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Epson DFX-5000+ User Manual

Epson DFX-5000+ User Manual (229 pages)

Epson Dot Matrix Printer User's Manual DFX-5000

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

6
- Fcc Compliance Statement for American Users
  5
- Introduction
  8
  - Pull Tractor
    9
- Options
  9
- About this Manual
  10
- Conventions Used in this Manual
  11
- Where to Get Help
  11
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

12
- Setting up the Printer
  12
- Checking the Parts
  13
  - Removing the Protective Materials
    14
- Choosing a Place for the Printer
  15
- A Look at Your Printer
  17
  - The Printer Parts
    18
    
    Control Panel Indicator Lights
    19
    
    Control Panel Buttons
    20
- Assembling the Printer
  21
  - Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
    21
    
    Attaching the Power Cable
    25
- Testing the Printer
  26
  - Plugging in the Printer
    26
    
    Loading Paper for the Self Test
    27
    
    Running the Self Test
    33
- Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
  35
  - Connecting the Parallel Interface
    36
    
    Connecting the Serial Interface
    39
- Setting up Your Application Software
  43
Chapter 2 Loading and Using Paper

44
- Loading and Using Paper
  44
- Using the Two-Tractor System
  45
  - Positioning the Paper Supply
    45
- Loading Paper Onto the Front Tractor
  46
- Loading Paper Onto the Rear Tractor
  52
- Adjusting the Top of Form Position
  60
  - Micro Feed
    61
- Adjusting the Printing Position
  62
- Using Automatic Tear-Off
  63
- Switching between Front and Rear Tractors
  67
- Changing the Paper
  69
- Printing on Special Paper
  73
  - Using Multi-Part Forms
    73
    
    Using Labels
    74
Chapter 3 Using the Printer

75
- Using the Printer
  75
- Control Panel Indicator Lights
  76
- Control Panel Buttons
  78
- Other Control Panel Features
  81
- Using DIP Switches
  82
  - Changing DIP Switch Settings
    82
  - DIP Switch Tables
    84
  - Using the Printer
    85
  - DIP Switch Functions
    86
    
    Condensed Mode
    86
    
    Character Table
    87
    
    Slashed Zero
    87
    
    Input Buffer
    89
    
    Near Letter Quality or Draft Mode
    89
    
    International Character Sets
    90
    
    Page Length
    91
    
    Using Printer
    91
    
    Auto Line Feed
    92
    
    Skip over Perforation
    92
    
    Baud Rate
    93
    
    Interface Type and Parity
    93
- Using Your Printer with Application Programs
  94
  - A Quick Test
    94
  - Using Word Processors
    95
  - Using Spreadsheets
    95
  - Command Summary
    96
Chapter 4 Getting the most from Your Printer

97
- Getting the most from Your Printer
  97
- Print Quality and Fonts
  98
- Character Pitch
  100
- Character Size
  101
- Emphasized and Double-Strike Printing
  102
- Italic Printing
  103
- Superscripts and Subscripts
  103
- Underlining
  103
- Sending Commands to the Printer
  104
  - ASCII Codes
    104
  - Escape Sequences
    105
  - Printercommands
    105
  - Using the Command Summary
    106
  - Sending Commands from Your Software Program
    106
  - Selecting Typestyles with Master Select
    107
- Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
  110
- Cleaning the Printer
  111
- Replacing the Ribbon
  112
- Transporting the Printer
  117
Chapter 6 Using the Printer Options

120
- Using the Printer Options
  120
- Using the Pull Tractor
  121
  - Installing the Pull Tractor
    121
    
    Using the Pull Tractor with Front Tractor
    124
    
    Using the Pull Tractor with Rear Tractor
    128
    
    Removing the Pull Tractor
    133
- Using Interface Boards
  135
  - Choosing an Interface Board
    136
    
    Installing an Interface Board
    136
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

141
- Troubleshooting
  141
- Problems and Solutions
  142
  - The Printer Does Not Print
    142
  - The Printer Stops Printing
    143
  - The Printout Is Spaced Incorrectly
    144
  - The Printout Is Faint or Uneven
    144
  - The Printout Is Not What You Expect
    144
- Data Dump Mode
  146
  - Paper Does Not Feed Properly
    146
Chapter 8 Command Summary

148
- Command Summary
  148
- Using the Command Summary
  149
  - Control Key Chart
    151
- Commands in Numerical Order
  152
- Commands Arranged by Topic
  155
  - Printer Operation
    155
    
