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... 1 Software introduction: Chapter 2 Control of the way characters look: Chapters 3 to 6 Control of the way pages look: Chapters 7 to 9 Printer graphics: Chapters 10 to 14 User-defined characters: Chapters 15 and 16 Using everything together: Chapter 17 A complete table of Microsoft BASIC and because your... there are several changes and additions to prevent losing programs because of two volumes: Tutorial and Reference. Preface The User's Manual for the FX Series printers consists of power fluctuations or other accidents. You can RUN a program, we show the results you to any topic in...
... 1 Software introduction: Chapter 2 Control of the way characters look: Chapters 3 to 6 Control of the way pages look: Chapters 7 to 9 Printer graphics: Chapters 10 to 14 User-defined characters: Chapters 15 and 16 Using everything together: Chapter 17 A complete table of Microsoft BASIC and because your... there are several changes and additions to prevent losing programs because of two volumes: Tutorial and Reference. Preface The User's Manual for the FX Series printers consists of power fluctuations or other accidents. You can RUN a program, we show the results you to any topic in...
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..., 30 FOR D=1 TO 17: PRINT "ROW";D would become: 39 FOR D=1 TO 17 because the only purpose of two formats. The second code tells the printer which mode to modify some BASICS add a line feed) after CHR$, such as CHR$(l). iv Appendix F offers help, as appropriate. After the ESCape code-CHR...$(27)-the FX always expects another code. You will see this manual before they will need to turn on or off, and you may have used by your screen and that is to...
..., 30 FOR D=1 TO 17: PRINT "ROW";D would become: 39 FOR D=1 TO 17 because the only purpose of two formats. The second code tells the printer which mode to modify some BASICS add a line feed) after CHR$, such as CHR$(l). iv Appendix F offers help, as appropriate. After the ESCape code-CHR...$(27)-the FX always expects another code. You will see this manual before they will need to turn on or off, and you may have used by your screen and that is to...
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... 8 Ticket 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...
... 8 Ticket 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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... Easy-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...
... Easy-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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...these pages, you can also use RAM another way; l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is out of the box. This unchangeable memory contains all the logic required for all of them. Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of internal memory: ROM (Read Only Memory... define your ability to put them in character sets. Inside This Manual This manual will do and how to customize printer features. This manual can help you use your computer so that you can continue working while the FX is important that you can print them at will challenge your own...
...these pages, you can also use RAM another way; l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is out of the box. This unchangeable memory contains all the logic required for all of them. Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of internal memory: ROM (Read Only Memory... define your ability to put them in character sets. Inside This Manual This manual will do and how to customize printer features. This manual can help you use your computer so that you can continue working while the FX is important that you can print them at will challenge your own...
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In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of the two. l For those ... later time. (You might, for you are already familiar with the MX or RX series of printers, Appendix E provides a summary of the differences between the FX, the RX, and the MX. 3 l For those who want to modify a word processing software... package so that demonstrates several of the printer's features. You can always learn about the FX's advanced features at the back of Volume 2, and a knowledge of the program you . l For ...
In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of the two. l For those ... later time. (You might, for you are already familiar with the MX or RX series of printers, Appendix E provides a summary of the differences between the FX, the RX, and the MX. 3 l For those who want to modify a word processing software... package so that demonstrates several of the printer's features. You can always learn about the FX's advanced features at the back of Volume 2, and a knowledge of the program you . l For ...
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For a preview of what your exploration of print modes and graphics. 4 Think of the manual as your personal guide in your programs can produce, take a look at the following potpourri of the FX's many features.
For a preview of what your exploration of print modes and graphics. 4 Think of the manual as your personal guide in your programs can produce, take a look at the following potpourri of the FX's many features.
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...or roll paper without pinfeed holes on your FX to learn the full value of the printer. If a tractor unit is installed on the FX-80, first move the pin feeders out of the way. Use the manual-feed knob to remove it . If you . Connect your FX-100, you will need to 7 To use ...continuous-feed printer paper with your computer via the printer cable that one lesson to your every command. It takes more than one easy lesson ...
...or roll paper without pinfeed holes on your FX to learn the full value of the printer. If a tractor unit is installed on the FX-80, first move the pin feeders out of the way. Use the manual-feed knob to remove it . If you . Connect your FX-100, you will need to 7 To use ...continuous-feed printer paper with your computer via the printer cable that one lesson to your every command. It takes more than one easy lesson ...
