Epson DFX-5000+ Manuel d'utilisateur

About This ManualThis user’s manual provides step-by-step instructions for settingup and operating the DFX-5000 printer. It also includesinformation t

Note: High-speed draft is available only with 10 cpi printing(the printer’s default pitch). Also, the only print enhancementthat can be combined with

Note: High-speed draft is available only in 10 cpi. If youselect 12 cpi or proportional, the print speed temporarilyswitches to normal draft speed unt

Note: High-speed draft will temporarily switch to normal draftspeed if condensed or double-wide printing is selected.Emphasized and double-strike prin

Italic printingYou can use italic characters for special emphasis or as analternative typeface. Some software programs let you select italicsfor the e

Sending Commands to the PrinterThis section describes how you can send commands directly to theprinter, allowing you to take full advantage of your pr

Escape sequencesAlthough there are more than 30 control codes available to controlthe operation of your printer, many more codes are required torun to

Using the Command SummaryThe commands listed in the Command Summary consist ofvarious combinations of ASCII codes. You can use either theASCII charact

Selecting typestyles with Master SelectYour printer has a special command called Master Select thatallows you to choose many possible combinations of

The variable n is a number that identifies the typestyle orcombination of typestyles. To find the value of n, look at theMaster Select table below and

Consider these things when you use the Master Select command:l Master Select cancels any of the listed features that you do notset. For example, if yo

Conventions Used in This ManualWARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoiddamage to your printer and equipment.Cautions must be followed to ensure th

Chapter 5Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterCleaning the Printer...5-2Replacing the Ribbon...

Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean itthoroughly several times a year.The following steps show you how to

WARNING:lNever use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer.These chemicals can damage the printercomponents as well as the case.lBe careful not to g

3. Lift the ribbon guide off the print head as shown below.4. Pull up on the side of the ribbon cartridge as shown below torelease it from the printer

Caution: Make sure you don’t pull on the flat gold cablebeneath the ribbon cartridge.5.Move the print head back to the middle of the printer.6.After t

7.Hold the ribbon cartridge with both hands and lower it into theprinter as shown below. Pulling the cartridge toward you,slide the hooks nearest you

9.Fit the plastic ribbon guide onto the metal pins on each side ofthe print head, as shown below. The smaller end of the guideshould be on top, with i

Transporting the PrinterIf you need to transport your printer some distance, carefullyrepack the printer using the original box and packing materials.

4.Open the printer’s top cover and slide the print head to the farright. Detach the ribbon guide from the print head as shownbelow, and then remove th

6.Reattach the two locking brackets and insert the print headprotector as shown below. Then insert foam packing materialfor the paper bail.7.Close the

Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Checking the parts . .

Chapter 6Using the Printer OptionsUsing the Pull Tractor...6-2Installing the pull tractor...

Using the Pull TractorThe optional pull tractor (#8309) provides optimum continuouspaper handling. The pull tractor is especially useful withcontinuou

2.Use the cross-head screwdriver to remove the paper separator.3.Using the two screws you just removed from the printer’soriginal paper separator, ins

4.Close the paper separator cover and open the printer’s topcover.5.Holding the pull tractor with its gears to the left, fit thetractor’s front notche

6.Tilt the pull tractor back until its rear latches click into placeover the printer’s rear mounting pins.7.Close the printer’s top cover.Using the pu

The following steps show you how to load paper using theoptional pull tractor with the printer’s built-in front tractor.1.Turn on the printer and open

5.Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of your paper.6.Slide the two paper supports so that they are spaced evenlybetween the two sprocket uni

7.Fit the sprocket holes of the paper over the sprocket pins.8.If there is slack in the paper, or if the holes in the paper do notalign properly with

9.Close the sprocket covers. Slide the sprocket units so that thepaper is straight and smooth, and then lock them into place.10. Adjust the top of for

The automatic tear-off feature does not work when the pull tractoris installed. To tear off documents, press the FORM FEED button toadvance the paper

Unpacking the PrinterBecause the printer weighs approximately 65 pounds, you shouldnot lift or carry it by yourself. Two people should carry it by the

2c. Tilt the pull tractor back until the rear latches click into placeover the printer’s rear mounting pins.3.4.Use the FORM FEED button to advance th

5.Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of your paper.6.Slide the two paper supports so that they are spaced evenlybetween the two sprocket uni

7.Fit the sprocket holes of the paper over the sprocket pins.8.If there is slack in the paper, or if the holes in the paper do notalign properly with

9.Close the sprocket covers. Slide the sprocket units so that thepaper is straight and smooth, and then lock them into place.10. Adjust the top of for

2.3.Open the top cover and locate the levers that lock the pulltractor in place on the printer. Pull these levers forward torelease the pull tractor.

