Epson DFX-8000

DFX-8000

Data Processing Dot Matrix Printers


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PRODUCT NAME DFX-8000
PRODUCT CODE C11C030071
PRINTING METHODImpact Dot Matrix
NUMBER OF PINS IN HEAD 9 pins
PRINT DIRECTIONBi-directional with logic seeking
PRINT SPEED
High speed draft 10 cpi1066 cps
Draft 10cpi800 cps
Draft 12cpi960 cps
NLQ 10 cpi160 cps
NLQ 12 cpi192 cps
PRINT CHARACTERISTICS

Character sets\


96 ASCII character sets

13 international character sets

Epson Extended Graphics character set

Fonts

Epson NLQ Roman 10, 12 Proportional

Epson NLQ Sans Serif 10, 12 Proportional

Epson Draft 10, 12, Proportional

Epson High speed draft 10

PRIINTABLE COLUMNS
Characters per line / Characters per inch
10 cpi136 / 10
10 cpi condensed233 / 17.1
12 cpi163 / 12
12 cpi condensed272 / 20
PAPER HANDLING

Paper Path

Dual paper path, front/rear entry
Continuous paper sizeWidth: 101-406 mm
Paper feed methodTractor feed

(Push: standard Pull: optional)

CopiesFront: Original +5 copies maximum

Rear: Original + 3 copies maximum

Paper ThicknessFront: 0.46mm maximum

Rear: 0.30mm maximum

Line Spacing1/6", 1/8", or programmable by 1/216"
INPUT DATA BUFFER3K bytes
INTERFACE (Standard)CetronicsR -type 8-bit parallel

RS-232C serial

RIBBON CARTRIDGE

Type


Cartridge type #8766
ColourBlack
Ribbon life15 million characters (14 dots/character)
RELIABILITY
MCBF
24 million lines (excluding print head)
MTBF6,000 POH
Print Head Life400 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)

Humidity (operating)

5_ to 35_ C

10 to 80% RH (non-condensation)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage

Frequency

Power consumption

120V AC or 220/240V AC

49.5 to 60.5 Hz

200 W (draft self test)

DIMENSIONS

Width

Depth

Height

Weight


700 mm

382 mm

369 mm

approx. 29 kg

WARRANTY
12 Months Return to Base Warranty Standard
Optional additional 2 years Return to Base Warranty 3YWDFX8000
* For more information visit www.epson.com.au/warranty/

Product Options

Product Code Description
  Configurations
C030071 Epson DFX-8000 data processing printer
CBDFX8000 Epson DFX-8000 with Coax interface
TBDFX8000 Epson DFX-8000 with Twinax interface
  Media Handling Options
8309G-E Pull tractor
C815002 Paper cutter
  Interfaces
8143M-E Type  A  serial interface
8148M-E Type  A  8 Kbyte buffered serial interface
8642 Twinax interface
C823031 32 Kbyte buffered parallel interface
C823041 Type  A  32 Kbyte buffered serial interface
C823128 128 Kbyte buffered parrallel interface
IO9310 Coax interface
POWERPRINT Apple serial to PC parallel converter & drivers
  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.

This printer is designed to function only with genuine Epson ink cartridges and not with third party ink cartridges. The printer may not function properly or at all if you use third party ink cartridges.