Back catalogue – DFX-8500

DFX-8500

Rock-Solid Reliability...

The Epson DFX-8500 brings a new level of reliability to high-speed dot matrix printing. Offering the rock-solid reliability you need for high-volume printing, and speed that rivals that of a low-end line printer, the DFX-8500 is surprisingly affordable and compact. To top it off, it offers class-leading networking flexibility and paper handling versatility.

High Speed Reliability

The DFX-8500 is ultra-fast, and can deliver draft mode output at a speed of 1120 cps - a level that compares favourably with dedicated line printers that cost several times as much. Yet it offers this speed without any sacrifice in dependability, and is durable enough to withstand heavy use in demanding environments.

Unrivalled Networking Flexibility

Flexibility is another big advantage of the DFX-8500. Fully networkable in multi-platform environments, it supports Windows™ 3.1, Windows™ 95, Windows™ NT, Netware® and Unix® operating systems.

Optional ethernet connectivity extends your networking capabilities even further, making the DFX-8500 an ideal choice when multiple users need to access its high-speed printing power.

Ultra-Versatile Paper Handling

You know it's an Epson with this kind of ultra-versatile paper handling. Featuring both rear and front paper paths, the DFX-8500 can handle everything from single sheet paper to seven-part forms. A built-in memory module allows Windows™ 95* users to store settings for as many as eight different forms and two special paper types. You can select the one you want right from your PC via the user-friendly Status Monitor. To expand functionality further, you can also choose from a full range of optional extras - including a pull tractor, a paper cutter and a foolproof new perforation cutter. However you cut it, the DFX-8500 is one of the most versatile printers in its class.

PRODUCT NAME  
PRODUCT CODE  
PRINTING METHOD   Impact Dot Matrix
NUMBER OF PINS IN HEAD   9 pins
PRINT DIRECTION   Bi-directional with logic seeking
PRINT SPEED
High speed draft 10 cpi   1120 cps
Draft 12 cpi   1008 cps
Draft 10 cpi   840 cps
NLQ 12 cpi   252 cps
NLQ 10 cpi   210 cps
PRINT CHARACTERISTICS
Character sets   11 character code tables(standard)
13 international character sets
Fonts   Epson NLQ Roman 10, 12 Proportional
Epson NLQ Sans Serif 10, 12 Proportional
Epson Draft 10, 12, Proportional
PRINTABLE COLUMNS
    136 @ 10cpi
233 @ 17.1cpi condensed
163 @ 12cpi
272 @ 20cpi condensed
PAPER HANDLING
Paper Path   Dual paper path, front/rear entry
Continuous paper size   Width: 101-406 mm (4 to 16") Length: 101-431mm (4 to 17")
Paper feed method   Tractor feed
(Push: standard Pull: optional)
Copies   Front: Original +6 copies maximum
Rear: Original + 5 copies maximum
Paper Thickness   Front: 0.53mm maximum
Rear: 0.46mm maximum
Line Spacing   1/6", 1/8", or programmable by 1/216"
INPUT DATA BUFFER   OK Byte or 128K Byte
INTERFACE (Standard)   Centronics®-type 8-bit parallel
RS-232C serial
RIBBON CARTRIDGE
Type   Cartridge type #8766
Colour   Black
Ribbon life   15 million characters (14 dots/character)
RELIABILITY
MCBF   26 million lines (excluding print head)
MTBF   10,000 POH (25% Duty)
Print Head Life   400 million characters (14 dots per character)
MODE SELECT SWITCH
Control Panel   Copy mode select
Paper select
Tear off mode
Top of form mode
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (OPERATING)
Temperature (operating)   5° to 35° C
Humidity (operating)   10 to 80% RH (non-condensation)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage   220 ~ 240V AC
Frequency   49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Power consumption   160 W (draft self test)
DIMENSIONS
Width   700 mm
Depth   382 mm
Height   369 mm
Weight   approx. 29 kg
WARRANTY
Standard Warranty 12 months return to base
Optional Additional 2 years return to base warranty   -   3YWDFX8500
* For more information visit www.epson.com.au/warranty/

Product Options

Product Code Description
  Products
C204091 DFX-8500
  Media Handling Options
8309G-E Pull tractor
C815002 Paper cutter
C815072 Perforation Cutter
  Interfaces
C823081 Type "B" 32 Kbyte intelligent serial interface
C823102 Type "B" 32 Kbyte buffered parallel interface
C823453 Type "B" Bi-directional parallel interface
  Cables
EPCP Parallel printer cable
  Options
C12C824352 10/100 BaseTX Internal Print Server

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