Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- only impact printers can all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have the sturdiest printhead pins which : Hit ...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. both in fonts M Computer-based set-up to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™...
... LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- only impact printers can all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have the sturdiest printhead pins which : Hit ...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. both in fonts M Computer-based set-up to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™...
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... design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of their respective owners. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and a special lubricant Ensures consistent print quality...
... design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of their respective owners. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and a special lubricant Ensures consistent print quality...
Product Information Guide
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... Cartridge ribbon, available in black only (#8766). Life expectancy (in \ \ ribbon cartridge power cable Paper thickness: Printer Specifications Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin Impact dot matrix Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Bidirectional logic seeking for text printing. MATRIX PRINTER Printable area... 14 dots per character Height: 14.5 Inches (367mm) Width: 26.8 inches (680mm) Depth: 15.0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - Unidirectional for 24-pin printers. cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1...
... Cartridge ribbon, available in black only (#8766). Life expectancy (in \ \ ribbon cartridge power cable Paper thickness: Printer Specifications Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin Impact dot matrix Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Bidirectional logic seeking for text printing. MATRIX PRINTER Printable area... 14 dots per character Height: 14.5 Inches (367mm) Width: 26.8 inches (680mm) Depth: 15.0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - Unidirectional for 24-pin printers. cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT - Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1...
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Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-8 Using the Printer Options 6-1 Using the Pull Tractor 6-2 Using Interface Boards 6-16 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Data Dump Mode 7-6 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8-2 Commands in Numerical ...
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-8 Using the Printer Options 6-1 Using the Pull Tractor 6-2 Using Interface Boards 6-16 Troubleshooting 7-1 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Data Dump Mode 7-6 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8-2 Commands in Numerical ...
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... 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 self test 1-16 Running the...
... 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 self test 1-16 Running the...
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Unpacking the Printer Because the printer weighs approximately 65 pounds, you have the parts shown below and that nothing has been damaged during transportation. Two people should not lift or carry it by yourself. Checking the parts Check to transport the printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer cross-head screwdriver connector lock nuts ribbon cartridge power cable After you unpack the printer, store the packaging materials in case you ever need to see that you should carry it by the bottom.
Unpacking the Printer Because the printer weighs approximately 65 pounds, you have the parts shown below and that nothing has been damaged during transportation. Two people should not lift or carry it by yourself. Checking the parts Check to transport the printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer cross-head screwdriver connector lock nuts ribbon cartridge power cable After you unpack the printer, store the packaging materials in case you ever need to see that you should carry it by the bottom.
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... touching it. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Also, if you . Assembling the Printer Since the printer comes almost completely assembled from you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its front edge up...
... touching it. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Also, if you . Assembling the Printer Since the printer comes almost completely assembled from you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its front edge up...
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2. Slide the print head to take up any slack in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the ribbon cartridge. (You will not need the separator again and can discard it.) Next, detach the ribbon guide from the cartridge and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Remove the plastic separator from the middle of the printer. 3.
2. Slide the print head to take up any slack in the direction of the arrow to the middle of the ribbon cartridge. (You will not need the separator again and can discard it.) Next, detach the ribbon guide from the cartridge and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. Remove the plastic separator from the middle of the printer. 3.
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Press lightly on both hands and lower it into place over the corresponding two pins in the printer. 5. Hold the ribbon cartridge with both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Then push the cartridge down into position until the other two hooks snap into the printer as shown below. Pulling the cartridge toward you, slide the hooks nearest you over the mounting pins in the printer. 4.
Press lightly on both hands and lower it into place over the corresponding two pins in the printer. 5. Hold the ribbon cartridge with both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Then push the cartridge down into position until the other two hooks snap into the printer as shown below. Pulling the cartridge toward you, slide the hooks nearest you over the mounting pins in the printer. 4.
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Slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in the ribbon. 7. The smaller end of the guide should be on each side of the print head as shown below. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to see that it moves smoothly and that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 6. Insert the ribbon guide over the metal pins on top, with its angled edge toward the platen.
Slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in the ribbon. 7. The smaller end of the guide should be on each side of the print head as shown below. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to see that it moves smoothly and that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 6. Insert the ribbon guide over the metal pins on top, with its angled edge toward the platen.
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... form position. This position is important because it loads the paper or performs a form feed. The printer remembers the temporary top of form position until the next time you are loaded in the middle of ... too high or low on the page, you start, make sure the printer is turned on the clear plastic ribbon mask. Before you can temporarily change the top of form position by changing the... printing position in the printer, use the forward-feeding (top) MICRO FEED button ...
... form position. This position is important because it loads the paper or performs a form feed. The printer remembers the temporary top of form position until the next time you are loaded in the middle of ... too high or low on the page, you start, make sure the printer is turned on the clear plastic ribbon mask. Before you can temporarily change the top of form position by changing the... printing position in the printer, use the forward-feeding (top) MICRO FEED button ...