4.Using the cross-head screwdriver, remove the paper separatorthat came with the pull tractor.5.Reinstall the original paper separator and close the p

Choosing an interface boardOptional interface boards can be divided into three maincategories:lIEEE-488 interfaces that provide standardized connectio

1.Turn off both your printer and your computer.2.If the interface board comes with a FG (frame ground) wire thatis not already attached to the board,

4.Plug the connector of the cable securely into the interface boardas shown.5.If the connector has tightening screws (as shown in theillustration abov

6.Place the board in the option slot, carefully inserting the pins ofthe board into the mating connector in the option slot.7.Use a cross-head screwdr

Removing the protective materialsThe printer is protected during shipping by several pieces of foampackaging, two brackets, and a carriage support bar

8.Remove the screw from the CG (chassis ground) connector onthe printer and then use the cross-head screwdriver to connectthe FG wire from the interfa

Chapter 7TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions...7-2The printer does not print...7-2The

Problems and SolutionsThis section discusses potential problems and their likelysolutions. If you are still having problems after trying thesolutions

l Make sure that all protective materials are removed. If not,turn off the printer, remove the protective materials, and turnthe printer back on. See

The printout is spaced incorrectlylIf all the text is printed on the same line, no line feedcommand is being sent at the end of each line of text. Tur

lThe printer may not be securely connected to the computer.Check both ends of the cable between the printer and thecomputer.lYour software’s font, pag

Paper does not feed properlyThe paper may not be mounted on the sprockets correctly.Make sure the sprocket holes of the paper fit correctly over thesp

To use the data dump mode, follow these steps:1.To enter the data dump mode, hold down the FORM FEED andLINE FEED buttons at the same time while you t

Chapter 8Command SummaryUsing the Command Summary...8-2Control key chart...8-4Commands in

Using the Command SummaryThis chapter lists and describes all the commands available onthe DFX.The first part of this chapter lists all commands in nu

3. Use the cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws andthe two locking brackets from the inside of the printer.WARNING: Be sure to remove all p

The simplest type of command consists of a single character to besent to the printer. For instance, to print in condensed mode thecode format is:ASCII

Control Key ChartSome application programs can use control key codes for decimalvalues 0 through 27. The table below gives you the proper values.The C

Commands in Numerical OrderThis section lists all the DFX commands, with their decimal andhexadecimal values. The numbers in the columns on the right

ASCIIDecHex DescriptionESC 0ESC 1ESC 2ESC 3ESC 4ESC 5ESC 6ESC 7ESC :ESC <ESC =ESC >ESC ?ESC @ESC AESC BESC CESC COESC DESC EESC FESC GESC HESC I

ASCIIDecESC T84ESC U85ESC W87ESC Y89ESC Z90ESC \ 92ESC ^94ESC a97ESC b98ESC k107ESC l108ESC p112ESC t116ESC x120DEL127Hex DescriptionPage54Cancel supe

Commands Arranged by TopicThis section lists and describes all the commands.Printer OperationInitialization:ESC @Format:Initialize PrinterASCII code:

DC3Format:Deselect PrinterASCII code: DC3Decimal:19Hexadecimal: 13Comments:Puts the printer into the deselected state until select printercode (DC1) i

ESC UFormat:Turn Unidirectional Mode On/OffASCII code: ESC U nDecimal: 27 85 nHexadecimal: 1B 55 nComments:The following values can be used for n:1: M

ESC >Format:ASCII code: ESC >Decimal:27 62Hexadecimal: 1B 3EComments:Sets the MSB bit of all incoming data as 1.Set MSB to 1ESC #Cancel MSB Cont

