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..., with Chapter 1. What's taught here applies to all computers, though not all that's required as its "driver" since the Apple's high resolution graphics features so closely parallel the printers. "Users who feel their BASIC skills are a little rusty are powerful enough to use it offers, approach...of the BASIC Language. 480 Pages. with virtually any computer properly interfaced to use it . Impatient readers should head for mundane printing. The MX-70 printer works with a healthy curiosity and an open mind. Introduction "But do I REALLY have to take the time to learn to use this...
..., with Chapter 1. What's taught here applies to all computers, though not all that's required as its "driver" since the Apple's high resolution graphics features so closely parallel the printers. "Users who feel their BASIC skills are a little rusty are powerful enough to use it offers, approach...of the BASIC Language. 480 Pages. with virtually any computer properly interfaced to use it . Impatient readers should head for mundane printing. The MX-70 printer works with a healthy curiosity and an open mind. Introduction "But do I REALLY have to take the time to learn to use this...
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... Hex) in the Apple, and 14312 (37E8 Hex) in the TRS-80 Model I users will need to the printer driver in this subject up ! Model I (See appendices for examples of the nasty tricks we send them to the printer via CHR$, it is best to avoid them if possible. There's trouble in its... printer driver memory address. We've seen codes 9 and 13 cause trouble on the Apple, and codes 0, 10, 11, and 12...
... Hex) in the Apple, and 14312 (37E8 Hex) in the TRS-80 Model I users will need to the printer driver in this subject up ! Model I (See appendices for examples of the nasty tricks we send them to the printer via CHR$, it is best to avoid them if possible. There's trouble in its... printer driver memory address. We've seen codes 9 and 13 cause trouble on the Apple, and codes 0, 10, 11, and 12...
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...APPENDIX D 85 It may be sent via Model I TRS-80 owners may use it on to the printer. TRS-80 Model I With Expansion Interface Graphics Codes Sending graphics codes to the MX-70 via POKE rather than LPRINT CHR$. Once in graphics mode, certain codes must be necessary (and is ... 2. The Model I printer driver interprets CHR$(O) as a 13. The problem is with no ports to initialize, no control codes needed to permit 80 column listings, and straightforward LPRINT commands. That hurts since we try, for reasons discussed in place of 10. In fact, using the MX-70 with the TRS-80...
...APPENDIX D 85 It may be sent via Model I TRS-80 owners may use it on to the printer. TRS-80 Model I With Expansion Interface Graphics Codes Sending graphics codes to the MX-70 via POKE rather than LPRINT CHR$. Once in graphics mode, certain codes must be necessary (and is ... 2. The Model I printer driver interprets CHR$(O) as a 13. The problem is with no ports to initialize, no control codes needed to permit 80 column listings, and straightforward LPRINT commands. That hurts since we try, for reasons discussed in place of 10. In fact, using the MX-70 with the TRS-80...
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..., this is ready for more DATA. To avoid such complications, the POKE should always be followed by a test of PRINT creates timing problems between the printer and computer. Use: POKE 49296,9 in place of PRINT CHRS(9) Unfortunately, using codes 9 and 13 in ESCAPE sequences and the graphics mode. To corral these... PR#l 20 POKE 49296,9 30 IF PEEK (49601) Appendix F Tricky Codes Most Apple users will encounter difficulty when using the POKE statement instead of the printer to the printer driver.
..., this is ready for more DATA. To avoid such complications, the POKE should always be followed by a test of PRINT creates timing problems between the printer and computer. Use: POKE 49296,9 in place of PRINT CHRS(9) Unfortunately, using codes 9 and 13 in ESCAPE sequences and the graphics mode. To corral these... PR#l 20 POKE 49296,9 30 IF PEEK (49601) Appendix F Tricky Codes Most Apple users will encounter difficulty when using the POKE statement instead of the printer to the printer driver.
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etc., are driven by the one-chip microprocessor 8049 located on the control circurt board. The print head and two stepper motors are performed by the 16 driver transistors. such functions as head carriage control, paper feed control. APPENDIX I Appendix I Control Circuit Board and Initialization Control circuit board With the MX-70. The microprocessor has a 2K-byte ROM and a 128-byte RAM. fig. 1 shows the control circuit diagram Transistor STROBE_ Fig. 1 Control Circuit Diagram 99
etc., are driven by the one-chip microprocessor 8049 located on the control circurt board. The print head and two stepper motors are performed by the 16 driver transistors. such functions as head carriage control, paper feed control. APPENDIX I Appendix I Control Circuit Board and Initialization Control circuit board With the MX-70. The microprocessor has a 2K-byte ROM and a 128-byte RAM. fig. 1 shows the control circuit diagram Transistor STROBE_ Fig. 1 Control Circuit Diagram 99
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... circuit, and 24V DC to energize the solenoids of events takes place in the Text mode. 100 This line should be initiated remotely by a TTL driver or its home position. (b) The print buffer is cleared. (c) The line spacing is set at l/6 inch. (d) The form length per page is set in ...the Printer. (a) The print head returns to its equivalent. The minimum INIT pulse width is 50µsec at the receiving terminal. (3) Upon application of the initialization ...
... circuit, and 24V DC to energize the solenoids of events takes place in the Text mode. 100 This line should be initiated remotely by a TTL driver or its home position. (b) The print buffer is cleared. (c) The line spacing is set at l/6 inch. (d) The form length per page is set in ...the Printer. (a) The print head returns to its equivalent. The minimum INIT pulse width is 50µsec at the receiving terminal. (3) Upon application of the initialization ...