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...cable to the receiver - Copyright © 1987 by any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan ii Reorient the receiving antenna - Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and receiver are designed to radio and television reception. The user may find the ...following measures: - WARNING The connection of Seiko Epson Corporation. It has been type tested and found...
...cable to the receiver - Copyright © 1987 by any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan ii Reorient the receiving antenna - Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and receiver are designed to radio and television reception. The user may find the ...following measures: - WARNING The connection of Seiko Epson Corporation. It has been type tested and found...
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Contents Introduction 1 Apex80 Features 1 About This Manual 2 Where to Get Help 2 Chapter 1 Setting Up Identifying Printer Parts 1-1 Selecting a Place for the Printer 1-2 Installing the Paper Feed Knob 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-3 Replacing the Ribbon 1-6 Plugging in the Printer 1-7 Using Continuous-feed Paper 1-7 Using Single-sheet Paper 1-15 Operating the Control Panel 1-19 Connecting the Apex80...
Contents Introduction 1 Apex80 Features 1 About This Manual 2 Where to Get Help 2 Chapter 1 Setting Up Identifying Printer Parts 1-1 Selecting a Place for the Printer 1-2 Installing the Paper Feed Knob 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-3 Replacing the Ribbon 1-6 Plugging in the Printer 1-7 Using Continuous-feed Paper 1-7 Using Single-sheet Paper 1-15 Operating the Control Panel 1-19 Connecting the Apex80...
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Chapter 4 Apex80 Printer Features Quality and Fonts 4-1 Print Size and Character Width 4-2 Special Effects and Emphasis 4-3 Using Different Character Sets 4-4 Page Layout and Other ... Pin Labels 6-3 Graphics Commands 6-4 Simple Graphics Programming 6-6 Density Varieties 6-8 Designing Your Own Graphics 6-10 Appendix A Command Summary Commands in Numerical Order Printer Operation Data Control Vertical/Horizontal Motion Overall Printing Style Print Size and Character Width Print Enhancement Word Processing Character Sets Userdefined Characters Graphics A-4 A-7 A-10 A-...
Chapter 4 Apex80 Printer Features Quality and Fonts 4-1 Print Size and Character Width 4-2 Special Effects and Emphasis 4-3 Using Different Character Sets 4-4 Page Layout and Other ... Pin Labels 6-3 Graphics Commands 6-4 Simple Graphics Programming 6-6 Density Varieties 6-8 Designing Your Own Graphics 6-10 Appendix A Command Summary Commands in Numerical Order Printer Operation Data Control Vertical/Horizontal Motion Overall Printing Style Print Size and Character Width Print Enhancement Word Processing Character Sets Userdefined Characters Graphics A-4 A-7 A-10 A-...
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Appendix C Problem Solving and Maintenance Problem/Solution Summary C-1 beeper Error Warnings C-4 Data Dump Mode C-4 Coding Solutions C-6 Solutions for Specific Systems C-7 Maintaining Your Printer C-9 Appendix D Defaults and DIP Switches Default and Initialization Settings D-1 DIP Switch Settings D-2 International Character Sets D-3 Appendix E Choosing and Setting Up Optional Interfaces Compatible Interfaces E-1 Choosing ...
Appendix C Problem Solving and Maintenance Problem/Solution Summary C-1 beeper Error Warnings C-4 Data Dump Mode C-4 Coding Solutions C-6 Solutions for Specific Systems C-7 Maintaining Your Printer C-9 Appendix D Defaults and DIP Switches Default and Initialization Settings D-1 DIP Switch Settings D-2 International Character Sets D-3 Appendix E Choosing and Setting Up Optional Interfaces Compatible Interfaces E-1 Choosing ...
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...characters used by IBM software. Introduction 1 l A variety of typestyles with high quality printing and advanced features. Introduction The Epson Apex80 printer combines low price with the control panel. l Easy paper loading. Apex80 Features In addition to the high performance and reliability... you can create and print your own symbols or characters. l Userdefinable characters so you can switch to expect from Epson printers, the Apex80 offers the following: l Draft mode for top quality printing. l A ribbon cassette for charts, diagrams, and illustrations...