Data ControlCRCarriage ReturnFormat:ASCII code: CRDecimal: 13Hexadecimal: 0DComments:Prints the data in the buffer and returns the print position to t

The illustration below shows a good printer location.An optional printer stand designed for the DFX-5000 is alsoavailable. See your Epson dealer for d

Vertical MotionForm feeding:FFFormat:Form FeedASCII code: FFDecimal:12Hexadecimal: 0CComments:Prints the data in the print buffer and advances the pap

ESC NFormat:Set Skip Over PerforationASCII code: ESC N nDecimal:27 78 nHexadecimal: 1B 4E nComments:The variable n is the number of lines skipped betw

ESC 0Format:Select 1/8-inch Line SpacingASCII code: ESC 0Decimal:27 48Hexadecimal: 1B 30Comments:Sets the line spacing to 1/8 of an inch for subsequen

ESC 3Select n/216-inch Line SpacingFormat:ASCII code: ESC 3 nDecimal: 27 51 nHexadecimal: 1B 33 nComments:Sets the line spacing to n/216 of an inch fo

Vertical tabbing:VTFormat:Tab VerticallyASCII code: VTDecimal:11Hexadecimal: 0BComments:Advances the paper to the next tab setting in the channelselec

ESC bSet Vertical Tabs in ChannelsFormat:ASCII code: ESC b c n1 n2 ... 0Decimal:27 98 c n1 n2 ... 0Hexadecimal: 1B 62 c n1 n2 ... 00Comments:Functions

Horizontal MotionMargins:ESC 1Format:Set Left MarginASCII code: ESC 1 nDecimal:27108 nHexadecimal: 1B 6C nComments:Sets the left margin to n columns i

Print head movement:BSBackspaceFormat:ASCII code: BSDecimal:8Hexadecimal: 08Comments:Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print positio

ESC \Format:Set Relative PositionASCII code: ESC \ n1 n2Decimal: 27 92 n1 n2Hexadecimal: 1B 5C n1 n2Comments:Determines the position (relative to the

ESC D Set Horizontal TabsFormat:ASCII code: ESC D n1 n2 ... 0Decimal: 27 68 n1 n2 ... 0Hexadecimal: 1B 44 n1 n2 ... 00Comments:This command allows set

WARNING:l Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,excessive heat, moisture, or dust.l Avoid using electrical outlets that are controlled b

ESC kFormat:Select NLQ FontASCII code: ESC k nDecimal:27107 nHexadecimal: 1B 6B nComments:This command affects only the near letter quality typestyle,

ESC !Master SelectFormat:ASCII code: ESC ! nDecimal: 27 33 nHexadecimal: 1B 21 nComments:Selects any valid combination of the modes in the table below

Print Size and Character WidthESC PSelect 10 cpiFormat:ASCII code: ESC PDecimal: 27 80Hexadecimal: 1B 50Comments:Selects 10 characters per inch printi

ESC pTurn Proportional Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code: ESC p nDecimal:27112 nHexadecimal: 1B 70 nComments:The following values can be used for n:1: Mode

ESC SISelect Condensed ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC SIDecimal:27 15Hexadecimal: 1B 0FComments:Duplicates the SI command. This command is not available i

ESC SOSelect Double-Wide Mode (one line)Format:ASCII code: ESC SODecimal:27 14Hexadecimal: 1B 0EComments:Duplicates the SO command. This command is av

Print EnhancementESC E Select Emphasized ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC EDecimal:27 69Hexadecimal: 1B 45Comments:Makes text bolder by printing each dot tw

ESC HCancel Double-Strike ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC HDecimal: 27 72Hexadecimal: 1B 48Comments:Turns off the double-strike mode selected by ESC G.ESC

ESC TFormat:ASCII code: ESC TDecimal: 27 84Hexadecimal: 1B 54Cancel Superscript/SubscriptComments:Cancels either superscript or subscript.ESC - Turn U

ESC 5Cancel Italic ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC 5Decimal:27 53Hexadecimal: 1B 35Comments:Cancels the mode selected by ESC 4. This command is availablein

The printer partsThe following illustration gives you a detailed view of theprinter and the names of the important parts. You can refer tothis illustr

