The DFX-8500 is an advanced dedicated workhorse printer providing supreme reliability with a mean time before failure (MTBF) of 10,000 (POH), a print head life of 400 million characters and a ribbon life of 15 million characters.

Advance paper handling accommodates a variety of paper types including labels and multi-part forms while the standard front and rear push tractor can be switched easily between different types of continuous paper. Optional paper & perforation cutters provide paper finishing capabilities.

The DFX-8500 is supplied with Windows 3.1/95 · Windows NT 3.51/4.0 drivers and EPSON Status Monitor 2 software for Microsoft Windows '95 that allows remote checking of the status of the printer.

Connectivity to the DFX-8500 includes a bi-directional parallel interface with an optional interfaces allowing a variety of network options. The DFX-8500 is covered by a 12 month EPSON on-site warranty warranty, with an optional 3 year Cover Plus warranty.