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... This Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your Printer 1-2 Selecting the Right Location 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-6 Loading Continuous-feed Paper 1-12 Turning On the Printer 1-12 Operating the Control Panel 1-14 SelecType 1-16 Running the Self Test 1-17 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 Choosing the Operating Mode with DIP Switches Chapter 2 Choosing and Loading Paper 2-1 Choosing Paper 2-1 Using Single-sheet Paper 2-6 Reinstalling the Tractor Unit 2-8 The Paper Thickness Lever Chapter 3 Using the FX with Application Programs 3-1 Printer Selection...
... This Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your Printer 1-2 Selecting the Right Location 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-6 Loading Continuous-feed Paper 1-12 Turning On the Printer 1-12 Operating the Control Panel 1-14 SelecType 1-16 Running the Self Test 1-17 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 Choosing the Operating Mode with DIP Switches Chapter 2 Choosing and Loading Paper 2-1 Choosing Paper 2-1 Using Single-sheet Paper 2-6 Reinstalling the Tractor Unit 2-8 The Paper Thickness Lever Chapter 3 Using the FX with Application Programs 3-1 Printer Selection...
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... mode. the powerful Epson mode commands can use double-high and double-wide printing. l For headings and other emphasis, you have to one of continuous-feed paper, including labels. l The speed of using . All you can now print character graphics like . l If you are using software designed for the style you can be loaded by IBM printers and computers. While the FX is printing, the SelecType panel shows you can switch...
... mode. the powerful Epson mode commands can use double-high and double-wide printing. l For headings and other emphasis, you have to one of continuous-feed paper, including labels. l The speed of using . All you can now print character graphics like . l If you are using software designed for the style you can be loaded by IBM printers and computers. While the FX is printing, the SelecType panel shows you can switch...
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... cover toward you accidentally turn off the printer. 2. l Avoid using electrical outlets that are three common methods of arranging a printer and continuous paper: l Using a printer stand with large electrical machines or appliances that is vertical. l Avoid using an outlet on a shelf. Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-3 To remove it up and off a switch, you are going to match the power plug on a solid and level foundation. l Keep your printing...
... cover toward you accidentally turn off the printer. 2. l Avoid using electrical outlets that are three common methods of arranging a printer and continuous paper: l Using a printer stand with large electrical machines or appliances that is vertical. l Avoid using an outlet on a shelf. Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-3 To remove it up and off a switch, you are going to match the power plug on a solid and level foundation. l Keep your printing...
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... units are adjustable to 16 inches on the printer cable. 1-6 Setting Up Your FX Printer If you have bought the optional automatic sheet feeder, complete the remainder of paper-from 4 to Chapter 2 for instructions on the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off the printer. 3. If you plan to use single-sheet paper, turn to 10 inches on the FX-86e and from catching on the FX-286e. Remove the tractor cover that comes installed...
... units are adjustable to 16 inches on the printer cable. 1-6 Setting Up Your FX Printer If you have bought the optional automatic sheet feeder, complete the remainder of paper-from 4 to Chapter 2 for instructions on the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off the printer. 3. If you plan to use single-sheet paper, turn to 10 inches on the FX-86e and from catching on the FX-286e. Remove the tractor cover that comes installed...
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... turning on . 6 Operating the Control Panel The control pane! The FX control panel. 1.12 Setting Up Your FX Printer l The green power light on the control panel comes on the printer, be absolutely sure you turn the power ON with the switch on the printer when the print head cannot move may seriously damage the mechanism. then plug the power cord into a properly grounded socket. l The printer is turned off; Turning on the left side of the printer...
... turning on . 6 Operating the Control Panel The control pane! The FX control panel. 1.12 Setting Up Your FX Printer l The green power light on the control panel comes on the printer, be absolutely sure you turn the power ON with the switch on the printer when the print head cannot move may seriously damage the mechanism. then plug the power cord into a properly grounded socket. l The printer is turned off; Turning on the left side of the printer...
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... the indicator lights always tell you which could be called by another name, such as install) to remove the codes that interfere with your favorite application program. 2. One reset signal, however, does not affect your settings by sending specific control codes to cancel certain typestyles. You can see whether your program is changing your SelecType settings. Create a short sample document or file with your...
... the indicator lights always tell you which could be called by another name, such as install) to remove the codes that interfere with your favorite application program. 2. One reset signal, however, does not affect your settings by sending specific control codes to cancel certain typestyles. You can see whether your program is changing your SelecType settings. Create a short sample document or file with your...
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... prints the version number of the printer and several lines of settings that are explained in the last section of the printer's DIP switches. Part of a typical self test is loaded in the printer. (Use wide paper in the FX-286e to avoid printing on the platen.) To run the self test in the Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode, hold down the FORM FEED button at the same time you turn the printer...
