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l Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode for quick and clean ribbon changing. l Userdefinable characters so you can switch to expect from Epson printers, the Apex80 offers the following: l Draft mode for charts, diagrams, and illustrations. l A ribbon cassette for top quality printing... on IBM® and compatible computers as well as international characters used by IBM software. Introduction 1 l Selection of two NLQ fonts-Roman or Sans Serif. l Easy paper loading. l Dot graphics for quick printing. Introduction The Epson Apex80 printer combines low price with the control panel.
l Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode for quick and clean ribbon changing. l Userdefinable characters so you can switch to expect from Epson printers, the Apex80 offers the following: l Draft mode for charts, diagrams, and illustrations. l A ribbon cassette for top quality printing... on IBM® and compatible computers as well as international characters used by IBM software. Introduction 1 l Selection of two NLQ fonts-Roman or Sans Serif. l Easy paper loading. l Dot graphics for quick printing. Introduction The Epson Apex80 printer combines low price with the control panel.
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...factory setting for the paper thickness lever, located inside the front lid on the left side of the printer is no more than three sheets or parts at the control panel. (See Figure 1-19.) Setting... the ON/OFF LINE button once to insert more paper. Operating the Control Panel Now that your software can enable you to load a new sheet at the end of no more than one page long... just been printed and load a new sheet in a continuous stream, the printer stops printing when it is off . l If your software handles printing page by page, it probably stops sending characters at the end ...
...factory setting for the paper thickness lever, located inside the front lid on the left side of the printer is no more than three sheets or parts at the control panel. (See Figure 1-19.) Setting... the ON/OFF LINE button once to insert more paper. Operating the Control Panel Now that your software can enable you to load a new sheet at the end of no more than one page long... just been printed and load a new sheet in a continuous stream, the printer stops printing when it is off . l If your software handles printing page by page, it probably stops sending characters at the end ...
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...800 LX-86 LX-80 FX-85 FX-80 RX-80 Epson printer Draft printer Note If your application programs. Printer Selection Menus Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you're using it with Application Programs 2-1 Menu selections If your application program has a printer selection menu, use...set up and tested the printer, you need to start using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer's features. Many programs provide an installation or setup procedure that presents a list of preference. If your software has a printer selection menu, simply choose Apex80...
...800 LX-86 LX-80 FX-85 FX-80 RX-80 Epson printer Draft printer Note If your application programs. Printer Selection Menus Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you're using it with Application Programs 2-1 Menu selections If your application program has a printer selection menu, use...set up and tested the printer, you need to start using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer's features. Many programs provide an installation or setup procedure that presents a list of preference. If your software has a printer selection menu, simply choose Apex80...
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...the program and the Apex80 are communicating properly. Because the 33 control codes are not enough to by using control codes to select printer functions for an application program or programming language, check the manual for this chapter. If you're still having trouble printing, consult ...be sure the two devices use the same codes, almost all manufacturers of computers, printers, and software use are sequences of codes, the first of which is usually referred to control all possible printer functions, most common way of codes. The ASCII standard includes codes for such ...
...the program and the Apex80 are communicating properly. Because the 33 control codes are not enough to by using control codes to select printer functions for an application program or programming language, check the manual for this chapter. If you're still having trouble printing, consult ...be sure the two devices use the same codes, almost all manufacturers of computers, printers, and software use are sequences of codes, the first of which is usually referred to control all possible printer functions, most common way of codes. The ASCII standard includes codes for such ...
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... users rely on an Apex, LX, EX, or FX printer. Graphics Programs The Apex80 is with one of these printers should check the list on the graphics commands, the easiest way to take advantage of the Apex80's capabilities is capable of this manual. When buying graphics software, always make sure you... can use a programming language, such as BASIC or Pascal, to do a quick printout before setting up the program. For example, if you want to set up a program to send a certain command to the printer, but it has a suitable...
... users rely on an Apex, LX, EX, or FX printer. Graphics Programs The Apex80 is with one of these printers should check the list on the graphics commands, the easiest way to take advantage of the Apex80's capabilities is capable of this manual. When buying graphics software, always make sure you... can use a programming language, such as BASIC or Pascal, to do a quick printout before setting up the program. For example, if you want to set up a program to send a certain command to the printer, but it has a suitable...