ESC SP (space)Format:Set Intercharacter SpaceASCII code: ESCS P nDecimal:27 32 nHexadecimal: 1B 20 nComments:Sets the amount of space added to the rig

ESC R Select an International Character SetFormat:ASCII code: ESC R nDecimal: 27 82 nHexadecimal: 1B 52 nComments:See the section on international cha

ESC :Format:Copy ROM into RAMASCII code: ESC : 0 n 0Decimal: 27 58 0 n 0Hexadecimal: 1B 3A 00 n 00Comments:This command copies the characters in the R

ESC 6Format:Printable Code Area ExpansionASCII code: ESC 6Decimal:27 54Hexadecimal: 1B 36Comments:Enables the printing of codes 128 through 159 (decim

GraphicsESC KFormat:Select Single-Density Graphics ModeASCII code: ESC K n1 n2Decimal: 27 75 n1 n2Hexadecimal: 1B 4B n1 n2Comments:Turns on eight-pin

ESC ZSelect Quadruple-Density Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC Z n1 n2Decimal:27 90 n1 n2Hexadecimal: 1B 5A n1 n2Comments:Turns on eight-pin quadru

ESC ? Reassign Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC ? s mDecimal: 27 63 s mHexadecimal: 1B 3F s mComments:Changes one graphics mode to another. The var

Appendix AReference TablesProportional Width Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Character Tables...

Proportional Width TableThis table lists the widths of your printer’s proportionalcharacters. The values given are in 120ths of an inch. (Forexample,

Reference Tables A-3

Control panel indicator lightsThe indicator lights on the control panel let you check the currentstatus of the printer. Below is an illustration of th

CodeCHRTWidth1211112/11811010111811012/1212/1212/1212/1212112121121011110111ll/llll/ll12/111211212/1211/1112/121211212/1211/1212/128110IO/l2ll/ll11/12

D3D4D5D6D7D8D9DADBDCDEDFEOElE2E3E4E5E6E7E8E9EAEBECEDEEEFFOFlF2F3F4F5F6F7Width12121212121212121212121212/1211/111011212/1210/1211/1211/1212/1210/121211

Character TablesThe character tables on the next two pages are selected by settingDIP switch 1-3 or using the ESC t software command. For theEpson Ext

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Appendix BTechnical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications...Printing...Paper...Mechanical...El

Printer SpecificationsPrintingPrinting method: 9-pin impact dot matrixPrinting speed:Pitch Quality Characters/second/line10 high-speed draft 53310 nor

Buffer: 3Kbyte (DIP switch selectablevalid/invalid)Character fonts:Available pitches (char. per in.)Character tables: Standard ASCII character set(plu

Printable area:Continuous paper4 to 16 inches (101 to 406.4mm)left margin-0.51 to 1.22 in.Iright margin-0.51in10.35 in. or moreTPaper thickness:Front-

MechanicalRibbon:MCBF:MTBF: 6000 power-on hoursPrint head life: 200 million charactersat 14 dots per characterDimensions andweight:Cartridge ribbon, a

Control panel buttonsThe buttons on the control panel let you control most of theprinter’s operations, Below is an illustration of the control panelbu

Insulation resistance: 10 M ohms between AC powerline and chassisDielectric strength Can withstand 1.5 KV rms(between AC line and applied for 10 secon

Interface SpecificationsThe DFX-5000 is equipped with both a parallel and a serialinterface.WARNING: Do not plug in the built-in parallel interfacecab

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Note:lAll interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both therise and fall of each signal must be less than 0.2microseconds.*Data transfer must be c

Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditionsThe table below shows the relationship between printing beingenabled or disabled, the on line/

Serial interfaceThe DFX-5000 built-in serial interface is an RS-232C asynchronousinterface with the following characteristics.Data formatSignal1 start

Pin assignment of the serial interfacelThe column heading “Direction” refers to the direction ofsignal flow from the printer.B-12Technical Specificati

InitializationThere are three ways that the printer can be initialized (returnedto a fixed set of conditions) as listed in the table below.Hardware In

Default settingsThe table below shows the default conditions that become validwhen the printer is initialized.Item Default conditionPrint head positio

GlossaryNote that these definitions apply specifically to printers. If a wordis italicized, see that topic for more information.application programA s