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... form position. (If you are in the top of text will actually print five lines below the top of form position is based on the ribbon mask shows you where the bottom edge of your first line of form mode. Press the TOP OF FORM button again to exit the top... Using Paper 3. Use the MICRO FEED buttons to feed the paper to the desired top of form position. 00i Note: The red line on the ribbon mask can be used as a reference only when you want to exit the top of form mode and save your top of form position.
... form position. (If you are in the top of text will actually print five lines below the top of form position is based on the ribbon mask shows you where the bottom edge of your first line of form mode. Press the TOP OF FORM button again to exit the top... Using Paper 3. Use the MICRO FEED buttons to feed the paper to the desired top of form position. 00i Note: The red line on the ribbon mask can be used as a reference only when you want to exit the top of form mode and save your top of form position.
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..., but in Chapter 3 on selecting the NLQ mode with the red line on line. Start printing your printing position: 1. Follow these steps to put the printer on the clear plastic ribbon mask. Press the ON LINE button to adjust your document. For example, if you use a slower printing speed. The... printer remembers this temporary top of form position until the next time you temporarily change the top of form position, there's an easier way to stop ...
..., but in Chapter 3 on selecting the NLQ mode with the red line on line. Start printing your printing position: 1. Follow these steps to put the printer on the clear plastic ribbon mask. Press the ON LINE button to adjust your document. For example, if you use a slower printing speed. The... printer remembers this temporary top of form position until the next time you temporarily change the top of form position, there's an easier way to stop ...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-8 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-1
Chapter 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-8 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-1
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...turn off line. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-3 Use only the #8766 Epson replacement cartridge for you think lubrication is on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Replacing the Ribbon When your Epson dealer if you to replace the ribbon. The following steps show you need to ...LINE button to replace the ribbon. l Do not use alcohols or thinners to replace the ribbon. 1. This widens the gap between the print head and the platen, making it cool before attempting to clean the printer. Let it easier for the DFX-5000. Contact your printing becomes ...
...turn off line. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-3 Use only the #8766 Epson replacement cartridge for you think lubrication is on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Replacing the Ribbon When your Epson dealer if you to replace the ribbon. The following steps show you need to ...LINE button to replace the ribbon. l Do not use alcohols or thinners to replace the ribbon. 1. This widens the gap between the print head and the platen, making it cool before attempting to clean the printer. Let it easier for the DFX-5000. Contact your printing becomes ...
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Lift the ribbon guide off the print head as shown below to release it up on the side of the ribbon cartridge as shown below . 4. 3. Pull up and away from the printer's mounting pins. Then remove the cartridge by lifting it from you. 5-4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
Lift the ribbon guide off the print head as shown below to release it up on the side of the ribbon cartridge as shown below . 4. 3. Pull up and away from the printer's mounting pins. Then remove the cartridge by lifting it from you. 5-4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
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After taking the new ribbon cartridge out of the printer. 6. Caution: Make sure you don't pull on the ribbon cartridge and turn the ribbon-tightening knob to the middle of the box, remove the separator piece from the ribbon cartridge as shown below. (This piece can be discarded.) Then detach the ribbon guide from its holder on the flat gold cable beneath the ribbon cartridge. 5. Move the print head back to remove any slack in the ribbon. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-5
After taking the new ribbon cartridge out of the printer. 6. Caution: Make sure you don't pull on the ribbon cartridge and turn the ribbon-tightening knob to the middle of the box, remove the separator piece from the ribbon cartridge as shown below. (This piece can be discarded.) Then detach the ribbon guide from its holder on the flat gold cable beneath the ribbon cartridge. 5. Move the print head back to remove any slack in the ribbon. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-5
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7. Pulling the cartridge toward you, slide the hooks nearest you over the mounting pins in the printer. Press lightly on both hands and lower it into place over the corresponding two pins in the printer. 8. Then push the cartridge down into position so that the remaining two hooks snap into the printer as shown below. Hold the ribbon cartridge with both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 5-6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
7. Pulling the cartridge toward you, slide the hooks nearest you over the mounting pins in the printer. Press lightly on both hands and lower it into place over the corresponding two pins in the printer. 8. Then push the cartridge down into position so that the remaining two hooks snap into the printer as shown below. Hold the ribbon cartridge with both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 5-6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
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Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure that it moves smoothly and that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 11. Fit the plastic ribbon guide onto the metal pins on each side of the guide should be on top, with its angled edge toward the platen. Close the printer's top cover. 9. Slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in the ribbon. 10. The smaller end of the print head, as shown below.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure that it moves smoothly and that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 11. Fit the plastic ribbon guide onto the metal pins on each side of the guide should be on top, with its angled edge toward the platen. Close the printer's top cover. 9. Slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in the ribbon. 10. The smaller end of the print head, as shown below.
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Detach the ribbon guide from the print head as shown below, and then remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. 4. Open the printer's top cover and slide the print head to the far right. Using a cross-head screwdriver, reattach the carriage guide support bar Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-9
Detach the ribbon guide from the print head as shown below, and then remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. 4. Open the printer's top cover and slide the print head to the far right. Using a cross-head screwdriver, reattach the carriage guide support bar Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-9