The DFX-8500 is a printer manufactured by Epson. If your printer is unresponsive, slow to print or the print quality is poor, updating to the latest driver may fix the problem. This version of "DFX8511.EXE" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 249 downloads and 10 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 881.5 KB.
FX-85
Epson DFX-8500
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
driver found for the epson dot matrix printer, fx 85
Aaron (DG Member) on 11-Jan-2001
To get the Epson DFX-8500 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Epson DFX-8500 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Epson Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Epson website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| EPSETUP.EIF | 1.8 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WIN31/UNIDRV.DLL | 128.4 KB | 31 Dec 1993 |
| WIN31/OEMSETUP.INF | 169 bytes | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WIN31/ESCP15.DRV | 20.2 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WINNT40/RASDD.DLL | 73.0 KB | 30 Apr 1997 |
| WINNT40/ESCP45.INF | 2.2 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WINNT40/LAYOUT.INF | 93 bytes | 27 Jan 1997 |
| WINNT40/RASDDUI.DLL | 72.5 KB | 30 Apr 1997 |
| WINNT40/ESCP45.DLL | 38.4 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WIN95/ESCP25.DRV | 21.0 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WIN95/EPUPDATE.EX_ | 152.9 KB | 28 Oct 1997 |
| WIN95/ICONLIB.DLL | 77.7 KB | 24 Aug 1996 |
| WIN95/UNIDRV.DLL | 197.6 KB | 24 Aug 1996 |
| WIN95/ESCP25.INF | 677 bytes | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WIN95/ESCP25.EIF | 1.8 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |
| SETUP.EXE | 306.4 KB | 28 Oct 1997 |
| SETUP32.DLL | 47.6 KB | 28 Oct 1997 |
| Disk2 | 5 bytes | 21 Feb 1996 |
| WINNT350/RASDD.DL_ | 43.8 KB | 4 Sep 1994 |
| WINNT350/RASDDUI.HL_ | 21.2 KB | 4 Sep 1994 |
| WINNT350/PRINTER.INF | 11.5 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WINNT350/ESCP35.DLL | 36.4 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WINNT350/RASDDUI.DL_ | 28.0 KB | 4 Sep 1994 |
| WINNT351/RASDD.DLL | 75.0 KB | 19 Sep 1996 |
| WINNT351/RASDDUI.HL_ | 20.9 KB | 26 May 1995 |
| WINNT351/PRINTER.INF | 12.0 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |
| WINNT351/RASDDUI.DLL | 80.1 KB | 19 Sep 1996 |
| WINNT351/RASDDUI.CN_ | 139 bytes | 26 May 1995 |
| WINNT351/ESCP35.DLL | 36.4 KB | 30 Jan 1998 |