...characters used by IBM software. Introduction 1 l A variety of typestyles with high quality printing and advanced features. Introduction The Epson Apex80 printer combines low price with the control panel. l Easy paper loading. Apex80 Features In addition to the high performance and reliability... you can create and print your own symbols or characters. l Userdefinable characters so you can switch to expect from Epson printers, the Apex80 offers the following: l Draft mode for top quality printing. l A ribbon cassette for charts, diagrams, and illustrations...
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...back of the manual is a pull-out Quick Reference card containing the information you need to use any of your new printer, and Chapters 2 through 6 cover the basic and advanced functions. To purchase accessories such as ribbons and option cards, check with your Apex80... printer, just call the 800 number for the location of the printer's commands, and some advice on setting up your nearest Epson Service Center. The appendixes contain reference information, including all the details you need ...
...back of the manual is a pull-out Quick Reference card containing the information you need to use any of your new printer, and Chapters 2 through 6 cover the basic and advanced functions. To purchase accessories such as ribbons and option cards, check with your Apex80... printer, just call the 800 number for the location of the printer's commands, and some advice on setting up your nearest Epson Service Center. The appendixes contain reference information, including all the details you need ...
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Printer parts *Note: The tractor unit for your Apex80 printer, simply follow the steps in this manual, the printer box should contain the items shown in Figure 1-1.* The paper feed knob is packed into an indentation in the white foam material. Chapter 1 Setting Up To set up your printer may be preinstalled. Figure 1-1. Setting Up 1-1 In addition to this chapter. Identifying Printer Parts First, see that you have all the parts you need.
Printer parts *Note: The tractor unit for your Apex80 printer, simply follow the steps in this manual, the printer box should contain the items shown in Figure 1-1.* The paper feed knob is packed into an indentation in the white foam material. Chapter 1 Setting Up To set up your printer may be preinstalled. Figure 1-1. Setting Up 1-1 In addition to this chapter. Identifying Printer Parts First, see that you have all the parts you need.
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...wipe out valuable information in your computer. l Using a desk or table as a stand, with the printer near the back edge and the paper on the floor or on the same circuit breaker with the paper... stacked behind it. (Because of the cable, it is placing the printer close to a heater or other heat source. You may also need an interface board, which cable... you need a proper shielded cable to connect the printer to your computer's memory and disrupt printing. Accidentally turning off a switch can cause disruptive power...
...wipe out valuable information in your computer. l Using a desk or table as a stand, with the printer near the back edge and the paper on the floor or on the same circuit breaker with the paper... stacked behind it. (Because of the cable, it is placing the printer close to a heater or other heat source. You may also need an interface board, which cable... you need a proper shielded cable to connect the printer to your computer's memory and disrupt printing. Accidentally turning off a switch can cause disruptive power...
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... first step in setting it up is packed into the hole on the right side of the printer, as shown in until it is flush with the printer case. Insert the knob into an indentation in the white foam material. 2. Push the knob in Figure 1-2. Follow these steps: 1. Installing the... Ribbon The Apex80 printer uses a continuous-loop, inked fabric ribbon. Locate the paper feed knob, which is installing the paper feed knob. Installing the Paper Feed Knob Now that...
... first step in setting it up is packed into the hole on the right side of the printer, as shown in until it is flush with the printer case. Insert the knob into an indentation in the white foam material. 2. Push the knob in Figure 1-2. Follow these steps: 1. Installing the... Ribbon The Apex80 printer uses a continuous-loop, inked fabric ribbon. Locate the paper feed knob, which is installing the paper feed knob. Installing the Paper Feed Knob Now that...
