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...by holding down both the LINE FEED and FORM FEE0 buttons while turning on the printer, you select The DIP switch tables DIP Switch i / deselect the condensed mode. FORM FEED When the printer is off line. This button is used to feed the paper to the loading ...sheet feeder mcde onloU 2-3 I inches OFF OFF OFF Page 3-9 5-2 3.10 3-0 The DIP switch functions Slashed zeros When DIP switch l-2 1s ON, the printer prints slashed zeros(0); This feature is used to the continuous paper position. LX - 810 DOT- LX-810-3 See the section on the next Page ON 12 mches ON ON ON OFF 1 I...
...by holding down both the LINE FEED and FORM FEE0 buttons while turning on the printer, you select The DIP switch tables DIP Switch i / deselect the condensed mode. FORM FEED When the printer is off line. This button is used to feed the paper to the loading ...sheet feeder mcde onloU 2-3 I inches OFF OFF OFF Page 3-9 5-2 3.10 3-0 The DIP switch functions Slashed zeros When DIP switch l-2 1s ON, the printer prints slashed zeros(0); This feature is used to the continuous paper position. LX - 810 DOT- LX-810-3 See the section on the next Page ON 12 mches ON ON ON OFF 1 I...
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... to feed paper to the loading posahon. MATRIX PRINTER Draft printing sp&d When DIP switch 1-5 is the price echedule for , -m_ic_ ro...-SPEED DRAFT !"*$Xh'O*+.-./012345878S::c=>?BABCDEFOHIJK LnNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\l-_'abcdsf~hijklanoWrstuv wxuzt : )- NL(1 SANS SERIF ~~~a8%&'o~~.-./012345~789::~=~?~~BCDEFGH1JK L~NOP~RSTUVWXVZC\l'~~bCd~fgh~Jkl~nOPqrStuv wryrl: : 1' LX-810-4 Selecting Character Sets Italics Epson Extended Graphics i 1 councly I * $ a j2Germany ,,,;g:-: ",~8~EZ$"j,F 3UK f J e c \ 1 , 3 Denmark 1 x $ 8 5 0 A ! 5 Sweden It a B A Cl A / 6 'fafy 'S$O'\6 ; 7 Span 1 / R s e i...
... to feed paper to the loading posahon. MATRIX PRINTER Draft printing sp&d When DIP switch 1-5 is the price echedule for , -m_ic_ ro...-SPEED DRAFT !"*$Xh'O*+.-./012345878S::c=>?BABCDEFOHIJK LnNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\l-_'abcdsf~hijklanoWrstuv wxuzt : )- NL(1 SANS SERIF ~~~a8%&'o~~.-./012345~789::~=~?~~BCDEFGH1JK L~NOP~RSTUVWXVZC\l'~~bCd~fgh~Jkl~nOPqrStuv wryrl: : 1' LX-810-4 Selecting Character Sets Italics Epson Extended Graphics i 1 councly I * $ a j2Germany ,,,;g:-: ",~8~EZ$"j,F 3UK f J e c \ 1 , 3 Denmark 1 x $ 8 5 0 A ! 5 Sweden It a B A Cl A / 6 'fafy 'S$O'\6 ; 7 Span 1 / R s e i...
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...of printer installad on the host computer. lf this printer, butthaOIPswitohosonthointMaoaboardmustbesotto m8tch the configuration of the so&l port on your program. DIP Switch Settings The dofault sottingr will usually work for the next-best modal sohotlon. Cut - Pin Printers LX-810-7 MATRIX PRINTER ...The typs of the second page if the page length is not set correctiy. ' 9- Sheet Feeder Operation fhe page length will avoid unoxpaotod raults. Thii ir dually dona through a sotup menu. Optional Serial lnterface Operation Epson's...
...of printer installad on the host computer. lf this printer, butthaOIPswitohosonthointMaoaboardmustbesotto m8tch the configuration of the so&l port on your program. DIP Switch Settings The dofault sottingr will usually work for the next-best modal sohotlon. Cut - Pin Printers LX-810-7 MATRIX PRINTER ...The typs of the second page if the page length is not set correctiy. ' 9- Sheet Feeder Operation fhe page length will avoid unoxpaotod raults. Thii ir dually dona through a sotup menu. Optional Serial lnterface Operation Epson's...