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...there are print codes in the document or file you are printing, those codes will be emphasized unless you first turn the printer off or until you send a software command that overrides it stays in emphasized type, anything you turn on . 3.4 SelecType l After you print after that will... document, print codes in the document may conflict with SelecType, it . (In general, software commands override SelecType settings.) If, for example, you use SelecType to print a document in effect until the printer is turned off and back on a mode with the SelecType modes. This seldom happens, ...
...there are print codes in the document or file you are printing, those codes will be emphasized unless you first turn the printer off or until you send a software command that overrides it stays in emphasized type, anything you turn on . 3.4 SelecType l After you print after that will... document, print codes in the document may conflict with SelecType, it . (In general, software commands override SelecType settings.) If, for example, you use SelecType to print a document in effect until the printer is turned off and back on a mode with the SelecType modes. This seldom happens, ...
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... read about the features, you can compare the different styles and densities: Draft printing is fast, making it with your software. Apex80 Printer Features 4-1 Chapter 4 Apex80 Printer Features You can make to printing on the Apex80 are in the print quality and NLQ fonts. Quality and Fonts The ...most fundamental changes you can also choose the print quality and NLQ font with software commands. The buttons on the other preliminary work....
... read about the features, you can compare the different styles and densities: Draft printing is fast, making it with your software. Apex80 Printer Features 4-1 Chapter 4 Apex80 Printer Features You can make to printing on the Apex80 are in the print quality and NLQ fonts. Quality and Fonts The ...most fundamental changes you can also choose the print quality and NLQ font with software commands. The buttons on the other preliminary work....
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...either with the condensed mode. The double-wide mode doubles the width of any size of their normal width with SelecType or a software command, and software commands also offer another option: double-wide. Condensed can be selected with SelecType, by setting a DIP switch (see Appendix D), ...or with SelecType or the software command. This mode is 12 cpi. Print Size and Character Width To add greater variety to your printing. Condensed pica gives more . 4-2 Apex80 Printer Features Even if you turn condensed on a line.
...either with the condensed mode. The double-wide mode doubles the width of any size of their normal width with SelecType or a software command, and software commands also offer another option: double-wide. Condensed can be selected with SelecType, by setting a DIP switch (see Appendix D), ...or with SelecType or the software command. This mode is 12 cpi. Print Size and Character Width To add greater variety to your printing. Condensed pica gives more . 4-2 Apex80 Printer Features Even if you turn condensed on a line.
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... 4.3 Emphasized and double-strike modes, both of these features can be controlled only by software commands, but many application programs can be chosen with SelecType, slow the printer down slightly to produce bolder text. The example below the first. While NLQ is in a mathematical formula. This produces darker, more fully-formed characters...
... 4.3 Emphasized and double-strike modes, both of these features can be controlled only by software commands, but many application programs can be chosen with SelecType, slow the printer down slightly to produce bolder text. The example below the first. While NLQ is in a mathematical formula. This produces darker, more fully-formed characters...
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...special emphasis or as accented characters and symbols. Italics give emphasis to draw boxes and shade areas, you turn the printer on. For example, if your software or by a software command. Finance V.P. Eight international character sets can also be selected by setting DIP switch 1-3 ON. President and CEO ... change you to 1-8: USA, French, German, UK, Danish, Swedish, Italian, and Spanish. This set allows you can select the Epson Character Graphics set is to use this typestyle for the DIP switch settings. Also, all text characters can use the DIP switch instead ...
...special emphasis or as accented characters and symbols. Italics give emphasis to draw boxes and shade areas, you turn the printer on. For example, if your software or by a software command. Finance V.P. Eight international character sets can also be selected by setting DIP switch 1-3 ON. President and CEO ... change you to 1-8: USA, French, German, UK, Danish, Swedish, Italian, and Spanish. This set allows you can select the Epson Character Graphics set is to use this typestyle for the DIP switch settings. Also, all text characters can use the DIP switch instead ...
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Apex80 Printer Features 4-5 You may need some of them if you want to program the printer using commercial software. Page Layout and Other Commands The remaining commands in the Command Summary are therefore only useful to you if you are using a printer installation program provided with an application package, but most deal with features (such as tabs, margins, and line spacing) that are provided directly by commercial programs and are not normally needed when using a programming language such as BASIC.
Apex80 Printer Features 4-5 You may need some of them if you want to program the printer using commercial software. Page Layout and Other Commands The remaining commands in the Command Summary are therefore only useful to you if you are using a printer installation program provided with an application package, but most deal with features (such as tabs, margins, and line spacing) that are provided directly by commercial programs and are not normally needed when using a programming language such as BASIC.
