (POH) at a duty cycle of zs~o 24 million lines (excluding the printhead and ribbon) 300 million characters (14 dots/character) 1.2.8 Safety Approvals Safety standards: Radio frequency interference (RFI): U.S. version: European version: UL1950 with D3 CSA22.2 #950 with D3 EN 60950 ~, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI... 243 (VDE 0878 part 3) CISPR Pub 22 class B 1.2.9 Physical Specifications Size (W x D x H): Weight: 700 x 382x 369 mm (27.6 x 15.0 x 14.5 inches) 29 kg (63.8 lb) Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6.
...: MCBF: Printhead life: 8000 power-on hours (POH) at a duty cycle of zs~o 24 million lines (excluding the printhead and ribbon) 300 million characters (14 dots/character) 1.2.8 Safety Approvals Safety standards: Radio frequency interference (RFI): U.S. version: European version: UL1950 with D3 CSA22.2 #950 with D3 EN 60950 ~, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI... 243 (VDE 0878 part 3) CISPR Pub 22 class B 1.2.9 Physical Specifications Size (W x D x H): Weight: 700 x 382x 369 mm (27.6 x 15.0 x 14.5 inches) 29 kg (63.8 lb) Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6.
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... (not used). Input data is approximately 12 p.s. 0 HIGH indicates the printer cannot accept the next data. 0 HIGH indicates paper out. This signal is effective only when the ERROR signal is disabled. *The 1/0 column indicates the direction of this signal. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description Table 1-7 shows the signal functions and connector pin assignments...
... (not used). Input data is approximately 12 p.s. 0 HIGH indicates the printer cannot accept the next data. 0 HIGH indicates paper out. This signal is effective only when the ERROR signal is disabled. *The 1/0 column indicates the direction of this signal. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description Table 1-7 shows the signal functions and connector pin assignments...