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... 1 - 2 6 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-l Using Single Sheets 2-2 Using Continuous Paper 2-7 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-15 Printing on Special Paper 2-22 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3- 2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Page length 3-9 Skip Over Perforation 3-10 Adjusting the Loading Position 3-12 Using Short Tear-Off...
... 1 - 2 6 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-l Using Single Sheets 2-2 Using Continuous Paper 2-7 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-15 Printing on Special Paper 2-22 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3- 2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Page length 3-9 Skip Over Perforation 3-10 Adjusting the Loading Position 3-12 Using Short Tear-Off...
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LOAD/EJECT 6. A list of DIP switch settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. Testing the Printer 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Press the LOAD/EJECT button to start the self test. Press the ON LINE button to load paper. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button.
LOAD/EJECT 6. A list of DIP switch settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. Testing the Printer 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Press the LOAD/EJECT button to start the self test. Press the ON LINE button to load paper. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button.
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...be adjusted for details. Do not try to temperature and humidity, always use them under normal operating conditions. Don't leave labels loaded in the printer, contact your dealer. For the correct paper thickness setting, see the table on loading continuous paper in this chapter for printing labels. Since labels... paper thickness lever must be sure to set DIP switch 1-4 to eject labels. See the section on page 2-25. Also, never use the LOAD/EJECT button to ON). Therefore, do not use the short tear-off the backing and jam the printer. You load labels the same way you resume...
...be adjusted for details. Do not try to temperature and humidity, always use them under normal operating conditions. Don't leave labels loaded in the printer, contact your dealer. For the correct paper thickness setting, see the table on loading continuous paper in this chapter for printing labels. Since labels... paper thickness lever must be sure to set DIP switch 1-4 to eject labels. See the section on page 2-25. Also, never use the LOAD/EJECT button to ON). Therefore, do not use the short tear-off the backing and jam the printer. You load labels the same way you resume...
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Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3 - 2 Buttons 3-3 SelecType 3-4 Other control panel features 3-5 Setting the DIP Switches 3 - 6 Changing a DIP switch setting 3 - 6 The DIP switch tables 3 - 7 The DIP switch functions 3-8 Page Length 3-9 Skip Over Perforation 3-10 Adjusting the Loading Position 3 - 1 2 Using micro-adjustment 3 - 1 3 Using Short Tear-Off 3-15 Adjusting the tear-off position 3-17 ...
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3 - 2 Buttons 3-3 SelecType 3-4 Other control panel features 3-5 Setting the DIP Switches 3 - 6 Changing a DIP switch setting 3 - 6 The DIP switch tables 3 - 7 The DIP switch functions 3-8 Page Length 3-9 Skip Over Perforation 3-10 Adjusting the Loading Position 3 - 1 2 Using micro-adjustment 3 - 1 3 Using Short Tear-Off 3-15 Adjusting the tear-off position 3-17 ...
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... pressing the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons immediately after loading paper or when using short tear-off, you check the current DIP switch settings and operating status of the printer. See the sections on the data dump mode. See the section on using short tear-off positions. See the section on running...
... pressing the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons immediately after loading paper or when using short tear-off, you check the current DIP switch settings and operating status of the printer. See the sections on the data dump mode. See the section on using short tear-off positions. See the section on running...
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... on page 3-7. Then use a pointed object, such as the character set and page length. DIP switch settings are shown in the DIP switch tables starting on . 3-6 Using the Printer A DIP switch is on right side of the printer. Setting the DIP Switches The printer has two sets of DIP switches located on when it is down. The new settings become effective when the...
... on page 3-7. Then use a pointed object, such as the character set and page length. DIP switch settings are shown in the DIP switch tables starting on . 3-6 Using the Printer A DIP switch is on right side of the printer. Setting the DIP Switches The printer has two sets of DIP switches located on when it is down. The new settings become effective when the...
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Using the Printer 3-7 The shaded areas show the settings for each DIP switch. DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2 . / Setting the DIP Switches The DIP switch tables The tables below show the default or factory settings.
Using the Printer 3-7 The shaded areas show the settings for each DIP switch. DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2 . / Setting the DIP Switches The DIP switch tables The tables below show the default or factory settings.
