Epson DFX-8000 - Impact Printer driver and firmware
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Product Information Guide - Page 1
Character fonts:
DFX-8000 DOT-MATRIX PRINTER
Available sit&a
Font
(chmctm par inch)
power cable
characters:
O@Jd connector lock nuts
Paper
Paper type:
ribbon csrtrldgo
c- scrawdlivu
Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method: Pin configuration: Printing speed:
9-pin impact dot matrix Two 9-pin columns
hditv
high-speed draft normal draft
NLO
ChuacWapuinch
10 10 12 10 12
...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
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Applications Software
Most software programa let you specify the type of printer you are using so that the program can take fuIl advantage of the printer's features. If your application program haa an instalIation or setup procedure that lets you sekt your printer from a ltt of printers, choose the Epson DFX-8000 printer. If the list does not include the DFX-8000, choose...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... cable are routed away from both incoming and exiting paper.
Software lnstallation
The DFX-8000 is code-compatible with the Epson FX printer series, and therefore it will perform property with virtually all popular software. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but programs that do not have an FX driver should work properly in LX, RX, MX, or Epson drivers are selected.
DFX-8000...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 1
... of the Avatar board with the "FUJITSU" connector on DFX series printers that have the countermeasure installed. The starting serial number for the printers that have the countermeasure installed is outlined below.
PRINTERS
STARTING SN#
DFX-5000 DFX-8000
0G20A11434 ovzooo7714
If further information is needed on this subject, please contact Epson's Technical Support Department. For additional...
User Manual - Page 4
... from that to which the
receiver is connected.
. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interfemnce levels which exceed the limits establiied by the FCC for this quipment...
User Manual - Page 5
... save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unphrg this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do ... or heat register. This$rdduct'should not be placed in a built-in instAlation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the...
User Manual - Page 7
... Computer 1-26 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-36
Chapter 2 Paper Handling
2-1
Using the Two-Tractor System 2-2
Switching between Front and Rear Tractors 2-20 Changing the Paper 2-24 Printing on Special Paper 2-29
Chapter 3 Using the Printer
3-1
Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-7 Page Length 3-17 Skip Over Perforation 3-18 Using the Paper Memory...
User Manual - Page 8
Selecting an International Character Set 3-47 Choosing a Character Table 3-49 Data Dump Mode 3-51
Chapter 4 Software and Graphics
4-1
Enhancing Your Printing 4-2 Graphics 4-10
User-defined Characters 4-22
Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options
5-1
Pull Tractor 5-2
Paper Cutter 5-19 Interface Boards 5-32
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6-1
Cleaning the Printer 6-2
Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 ...
User Manual - Page 10
About This Manual
This user's manual provides fully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating the Epson DFX-8000 printer. It also includes information that you will need for your daily use of the printer.
Chapter 1 shows you how to unpack, set up, test, and connect the printer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions in this chapter first...
User Manual - Page 13
... improved control panel design that lets you select almost any feature with a single button.
l Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P@ commands used by FX-850/1050 and DFX-5000 ,printers.
l An IBM@ emulation mode that provides compatibility with application programs written specifically for IBM printers.
Options The following options are available for use with your DFX-8000 printer. For...
User Manual - Page 14
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l Paper Cutter (C815001) This option allows you to handle continuous paper more easily by cutting off printed documents for you.
l Interface Boards You can use several optional interface boards to supplement the printer's built-in parallel and serial interfaces. Chapter 5 provides guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions for installing an interface board.
Introduction 5
User Manual - Page 16
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Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-7 Assembling the Printer l-9
Installing the ribbon cartridge l-9 Testing the Printer 1-13
Plugging in the printer 1-13 Running the self test 1-15 Solving any self test problems 1-24 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer l-26 The parallel interface 1-27 The serial interface 1-31 Setting Up Your Application Software l-36
Setting Up the Printer l - l
User Manual - Page 24
... you've decided on the best place to set up your printer, you need to install the ribbon cartridge. Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and plastic wrapper and 'then follow these steps to...
User Manual - Page 51
... application software programs.
Most software programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer's features. If your application program has an installation or setup procedure that lets you select your printer from a list of printers, choose the Epson DFX-8000 printer. If the list does not include the DFX-8000, choose...
User Manual - Page 52
... following printers, listed in order of preference: IBM Proprinter XL IBM Graphics printer IBM Printer
Note: To use all the features of the DFX-8000, it is best to use a program with the DFX-8000 on its menu. If your software program does not list the DFX-8000, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available.
Setting Up the Printer 1-37
User Manual - Page 160
... characters are called download characters in some programs.) The standard characters are stored in the printer's Read Only Memory (ROM), and the user-defined characters are stored in the printer's Random Access Memory (RAM). In Epson ESUP mode, user-defined characters remain in the printer's memory even after the printer is turned off. You can select the userdefined character set by turning...
User Manual - Page 225
... the software.
Your software may not be set up correctly for the printer. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings, and change them if necessary.
You selected the Roman, Suns Serif, or draft font with your software, but characters are printed in a different font.
The wrong font is selected. If your program accepts control codes, set...
User Manual - Page 332
..., connecting to, l-26-35
Condensed printing, 3-46, 4-5 setting with DIP switch, 3-11, 3-46 setting with software command, 9-26
Connecting to computer, l-26-35
Continuous paper. See Paper Control panel, 3-2-6 Copy capacity, 8-9 Copying ROM to RAM,
4-27-28 Copy mode, 2-29 Country. See International
character sets Cover,
front, 1-15 paper separator, l-22 rear, l-27 top, 1-4 Cpi. See characters...
User Manual - Page 333
... 8-3 Interface,
optional, 5-32--40 parallel, l-27-30, 8-11--14 serial, 1-31-35, 8-15-16 specifications, 8-11-16 timing, 8-14 Interface boards, 5-32--40 choosing, 5-32 installing, 5-33-39 New Serial interface board
( # 8143), 5-39-40
optional, 5-32-40 International character sets,
setting with DIP switches, 3-12, 3-47-48
setting with software commands, 3-48, 9-34, 9-49
Italic character table, 3-11...
User Manual - Page 334
... boards, 5-32-40 paper cutter, 5-19-31 pull tractor, S-2-18
P
Page length, 3-17 setting with DIP switch, 3-12, 3-17
setting with software commands, 9-13-14
Panel, control, 3-2-5 Paper,
loading ...installing, 5-19-22 paper handling, 5-23-28 removing, 5-28-31 Paper handling, continuous paper, 2-2-28 labels, 2~32-33 multi-part forms, 2-30-31 paper cutter, 5-23-28 pull tractor, 5-5-15 Paper memory...