What is a Printer Driver?

The software you use to enter and format your documents sends codes that run (or “drive”) your printer. These software codes select the font, margins, page size, line spacing, and other features of the document you are printing. Therefore, it is important that you choose the right printer driver and install it correctly from within your software. If there is a problem with the appearance of your document, a software setting is the most likely the cause.

Non-Windows Software

Most software programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. If your application program has an installation or setup procedure that lets you select your printer from a list of printers, choose the Epson DFX-5000+ printer. If the list does not include the DFX-5000+, choose one of the following printers, listed in order of preference:

DFX-8000DFX-5000FX-870/1170

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Note:

To use 15 characters per inch on your printer, you need a DFX-5000+ printer driver. If your software program does not list this printer, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available.

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