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...only when printing at 10 cpi (characters per second. Draft printing speed When DIP switch 1-5 is ON, the printer prints slashed zeros(ø); Auto line feed When auto line feed is ON (DIP switch 2-4 ON), each carriage return code (CR) is useful for clearly distinguishing ...between uppercase 0 and zero when printing documents such as program lists. Setting the DIP Switches International character sets The DIP switch functions Slashed zeros When DIP switch 1-2 is OFF, the printer can print up...
...only when printing at 10 cpi (characters per second. Draft printing speed When DIP switch 1-5 is ON, the printer prints slashed zeros(ø); Auto line feed When auto line feed is ON (DIP switch 2-4 ON), each carriage return code (CR) is useful for clearly distinguishing ...between uppercase 0 and zero when printing documents such as program lists. Setting the DIP Switches International character sets The DIP switch functions Slashed zeros When DIP switch 1-2 is OFF, the printer can print up...
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When it is on, the page length is set the page length to 11 inches (27.94 cm). Other page lengths can be using the commands ESC C and ESC C 0. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details. Page Length When the setting of DIP switch 2-1 is OFF, the page length is 12 inches (30.48 cm). Be sure to set to match the paper you will be set using . Using the Printer 3-9
When it is on, the page length is set the page length to 11 inches (27.94 cm). Other page lengths can be using the commands ESC C and ESC C 0. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details. Page Length When the setting of DIP switch 2-1 is OFF, the page length is 12 inches (30.48 cm). Be sure to set to match the paper you will be set using . Using the Printer 3-9
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... page and the first printable line on one page and half at the top of DIP switch 2-3, you can set skip over perforation to ON or OFF. EF- If you ...:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUW 3456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW 456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKY m 56769:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKYZ 6789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKL&lNOPQRSTWWYZC 3-10 Using the Printer G-HIJ-Kf-rM-NO- PQ- K-YZ_C _ l 789:;~=~?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKYZ~\ 89:;?SABCDEFGHIJKI&lNOPQRSTUWKYZ[\]--' DIP SW2-3 ON (Skip over perforation OFF) l 23456769:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWW 3456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVwK l 456789:;?@...
... page and the first printable line on one page and half at the top of DIP switch 2-3, you can set skip over perforation to ON or OFF. EF- If you ...:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUW 3456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW 456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKY m 56769:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKYZ 6789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKL&lNOPQRSTWWYZC 3-10 Using the Printer G-HIJ-Kf-rM-NO- PQ- K-YZ_C _ l 789:;~=~?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKYZ~\ 89:;?SABCDEFGHIJKI&lNOPQRSTUWKYZ[\]--' DIP SW2-3 ON (Skip over perforation OFF) l 23456769:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWW 3456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVwK l 456789:;?@...
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... short tear-off feature automatically feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that you can leave the short tear-off feature turned on (DIP switch 1-4 OFF) even when you are using single sheets. When you resume printing, the paper feeds backward to... the single sheet position, short tear-off the last sheet. ONA SW2 You can tear off is disabled. WARNING: Never use this feature, set DIP switch 1-4 to OFF and load continuous paper. This feature lets you move the paper release lever to the loading position. When you save the paper normally...
... short tear-off feature automatically feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that you can leave the short tear-off feature turned on (DIP switch 1-4 OFF) even when you are using single sheets. When you resume printing, the paper feeds backward to... the single sheet position, short tear-off the last sheet. ONA SW2 You can tear off is disabled. WARNING: Never use this feature, set DIP switch 1-4 to OFF and load continuous paper. This feature lets you move the paper release lever to the loading position. When you save the paper normally...
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... button once to set the printer off line and once more to set the printer on line before you are described earlier in Chapter 9. This section describes only how to choose fonts and condensed printing. The printer must be on line. DIP switch settings are choosing. You can... select typestyles in three different ways: by using the SelecType feature on your control panel, by changing the DIP switches, or by combining different fonts, widths, and other ...
... button once to set the printer off line and once more to set the printer on line before you are described earlier in Chapter 9. This section describes only how to choose fonts and condensed printing. The printer must be on line. DIP switch settings are choosing. You can... select typestyles in three different ways: by using the SelecType feature on your control panel, by changing the DIP switches, or by combining different fonts, widths, and other ...
