Product Brochure
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... to 1550 cps Tackle the most EPSON DFX-9000 demanding print tasks. Key Features Blaze through critical reports with ultra-fast print speeds I Prints multipart forms, labels, and more . A robust, dependable workhorse, this 9-pin, wide-format printer boasts a 400-million-character print ... 20,000 power- and Canada IMPACT PRINTER DFX-9000 Combining speed and reliability for maximum productivity With speeds up to 10 parts thick I Front and rear paper paths I Platen gap adjusts automatically, according to the paper thickness I Auto jam sensor eliminates wasting forms Use with new...
... to 1550 cps Tackle the most EPSON DFX-9000 demanding print tasks. Key Features Blaze through critical reports with ultra-fast print speeds I Prints multipart forms, labels, and more . A robust, dependable workhorse, this 9-pin, wide-format printer boasts a 400-million-character print ... 20,000 power- and Canada IMPACT PRINTER DFX-9000 Combining speed and reliability for maximum productivity With speeds up to 10 parts thick I Front and rear paper paths I Platen gap adjusts automatically, according to the paper thickness I Auto jam sensor eliminates wasting forms Use with new...
Reference Guide
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...EPSON Status Monitor 3 103 Printing a Self Test 103 Printing a Hex Dump 104 Problems and Solutions 106 Power supply problems 107 Paper loading or feeding problems 108 Printing position problems 110 Printing or printout quality problems 112 Option problems 116 Network problems 118 Correcting USB Problems 119 Clearing Paper Jams... 123 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 123 Restoring the Printer's Default Settings 125 Where To Get Help 125 Chapter 6 Options and Consumables...
...EPSON Status Monitor 3 103 Printing a Self Test 103 Printing a Hex Dump 104 Problems and Solutions 106 Power supply problems 107 Paper loading or feeding problems 108 Printing position problems 110 Printing or printout quality problems 112 Option problems 116 Network problems 118 Correcting USB Problems 119 Clearing Paper Jams... 123 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 123 Restoring the Printer's Default Settings 125 Where To Get Help 125 Chapter 6 Options and Consumables...
Reference Guide
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... 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) 30 to stop printing and then turn off the printer. ❏ Do not turn off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. ❏ Because labels are covered in the printer between jobs; When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that is printing the self test.
... 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) 30 to stop printing and then turn off the printer. ❏ Do not turn off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. ❏ Because labels are covered in the printer between jobs; When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that is printing the self test.
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... of printed pages does not interfere with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Placing the paper on the same level as the printer (or higher) may cause a paper jam. ❏ Make sure that your paper supply with the rear tractor's paper supply. 14 Paper Handling front tractor rear tractor both tractors Note...
... of printed pages does not interfere with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Placing the paper on the same level as the printer (or higher) may cause a paper jam. ❏ Make sure that your paper supply with the rear tractor's paper supply. 14 Paper Handling front tractor rear tractor both tractors Note...
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Placing the paper on should be sure to print on the same level as shown below. 6. Open both sprocket covers. sprocket cover 7. Now close the sprocket covers. Be sure your paper has a clean, straight edge, and then fit the first few holes in the paper over the sprocket pins as the printer (or higher) may cause a paper jam. 18 Paper Handling The side of the paper that you . Note: When loading paper from the front, be facing you want to place the paper lower than the table or stand supporting the printer.
Placing the paper on should be sure to print on the same level as shown below. 6. Open both sprocket covers. sprocket cover 7. Now close the sprocket covers. Be sure your paper has a clean, straight edge, and then fit the first few holes in the paper over the sprocket pins as the printer (or higher) may cause a paper jam. 18 Paper Handling The side of the paper that you . Note: When loading paper from the front, be facing you want to place the paper lower than the table or stand supporting the printer.
Reference Guide
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... you are finished, press the Pause button to feed the paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch increments, or hold it falls a half-inch lower, the next page will begin printing a half-inch lower as well. The printer remembers this temporary 2 top-of-form position until the next...that it down to adjust the position where 2 you load paper, switch tractors, or turn off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. 2 3. Never feed labels backward through the printer. Note: 2 If you enter top-of-form mode right after loading paper, you can set the loading and top-of-form positions at...
... you are finished, press the Pause button to feed the paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch increments, or hold it falls a half-inch lower, the next page will begin printing a half-inch lower as well. The printer remembers this temporary 2 top-of-form position until the next...that it down to adjust the position where 2 you load paper, switch tractors, or turn off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam. 2 3. Never feed labels backward through the printer. Note: 2 If you enter top-of-form mode right after loading paper, you can set the loading and top-of-form positions at...
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... when held down for a few seconds. Pause light ❏ On when the printer is out of paper. ❏ Flashes when paper jams or the printer fails to the next top-of -form position and tear-off position. m Paper Out light ❏ On when the printer is paused. ❏ Flashes when the print head overheats. j LF/FF Load...
