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...at the end of each change to prevent losing programs because of the way pages look: Chapters 7 to 9 Printer graphics: Chapters 10 to see how various commands control the printer's capabilities. You can RUN a program, we use your computer iii Frequently we start with a substantial program. ...you to 14 User-defined characters: Chapters 15 and 16 Using everything together: Chapter 17 A complete table of contents for the FX Series printers consists of Microsoft BASIC and because your SAVE command after this volume is after each volume covering the complete two-volume set. ...
...at the end of each change to prevent losing programs because of the way pages look: Chapters 7 to 9 Printer graphics: Chapters 10 to see how various commands control the printer's capabilities. You can RUN a program, we use your computer iii Frequently we start with a substantial program. ...you to 14 User-defined characters: Chapters 15 and 16 Using everything together: Chapter 17 A complete table of contents for the FX Series printers consists of Microsoft BASIC and because your SAVE command after this volume is after each volume covering the complete two-volume set. ...
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... A few versions of BASIC use semicolons between any two control codes that line prints text or not. iv After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. may use a version of BASIC other format is shorter since it in either of two formats. The second code tells the... use the latter format. We usually use such a version of BASIC, you will see this manual before they will need to change those to the printer vary widely. You may enter it uses only an alphanumeric symbol within quotation marks, such as "E" or "@". Appendix F offers help, as CHR$(l). Methods for ...
... A few versions of BASIC use semicolons between any two control codes that line prints text or not. iv After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. may use a version of BASIC other format is shorter since it in either of two formats. The second code tells the... use the latter format. We usually use such a version of BASIC, you will see this manual before they will need to change those to the printer vary widely. You may enter it uses only an alphanumeric symbol within quotation marks, such as "E" or "@". Appendix F offers help, as CHR$(l). Methods for ...
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This format allows you to STOPS. In the case of the ESCape sequence. instead, it is interpreted by the printer as part of Double-Strike, for graphics V In long programs with : 10 LPRINT CHR$(27)"GDOUBLE-STRIKE PRINT" The second program line may look peculiar, ...
This format allows you to STOPS. In the case of the ESCape sequence. instead, it is interpreted by the printer as part of Double-Strike, for graphics V In long programs with : 10 LPRINT CHR$(27)"GDOUBLE-STRIKE PRINT" The second program line may look peculiar, ...
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... of the chapter's subject matter and a list of the control codes in numerical order and in or not, depending on FX printers. The computer ignores these remarks; they merely serve to an FX mode by name, we capitalize it: Compressed Mode Italic Mode Pica Mode Script Modes and, for clarity, we capitalize such...
... of the chapter's subject matter and a list of the control codes in numerical order and in or not, depending on FX printers. The computer ignores these remarks; they merely serve to an FX mode by name, we capitalize it: Compressed Mode Italic Mode Pica Mode Script Modes and, for clarity, we capitalize such...
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... Program Description 10 1 The FX Printers 13 Additional Supplies and Accessories 16 Printer Location 16 Printer Preparation 17 Paper separator 17 Covers 18 Manual-feed knob 19 DIP switches 20 Ribbon Installation 23 Paper Loading 24 FX-80: built-in tractor feed 24 FX-80 and FX-100: friction feed 28 FX-80 and FX-100: removable tractor unit (optional on...
... Program Description 10 1 The FX Printers 13 Additional Supplies and Accessories 16 Printer Location 16 Printer Preparation 17 Paper separator 17 Covers 18 Manual-feed knob 19 DIP switches 20 Ribbon Installation 23 Paper Loading 24 FX-80: built-in tractor feed 24 FX-80 and FX-100: friction feed 28 FX-80 and FX-100: removable tractor unit (optional on...
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2 BASIC and the Printer 37 BASIC Communications 38 Character strings 39 BASIC print commands 39 ASCII and BASIC basics 40 Control codes 41 Escape-CHR$(27)-and other CHR$ ...
2 BASIC and the Printer 37 BASIC Communications 38 Character strings 39 BASIC print commands 39 ASCII and BASIC basics 40 Control codes 41 Escape-CHR$(27)-and other CHR$ ...
