Epson C204001 - DFX 8500 B/W Dot-matrix Printer, User Manual

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Options
The following options are available for your printer:
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The Pull tractor (#8309) improves the handling of heavy
multi-part forms and labels. It also enhances printing
alignment on preprinted forms.
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The Perforation cutter (C81507
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) and Paper cutter (C81500
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make it easier to handle continuous paper by cutting off
printed documents for you.
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Interface cards are available to supplement the printer’s
built-in serial and parallel interfaces. Chaper 6 provides
guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions
for installing an interface card.
How to Use This Manual
This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for
setting up and operating your printer.
Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, and
connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first.
Chapter 2 explains how to set up your software, which includes
a printer driver for Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems.
Chapter 3 includes important information on paper handling and
printing on various types of paper.
Chapter 4 describes how to use your printer’s control panel
functions, change DIP switch settings, and use the paper memory
feature.
Chapter 5 explains how to use the EPSON Status Monitor 2 for
Windows 95.
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Introduction