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... off when you . 1-4 Setting Up Print head Caution The power must be careful not to the center of the printer so that the exposed strip of the printer will not get in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3. Grasp the ribbon cartridge by lifting the handles. To install the ribbon, follow these steps: 1. Remove... the lid at the front of the printer by its handle and hold the cartridge so that the other parts of ribbon is facing away from you move the print head because moving...
... off when you . 1-4 Setting Up Print head Caution The power must be careful not to the center of the printer so that the exposed strip of the printer will not get in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3. Grasp the ribbon cartridge by lifting the handles. To install the ribbon, follow these steps: 1. Remove... the lid at the front of the printer by its handle and hold the cartridge so that the other parts of ribbon is facing away from you move the print head because moving...
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Turn the knob on the cartridge in the direction of the cartridge into the slots located inside the printer in Figure 1-5. Setting Up 1-5 4. Ribbon cartridge installation 5. Push down into place. (See Figure 1-4.) Figure 1-4. As you turn the knob, see that the ribbon slips down ...
Turn the knob on the cartridge in the direction of the cartridge into the slots located inside the printer in Figure 1-5. Setting Up 1-5 4. Ribbon cartridge installation 5. Push down into place. (See Figure 1-4.) Figure 1-4. As you turn the knob, see that the ribbon slips down ...
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... Up Make sure that the power switch on the left side of the printer. Replace the front lid by inserting its legs into place. Grasp the ribbon cartridge handle and pull out the cartridge. 3. Replacing the Ribbon When your ... light and you plug in your Apex80. Follow the ribbon installation instructions above to snap it into the slots near the front corners of the printer is off before you need to replace the ribbon, follow these steps: 1. Remove the front lid. 2. Lay the lid down and press to insert the...
... Up Make sure that the power switch on the left side of the printer. Replace the front lid by inserting its legs into place. Grasp the ribbon cartridge handle and pull out the cartridge. 3. Replacing the Ribbon When your ... light and you plug in your Apex80. Follow the ribbon installation instructions above to snap it into the slots near the front corners of the printer is off before you need to replace the ribbon, follow these steps: 1. Remove the front lid. 2. Lay the lid down and press to insert the...
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...continuous-feed paper after using single-sheet paper, which is removed. Store the cover in a safe place while you use the flat edge of the printer and snapping it into place. (See Figure 1-7.) Then see the instructions later in this chapter. Using Continuous-feed Paper The following section covers use single... install the paper rest by tipping it toward you plan to use of paper ranging from 4 to accommodate widths of continuous-feed paper with your printer with pin feed holes along the top edge of the back of a screwdriver, as shown in Figure 1-6. You can only be loaded when the...
...continuous-feed paper after using single-sheet paper, which is removed. Store the cover in a safe place while you use the flat edge of the printer and snapping it into place. (See Figure 1-7.) Then see the instructions later in this chapter. Using Continuous-feed Paper The following section covers use single... install the paper rest by tipping it toward you plan to use of paper ranging from 4 to accommodate widths of continuous-feed paper with your printer with pin feed holes along the top edge of the back of a screwdriver, as shown in Figure 1-6. You can only be loaded when the...
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Figure 1-6. Setting UP 1-8 Removing the tractor unit slot cover 3 Fit the paper rest into the slots along the top edge of the back of the printer and snap it into place. See Figure 1-7.
Figure 1-6. Setting UP 1-8 Removing the tractor unit slot cover 3 Fit the paper rest into the slots along the top edge of the back of the printer and snap it into place. See Figure 1-7.
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... a peg that the rear notches fit over these pegs. Remove the front lid of the rear tractor legs. Also, if you've been using the printer, the print head may be turned off . 2. Be careful not to the center of the paper slot, is turned off whenever you let it cool... it unless you move the print head. Then tilt the unit forward until the front legs snap into the notch on each side of the printer. In each tractor slot, located at each of the printer. 3. Loading continuous-feed paper Once the tractor unit is installed, load continuous-feed paper as follows: 1.