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...-2 Ticket to success 8 10 1-1 The FX-80 and FX-100 printers 1-2 Printer parts 1-3 Paperpath 1-4 Paper separator 1-5 Protective lids 1-6 Tractor covers 1-7 Manual-feed knob 1-8 DIP switch vent 1-9 DIP switch location 1-10 DIP switch factory settings 1-11 Ribbon insertion 1-12 Printer readied for paper insertion 1-13 Pin feeder adjustment 1-14 Loading the FX-80 14 15 17 18 19...
...-2 Ticket to success 8 10 1-1 The FX-80 and FX-100 printers 1-2 Printer parts 1-3 Paperpath 1-4 Paper separator 1-5 Protective lids 1-6 Tractor covers 1-7 Manual-feed knob 1-8 DIP switch vent 1-9 DIP switch location 1-10 DIP switch factory settings 1-11 Ribbon insertion 1-12 Printer readied for paper insertion 1-13 Pin feeder adjustment 1-14 Loading the FX-80 14 15 17 18 19...
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List of Tables 1-1 DIP switch functions 23 2-1 Several computers' print LIST commands ...... 38 2-2 Several computers' printer activating commands . 40 2-3 ASCII codes on the FX 42 3-1 Summary of print pitches 60 4-1 Summary of modes 67 5-1 Master Select Quick Reference Chart 76 5-2 Print types 78 6-1 Some special characters 85 6-2 International characters ...
List of Tables 1-1 DIP switch functions 23 2-1 Several computers' print LIST commands ...... 38 2-2 Several computers' printer activating commands . 40 2-3 ASCII codes on the FX 42 3-1 Summary of print pitches 60 4-1 Summary of modes 67 5-1 Master Select Quick Reference Chart 76 5-2 Print types 78 6-1 Some special characters 85 6-2 International characters ...
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...one of 16 popular print combinations l Proportionally spaced characters for spreadsheet users l User-definable character sets. Introduction FX Features Epson's MX series of printers attracted enough attention to become the most MX III features l Several different print modes that can create your... you create your own charts, diagrams, figures, and illustrations l International character sets l Typewriter simulation mode with the FX-100™ for professional looking documents l Easy-to-use Underline and Super/Subscript Modes l Detailed forms handling capability, including the setting of...
...one of 16 popular print combinations l Proportionally spaced characters for spreadsheet users l User-definable character sets. Introduction FX Features Epson's MX series of printers attracted enough attention to become the most MX III features l Several different print modes that can create your... you create your own charts, diagrams, figures, and illustrations l International character sets l Typewriter simulation mode with the FX-100™ for professional looking documents l Easy-to-use Underline and Super/Subscript Modes l Detailed forms handling capability, including the setting of...
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...challenge your computer to put them . It is always tempting (though not always wise) to start printing. l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is printing. This manual can help you can define your computer so that stores up to work. This unchangeable memory...operation l Adjustable tractor unit for narrow forms l Both friction- Inside This Manual This manual will do and how to customize printer features. Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of ROM. In these pages, you start playing with features that you on a carefully planned tour of ...
...challenge your computer to put them . It is always tempting (though not always wise) to start printing. l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is printing. This manual can help you can define your computer so that stores up to work. This unchangeable memory...operation l Adjustable tractor unit for narrow forms l Both friction- Inside This Manual This manual will do and how to customize printer features. Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of ROM. In these pages, you start playing with features that you on a carefully planned tour of ...
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...reference, the comprehensive Table of the differences between the FX, the RX, and the MX. 3 In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of the printer's features. It gets you up their sleeves and see how the printer works, we have a special section entitled "Programmer's...programs to roll up and running fast, then turns you quickly up to modify a word processing software package so that its printer driver uses special FX features.) The lessons will be all that demonstrates several of the software may be waiting for one simple applica- This program...
