Product Brochure
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... money down on most network "tracks," too. EPSON DFX-8500 Impact Printer • Powerful 9-pin technology • The fastest Epson impact printer prints up to 1120 cps • Highly advanced paper handling • Enhanced connectivity • Epson one year carry-in . See other side for...accounting reports, spreadsheets and seven-part forms to shipping documents, and mailing labels. The DFX-8500 also adjusts automatically for high volume, heavy duty business printing: the EPSON DFX-8500 impact printer. All of these features are so reliable that the kind of the gate comes ...
... money down on most network "tracks," too. EPSON DFX-8500 Impact Printer • Powerful 9-pin technology • The fastest Epson impact printer prints up to 1120 cps • Highly advanced paper handling • Enhanced connectivity • Epson one year carry-in . See other side for...accounting reports, spreadsheets and seven-part forms to shipping documents, and mailing labels. The DFX-8500 also adjusts automatically for high volume, heavy duty business printing: the EPSON DFX-8500 impact printer. All of these features are so reliable that the kind of the gate comes ...
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...duty cycle, 35% coverage Print head: 400 million characters Ribbon: 15 million, draft, 14 dots per character Product Codes/Accessory Part Numbers DFX-8500 printer DFX-8500 ribbon Perforation cutter Paper cutter Printer stand Interface boards - total thickness 0.021 inches Rear load: Up to six copies (original ...interface board Coax interface board C204001 8766 C815071 C815001 8502 C823071 C823452 C823572 C823151 C823141 Warranty One-year limited on Recycled Paper Support-The EPSON ConnectionSM Pre-Sales Support U.S. & Canada (800)463-7766 EPSON Fax Advice/EPSON SoundAdvice™ (800)442...
...duty cycle, 35% coverage Print head: 400 million characters Ribbon: 15 million, draft, 14 dots per character Product Codes/Accessory Part Numbers DFX-8500 printer DFX-8500 ribbon Perforation cutter Paper cutter Printer stand Interface boards - total thickness 0.021 inches Rear load: Up to six copies (original ...interface board Coax interface board C204001 8766 C815071 C815001 8502 C823071 C823452 C823572 C823151 C823141 Warranty One-year limited on Recycled Paper Support-The EPSON ConnectionSM Pre-Sales Support U.S. & Canada (800)463-7766 EPSON Fax Advice/EPSON SoundAdvice™ (800)442...
Product Information Guide
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... separator rear flap rear cover serial interface parallel interface Accessories Ribbon cartridge Use the #8766 EPSON replacement cartridge only Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Characters per second when the optional pull tractor is mounted. Unidirectional text or...: 128KB or 0KB (DIP switch selectable) Characters per inch available Font Available pitches (cpi) EPSON Super Draft 10 EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 EPSON Roman (NLQ) 10, 12, 15, proportional EPSON Sans serif (NLQ) 10, 12, 15, proportional 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 1
... separator rear flap rear cover serial interface parallel interface Accessories Ribbon cartridge Use the #8766 EPSON replacement cartridge only Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Characters per second when the optional pull tractor is mounted. Unidirectional text or...: 128KB or 0KB (DIP switch selectable) Characters per inch available Font Available pitches (cpi) EPSON Super Draft 10 EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 EPSON Roman (NLQ) 10, 12, 15, proportional EPSON Sans serif (NLQ) 10, 12, 15, proportional 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 1
Product Information Guide
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...part forms that the printer does not print outside the printable area. t The sprocket holes of all sheets in from the original sheet side and go completely through all copy sheets. B The minimum bottom margin (above the perforation) is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 C The ... Weight: Single sheets 14 to 22 lb (52.6 to 82.7 g/m2) Multi-part forms 11 to 15 lb (41.4 to jam. EPSON DFX-8500 Character tables: Character sets: One Italic and 10 graphical character tables. (26 graphical character tables are joined with labels only under normal temperature and...