... a peg that the rear notches fit over these pegs. Remove the front lid of the rear tractor legs. Also, if you've been using the printer, the print head may be turned off . 2. Be careful not to the center of the paper slot, is turned off whenever you let it cool... it unless you move the print head. Then tilt the unit forward until the front legs snap into the notch on each side of the printer. In each tractor slot, located at each of the printer. 3. Loading continuous-feed paper Once the tractor unit is installed, load continuous-feed paper as follows: 1.
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... form setting is just below the top of form setting and uses it when any program tells it from paper exiting the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Figure 1-15. The printer with continuous-feed paper When you turn on the perforations, check to the top of form position. The guide should now ...be set the top of the next page. Your printer should rest atop the paper entering the printer, separating it to move to see that your Apex80, it remembers this top of the ribbon, 2. If you are in ...
... form setting is just below the top of form setting and uses it when any program tells it from paper exiting the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Figure 1-15. The printer with continuous-feed paper When you turn on the perforations, check to the top of form position. The guide should now ...be set the top of the next page. Your printer should rest atop the paper entering the printer, separating it to move to see that your Apex80, it remembers this top of the ribbon, 2. If you are in ...
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... the unit. 4. Once you have set the top of form, each time you finish printing a document, push the ON/OFF LINE button to put the printer offline and then push the FORM FEED button once to remove the tractor unit before you use single-sheet paper. To remove the unit, follow... lift up the front end. This enables you to begin the next document. Remove the front lid. 2. Grasp both sides of the printer so you must prepare the printer by following section on aligning the left edge guide. Replace the front lid. Before you load single-sheet paper, you can skip the...
... the unit. 4. Once you have set the top of form, each time you finish printing a document, push the ON/OFF LINE button to put the printer offline and then push the FORM FEED button once to remove the tractor unit before you use single-sheet paper. To remove the unit, follow... lift up the front end. This enables you to begin the next document. Remove the front lid. 2. Grasp both sides of the printer so you must prepare the printer by following section on aligning the left edge guide. Replace the front lid. Before you load single-sheet paper, you can skip the...
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If you have not already done so, install the edge guides on the paper guide by hooking the tab on either side of each guide over the top of the paper guide, as shown in an upright position. Figure 1-16. Installing the paper guide 1-16 Setting Up Hold the paper guide so that it is in Figure 1-13. Then insert the legs of the guide into the slots on the back of each edge guide into place. 2. Installing the paper guide Install the paper guide as shown in Figure 1-16. Snap the bottom of the printer behind the paper slot, as follows: 1.
If you have not already done so, install the edge guides on the paper guide by hooking the tab on either side of each guide over the top of the paper guide, as shown in an upright position. Figure 1-16. Installing the paper guide 1-16 Setting Up Hold the paper guide so that it is in Figure 1-13. Then insert the legs of the guide into the slots on the back of each edge guide into place. 2. Installing the paper guide Install the paper guide as shown in Figure 1-16. Snap the bottom of the printer behind the paper slot, as follows: 1.
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... it is not off . If it meets resistance. Slide the paper down on the paper a bit more to adjust this edge guide depending on the printer. 3. Setting Up 1-17 See Figure 1-17. Push back the paper release lever. (See Figure 1-16.) The single-arrow icon behind the lever marks the position...
... it is not off . If it meets resistance. Slide the paper down on the paper a bit more to adjust this edge guide depending on the printer. 3. Setting Up 1-17 See Figure 1-17. Push back the paper release lever. (See Figure 1-16.) The single-arrow icon behind the lever marks the position...
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... crooked and needs to be reloaded, pull the paper release lever forward, pull out the paper, push the lever back, turn the printer off, and reload by beginning again at step 1 in place whenever you print. (Always snap the lid shut when replacing the lid.) The front lid ...
... crooked and needs to be reloaded, pull the paper release lever forward, pull out the paper, push the lever back, turn the printer off, and reload by beginning again at step 1 in place whenever you print. (Always snap the lid shut when replacing the lid.) The front lid ...