The Epson DFX-8500 dot matrix printer provides
high-speed impact printing and efficient continuous paper handling for
demanding print jobs. This printer is suitable for printing databases,
inventory reports, accounting files, program listings and large-volume
mailing labels. This model differs in performance and features from its
kin, the DFX-8000. The DFX-8500 is faster, handles more multipart forms,
and includes eight built-in bar code fonts. It has a built-in slot for
Type B interface cards for network printing. Designed and engineered for
demanding work environments, the 9-pin Epson DFX-8500 prints up to
1120cps at high draft speed, 840cps at draft, and 210cps for near letter
quality print speed. It offers eight bar code fonts for precise
automatic label production, and a set of Epson resident fonts and
character sets to accommodate different print requirements. Bit image
resolution is 60-240 horizontal dpi by 72-216 dpi.The DFX-8500 takes
advantage of Epson's proven paper handling technology with adjustable
dual push tractors/paper paths that continuously feed paper at 26.5 ms
per line. It makes automatic paper thickness adjustments for multi-part
forms (up to seven), and prints on continuous paper and labels up to 16
inches wide. A built-in Type B interface slot accepts optional interface
boards to connect with Ethernet, Twinax and Coax networks. The DFX-8500
has built-in Epson ESC/P and IBM emulation, and comes with drivers for
Windows 3.1x, Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51/4.0. A Windows 95-only
feature is a programmable paper memory to save up to eight settings for
recurring print jobs. The DFX-8500 uses parallel and RS-232C serial
standard interfaces. Epson offers several options for the DFX-8500,
including a perforation cutter to separate pre-perorated forms as they
are printed. |
