Epson DFX-9000 Product Brochure

Combining speed and reliability

for maximum productivity

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. Day after

EPSON DFX-9000

day, you can count on it to efficiently

process everything from reports and 10-part forms to shipping documents

or mailing labels.

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.

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.

With Parallel, Serial, and USB interfaces standard, plus a type-B slot for

optional connectivity, the DFX-9000 easily attaches to new or legacy

systems in standalone or networked environments. And, its convenient

LCD display and intuitive menu selections mean setup has never

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Key Features

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Blaze through critical reports with ultra-fast print speeds

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Prints multipart forms, labels, and more at speeds
up to 1550 cps

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Tackle the most demanding print tasks

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Durable 9-pin performer offers an MTBF rating
of 20,000 POH at 25% duty cycle

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Get dependable print performance, day after day

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Boasts a 400-million-character print head life

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Minimize your application costs

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15-million-character ribbon cartridge ensures
low cost printing and reduces the need for frequent
user intervention

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Simplify the integration process

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Convenient LCD display allows for easy printer
configuration and menu navigation

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Meet all your printing needs with flexible forms handling
capabilities

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Prints 136-column, wide-format reports, plus forms
up to 10 parts thick

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Front and rear paper paths

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Platen gap adjusts automatically, according to the
paper thickness

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Auto jam sensor eliminates wasting forms

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Use with new or legacy systems

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Enhanced connectivity supports
standard Parallel, Serial, and
USB interfaces

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Accommodates optional internal
Type B interface boards for
easy networking

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Enjoy the added confidence of
superior Epson service and support

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Includes a one-year on-site
limited warranty in the U.S.
and Canada

been easier. Plus, it’s all backed by Epson’s one-year on-site

warranty for superior service and support.

IMPACT PRINTER

DFX-9000

Printing Method

9-pin impact dot matrix

Print Direction

Text Mode: Bidirectional
Graphics Mode: Unidirectional (bidirectional via software)

Print Speed

High Speed Draft 1550 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 1320 cps (10 cpi)
Near Letter Quality 330 cps (10 cpi)

Character Sets

11 character tables, 13 international character sets

Printer Specifications

Resident Fonts (cpi)

Epson Super Draft 10
Epson Draft 10, 12
Epson NLQ Roman 10, 12, proportional
Epson NLQ San Serif 10, 12, proportional
Bar Code Fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5,

Printable Columns

136 columns (10 cpi)

Formatting

Tabs 10 sets vertical tabs, 32 horizontal tabs
Line spacing 1/6," 1/8" or programmable

Perforation skip Skip over perforation programmable

Paper Feed Speed

Approximately 26.5 ms/line at 1/6" line spacing; 15 inches per second
(continuous feed)

Paper Paths

Push tractor Front or rear in, top out
Pull tractor Front or rear in, top out

Paper Feed Methods

Dual push tractors/paper paths: automatic back-out and loading;
automatic paper thickness adjustment; automatic paper width detection;
microadjustment for top-of-form and tear-off mode; adjustable tractor
feed; perforation cutter (optional); pull tractor (optional)

Input Buffer

128KB or 0KB, user selectable

UPC-A, UPC-E, Code-39, Code-128,
POSTNET

(min 1/216")

in lines

Software Drivers*

Windows 95, 98, 98SE, 2000, XP, Me and NT 3.51/4.0

Standard Interfaces

Bidirectional IEEE 1284 Parallel
USB 1.1, RS-232C Serial
Type B slot for optional interface boards

Optional Interfaces

10/100 Base T Ethernet, RS-232 Serial, Coax, Twinax

Printer Languages

ESC/P,® IBM PPDS

Paper Handling

Multi-part Forms
Front 1 original + 9 copies
Rear 1 original + 6 copies
Continuous Feed 3.0" to 16.5"
Labels 2.5" x .94" (min)
Page length 3.5" minimum for forms

Sound Level

58 dB (A)

Power Requirements

50 - 60Hz ± .5Hz; 200 watts; 100-240 volt
Energy Star compliant

Physical Dimensions

Height 14.3"
Width 27.6"
Depth 14.9"
Weight 75 lb

Reliability

MTBF 20,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
Print head life 400 million characters
Ribbon life 15 million characters (draft,

Warranty

One-year on-site limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada

Support-The Epson Connection

Automated Technical Support [phone]
Pre-Sales Support U.S. & Canada [phone]
Internet Website www.epson.com

* Additional software drivers available in your Windows operating system, or at www.epson.com.

** Field upgrade of Flash ROM to be done by Epson authorized service centers

with labels

10 cpi, 14 dots/character)

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Epson DFX-9000 Description

C11C605001 Epson DFX-9000 printer
S015384 Epson DFX-9000 ribbon cartridge
C12C800381 Pull tractor unit
C815071 Perforation cutter
8502 Printer stand

C823051 Serial interface
C823071 32KB Serial interface
C823121 LocalTalk interface
C823141 Coax interface
C823151 Twinax interface

Ordering Information

C823452 Bidirectional Parallel interface
C12C823912 Multiprotocol 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet Print Server

Epson America, Inc.

3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806

Epson Canada, Ltd.

3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5

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