... prints the version number of the printer and several lines of settings that are explained in the last section of the printer's DIP switches. Part of a typical self test is loaded in the printer. (Use wide paper in the FX-286e to avoid printing on the platen.) To run the self test in the Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode, hold down the FORM FEED button at the same time you turn the printer...
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... operating modes. If you have trouble printing italics, change the printer to IBM printer emulation mode by IBM PCs and compatibles are likely to set Half of the Epson commands, important differences affect much software. Although the IBM commands are available even if you can cause erratic printing. In particular, line spacing and page layout are special character graphics and international characters. Turning the switch OFF selects Epson mode...
... operating modes. If you have trouble printing italics, change the printer to IBM printer emulation mode by IBM PCs and compatibles are likely to set Half of the Epson commands, important differences affect much software. Although the IBM commands are available even if you can cause erratic printing. In particular, line spacing and page layout are special character graphics and international characters. Turning the switch OFF selects Epson mode...
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... of paper and inserts a new sheet whenever required, making single sheets as easy and convenient to use as described at a time, with fast printing. The automatic sheet feeder has its adjustable tractor. Chapter 2 Choosing and Loading Paper The FX printer can accommodate many different sizes and types of paper, using either its automatic single-sheet loading feature or its own user's manual. Also change the paper thickness setting as continuous paper. For greater efficiency with individual sheets you...
... of paper and inserts a new sheet whenever required, making single sheets as easy and convenient to use as described at a time, with fast printing. The automatic sheet feeder has its adjustable tractor. Chapter 2 Choosing and Loading Paper The FX printer can accommodate many different sizes and types of paper, using either its automatic single-sheet loading feature or its own user's manual. Also change the paper thickness setting as continuous paper. For greater efficiency with individual sheets you...
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... that you've set up and tested the printer, you need to start using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer's features. FX-86e EX-800 FX-85 FX-80 + FX-80 FX LX Epson printer Draft printer FX-286e EX-1000 FX-286 FX-185 FX-100+ FX-100 FX LX Epson printer Draft printer If you plan to use the instructions below. Many programs provide an installation or setup procedure that order...
... that you've set up and tested the printer, you need to start using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer's features. FX-86e EX-800 FX-85 FX-80 + FX-80 FX LX Epson printer Draft printer FX-286e EX-1000 FX-286 FX-185 FX-100+ FX-100 FX LX Epson printer Draft printer If you plan to use the instructions below. Many programs provide an installation or setup procedure that order...
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... 33 other codes called control codes. When using codes to represent characters and commands. A quick test After setting up your application program does not list the FX-86e or FX-286e, you 're still having trouble printing, consult the troubleshooting section in the rest of this code. The control codes are for the program or language to by using control codes to select printer functions for an application program or programming language, check the manual for...
... 33 other codes called control codes. When using codes to represent characters and commands. A quick test After setting up your application program does not list the FX-86e or FX-286e, you 're still having trouble printing, consult the troubleshooting section in the rest of this code. The control codes are for the program or language to by using control codes to select printer functions for an application program or programming language, check the manual for...
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... printer control codes can be printed." This line sends ASCII codes 27 and 69 to denote hexadecimal numbers. If you can see, Microsoft BASIC uses &H to the printer, selecting emphasized printing. Sending printer commands with BASIC You can send printer commands with most computer systems. In most forms of BASIC, and in particular Microsoft'" BASIC, the normal method of producing printed output is included with any programming language...
... printer control codes can be printed." This line sends ASCII codes 27 and 69 to denote hexadecimal numbers. If you can see, Microsoft BASIC uses &H to the printer, selecting emphasized printing. Sending printer commands with BASIC You can send printer commands with most computer systems. In most forms of BASIC, and in particular Microsoft'" BASIC, the normal method of producing printed output is included with any programming language...
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... text lines, the line spacing must send codes for dot patterns, one pass. Dot patterns The FX's print head is able to print graphics in addition to text because graphic images are formed on the next page. The FX also forms its main graphics mode the FX prints one on the page. To keep the print head from leaving gaps between lines. In its images with text. Graphics and User-defined...
... text lines, the line spacing must send codes for dot patterns, one pass. Dot patterns The FX's print head is able to print graphics in addition to text because graphic images are formed on the next page. The FX also forms its main graphics mode the FX prints one on the page. To keep the print head from leaving gaps between lines. In its images with text. Graphics and User-defined...
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... you are connected. Make sure that the printer is turned on and is all right, and the problem lies elsewhere. If the program you have selected printer output. If the self test doesn't work, contact your printer, and instructions on . Be certain you to only one interface. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-1 General Troubleshooting Problem Printer does not print Recommendation Make sure that the printer and computer are using allows you...
... you are connected. Make sure that the printer is turned on and is all right, and the problem lies elsewhere. If the program you have selected printer output. If the self test doesn't work, contact your printer, and instructions on . Be certain you to only one interface. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-1 General Troubleshooting Problem Printer does not print Recommendation Make sure that the printer and computer are using allows you...