Assembling the PrinterSince the printer comes almost completely assembled from thefactory, all you need to do is install the ribbon cartridge andattac

binarySee number systems.bitA binary digit (0 or 1), which is the smallest unit of informationused by a printer or computer. See also number systems.b

continuous paperPaper that has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforatedbetween pages, and comes in a folded stack. Also called fanfoldpaper.con

dot matrixA method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed bya pattern (matrix) of individual dots.double-strike printingA way of produci

fontA style of type designated by a family name, such as EpsonRoman or Epson Sans Serif.formIn printer terminology, a form is normally the equivalent

initializeTo establish the initial default status of the printer by turning theprinter on or sending an INIT signal.input bufferSee memory.interfaceTh

micro-feedA feature that adjusts the top of form, printing, and tear-offpositions.near letter quality (NLQ)One of three print qualities available on y

paper select indicatorThe printer icon on the far right side of the control panel. Thisindicator contains front and rear tractor arrows that light up

proportional printingPrinting in which the amount of space given to each charactervaries. For example, an uppercase W receives much more spacethan a l

self testA method of checking the operation of the printer. When the selftest is run, the printer prints out its current DIP switch settingsand the ch

IndexThe commands in the command summary are not indexed here.See pages 8-l through 8-7 to find where these are described.AAmerican Standard Code forI

2.Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.3.Remove the plastic separator from the middle of the ribboncartridge. (You will not need the sepa

HHex dump. See Data dumpHigh-speed draft, 4-3-4IIndicator lights, 3-2-3Initialization, B-13 - 14Input buffer, 3-15Interface boards, optional,6-16-21In

Protective materials, 1-3, 4Pull tractor, 6-2-16RReady light, 3-2Rear tractor, loading, 2-9-13Ribboninstalling, l-l0, 14replacing, 5-3-7Ribbon guide,

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Commands Arranged by TopicThis section lists all the DFX commands. The numbers in the columns on the right arethe page numbers in Chapter 8 where a co

Overall printing style/Print sizeCodeIDec 1Hex FunctionPage1 ESCxI120I 781 Select NLQ or draft I 8-22 IESCk 10766Select NLC! font 8-23ESC!3321Master s

Graphics1 Code ~ec 1 Hex I FunctionI PaaeESC KI1!I -7548Select single-density graphics mode8-37ESC L764cSelect double-density graphics mode8-37ESCY89

tear-off edge//paper separator cover/paper separatorpowerback flapserial interface7/ground connectorparallel interfaceinterface coverpaper~~~~ ribbonp

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4.Hold the ribbon cartridge with both hands and lower it into theprinter as shown below. Pulling the cartridge toward you,slide the hooks nearest you

6.Insert the ribbon guide over the metal pins on each side of theprint head as shown below. The smaller end of the guideshould be on top, with its ang

8.Close the printer’s top cover.Attaching the power cableFollow these steps to attach the power cable:1.Check the label on the printer’s rear panel to

2.Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the printer’s rearpanel.Note: If you move to another country, you may need to changethe voltage of the pri

WARNING: Whenever you turn off the power, wait atleast five seconds before turning it back on. Rapidswitching on and off can damage the printer.Loadin

2.Release the sprocket lock levers on both the right and leftsprocket units by pulling each lever down.3.Slide the left sprocket unit all the way to t

4.Now slide the right sprocket unit to approximatelywidth of your paper. (Do not lock it in place yet.)match the5.Slide the two paper supports so that

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6. Open both sprocket covers.7.Be sure your paper has a clean, straight edge, and then fit thefirst five holes in the paper over the pins of the sproc

8.Slide the right sprocket unit so that the paper is straightno wrinkles. Lock the sprocket unit in place by pushingsprocket lock lever up.9.Close the

WARNING: Before turning on the printer, be absolutelysure you have removed all protective materials. Turningon the printer while the print head cannot

Running the self testThe self test prints out the settings of the printer’s DIP switchesand the characters in the printer’s memory. The test can be ru

If you want to run the self test in NLQ mode, follow Steps 1 and 2above using the FORM FEED button instead of the LINE FEED button.Here is part of a s

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerIf the self test printed correctly, you are now ready to connect theprinter to your computer.Your printer has t