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...font is selected, the beeper sounds two times. To select the draft font, press the DRAFT (LINE FEED) button when the printer is on setting the DIP switches in this chapter. Some application programs are Near Letter Quality (NLQ) fonts. If SelecType does not work . Near Letter Quality ... When the NLQ Roman font is selected, the beeper sounds three times. 3-20 Using the Printer NLQ Roman and NLQ Sans Serif are designed to control all previous typestyle settings by DIP switch 1-5. These printing speeds are two printing speeds for draft font, high-speed draft and normal...
...font is selected, the beeper sounds two times. To select the draft font, press the DRAFT (LINE FEED) button when the printer is on setting the DIP switches in this chapter. Some application programs are Near Letter Quality (NLQ) fonts. If SelecType does not work . Near Letter Quality ... When the NLQ Roman font is selected, the beeper sounds three times. 3-20 Using the Printer NLQ Roman and NLQ Sans Serif are designed to control all previous typestyle settings by DIP switch 1-5. These printing speeds are two printing speeds for draft font, high-speed draft and normal...
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...DIP switch, first turn off the printer, change the DIP switch setting, and then turn the printer back on , reset or initialized, the character set selected by changing the DIP switch settings. To select an international character set, set . CAUTION: To change the setting of eight international character sets by the DIP switches... becomes the default character set. Using the Printer 3-23 Selecting an ...
...DIP switch, first turn off the printer, change the DIP switch setting, and then turn the printer back on , reset or initialized, the character set selected by changing the DIP switch settings. To select an international character set, set . CAUTION: To change the setting of eight international character sets by the DIP switches... becomes the default character set. Using the Printer 3-23 Selecting an ...
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Country 8 Japan 9 Norway 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America ASCII code hex 23 24 40 58 5C 50 5E 60 78 7C 7D 7E #t$@c*l-'c I 1 - #nBWBAU6s0Ati #$184iBAU6s0AQ #$A;t3&6' i A 6 13 #$&if4 i6tiiK66 3-24 Using the Printer For more information, refer to the eight DIP-switch selectable character sets shown on the previous page, the five international character sets shown below are also available by use of software commands. Selecting an International Character Set In addition to the ESC R command in Chapter 9.
Country 8 Japan 9 Norway 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America ASCII code hex 23 24 40 58 5C 50 5E 60 78 7C 7D 7E #t$@c*l-'c I 1 - #nBWBAU6s0Ati #$184iBAU6s0AQ #$A;t3&6' i A 6 13 #$&if4 i6tiiK66 3-24 Using the Printer For more information, refer to the eight DIP-switch selectable character sets shown on the previous page, the five international character sets shown below are also available by use of software commands. Selecting an International Character Set In addition to the ESC R command in Chapter 9.
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... have an IBM computer or IBM compatible, select the Epson Extended Graphics table when you can select either the italics character table or the Epson Extended Graphics character table by setting DIP switch 1-3. The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters...for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas. Sample printouts of the italics characters and the Epson Extended Graphics characters are displayed on the screen. For italics, see the ESC 4 command description in Chapter 9. Italics Epson Extended Graphics Using the Printer 3-25
... have an IBM computer or IBM compatible, select the Epson Extended Graphics table when you can select either the italics character table or the Epson Extended Graphics character table by setting DIP switch 1-3. The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters...for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas. Sample printouts of the italics characters and the Epson Extended Graphics characters are displayed on the screen. For italics, see the ESC 4 command description in Chapter 9. Italics Epson Extended Graphics Using the Printer 3-25
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Choosing a Character Table To select a character table, set DIP switch 1-3 according to the table below. Character table 1 Italics Graphics DIP SW 1-3 1 OFF I 1 ON I CAUTION: To change the DIP switch, and then turn off the printer, change the setting of the character tables are printed in the Appendix. 3-26 Using the Printer Tables showing what characters are listed in each of a DIP switch, first turn the printer back on.
Choosing a Character Table To select a character table, set DIP switch 1-3 according to the table below. Character table 1 Italics Graphics DIP SW 1-3 1 OFF I 1 ON I CAUTION: To change the DIP switch, and then turn off the printer, change the setting of the character tables are printed in the Appendix. 3-26 Using the Printer Tables showing what characters are listed in each of a DIP switch, first turn the printer back on.