Epson DFX-5000
Data Processing Dot Matrix Printers
| PRINTING METHOD | Impact Dot Matrix |
|---|---|
| NUMBER OF PINS IN HEAD | 9 pins |
| PRINT DIRECTION | Bi-directional with logic seeking in text mode. (Unidirectional printing can be selected by software) Unidirection in bit image and graphic modes |
| PRINT SPEED | |
| High speed draft 10 cpi | 560 cps |
| Draft 10cpi | 420 cps |
| NLQ 10 cpi | 84 cps |
| Draft 12cpi | 504 cps |
| NLQ 12 cpi | 101 cps |
| PRINT CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Character sets | 13 international character sets 9 character code tables 2 character tables (IBM) mode Epson Roman 10, 12 Condensed 17.1, 20 Epson Sans Serif 10, 12 Condensed 13.1, 20 Epson Draft 10, 12 Condensed 17.1, 20 |
| Fonts | Epson Roman 10, 12 Condensed 17.1, 20 Epson Sans Serif 10, 12 Condensed 13.1, 20 Epson Draft 10, 12 Condensed 17.1, 20 |
| PRINTABLE COLUMNS | Characters size (mm) / Characters per line / Characters per inch |
| cpi | 2.12x3.1 / 136 / 10 |
| cpi condensed | 1.06x3.1 / 233 / 17 |
| cpi | 1.69x3.1 / 163 / 12 |
| cpi condensed | 0.85x3.1 / 272 / 20 |
| PAPER HANDLING | |
| Continuous paper width | 101-406 mm |
| Paper feed metbod | Push tractor feed Push-Pull Feed (with optional pull tractor) |
| Copies | 1+5 Front, 1+3 Rear |
| Paper Thickness | 0.46mm max. Front, 0.322mm max. Rear |
| Paper Path | Front/Rear |
| Line Spacing | 1/6 |
| PANEL SWTICHES | Pause LF/FF Load Tear off Micro feed Top of form Pitch Paper select front / rear |
| INPUT DATA BUFFER | 20k byte or 0k byte (selectable) |
| GENERAL | |
| INTERFACE | Cetronics®-type 8-bit parallel interface RS-232C serial interface Optional Type B interface (see options) |
| RIBBON CARTRIDGE | |
| Type | Fabric Ribbon Cartridge |
| Colour | Black |
| Ribbon life | 15 million characters (14 dots/character) |
| RELIABILITY | |
| MTBF | 8,000 POH |
| Print Head Life | 300 million characters (14 dots per character) |
| BUILT-IN FUNCTIONS | Automatic tear-off Automatic I/F selection Paper-Jam detection Automatic paper thickness adjustment Binding skip Paper-width detection Paper memory function Hex dump Self test printing; Draft/NLQ Input data buffering Buffer-full printing Paper-out detection Case-open detection |
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (OPERATING) | |
| Temperature (operating) | 5° to 35° C |
| Humidity (operating) | 10 to 80% RH (non-condensation) |
| ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Voltage | 220V-240V AC |
| Rated frequency | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power consumption | Approx. 110 W (220/240V) |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Width | 700 mm |
| Depth | 382 mm |
| Height | 369 mm |
| Weight | 29 kg |
| WARRANTY | 12 months return to base |
Product Options
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Products | |
| C117061 | DFX-5000+ |
| Configurations | |
| CBDFX5000 | DFX-5000+ with Coax interface |
| EBDFX5000 | DFX-5000+ with Ethernet interface |
| TBDFX5000 | Epson DFX-5000+ with Twinax interface |
| Media Handling Options | |
| 8309G-E | Pull tractor |
| Interfaces | |
| C823061 | Type B serial interface |
| C823081 | Type B 32 Kbyte intelligent serial interface |
| C823102 | Type B 32 Kbyte buffered parallel interface |
| C823142 | Type B Coax interface |
| C823152 | Type B Twinax interface |
| C823313 | Ethernet interface |
| Cables | EPCP | Parallel printer cable |
Equipment supplied by Epson Australia is designed to function in conjunction with genuine Epson consumables and accessories specifically configured for it.
Usage Conditions
Epson products are designed and made to give highly reliable use and long life when used according to its specifications. With any system, product or device used in situations where human life may be involved or at risk, Epson advises that you should take all necessary steps to ensure the suitability of your Epson product for inclusion in your system, and recommends that you include fail-safe procedures and redundancy support or backup equipment in your system, to maintain the maximum safety margin and optimum system reliability. Examples include but are not limited to – do not interfere with any electrical components within the device, do not use items supplied with the product for purposes other than as intended by Epson (ie mains cords, inks, CDs, plastic wrapping) and do not make modifications to the product.
