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EPSON C204001 - DFX 8500 B/W Dot-matrix Printer User Manual (252 pages)

9-pin dot matrix printer

Brand: EPSON | Category: Printer | Size: 1 MB

Printer Parts
2
Declaration of Conformity
5
Important Safety Instructions
6
Safety Information
6
For United Kingdom Users
8
Table of Contents
9
Features
15
How to Use this Manual
16
Options
16
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
17
If You Need Help
18
- Setting up the Printer
  19
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

20
Chapter 2 Setting up Your Software

36
Chapter 3 Paper Handling

58
- Using the Two-Tractor System
  58
  - Positioning the Paper Supply
    58
  - Paper Handling
    58
  - What Paper Types You Can Use
    59
- Loading Paper Onto the Front Tractor
  60
- Loading Paper Onto the Rear Tractor
  66
- Adjusting the Paper Position
  73
  - Adjusting the Top-Of-Form Position
    73
  - Adjusting the Printing Position
    76
- Tearing off the Printed Pages
  77
  - Tear-Off Mode
    77
  - Using the Tear off Button
    79
  - Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
    79
- Switching between Front and Rear Tractors
  82
- Changing the Paper
  84
- Printing on Multi-Part Forms and Labels
  87
  - Using Multi-Part Forms
    88
  - Using Labels
    89
Chapter 4 Control Panel

92
- Lights
  92
Using the Printer

92
- Buttons
  94
- Other Control Panel Features
  98
- Using DIP Switches
  99
  - Changing DIP Switch Settings
    99
  - DIP Switch Tables
    101
  - Using the Printer
    103
  - DIP Switch Functions
    106
- Using the Paper Memory Feature
  112
  - Saving Paper Memory Settings
    113
Chapter 5 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2

117
Using Printer Options

134
- Using the Pull Tractor with the Front Tractor
  137
- Using the Pull Tractor with the Rear Tractor
  141
- Removing the Pull Tractor
  143
- Using the Perforation Cutter
  144
- Using the Paper Cutter
  156
  - Installing the Paper Cutter
    156
  - Paper Handling
    160
  - Removing the Paper Cutter
    164
- Interface Cards
  167
  - Installing an Interface Card
    168
  - Using a Serial Interface Card (C82305 or C82306 )
    170
Chapter 6 Using the Pull Tractor

134
- Installing the Pull Tractor
  134
Chapter 7 Maintenance and Transportation

171
- Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
  172
- Cleaning the Printer
  174
- Transporting the Printer
  175
Troubleshooting

178
Chapter 8

179
- Using the Error Indicators
  179
- Troubleshooting
  180
- Printing a Self Test
  181
- Using the Hex Dump Mode
  182
- Problems and Solutions
  183
  - Power Supply
    184
  - Paper Handling
    185
Appendix A

186
- Operation
  189
- Printout
  191
- Options
  194
- Clearing a Paper Jam
  195
Appendix A Specifications

197
- Printer Specifications
  198
  - Printing
    198
  - Paper
    200
  - Continuous Forms with Labels
    204
  - Mechanical
    209
  - Electrical
    210
  - Environmental
    210
  - Safety Approvals
    211
  - CE Marking
    211
- Parallel Interface Specifications
  212
  - Forward Channel
    212
  - Reverse Channel
    212
- Optional Perforation Cutter Specifications
  213
- Serial Interface Specifications
  213
- Barcode Commands
  215
Appendix B EPSON ESC/P Control Codes

216
- Barcode Commands
  217
- IBM 2381 Plus Emulation Control Codes
  220
- Character Tables
  221
  - International Character Sets
    231
  - Symbol Set
    232
  - Contacting Customer Support
    233
Appendix C

234
- For United States and Canada Users
  234
- Automated Telephone Services
  235
- For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users
  236
  - Enquiry Desk
    236
  - Customer Support
    236
  - Faxon EPSON
    237
  - Eptec - Bulletin Board Service for Latest Drivers and Utilities
    237
  - World Wide Web
    237
- For Australian Users
  238
  - Epson Faxback
    238
  - EPSON Bulletin Board System
    238
  - Internet URL Http://Www.epson.com.au
    238
  - Your Dealer
    238
  - EPSON Helpdesk
    239
- For Hong Kong Users
  239
  - Internet Home Page
    240
  - Electronic Bulletin Board System
    240
  - Technical Support Hotline
    240
- For Singapore Users
  239
- For Philippines Users
  240
Glossary

241

Epson C204001 - DFX 8500 B/W Dot-matrix Printer Product Information (15 pages)

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Printer Specifications
1
Parallel Interface Specifications
4
Serial Interface Specifications
4
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
5
Paper Handling
7
Switching between Front and Rear Tractors
10
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
10
Removing the Old Ribbon Cartridge
10
Installing the New Ribbon Cartridge
11
Error Indicators
12
Clearing Paper Jams
12
Printing a Self Test
12
Cleaning the Printer
13
Printing a Hex Dump
13
Transporting the Printer
13
Related Documentation
14

Epson C204001 - DFX 8500 B/W Dot-matrix Printer Limited Warranty (2 pages)

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EPSON C204001 - DFX 8500 B/W Dot-matrix Printer User Manual (252 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Setting up Your Software

Chapter 3 Paper Handling

Chapter 4 Control Panel

Using the Printer

Chapter 5 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2

Using Printer Options

Chapter 6 Using the Pull Tractor

Chapter 7 Maintenance and Transportation

Troubleshooting

Chapter 8

Appendix A

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B EPSON ESC/P Control Codes

Appendix C

Glossary

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