Epson DFX-9000 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer

Epson DFX-9000 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
Model: DFX-9000

Warranty: 12 Months On-site
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Quick Specs:

• Fastest printer in its class
• Speed: up to 1550cps (10cpi)
• Prints up to 10-part forms
• Optional network connectivity

Epson DFX-9000 Overview

Epson DFX-9000 Key Features

High Speed Reliability

With speeds up to 1550 cps and an MTBF rating of 20,000 power-on hours (POH), the Epson DFX-9000 offers the power and durability to tackle the most demanding print tasks.

Unrivalled Network Flexibility

Fully networkable with Parallel, Serial, and USB interfaces standard, plus a Type-B slot for optional connectivity. The DFX-9000 attaches easily to new or legacy systems in standalone or networked environments. Setup is made easier with its convenient LCD display and intuitive menu selections.

Ultra Versatile Paper Handling

A robust, dependable workhorse, this 9-pin, wide-format printer boasts a 400-million-character print head life and 15-million-character ribbon cartridge, which minimizes production costs and reduces the need for frequent user intervention. Its advanced paper handling capabilities make it the perfect solution for a wide variety of applications, including critical spreadsheets, checks, invoices, bar codes and more. You can count on it to efficiently process everything from reports and 10-part forms to shipping documents or mailing labels.

Featuring two standard paper paths, the DFX-9000 easily switches between multiple applications. Its intelligent paper sensor detects the paper width and thickness, adjusting automatically for optimum performance and high-quality results. It even features an automatic jam sensor to prevent wasting forms in the unlikely event of a paper jam.

Epson DFX-9000 Specifications

Printing Technology

Print Method: Impact dot matrix
Control Panel: 9 buttons, 6 LEDs and 1 LCD
Print Direction: Bi-direction with logic seeking
Number of Pins in Head: 36 pins (9 x 4 staggered)
Control Code: ESC/P, IBM PPDS emulation

Print Speed

High Speed Draft: (10/12 cpi): 1,550 / 1,450 cps
Draft: (10/12 cpi): 1,320 / 1,320 cps
NLQ: (10/12 cpi): 330 / 330 cps

Reliability

MVBF: 133 million lines (except print head)
MTBF: 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
Printhead Life: 200 million strokes/wire

Paper Path

Pull Tractor: Front or Rear in, Top Out

Paper Media

Continuous Paper (Single Sheet): Length 76.2-558.8mm, Width 76.2-419.1mm, Thickness 0.065-0.10mm
Continuous Paper (Multi-part Forms): Length 76.2-558.8mm, Width 76.2-419.1mm. Rear Entry: 1 original + 6 copies, Thickness 0.12-0.53mm. Front Entry: 1 original + 9 copies, Thickness 0.12-0.79mm
Labels: Base Sheet Width 76.2-419.1mm, Base Sheet Thickness 0.07-0.09mm, Total Thickness 0.16-0.19mm
Continuous Forms with Labels: Base Sheet Width 76.2-419.1mm. Total Thickness Rear Entry 0.065-0.53mm, Front Entry 0.065-0.79mm
Over Lapping Multi-part Forms: Base Sheet Width 76.2-419.1mm. Total Thickness Rear Entry 0.13-0.53mm, Front Entry 0.13-0.79mm
Line Spacing: 4.23mm (1/6″) or programmable in increments of 0.059mm (1/432″)

General

Memory Buffer: 128 KB
Multipart Copy Capability: 1 original + 6 copies (rear), 1 original + 9 copies (front)
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/8.1/10, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 7/8 (32-bit/64-bit) Ultimate/Enterprise/Professional
Utility: Epson Status Monitor 4

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (W x D x H): 700 x 378 x 363 mm
Weight: 34kg

Options

Ribbon Cartridge (Black) – C13S015505
Pull Tractor Unit – C12C800382
Serial Interface Board (No Buffer Type-B) – C12C824432
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server – C12C824352

Environmental Conditions (Operating)

Temperature: 5-35°C
Humidity: 10-80% RH
Acoustic Noise: 58 dB(A) (ISO7779 pattern)

Interface

Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported), Serial I/F, USB 2.0 (Full Speed) I/F, Optional Serial Interface Board (No Buffer Type-B)