...part forms that the printer does not print outside the printable area. t The sprocket holes of all sheets in from the original sheet side and go completely through all copy sheets. B The minimum bottom margin (above the perforation) is 13.6 inches (345.4 mm). EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 C The ... Weight: Single sheets 14 to 22 lb (52.6 to 82.7 g/m2) Multi-part forms 11 to 15 lb (41.4 to jam. EPSON DFX-8500 Character tables: Character sets: One Italic and 10 graphical character tables. (26 graphical character tables are joined with labels only under normal temperature and...
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... (max. 3.5 A) Power consumption: Approx. 160 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern) Energy Star compliant This product is 15 million characters (at 14 dots/character). You cannot preprint in the area with the diagonal shading shown in the illustrations below because punctures are also recognized as colors whose reflectivity... frequency range: 49.5 to Phase voltage 220−240V. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 3 The margins are often used for 24-pin printers. The margin areas are printed the first time the paper is loaded in the printer, and a document is printed in the white space the second time...
... (max. 3.5 A) Power consumption: Approx. 160 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern) Energy Star compliant This product is 15 million characters (at 14 dots/character). You cannot preprint in the area with the diagonal shading shown in the illustrations below because punctures are also recognized as colors whose reflectivity... frequency range: 49.5 to Phase voltage 220−240V. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 3 The margins are often used for 24-pin printers. The margin areas are printed the first time the paper is loaded in the printer, and a document is printed in the white space the second time...
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...of reverse channel transfer Serial Interface Specifications The DFX-8500 built-in serial interface is an RS-232C asynchronous interface with a bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface and a Type-B optional interface slot. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 Forward channel Transmission mode: 8-bit parallel...to the IEEE-1284 specification Extensibility request: The printer responds to +25 V) Handshaking: Handshaking by DTR signal or Xon/Xoff Bit rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps Connector plug: EIA 25-pin connector 4 - EPSON DFX-8500 Environmental Temperature: Operation: Storage: Humidity: Operation...
...of reverse channel transfer Serial Interface Specifications The DFX-8500 built-in serial interface is an RS-232C asynchronous interface with a bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface and a Type-B optional interface slot. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 Forward channel Transmission mode: 8-bit parallel...to the IEEE-1284 specification Extensibility request: The printer responds to +25 V) Handshaking: Handshaking by DTR signal or Xon/Xoff Bit rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps Connector plug: EIA 25-pin connector 4 - EPSON DFX-8500 Environmental Temperature: Operation: Storage: Humidity: Operation...
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... Spacing) n = on, o = off position when this light is supplied to the printer. Selects one of the following fonts: Super Draft, Draft, Roman, or Sans Serif. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 5 The printer remembers any change you make to the top-of-form position when this light is in ...copy mode (to select darker printing). On when printing is selected. EPSON DFX-8500 Control Panel Buttons and Lights The control panel consists...
... Spacing) n = on, o = off position when this light is supplied to the printer. Selects one of the following fonts: Super Draft, Draft, Roman, or Sans Serif. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 5 The printer remembers any change you make to the top-of-form position when this light is in ...copy mode (to select darker printing). On when printing is selected. EPSON DFX-8500 Control Panel Buttons and Lights The control panel consists...
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... LF advances paper one line at least 3 seconds to reset the printer's control panel settings. These two buttons advance or reverse the loaded paper in the printer. Pause Tractor Select Front/Rear Press to the desired position. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 When the top cover is open, lets you enter and...to the standby position, and the paper on your paper does not align exactly with the printer's tear-off edge, use these buttons to adjust the tear-off , and printing positions. EPSON DFX-8500 Pitch Copy TOF (Top of Form) Tear Off Selects the characters per inch for the ...
... LF advances paper one line at least 3 seconds to reset the printer's control panel settings. These two buttons advance or reverse the loaded paper in the printer. Pause Tractor Select Front/Rear Press to the desired position. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 When the top cover is open, lets you enter and...to the standby position, and the paper on your paper does not align exactly with the printer's tear-off edge, use these buttons to adjust the tear-off , and printing positions. EPSON DFX-8500 Pitch Copy TOF (Top of Form) Tear Off Selects the characters per inch for the ...