WARNING: Never plug more than one interface cableinto the printer at one time. This may damage the printer.Connecting the parallel interfaceFollow the

3.4.Plug the cable connector securely into the parallel interface (thesocket on the left).Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on

5.Open the plastic clamp to the right of the parallel and serialinterfaces by pressing on its top tab. Insert the cable in theplastic clamp and close

7.Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If there is aground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to theground connector at t

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3.4.Plug the cable connector securely into the serial interface (thesocket on the right). If your cable has a ground wire, connect itto the printer’s

5. Insert a screwdriver through the two holes and fasten thethe cable connector.screws ofNote: The screws on the serial interface cable connector must

7.Open the plastic clamp on the right by pressing on its top tab.Insert the cable in the plastic clamp, as shown below.8. Close the interface cover.Ca

Setting Up Your Application SoftwareNow that you have set up and tested the DFX-5000, you can startusing it with your application software programs.Mo

Chapter 2Loading and Using PaperUsing the Two-Tractor System...2-2Positioning the paper supply...2-

Using the Two-Tractor SystemThe DFX-5000’s paper handling system consists of a front pushtractor and a rear push tractor. Both tractors are easy to lo

The following illustration shows three ways to position yourprinter and paper: with the front tractor loaded, with the reartractor loaded, and with bo

3.Release the sprocket lock levers on both the right and leftsprocket units by pulling each lever down.4.Slide the left sprocket unit all the way to t

5.Now slide the right sprocket unit to approximatelywidth of your paper. (Do not lock it in place yet.)6.match theSlide the two paper supports so that

7.Open both sprocket covers.8.Fit the first five holes in the paper over the pins of the sprocketunits as shown below. (The side of the paper that you

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9.Slide the right sprocket unit so that the paper is straight and hasno wrinkles. Lock the sprocket unit in place by pushing thesprocket release lever

11. Turn on the printer. The print head moves to the middle of theprinter and the POWER and PAPER OUT lights go on. Also,either the front or rear trac

lIf the rear tractor indicator arrow is lit up, make sure theprinter is off line and then press the FRONT/REAR button toswitch to the front tractor. W

2.Open the printer’s top cover by lifting its front edge up andaway from you, as shown below.3.The top cover has two flaps that can be opened independ

4.Release the sprocket lock levers on the rear tractor’s right andleft sprocket units by pushing each lever back-place

6.Now slide the right sprocket unit to approximately match thewidth of your paper. (Do not lock it in place yet.)7.Slide the two paper supports so the

8. Open both sprocket covers.9.With the side of the paper you want to print on facing down,insert your paper through the opening at the rear. You mayf

10. Fit the first five holes in the paper over the pins of the sprocketunits as shown below. Now close the sprocket covers.11. Slide the right sprocke

12. Close the top cover and the back flap. The paper is now loadedto the standby position.13. Turn on the printer. The print head moves to the middle

14. Check the PAPER SELECT indicator to see which tractor isselected:lIf the rear tractor arrow is lit up, press the LINE FEED/LOADbutton to load the

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Adjusting the Top of Form PositionThe top of form position is the position the printer feeds the paperto when it loads the paper or performs a form fe

3. The red line on the ribbon mask shows you where thebottom edge of your first line of text will print. This position isbased on the first printable

5.Press the ON LINE button to put the printer on line. The printerremembers your new top of form position even after theprinter is turned off, reset,

3.Use the MICRO FEED buttons to position your paper to whereyou want the bottom edge of your next line of text to fall. Ifyou are printing on labels,

1.If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to take it offline. Now open the paper separator cover (the flap on the toppart of the printer’s

3.If you need to adjust the position of the perforation so that itmeets the printer’s tear-off edge, press the MICRO FEED buttonsto feed the paper for

4.Tear off the page using the tear-off edge on the printer’s topcover.5.Press the TEAR OFF button to feed the paper back to the top ofform position, a

Switching Between Front and Rear TractorsYou can easily switch between paper loaded on the front tractorand paper loaded on the rear tractor. The foll

2.If you have a printed document still in the printer, or excesspaper that has been fed through the printer, use the automatictear-off feature describ

4.5.Press the FRONT/REAR button to switch to the rear tractor. Thefront-loaded paper automatically feeds back to the standbyposition and the rear-load

Maintaining and Transporting the Printer ...5-1Cleaning the Printer ...5-2Replacing the Ribbon ...