...reference, the comprehensive Table of the differences between the FX, the RX, and the MX. 3 In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of the printer's features. It gets you up their sleeves and see how the printer works, we have a special section entitled "Programmer's...programs to roll up and running fast, then turns you quickly up to modify a word processing software package so that its printer driver uses special FX features.) The lessons will be all that demonstrates several of the software may be waiting for one simple applica- This program...
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... single sheet of the way. To use continuous-feed printer paper with the power OFF! Make all connections with pin-feed holes, set -up procedures are using the FX-100, you may need to Chapter 1 for tips on the FX-80, first move the pin feeders out of paper... Before you start, note that we haven't claimed that you purchased separately. (Some computers require special printer interface boards, also purchased separately). 2. It takes more your printer will need to your FX-100, you will cooperate with your every command. If a tractor unit is installed on your computer via ...
... single sheet of the way. To use continuous-feed printer paper with the power OFF! Make all connections with pin-feed holes, set -up procedures are using the FX-100, you may need to Chapter 1 for tips on the FX-80, first move the pin feeders out of paper... Before you start, note that we haven't claimed that you purchased separately. (Some computers require special printer interface boards, also purchased separately). 2. It takes more your printer will need to your FX-100, you will cooperate with your every command. If a tractor unit is installed on your computer via ...
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... LPRINT H$" 9" 120 LPRINT "7 :"H$": 9" Figure Easy-1. Turn the printer and computer on every computer system. You should get a single-spaced listing. FX ticket program 8 If you a good survey of the FX printer's features. If the printout is double-spaced or printed without line spacing...You can shut off a lot of print control. The program can check the index to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "P", or whatever your system. feed the paper through. Since there are many...NEXT Y: LPRINT E$"U1"; 90 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT E$"A"CHR$(6) 100 LPRINT "7"H$" " 9";
... LPRINT H$" 9" 120 LPRINT "7 :"H$": 9" Figure Easy-1. Turn the printer and computer on every computer system. You should get a single-spaced listing. FX ticket program 8 If you a good survey of the FX printer's features. If the printout is double-spaced or printed without line spacing...You can shut off a lot of print control. The program can check the index to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "P", or whatever your system. feed the paper through. Since there are many...NEXT Y: LPRINT E$"U1"; 90 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT E$"A"CHR$(6) 100 LPRINT "7"H$" " 9";
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... "7 "; E$"A" CHR$(1) 270 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT 280 LPRINT E$"@":END 290 '*** FX xxx 300 DATA 64,0,127,0,127,0,64,0,65,0,112 310 DATA 1,0,127,0,127,0,65,0,96,0,0 320 DATA 64,48,72,54...Figure Easy-1. " " E$" - 1"; 140 LPRINT "TICKET TO SUCCESS!"; H$;": 5" " PRINTERS"; 200 LPRINT "6 :"; E$"!@"; " 2"; 170 LPRINT CHR$(20);E$"F";E$"S1"; E$"S1"; " SERIES"; H$; 9" 180 LPRINT "4 :";: LPRINT CHR$(14);E$;"E"; FX ticket program (concluded) E$ "T"; "EPSON AMERICA". 220 LPRINT E$"S0"; H$;": 9": LPRINT "7 "E$"!Q"; 240 LPRINT "GENERAL ADMISSION"; "...
... "7 "; E$"A" CHR$(1) 270 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT 280 LPRINT E$"@":END 290 '*** FX xxx 300 DATA 64,0,127,0,127,0,64,0,65,0,112 310 DATA 1,0,127,0,127,0,65,0,96,0,0 320 DATA 64,48,72,54...Figure Easy-1. " " E$" - 1"; 140 LPRINT "TICKET TO SUCCESS!"; H$;": 5" " PRINTERS"; 200 LPRINT "6 :"; E$"!@"; " 2"; 170 LPRINT CHR$(20);E$"F";E$"S1"; E$"S1"; " SERIES"; H$; 9" 180 LPRINT "4 :";: LPRINT CHR$(14);E$;"E"; FX ticket program (concluded) E$ "T"; "EPSON AMERICA". 220 LPRINT E$"S0"; H$;": 9": LPRINT "7 "E$"!Q"; 240 LPRINT "GENERAL ADMISSION"; "...