    Command Summary
    156
    
    Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off
    157
    
    Data Control
    159
    
    Vertical Motion
    160
    
    Horizontal Motion
    166
    
    Overall Printing Style
    169
    
    Print Size and Character Width
    172
    
    Print Enhancement
    176
    
    Word Processing
    179
    
    Charactersets
    180
    
    User-Defined Characters
    181
- Appendix A Reference Tables
  187
  - Proportional Width Table
    188
  - Character Tables
    192
Appendix B Technical Specifications

195
- Printer Specifications
  196
  - Printing
    196
- Technical Specifications
  196
- Appendix B Technical Specifications
  197
  - Paper
    197
  - Mechanical
    199
  - Electrical
    199
  - Environmental
    200
  - Interface Specifications
    201
    
    Parallel Interface
    201
    
    Serial Interface
    205
  - Initialization
    207
    
    Default Settings
    208
    
    Technical Specifications
    208
    
    Bidirectional Printing
    209
  - Glossary
    209
    
    Print Quality
    216
    
    Printing Position
    216
  - Index
    219
    
    Baud Rate Selection
    225

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Epson DFX-5000+ Service Manual

Epson DFX-5000+ Service Manual (186 pages)

Terminal printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Description

7
Chapter 2 Operating Principles

38
- Overview of Printer Mechanism Operation
  40
  - Printhead Mechanism
    42
  - Carriage Mechanism
    43
  - Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
    44
  - Paper Feed Mechanism
    45
  - Tractor Wire Operation
    47
  - Plunger Mechanism
    50
  - Figure 2-13. Plunger Mechanism
    50
- Power Supply Operation
  51
- Control Circuit
  56
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly

74
Chapter 4Adjustments

122
Chapter 5Troubleshooting

137
- Troubleshooting Information
  138
  - Error Messages
    138
  - Coil Resistance
    140
- Repair by Unit Replacement
  141
- Repair of the Power Supply Circuit
  150
- Repair of the C117 Main Board Assembly
  154
- Printer Mechanism
  161
  - Preventive Maintenance
    166
  - Lubrication and Adhesive Application
    166

Epson DFX-5000+ User Manual

Epson DFX-5000+ User Manual (170 pages)

Epson User's Guide Printer DFX-5000+

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
9
Features
13
Getting Started
13
Options
14
- Pull Tractor (#8309)
  14
- Optional Interface Cards
  15
Where United States Users Can Get Help
15
For United Kingdom Users
16
- Epson Product Guarantee
  16
- Use of Options
  17
- Safety Information
  17
Important Safety Instructions
18
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
20
Chapter 1 Set up and Print Unpacking the Printer

21
- Choosing a Place for the Printer
  21
- Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
  21
- Plugging in the Printer
  21
- Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
  22
- Loading Paper Onto the Front Tractor
  22
- Set up and Print
  22
- Using Software Programs
  22
- Unpacking the Printer
  23
  - Checking the Parts
    24
  - Removing the Protective Materials
    24
  - Choosing a Place for the Printer
    25
  - Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
    27
  - Plugging in the Printer
    31
  - Testing the Printer
    32
    
    Loading Paper Onto the Front Tractor
    33
    
    Running the Self Test
    39
    
    Turn off the Printer
    40
  - Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
    41
    
    Connecting the Built-In Interface
    42
  - Using Software Programs
    45
    
    Microsoft Windows 3.1
    45
    
    What Is a Printer Driver
    47
  - Non-Windows Software
    47
  - You're Ready to Print
    48
  - Loading and Using Paper
    49
Chapter 2 Using the Two-Tractor System

50
Chapter 3 The Control Panel

77
- Indicator Lights
  77
- Buttons
  78
- Other Control Panel Features
  82
- Using DIP Switches
  82
  - Changing DIP-Switch Settings
    83
  - DIP-Switch Tables
    85
  - DIP-Switch Functions
    89
    
    Draft Printing Speed
    89
    
    Printer Mode
    89
    
    Character Quality
    90
    
    Character Table
    90
    
    Shape of Zero
    90
    
    Auto Line Feed
    91
    
    Input Buffer
    91
    
    Interface Type/ Parity
    91
    
    Interface Type/Parity
    91
    
    Page Length
    92
    
    Serial Bit Rate
    92
    
    Automatic Tear off
    93
    
    Paper Memory, Overlapping Multi-Part Forms, Multi-Part Forms with Labels
    93
    
    Skip over Binding
    93
    
    Skip-Over-Perforation
    93
- Using Automatic Interface Selection
  94
- Using the Paper Memory Feature
  94
  - Saving Paper Memory Settings
    95
  - Loading Paper Memory Settings
    97
Chapter 4 Using the Printer

99
- Using the Pull Tractor
  100
- Optional Interface Cards
  112
  - Installing an Interface Card
    113
  - Troubleshooting
    116
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance

