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User Manual - Page 2
... respect to correct the interference by the FCC for damages resulting from the U.S. No part of this equipment does cause interference to comply with the manufacturer's instructions, may be determined by Epson America, Inc.
This booklet is , in a particular installation. All rights reserved. assumes no guarantee that interference will invalidate the FCC Certification of...
User Manual - Page 3
Contents
Introduction
1
P-80 Features
1
About This Manual
1
1 Setting Up Your P-80
3
Printer Preparation
3
Covers
5
Paper guide
6
Ribbon installation
7
Manual-feed knob
9
DIP Switches
9
Switch 1
10
Switch 2
11
Connecting the P-80 to Your Computer
12
2 Operation and Maintenance
15
Switches and Indicators
15
The control panel
15
Paper ...
User Manual - Page 6
List of Figures
1-1
Unpacking the P-80
4
1-2
Identifying the printer parts
4
1-3
Locking lever
5
1-4
Paper guide
6
1-5
Lifting the front cover
7
1-6
Installing the ribbon
8
1-7
Manual-feed knob
9
1-8
DIP switches
10
1-9
Connecting the printer cable
13
2-1
Control panel switches
15
2-2
Paper control switches
17
2-3
Plugging in the AC adapter...
User Manual - Page 7
List of Tables
1-1
Settings for switch 1
10
1-2
International character switch settings
11
1-3
Settings for switch 2
12
1-4
Baud rate switch settings
12
4-1
The P-80 and ASCII Codes
28
5-1
Summary of modes
37
5-2
Typestyles
38
E-1
Characters
E-2
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User Manual - Page 8
..., diagrams, figures and illustrations l Generates eight international character sets
About This Manual
Although the P-80 is simple to operate, you anywhere, yet it contains a lot of -the-art thermal transfer technology to other features that have made Epson printers so popular.
Introduction
The Epson P-80 is a portable, battery-operated printer that can be combined to produce
different print...
User Manual - Page 9
... information on how to use control codes with the GenevaTM PX-8™. Finally, Appendix E provides the specifications for each code. Appendix A lists the control codes and the possible terms for the P-80.
2 Appendix A also shows the character sets available on how to obtain certain printer functions. The first three chapters of this manual help you how to combine...
User Manual - Page 10
Two thermal ribbon cassettes 3. This P-80 Printer User's Manual Remove any packing adhesive or packing pads that all your printer someday.
Start by identifying the printer's main parts (see . Take a couple of paper 5. Chapter 1
Setting Up Your P-80
In this chapter, you'll learn how to prepare your printer for operation and how to connect it for operation. But first...
User Manual - Page 17
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with the power on (until it will ignore any changes made with CR
Factory setting ON ON ON OFF
Switch 1-1, 1-2, 1-3 - Appendix A shows the characters included in Table 1-1.
DIP switches
Note: Make certain the printer is for the U.S.A. Figure 1-8. The P-80 checks these settings only at powerup and it is turned off and back on).
User Manual - Page 18
... find it. If you are used to the printer at the end of control codes and Appendix B for the RS-232C serial port. International character switch settings
Country
U.S.A.
See Chapter 4 for an explanation of each carriage return. If you have any problems getting data to the printer.
You can change this switch is OFF which...
User Manual - Page 19
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Bit rate (bps)
75
110
134.5
150 200 300 600
1,200
1,800 2,400 4,800 9,600
300
1,200 2,400 9,600
Connecting the P-80 to your computer requires another baud rate, the following chart gives the appropriate DIP switch settings. Now it's time to connect your printer to Your Computer
Your printer preparation is 4800. DIP2-5
ON OFF ON OFF ON...
User Manual - Page 20
As mentioned above, the P-80 uses the RS-232C serial interface (but the connector is aligned correctly. Figure 1-9 shows where you merely plug the printer cable into the socket. Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of cables as well as interface boards. Check your computer installation or operations manual for details on how to connect your computer...
User Manual - Page 25
... on the battery holder cover at the bottom of
the printer by placing your index fingers
at the top of the cover as shown in Figure 2-5, and your Epson dealer. Carefully lift the battery holder cover by using a Phillips screwdriver (Figure 2-4). To replace the battery, follow the steps below. 1. If the red light...
User Manual - Page 28
... extreme tem- Take your P-80 is not operating correctly, do not attempt to repair it
appears dirty. 4. Clean the outside of the printer with a mild cleanser when it
yourself. peratures. 2. Here are some general guidelines to follow: 1. Maintenance
As with any mechanical device, the best maintenace of your printer to an authorized Epson dealer for service.
User Manual - Page 29
... with your P-80 can start printing. Your Epson dealer can use smooth finish paper like the sample sheets included with this type of paper. Paper Types
The type of paper to use a ribbon cassette with your P-80.
23 Since thermal paper is heat-sensitive, you with your printer. It is necessary to install the paper...
User Manual - Page 67
... one page in Figure D-l. Consult your Geneva Portable WordStar Reference Manual. D-2 If you can also insert a print pause code in WordStar). Then you are going to see that they are using the CONFIG command. Before using print commands in your P-80 as the printer expects 66 print lines (the default in your Geneva, be...
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