Epson DFX-5000+

DFX-5000+

Data Processing Dot Matrix Printers

High performance & rugged data Processing printer



PRODUCT NAME DFX-5000+
PRODUCT CODE C11C117061
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)

Unidirectional 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 method 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 SWITCHES 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)
INTERFACE Centronics® -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
Standard Warranty 12 months return to base
Optional Additional 2 years return to base warranty   -   3YWDFX5000+
* For more information visit www.epson.com.au/warranty/

Product Options

Product Code Description
  Products
C117061 DFX-5000+
  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
  Cables
EPCP Parallel printer cable
  Options
C12C824352 10/100 BaseTX Internal Print Server

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.