Q1WARNING: Never change paper using the followinglprocedure if labels are already loaded in the printer.Instead, completely remove the labels first by

3.Press the FRONT/REAR button to switch to the rear tractor.The front-loaded paper automatically feeds back to thestandby position.4.Open the printer’

5.Open the sprocket covers and remove the paper from thetractor.6.Load the new paper as described in Steps 1 through 13 on page 2-3 (or for rear-loade

Printing on Special PaperThe DFX-5000 can print on various types of paper, includingmulti-part forms and labels. It can also handle a variety of paper

Using labelsWhen using labels in the DFX-5000, always choose the typemounted on continuous paper with sprocket holes for use with atractor. Labels sho

Chapter 3Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Control panel indicator lights.

Operating the Control PanelThe DFX-5000’s control panel gives you access to several powerfulfeatures. The control panel buttons let you control paper

The PAPER OUT light comes on when the printer is out ofpaper. This light goes on whenever there is no paperpositioned behind the print head, even if t

Control panel buttonsThe control panel buttons let you perform printer operationsquickly and easily. Most buttons work only when the printer isoff lin

The LINE FEED/LOAD button lets you advance or loadpaper when the printer is off line. To feed your paperone line, press this button once. Hold the but

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the paper to the desired position. See the section onadjusting the top of form position in Chapter 2.To reset the tear-off position, take the printer

The FRONT/REAR button lets you select the front orrear tractor when the printer is off line. If you havebeen using paper loaded on one tractor, firstr

Using DIP SwitchesThe DFX-5000 has two sets of DIP switches. DIP switches control avariety of printer functions such as page length and printingspeed.

4.Open the DIP switch cover.5.Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen or pencil, toturn the switch either on or off. A DIP switch is on whe

6.Close the DIP switch cover and replace the paper.7.Turn on the printer to initialize the new settings. When youchange a DIP switch setting, the new

International character setInterface/Parity selectionInterface typeParallelSerialSerialSerialParityOddEvenNoneSwitch 2-5 Switch 2-6OFF OFF ONONOFF

DIP switch functionsThe different features you can control with the printer’s DIPswitches are described below.Condensed modeWhen DIP switch 1-1 is on,

Slashed zeroWhen DIP switch 1-2 is on, the printer prints slashed zeros (Ø).When the DIP switch is off, the printer prints open zeros (0). Thisfeature

The Epson Extended Graphics character table and the italicscharacter table are shown below.Epson Extended Graphics character table3-14Using the Printe

Italics character tableInput bufferThe printer’s input buffer provides additional memory to free upthe computer while you print large amounts of text

OptionsThe following options are available for use with your DFX printer.For detailed information on the installation and use of theseoptions, see Cha

but you can select NLQ Sans Serif with the software commandESC k. See the Command Summary in Chapter 8.Draft mode produces lower-resolution characters

In addition to the eight character sets you can select with DIPswitches, you can select the five character sets shown below usingthe ESC R software co

The following printout compares the two printing speeds.High-speed draftNormal draftWe’ve just seen your excellent ad for miniature zebras in a recen

Interface type and parityIf your computer is set up for serial communication, you need tochange DIP switches 2-5 and 2-6 so that your printer andcompu

Using Your Printer With Application ProgramsNow that you’ve set up and tested the printer, you can start usingit with your application programs.Most a

procedure. If you’re still having trouble printing, see Chapter 7 fortroubleshooting information.Using word processorsWord processors usually let you

by about 65% if you select condensed printing with a DIP switch.You can also select 12 cpi, condensed mode, or both with asoftware command.The table b

Chapter 4Getting the Most from Your PrinterEnhancing Your Printing ...Print quality and fonts ...Character pitch ...

Enhancing Your PrintingYour printer’s DIP switches control the printing style of a wholedocument. Software commands, on the other hand, let you change

For NLQ printing, the DFX-5000 offers two fonts, Roman and SansSerif. NLQ Roman is automatically selected when you select theNLQ mode with a DIP switc