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...software. Also make any point on the page by your software does not allow print position adjustment. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 7 Use the following illustration shows three ways to make sure your printer and paper: with the front tractor loaded, with the rear tractor loaded, and with the rear tractor's ... memory setting By holding down the Pause button while you turn on the printer, you can print the current DIP switch settings. Make sure you align your software's print settings. EPSON DFX-8500 Other control panel features Self test By holding down both the LF/FF Load and Tear ...
...software. Also make any point on the page by your software does not allow print position adjustment. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 7 Use the following illustration shows three ways to make sure your printer and paper: with the front tractor loaded, with the rear tractor loaded, and with the rear tractor's ... memory setting By holding down the Pause button while you turn on the printer, you can print the current DIP switch settings. Make sure you align your software's print settings. EPSON DFX-8500 Other control panel features Self test By holding down both the LF/FF Load and Tear ...
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... you use the forward-feeding (top) Micro Feed button only; The factory setting is 5.8 mm (0.2 inch). EPSON DFX-8500 Adjusting the top-of-form position The top-of-form position is the position to which the printer feeds the paper when it loads it determines where the printing begins on each page. cCAUTION: If...
... you use the forward-feeding (top) Micro Feed button only; The factory setting is 5.8 mm (0.2 inch). EPSON DFX-8500 Adjusting the top-of-form position The top-of-form position is the position to which the printer feeds the paper when it loads it determines where the printing begins on each page. cCAUTION: If...
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....) Adjusting the tear-off position If the paper's perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position. The printer remembers this new tear-off position. If the perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, follow these steps to the tear-off ...the paper to select tear-off position as described in the next section. 3. Turn DIP switch 3-1 on the printer and select the desired tractor. 2. Make sure printing has finished. EPSON DFX-8500 Tearing off the printed pages After you finish printing, you can reset the tear-off position only when you are...
....) Adjusting the tear-off position If the paper's perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position. The printer remembers this new tear-off position. If the perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, follow these steps to the tear-off ...the paper to select tear-off position as described in the next section. 3. Turn DIP switch 3-1 on the printer and select the desired tractor. 2. Make sure printing has finished. EPSON DFX-8500 Tearing off the printed pages After you finish printing, you can reset the tear-off position only when you are...
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...: 1. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge When printing becomes too faint, you feed the paper back to the exposed part of the sprockets). 3. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 Press the Pause button. Open the printer's top cover and slide the print head to the top-of-form position. Never feed more than one page.... EPSON DFX-8500 5. Press the Tear Off button to feed the paper back to the rear tractor. The instructions below the tractor and ...
...: 1. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge When printing becomes too faint, you feed the paper back to the exposed part of the sprockets). 3. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 Press the Pause button. Open the printer's top cover and slide the print head to the top-of-form position. Never feed more than one page.... EPSON DFX-8500 5. Press the Tear Off button to feed the paper back to the rear tractor. The instructions below the tractor and ...
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... from the cartridge (but not from the printer's mounting pins. ribbon guide 3. Insert the ribbon guide over the two print head 6. separator 2. Pulling the cartridge toward the platen. Close the top cover. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 11 EPSON DFX-8500 corresponding pins in the ribbon. Then push ...the cartridge down into position until the other two slots snap into the printer as shown below. Then follow these steps: wWARNING: Never move ...
... from the cartridge (but not from the printer's mounting pins. ribbon guide 3. Insert the ribbon guide over the two print head 6. separator 2. Pulling the cartridge toward the platen. Close the top cover. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 11 EPSON DFX-8500 corresponding pins in the ribbon. Then push ...the cartridge down into position until the other two slots snap into the printer as shown below. Then follow these steps: wWARNING: Never move ...