... when held down for a few seconds. Pause light ❏ On when the printer is out of paper. ❏ Flashes when paper jams or the printer fails to the next top-of -form position and tear-off position. m Paper Out light ❏ On when the printer is paused. ❏ Flashes when the print head overheats. j LF/FF Load...
Reference Guide
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... saved. 4 Control Panel 93 You can set the printer's default gateway with this setting. 4 Subnet mask 4 This setting is available only when the optional Print Server is installed. This makes paper feeding easier and prevents paper jams. Get IP address This setting is available only when ...the optional Print Server is installed. You can set the printer's subnet mask with this setting. See "Setting the IP ...
... saved. 4 Control Panel 93 You can set the printer's default gateway with this setting. 4 Subnet mask 4 This setting is available only when the optional Print Server is installed. This makes paper feeding easier and prevents paper jams. Get IP address This setting is available only when ...the optional Print Server is installed. You can set the printer's subnet mask with this setting. See "Setting the IP ...
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... 123. LCD message and panel light status Beep pattern Error: Paper jam ••• F Paper Out O Pause Error: Switching not ••• completed O Pause Error: Ribbon jam ••• O Pause Error: Ribbon out ••• O Pause Error: Cover open . The printer's top cover is open O Pause Print head hot Please wait...
... 123. LCD message and panel light status Beep pattern Error: Paper jam ••• F Paper Out O Pause Error: Switching not ••• completed O Pause Error: Ribbon jam ••• O Pause Error: Ribbon out ••• O Pause Error: Cover open . The printer's top cover is open O Pause Print head hot Please wait...
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... or printout quality problems" on page 112 ❏ "Network problems" on page 118 You can also use the self test to determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem. To clear a paper jam, see "Clearing Paper Jams" on printing a self test. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may encounter while operating your...
... or printout quality problems" on page 112 ❏ "Network problems" on page 118 You can also use the self test to determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem. To clear a paper jam, see "Clearing Paper Jams" on printing a self test. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may encounter while operating your...
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... labels. 5 When you switch between front and rear tractors, the paper jams or the printer does not feed the paper back to switch tractors. To remove labels loaded in the printer. 5 the printer before you switch between front and rear tractors, the printer 5 does not load paper onto the selected tractor. The tractor arrow on the Tractor Select...
... labels. 5 When you switch between front and rear tractors, the paper jams or the printer does not feed the paper back to switch tractors. To remove labels loaded in the printer. 5 the printer before you switch between front and rear tractors, the printer 5 does not load paper onto the selected tractor. The tractor arrow on the Tractor Select...
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... mechanism is hung up (stopping in abnormal situations). Turn the printer off and wait a while. The printer is stuck. Turn the printer off , open the printer cover and remove the jammed paper or fix the ribbon guard. Check that the printer driver is not installed correctly. See "Clearing Paper Jams" on again, and start printing. 112 Problem Solving Make...
... mechanism is hung up (stopping in abnormal situations). Turn the printer off and wait a while. The printer is stuck. Turn the printer off , open the printer cover and remove the jammed paper or fix the ribbon guard. Check that the printer driver is not installed correctly. See "Clearing Paper Jams" on again, and start printing. 112 Problem Solving Make...
Reference Guide
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... cut Use SelecType to On. Note that if you want to use selected in the printer driver. to set the Page length for to match your paper. 5 Paper jams, does not feed smoothly. 5 Cause What to do The wrong paper source is not Remove the perforation cutter and then correctly installed. The perforation cutter is...
... cut Use SelecType to On. Note that if you want to use selected in the printer driver. to set the Page length for to match your paper. 5 Paper jams, does not feed smoothly. 5 Cause What to do The wrong paper source is not Remove the perforation cutter and then correctly installed. The perforation cutter is...
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...flashing and the Pause light is off. 5 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 5 If you can use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to clear a paper jam: 1. If you want a different language, see "Changing the 5 settings in your printout are not properly aligned,... you notice that the vertical lines in SelecType mode" on the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer. Clearing Paper Jams 5 Follow these steps to correct this problem. 5 5 During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft...
...flashing and the Pause light is off. 5 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 5 If you can use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to clear a paper jam: 1. If you want a different language, see "Changing the 5 settings in your printout are not properly aligned,... you notice that the vertical lines in SelecType mode" on the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer. Clearing Paper Jams 5 Follow these steps to correct this problem. 5 5 During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft...
Reference Guide
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..., 74 Changing default settings, 96 to 99 paper, 38 to 39 printer settings, 53 to 56, 84 to 99 SelecType settings, 84 to 95 Character table setting, 85, 91 Cleaning printer, 182 Clearing paper jams, 123 Client computers, 59 to 60, 64 to 73 Contacting Epson, 125 to 126 Continuous forms with labels, ...32, 86, 92, 96 Continuous paper problems, 108 to 109 Control panel buttons and lights, 79 to 82...
