Epson DFX-900 User Manual

English9-pin Dot Matrix Printer®User’s GuideThis manual explains how to set up your printer and provides basic product information. For detailed infor

10 Loading Paper On the Front Tractor3. Position the left sprocket so the pins are to the left of the arrow mark on the scale. Push up the sprocket lo

Loading Paper On the Front Tractor 11English9. Pull the printer’s front cover out slightly, then close it.cCaution:Do not just push down the front cov

12 Loading Paper On the Rear TractorLoading Paper On the Rear Tractor1. Open the printer’s back cover as shown below.2. Open the flap at the back.3. R

Loading Paper On the Rear Tractor 13English7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and that the printable side of the paper is facing down.

14 Switching Between Front and Rear Tractors11. Turn on the printer if it is off. You hear the print head move to the left and Ready appears on the LC

Changing Paper 15EnglishChanging PaperFollow the steps here when you need to change the paper loaded on the front or rear tractor. 1. To tear off any

16 Changing Paper

Using the Control Panel 17EnglishChapter 3Using the Control PanelThis chapter describes the buttons and lights on the control panel, plus: ❏ Selecting

18 Selecting a Font and PitchSelecting a Font and PitchUsually, you use your application program to select the font and pitch you want to use in a doc

Using SelecType Mode 19English*1 This setting is available only in IBM PPDS emulation mode.*2 This setting is available only when the optional perfora

2ContentsContentsChapter 1 - Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 Default-setting Mode9. If you want to save the settings, select Yes by pressing the SetU (Tear Off) button. If you don’t want to save the settings,

Locking the Control Panel Buttons 21EnglishFollow these steps to enter Default-setting mode and change the settings:1. Make sure paper is loaded and t

22 Locking the Control Panel Buttons

Troubleshooting 23EnglishChapter 4TroubleshootingThis chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to clear paper jams. For more troublesho

24 Clearing Paper JamsClearing Paper Jams1. Turn off the printer and open the front or back printer cover (depending on the tractor currently being us

Product Information 25EnglishChapter 5Product InformationThis chapter includes:❏ Printer specifications❏ Safety instructions❏ Notices (Energy Star® co

26 OptionsOptionsBy adding options such as a pull tractor or perforation cutter, you can further expand your printer’s capabilities. Optional interfac

FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 27EnglishFCC Compliance Statement for United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to

28 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTYEPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTYWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first end

Setting Up the Printer 3EnglishChapter 1Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking the PrinterwWARNINGThe printer weighs 75 lb (34 kg), so do not try to lift it

4 Installing the Ribbon CartridgeInstalling the Ribbon Cartridge1. Make sure the printer is turned off. (The switch should be in the O position.) 2. O

Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 5English5. Lift up the black plastic ribbon guide and slide it down behind the print head until it clicks into place.

6 Connecting the Power CordConnecting the Power CordMake sure the printer is turned off. Then plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the

Installing the Printer Software 7EnglishInstalling the Printer SoftwareThe Epson® printer software on the CD-ROM supports Windows® 95, 98, Me, 2000, X

8 Installing and Using the Remote Configuration ManagerInstalling and Using the Remote Configuration ManagerThe Epson Remote Configuration Manager pro

Loading Paper 9EnglishChapter 2Loading PaperUsing the Two-Tractor SystemYour printer can load paper from a front tractor and a rear tractor. Be sure t