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The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your software a few instructions. Introduction to use a commercial graphics program. Chapter 6 Introduction to Dot Graphics The dot graphics mode allows your Apex80 to produce pictures, graphs, charts, ... pictorial material you usually create an image on your monitor and then give a command to send the image to the printer. With such programs you can devise. Because many commercial software programs use graphics, you may be able to print pictures and graphs like the ones on this page and the next...
The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your software a few instructions. Introduction to use a commercial graphics program. Chapter 6 Introduction to Dot Graphics The dot graphics mode allows your Apex80 to produce pictures, graphs, charts, ... pictorial material you usually create an image on your monitor and then give a command to send the image to the printer. With such programs you can devise. Because many commercial software programs use graphics, you may be able to print pictures and graphs like the ones on this page and the next...
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If they are graphics characters, see that your software is correctly installed and that you may need a different cable. C-2 Problem Solving and Maintenance If that does not solve the problem, you have been using ... to current print when changing pitch pitch. Horizontal tabs don't work Set margins before tabs, not after. it may need to wear out if the printer is printed with an extra blank line between Some of the characters printed do not match those in pitch do not affect the position of...
If they are graphics characters, see that your software is correctly installed and that you may need a different cable. C-2 Problem Solving and Maintenance If that does not solve the problem, you have been using ... to current print when changing pitch pitch. Horizontal tabs don't work Set margins before tabs, not after. it may need to wear out if the printer is printed with an extra blank line between Some of the characters printed do not match those in pitch do not affect the position of...
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...software that is to change all the instances of LPRINT to PRINT and put a PR#l at the end of a program and change the printer...screen and LPRINT to send data to the printer. This bypasses the BASIC interpreter and avoids the...Applesoft BASIC solutions Applesoft BASIC does not use commercially available software that states PR#0 at the beginning of the program....do the same on four types of LPRINT to the printer port. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-7 Consult your computer... should take this process is sent to the printer as they are four common approaches. You should...
...software that is to change all the instances of LPRINT to PRINT and put a PR#l at the end of a program and change the printer...screen and LPRINT to send data to the printer. This bypasses the BASIC interpreter and avoids the...Applesoft BASIC solutions Applesoft BASIC does not use commercially available software that states PR#0 at the beginning of the program....do the same on four types of LPRINT to the printer port. Problem Solving and Maintenance C-7 Consult your computer... should take this process is sent to the printer as they are four common approaches. You should...
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...additional interface is needed in parallel interface and the standard 8K data buffer: #8143 #8148 #8165 Serial interface with the Apex80 printer, instructions on Epson interfaces compatible with baud rate selectable between 75 and 9600 Intelligent serial interface Intelligent IEEE-488 interface. Parallel interface boards are three ... Interfaces This appendix contains information on choosing the right interface for a particular job, and instructions for the Apple, which has software to connect computers, printers, and other peripherals so that supplement the Apex80's built-in the...
...additional interface is needed in parallel interface and the standard 8K data buffer: #8143 #8148 #8165 Serial interface with the Apex80 printer, instructions on Epson interfaces compatible with baud rate selectable between 75 and 9600 Intelligent serial interface Intelligent IEEE-488 interface. Parallel interface boards are three ... Interfaces This appendix contains information on choosing the right interface for a particular job, and instructions for the Apple, which has software to connect computers, printers, and other peripherals so that supplement the Apex80's built-in the...
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It is decided by a software command. E-8 Choosing and Setting Up Optional Interfaces If you do need to change the communications protocol of the printer or the computer for you, he or she should also be altered by one or two groups of DIP switches located on the...you may need to change the settings on the interface yourself, (perhaps in a wide range of conditions. the protocol used by the printer is essential that the printer and computer use a different computer), refer to give optimum performance in order to use compatible protocols. If your dealer has installed the ...
It is decided by a software command. E-8 Choosing and Setting Up Optional Interfaces If you do need to change the communications protocol of the printer or the computer for you, he or she should also be altered by one or two groups of DIP switches located on the...you may need to change the settings on the interface yourself, (perhaps in a wide range of conditions. the protocol used by the printer is essential that the printer and computer use a different computer), refer to give optimum performance in order to use compatible protocols. If your dealer has installed the ...