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... leave it is not loaded correctly. Turn off and the printer resumes printing. If continuous paper is probably caused by a number. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 The Paper Out light turns off the printer. 2. Paper has jammed in the printer. The printer starts printing very slowly. See the paper specifications on , f = flashing ••• = short interval long...
... leave it is not loaded correctly. Turn off and the printer resumes printing. If continuous paper is probably caused by a number. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 The Paper Out light turns off the printer. 2. Paper has jammed in the printer. The printer starts printing very slowly. See the paper specifications on , f = flashing ••• = short interval long...
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...the printout of characters is loaded in which allows experienced users to transport your printer operating at its covers. Make sure that the paper is still dirty or dusty, clean it by dots. 4. If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as ... column with mild detergent dissolved in hexadecimal format. If any paper loaded in the printer's original box. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 13 Install the protective materials onto the printer as the paper guide. While holding the printer at least five seconds before turning it . 2. Follow these steps: 1. If ...
...the printout of characters is loaded in which allows experienced users to transport your printer operating at its covers. Make sure that the paper is still dirty or dusty, clean it by dots. 4. If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as ... column with mild detergent dissolved in hexadecimal format. If any paper loaded in the printer's original box. 5/98 EPSON DFX-8500 - 13 Install the protective materials onto the printer as the paper guide. While holding the printer at least five seconds before turning it . 2. Follow these steps: 1. If ...
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...multi-part forms, continuous forms with labels, or overlapping multi-part forms with your printer's built-in serial and parallel interfaces. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 The EPSON interface cards below are available worldwide.) Number C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572...mm) 20.4 inches (518 mm) 3.7 inches (93 mm) 11 lb (5 kg) Related Documentation 4007064 TM-DFX8500 PL-DFX8500 EPSON DFX-8500 User's Guide EPSON DFX-8500 Service Manual EPSON DFX-8500 Parts List 14 - Environmental Temperature: Operation: Storage: 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C) −22...
...multi-part forms, continuous forms with labels, or overlapping multi-part forms with your printer's built-in serial and parallel interfaces. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 The EPSON interface cards below are available worldwide.) Number C823051 C823071 C823121 C823141 C823151 C823452 C823572...mm) 20.4 inches (518 mm) 3.7 inches (93 mm) 11 lb (5 kg) Related Documentation 4007064 TM-DFX8500 PL-DFX8500 EPSON DFX-8500 User's Guide EPSON DFX-8500 Service Manual EPSON DFX-8500 Parts List 14 - Environmental Temperature: Operation: Storage: 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C) −22...
User Manual
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..., losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. User's Guide ® 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer All rights reserved. No part of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs...
..., losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. User's Guide ® 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer All rights reserved. No part of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs...
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Declaration of EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. iii Ishii President of Conformity According to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 ...-3 IEC 801-4 Directive 73/23/EEC: EN 60950 March 1998 Y. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Type Name: Model: Dot Matrix Printer DFX-8500 P970A Conforms to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative: Address...
Declaration of EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. iii Ishii President of Conformity According to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 ...-3 IEC 801-4 Directive 73/23/EEC: EN 60950 March 1998 Y. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Type Name: Model: Dot Matrix Printer DFX-8500 P970A Conforms to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative: Address...
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...or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. Clean with the printer, make sure you use an extension cord with a damp cloth only. T Do not place the printer on the printer. T Place the printer on the printer's label. T Use only the type of power source indicated on a ... the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. T Unplug the printer before cleaning. Do not insert objects through the slots. Follow all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Safety Information Important Safety Instructions...
...or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. Clean with the printer, make sure you use an extension cord with a damp cloth only. T Do not place the printer on the printer. T Place the printer on the printer's label. T Use only the type of power source indicated on a ... the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. T Unplug the printer before cleaning. Do not insert objects through the slots. Follow all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Safety Information Important Safety Instructions...
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... equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in performance. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that are covered by the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls... that this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker. T Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service...
... equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in performance. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that are covered by the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls... that this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker. T Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service...