..., 74 Changing default settings, 96 to 99 paper, 38 to 39 printer settings, 53 to 56, 84 to 99 SelecType settings, 84 to 95 Character table setting, 85, 91 Cleaning printer, 182 Clearing paper jams, 123 Client computers, 59 to 60, 64 to 73 Contacting Epson, 125 to 126 Continuous forms with labels, ...32, 86, 92, 96 Continuous paper problems, 108 to 109 Control panel buttons and lights, 79 to 82...
User's Guide
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... 23 Clearing Paper Jams 24 Where To Get Help 24 2 Contents Chapter 5 - Loading Paper Using the Two-Tractor System 9 Supported Paper Types and Sizes 9 Loading Paper On the Front Tractor 9 Loading Paper On the Rear Tractor 12 Switching Between Front and Rear Tractors 14 Changing Paper 15 Chapter ...States Users 26 WARNING 26 For Canadian users 26 Declaration of Conformity 27 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 27 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY 28 Product Information Printer Specifications 25 Electrical 25 Environmental 25 Options 25 ENERGY STAR Compliance 25 Safety...
... 23 Clearing Paper Jams 24 Where To Get Help 24 2 Contents Chapter 5 - Loading Paper Using the Two-Tractor System 9 Supported Paper Types and Sizes 9 Loading Paper On the Front Tractor 9 Loading Paper On the Rear Tractor 12 Switching Between Front and Rear Tractors 14 Changing Paper 15 Chapter ...States Users 26 WARNING 26 For Canadian users 26 Declaration of Conformity 27 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 27 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY 28 Product Information Printer Specifications 25 Electrical 25 Environmental 25 Options 25 ENERGY STAR Compliance 25 Safety...
User's Guide
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... setting is from 4 inches (101.6 mm) to avoid a paper jam. Your printer senses the paper width automatically. Be sure to Auto in SelecType mode. English Chapter 2 Loading Paper Using the Two-Tractor System Your printer can load paper from 3 inches (76.2 mm) to 16.5 inches (419.1 mm) wide. Supported Paper Types and Sizes You can print on -screen...
... setting is from 4 inches (101.6 mm) to avoid a paper jam. Your printer senses the paper width automatically. Be sure to Auto in SelecType mode. English Chapter 2 Loading Paper Using the Two-Tractor System Your printer can load paper from 3 inches (76.2 mm) to 16.5 inches (419.1 mm) wide. Supported Paper Types and Sizes You can print on -screen...
User's Guide
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...Proportional 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, Proportional 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, Proportional 1. Flashes when paper jams or the printer fails to select the font and pitch you use your printer software. (See page 8.) To use in SelecType mode. Press the Font button until you see the font you ...the font you can select one of the printer's fonts (in different pitches) with the buttons on the printer's control panel, as follows: ❏ Using the Epson Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 8.) ❏ Using the printer's control panel to use . Using SelecType ...
...Proportional 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, Proportional 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, Proportional 1. Flashes when paper jams or the printer fails to select the font and pitch you use your printer software. (See page 8.) To use in SelecType mode. Press the Font button until you see the font you ...the font you can select one of the printer's fonts (in different pitches) with the buttons on the printer's control panel, as follows: ❏ Using the Epson Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 8.) ❏ Using the printer's control panel to use . Using SelecType ...
User's Guide
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... on again. LCD message and panel light status Error: Paper out O Paper Out O Pause Error: No paper loaded O Paper Out O Pause Error: Paper jam F Paper Out O Pause Error: Switching not completed O Pause Error: Ribbon jam O Pause Beep pattern Problem Solution No paper is loaded on page 24. Load paper in the printer. Tear off for several minutes; See page 4 for instructions...
... on again. LCD message and panel light status Error: Paper out O Paper Out O Pause Error: No paper loaded O Paper Out O Pause Error: Paper jam F Paper Out O Pause Error: Switching not completed O Pause Error: Ribbon jam O Pause Beep pattern Problem Solution No paper is loaded on page 24. Load paper in the printer. Tear off for several minutes; See page 4 for instructions...
User's Guide
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...can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Clearing Paper Jams 1. Tear off the printer and open the front or back printer cover (depending on the tractor currently being used). 2. Purchase supplies and ...Epson DFX-9000) ❏ Product serial number (located on the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer. Close the printer cover and turn on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration ❏ Description of paper...
...can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Clearing Paper Jams 1. Tear off the printer and open the front or back printer cover (depending on the tractor currently being used). 2. Purchase supplies and ...Epson DFX-9000) ❏ Product serial number (located on the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of the printer. Close the printer cover and turn on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration ❏ Description of paper...