117
- Error Indicators
  117
  - Problems and Solutions
    118
    
    The Printer Does Not Print
    118
    
    The Printer Stops Printing
    119
    
    The Printout Is Spaced Incorrectly
    119
    
    The Printout Is Faint or Uneven
    120
    
    The Printout Is Not What You Expect
    120
    
    Paper Does Not Feed Properly
    121
  - Hex Dump Mode
    122
  - Maintaining the Printer
    123
    
    Cleaning the Printer
    123
    
    Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
    124
    
    Transporting the Printer
    126
Appendix A Technical Specifications

127
- Printer Specifications
  128
  - Printing
    128
  - Paper
    129
  - Mechanical
    135
  - Electrical
    136
  - Environmental
    136
  - Safety Approvals
    136
  - Parallel Interface
    137
  - Serial Interface
    139
  - Optional Interfaces
    140
- Initialization
  141
  - Top-Of-Form Reset
    141
Appendix B Printer Commands Tables

142
Appendix B Printer Commands and Character Tables

143
- Sending Printer Commands
  143
- Using the Command Summary
  143
- Epson ESC/P Commands Arranged by Topic
  144
  - Printer Operation
    144
  - Vertical Motion
    144
  - Horizontal Motion
    145
  - Overall Printing Style
    146
  - Character Tables
    147
  - Print Enhancement
    147
  - Word Processing
    147
  - User-Defined Characters
    149
- IBM Emulation Mode Commands Arranged by Topic
  150
- Character Tables
  155
  - PC850 (Multilingual)
    156
  - PC860 (Portuguese)
    156
  - PC861 (Icelandic)
    157
  - PC869 (Greek)
    158
  - Character Tables in the Ibm Emulation Mode
    162
  - International Character Sets
    162
  - Symbol Set
    164
  - Bidirectional Printing
    165

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Epson DFX-5000+ Service Manual

Epson DFX-5000+ Service Manual (223 pages)

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Product Description
15
General Features
15
Specifications
17
Printer Capabilities
17
Paper Handling Specifications
19
Paper Specifications
19
Ribbon Specifications
31
Environmental Conditions
31
Electrical Specifications
32
Reliability
32
Safety Approvals
32
Physical Specifications
32
Interface Specifications
33
Parallel Interface
34
RS-232C Serial Interface
35
Printer Operation
36
Control Panel
36
Self-Test
37
Hexadecimal Dump Function
38
Paper out Detection Function
38
Cover Open Detection
38
Paper Width Detection
38
Automatic Paper Thickness Adjustment
38
Paper Memory Function
39
Automatic Tear off Function
42
Paper Jam Detection
42
Automatic Interface Selection
42
Thermal Protection
42
Skip Binding Function
42
Printer Initialization
43
Buzzer Operation
43
DIP Switch Settings
45
Main Components
48
M-3C11 Printer Mechanism
49
Main Control Board (C117 MAIN Board Assembly)
50
Power Supply Circuit (C117 PSB Board Assembly)
51
Control Panel Board (C117 PNL Board Assembly)
51
Product Description
51
Overview of Printer Mechanism Operation
53
Printhead Mechanism
56
Carriage Mechanism
56
Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
57
Paper Feed Mechanism
58
Ribbon Feed and Tractor Select Mechanisms
61
Plunger Mechanism
64
Power Supply Operation
65
Power Supply Overview
65
VDC Line Regulator Circuit
68
+35 VDC Line Regulator Circuit
69
F12 VDC Half-Wave Rectifier Smoothing Circuit
72
Control Circuits
73
Control Circuit Operation Overview
73
Reset Circuit
77
Sensor Circuits
79
CR Motor Driver Circuit
82
PF Motor Driver Circuit
90
RF Motor Driver Circuit
91
PG Motor Driver Circuit
92
Plunger Driver Circuit
94
Printhead Driver Circuit
95
D I S a S S E M B L y a N D a S S E M B L y 3
97
Before Starting
97
Tools
99
Small Parts
101
Disassembly and Assembly
103
Replacing the Printhead
103
Replacing the ROM
106
Removing the Housing
107
Removing the Circuit Boards
113
Removing the Interlock Switch Assembly
121
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 5
168
Error Messages
168
Bypassing the Interlock Switch and Cover Open Sensor
170
Coil Resistance
171
Repair by Unit Replacement
174
Printer Mechanism Repair
183
Repair to the Component Level
187
Power Supply Circuit Repair
187
C117 MAIN Board Assembly Repair
191
Preventive Maintenance
199
Lubrication and Adhesive Application
199

Epson DFX-5000+ Product Support Bulletin

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Problem
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Explanation
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Resolution
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