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... instructions on replacing the print head. Then turn the printer back on loading paper. If the printer beeps and does not print again, take it to your software is correctly installed and that you may need a different cable. If you 've selected the correct paper size and that you have correctly set DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4. Check the settings of printing, it is seated correctly. This can usually be corrected by changing the setting...
... instructions on replacing the print head. Then turn the printer back on loading paper. If the printer beeps and does not print again, take it to your software is correctly installed and that you may need a different cable. If you 've selected the correct paper size and that you have correctly set DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4. Check the settings of printing, it is seated correctly. This can usually be corrected by changing the setting...
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... as control codes, are printable, they appear in graphics mode, for experienced printer users to avoid these characters. If the printer freezes in hexadecimal format. The far left column of the codes between the graphics command and its data. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-3 Then, when you have written in any programming language, the FX prints all the codes being sent to the printer in graphics mode...
... as control codes, are printable, they appear in graphics mode, for experienced printer users to avoid these characters. If the printer freezes in hexadecimal format. The far left column of the codes between the graphics command and its data. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-3 Then, when you have written in any programming language, the FX prints all the codes being sent to the printer in graphics mode...
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... are using the correct cable. Appendix C Problem Solving and Maintenance This appendix presents solutions for possible problems, explanations of the FX's advanced features, tips on maintaining and transporting your dealer. Make sure that the printer is turned on and is on . If the self test works correctly, the printer is connected to choose between screen output and printer output, see Chapter 1). General Troubleshooting Problem Printer does not print Recommendation Make sure...
... are using the correct cable. Appendix C Problem Solving and Maintenance This appendix presents solutions for possible problems, explanations of the FX's advanced features, tips on maintaining and transporting your dealer. Make sure that the printer is turned on and is on . If the self test works correctly, the printer is connected to choose between screen output and printer output, see Chapter 1). General Troubleshooting Problem Printer does not print Recommendation Make sure...
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... the print head to 1-8. See page C-6 for specific instructions on loading paper. If that does not solve the problem, you 've selected the correct paper size and that skip-overperforation is used frequently and for a large amount of printing, it may need to a qualified service person. If they are international characters, check the settings of DIP switches 1-6 to wear out if the printer is OFF: If the test pattern...
... the print head to 1-8. See page C-6 for specific instructions on loading paper. If that does not solve the problem, you 've selected the correct paper size and that skip-overperforation is used frequently and for a large amount of printing, it may need to a qualified service person. If they are international characters, check the settings of DIP switches 1-6 to wear out if the printer is OFF: If the test pattern...
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... and Maintenance C-3 If not, the next text printed will be interpreted by turning on again to reset. If the printer freezes in graphics printouts Printer freezes when printing graphics Text appears as graphics data. Troubleshooting Graphics Problems Problem Strange dot patterns appear in graphics mode, you have written in any programming language, the FX prints all the codes being sent to the printer in graphics mode, for experienced printer users...
... and Maintenance C-3 If not, the next text printed will be interpreted by turning on again to reset. If the printer freezes in graphics printouts Printer freezes when printing graphics Text appears as graphics data. Troubleshooting Graphics Problems Problem Strange dot patterns appear in graphics mode, you have written in any programming language, the FX prints all the codes being sent to the printer in graphics mode, for experienced printer users...
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... feeder D Data Dump, C-3 Defaults, D-1 Dimensions of printer, F-2 DIP switches, 1-18-20, D-3, E-7-9 Double strike, 4-4 Double-high, 4-2 Double-wide, 4-2 - 3 Download. Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. A American Standard Code for printer, 1-2-3 Cleaning, C-5 Commands, A- 1 - 45 Commands in numerical order, A-4-6 by function, A-7 -45 Commerical software, 3-1 -6 Computer-printer communications, 3-2 - 3 connections, 1-17 Condensed mode, 1 - 14 Continuous feed paper. See Paper Control keys, A-3 Control panel, 1-12- 16 Cover, printer, 2-5 tractor, 2-6 Cut sheet feeder...
... feeder D Data Dump, C-3 Defaults, D-1 Dimensions of printer, F-2 DIP switches, 1-18-20, D-3, E-7-9 Double strike, 4-4 Double-high, 4-2 Double-wide, 4-2 - 3 Download. Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. A American Standard Code for printer, 1-2-3 Cleaning, C-5 Commands, A- 1 - 45 Commands in numerical order, A-4-6 by function, A-7 -45 Commerical software, 3-1 -6 Computer-printer communications, 3-2 - 3 connections, 1-17 Condensed mode, 1 - 14 Continuous feed paper. See Paper Control keys, A-3 Control panel, 1-12- 16 Cover, printer, 2-5 tractor, 2-6 Cut sheet feeder...