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Epson DFX 8500 - Printer - B/W - dot-matrix - Roll (40.6 cm) - 240 dpi x 216 dpi - 18 pin - up to 1120 char/sec - parallel, serial at Backoffice

Epson DFX 8500 - Printer - B/W - dot-matrix - Roll (40.6 cm) - 240 dpi x 216 dpi - 18 pin - up to 1120 char/sec - parallel, serial
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The DFX-8500 is a wide carriage 9 pin dot matrix printer with a high speed draft mode of 1120 cps 10 cpi. The DFX-8500 is an advanced dedicated workhorse printer providing supreme reliability with a mean time before failure (MTBF) of 10, 000 (POH), a print head life of 400 million characters and a ribbon life of 15 million characters. Advance paper handling accommodates a variety of paper types including labels and multi-part forms while the standard front and rear push tractor can be switched easily between different types of continuous paper. Optional paper & perforation cutters provide paper-finishing capabilities. The DFX-8500 is supplied with Windows 3.1/95 · Windows NT 3.51/4.0 drivers and EPSON Status Monitor 2 software for Microsoft Windows '95 that allows remote checking of the status of the printer. Connectivity to the DFX-8500 includes a bi-directional parallel interface with optional interfaces allowing a variety of network options.

Product DescriptionEpson DFX 8500 - printer - B/W - dot-matrix
Printer TypeWorkgroup printer - dot-matrix - 18 pin - monochrome
Form FactorStationary
Dimensions (WxDxH)70 cm x 38.2 cm x 36.9 cm
Weight29 kg
Max Media Size (Standard)Roll (40.6 cm)
Max Media Size (Custom)406 mm
Print SpeedUp to 210 char/sec - near letter
Up to 840 char/sec - draft
Up to 1120 char/sec - max speed
Max Resolution ( B&W )240 dpi x 216 dpi
InterfaceParallel, serial
RAM Installed ( Max )128 KB - integrated
Language SimulationIBM PPR, EPSON ESC/P
Media TypePlain paper, continious forms
System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 3.x/95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty

GENERAL

Printer TypeWorkgroup printer - dot-matrix - 18 pin - monochrome
Form FactorStationary
Width70 cm
Depth38.2 cm
Height36.9 cm
Weight29 kg
Enclosure ColourWhite

PRINTER

Print SpeedUp to 210 char/sec - near letter
Up to 840 char/sec - draft
Up to 1120 char/sec - max speed
Connectivity TechnologyWired
InterfaceParallel, serial
Max Resolution ( B&W )240 dpi x 216 dpi
PostScript SupportNot available
Language SimulationIBM PPR, EPSON ESC/P
Fonts Included8 x barcode

RAM

RAM Installed ( Max )128 KB
Technology / Form FactorIntegrated

MEDIA HANDLING

Media Path TypeCurved, straight
Media TypePlain paper, continious forms
Max Media Size (Custom)406 mm
Media SizesLegal (216 x 356 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), A3 (297 x 420 mm), ANSI B (Ledger) (279 x 432 mm), 406 x 356 mm
Media Feeder(s)1 x autoload - 1 rolls - Roll (40.6 cm)

DUTY CYCLE

Cartridge / Printhead Duty Cycle15 million characters
Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty1

EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY

Expansion Slots Total (Free)1 ( 1 ) x Epson Type B - type B
Connections1 x serial - RS-232C - 36 PIN Centronics
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 36 PIN Centronics

MISCELLANEOUS

Compliant StandardsPlug and Play

POWER

Power DevicePower supply - internal
Compliant StandardsEPA Energy Star

SOFTWARE / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Software IncludedDrivers & Utilities
OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows 3.x/95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

Service & Support1 year warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

Min Operating Temperature5 °C
Max Operating Temperature35 °C
Humidity Range Operating10 - 80%
Sound Emission58 dBA