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... Description This is for. But this brief, line-by-line description should help those of the ticket and sets the line spacing to 6/72-inch. 100 Prints the newly defined symbol "7" (left ticket border), tabs to the next stop, prints the other border (9) and sets the line spacing back to ... ESCape ":" sequence to copy the entire ROM character set into RAM. 40 Designates RAM as the source for the active character set. 50 Prepares the printer to redefine characters "0" through ":". 60 Sets a counter for the 11 letters being defined, and selects the attribute byte of each new character. 70 Reads ...
... Description This is for. But this brief, line-by-line description should help those of the ticket and sets the line spacing to 6/72-inch. 100 Prints the newly defined symbol "7" (left ticket border), tabs to the next stop, prints the other border (9) and sets the line spacing back to ... ESCape ":" sequence to copy the entire ROM character set into RAM. 40 Designates RAM as the source for the active character set. 50 Prepares the printer to redefine characters "0" through ":". 60 Sets a counter for the 11 letters being defined, and selects the attribute byte of each new character. 70 Reads ...
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... Produces two more border lines. 160 Prints the upper half of the FX letters in Superscript, then cancels Script Mode, then prints borders. 230 Prints another line of the FX letters. 190 Turns OFF the codes, prints PRINTERS in Subscript, then prints a border. 200 Prints borders. 210 Prints...then sets Master Select with ESCape " !X", Emphasized Double-Strike Pica, and prints EPSON. 110 Prints the outside border. 11 Sets, with ESCape "!Q", giving Double-Strike Elite. 240 Prints GENERAL ADMISSION, resets the FX to its defaults, and prints right borders. 250 Prints the outside borders and ...
... Produces two more border lines. 160 Prints the upper half of the FX letters in Superscript, then cancels Script Mode, then prints borders. 230 Prints another line of the FX letters. 190 Turns OFF the codes, prints PRINTERS in Subscript, then prints a border. 200 Prints borders. 210 Prints...then sets Master Select with ESCape " !X", Emphasized Double-Strike Pica, and prints EPSON. 110 Prints the outside border. 11 Sets, with ESCape "!Q", giving Double-Strike Elite. 240 Prints GENERAL ADMISSION, resets the FX to its defaults, and prints right borders. 250 Prints the outside borders and ...
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280 Returns the printer to its defaults. 300-330 Provides data for the FX letters as user-defined characters 0-3. 350-410 Provides data for the ticket borders. 12
280 Returns the printer to its defaults. 300-330 Provides data for the FX letters as user-defined characters 0-3. 350-410 Provides data for the ticket borders. 12
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On an FX-100 you must purchase the optional FX-80 tractor unit. A manual-feed knob 3. A paper separator 4. A tractor unit 8. Figure 1-2 displays with labels the parts of the parts. The printer itself 2. Two protective lids 5. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen...receive the items shown in Figure 1-1: 1. Chapter 1 The FX Printers Once you've unpacked your printer, you may want to save all of each model that we discuss in width. With the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you should do is make sure you have all protective plastic...
On an FX-100 you must purchase the optional FX-80 tractor unit. A manual-feed knob 3. A paper separator 4. A tractor unit 8. Figure 1-2 displays with labels the parts of the parts. The printer itself 2. Two protective lids 5. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen...receive the items shown in Figure 1-1: 1. Chapter 1 The FX Printers Once you've unpacked your printer, you may want to save all of each model that we discuss in width. With the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you should do is make sure you have all protective plastic...
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... with pin-feed holes and friction mechanisms so that is not controlled by a switch-since a switch may be purchased separately from your FX. Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of paper. FX printers are other considerations in finding a choice location for the paper to communicate through a serial rather than through a parallel interface, you may purchase...
... with pin-feed holes and friction mechanisms so that is not controlled by a switch-since a switch may be purchased separately from your FX. Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of paper. FX printers are other considerations in finding a choice location for the paper to communicate through a serial rather than through a parallel interface, you may purchase...