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...should get a single-spaced listing. This means you may need to modify our programs to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "P", or whatever your system. Ticket Program Here is ). E$"1" 110 ...paper through. The program can give you can shut off a lot of this manual covers it. 10 N=29: E$=CHR$(27): H$=CHR$(137) 20 LPRINT ...Y: LPRINT E$"U1"; 90 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT E$"A"CHR$(6) 100 LPRINT "7"H$" " 9"; You can check the index to write one set of programs that shows...you use single sheets of print control. FX ticket program 8 If you 'll have to change a DIP...
...should get a single-spaced listing. This means you may need to modify our programs to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "P", or whatever your system. Ticket Program Here is ). E$"1" 110 ...paper through. The program can give you can shut off a lot of this manual covers it. 10 N=29: E$=CHR$(27): H$=CHR$(137) 20 LPRINT ...Y: LPRINT E$"U1"; 90 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT E$"A"CHR$(6) 100 LPRINT "7"H$" " 9"; You can check the index to write one set of programs that shows...you use single sheets of print control. FX ticket program 8 If you 'll have to change a DIP...
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...values in variables for . That's what the rest 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 at column 26. 30 Uses 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... on the Unidirectional Print Mode. 90 Prints the top of the manual is not a complete explanation of you who wish to 7/72-inch. 10
...values in variables for . That's what the rest 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 at column 26. 30 Uses 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... on the Unidirectional Print Mode. 90 Prints the top of the manual is not a complete explanation of you who wish to 7/72-inch. 10
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... the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you should do is make sure you must purchase the optional FX-80 tractor unit. A tractor unit 8. Figure 1-2 displays with labels the parts of the parts. A paper separator 4. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen for repacking. One ribbon cartridge (in width. The printer itself 2. A manual...
... the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you should do is make sure you must purchase the optional FX-80 tractor unit. A tractor unit 8. Figure 1-2 displays with labels the parts of the parts. A paper separator 4. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen for repacking. One ribbon cartridge (in width. The printer itself 2. A manual...
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To remove the cover, move it to the left. Tractor cover Manual-feed knob The manual-feed knob (Figure 1-7) can aid you in position on 19 Protective lids Figure 1-6. To install the manual-feed knob, hold it up and a little to its post. Figure 1-5. fitting over its full vertical position and then lift it in loading and adjusting paper. Lower the cover.
To remove the cover, move it to the left. Tractor cover Manual-feed knob The manual-feed knob (Figure 1-7) can aid you in position on 19 Protective lids Figure 1-6. To install the manual-feed knob, hold it up and a little to its post. Figure 1-5. fitting over its full vertical position and then lift it in loading and adjusting paper. Lower the cover.
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...these switches now, or you can skip to the internal switches. Locate the two DIP switch assemblies as shown in with the palm of the FX printer allows easy access to the ribbon section and check the switches later. To remove, pull straight out. They control a number of rod and ... sensor, the beeper, and the default print modes. Figure 1-7. Keep the screw in the course of this manual, we will sometimes suggest that you can replace it later. They are located inside the FX. Do not replace the screw because in a safe spot so that you need a Phillip's-head screwdriver...
...these switches now, or you can skip to the internal switches. Locate the two DIP switch assemblies as shown in with the palm of the FX printer allows easy access to the ribbon section and check the switches later. To remove, pull straight out. They control a number of rod and ... sensor, the beeper, and the default print modes. Figure 1-7. Keep the screw in the course of this manual, we will sometimes suggest that you can replace it later. They are located inside the FX. Do not replace the screw because in a safe spot so that you need a Phillip's-head screwdriver...
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... l Insert the paper under the plastic separator, guiding it with the correct position on the scale (e.g., for 9.5 for paper insertion l Be sure the printer is 26 Lift the front protective lid and move them into position (Figure 1- 13). l Adjust the pin-feed levers to approximate the width of the... lid. Figure 1-12. l Pull the paper bail and the friction-control lever toward the front of paper you slowly roll the manual-feed knob clockwise. Your printer should now look like Figure 1-12. Pull the levers forward to release the pin feeders, move the print head to lock them ...
... l Insert the paper under the plastic separator, guiding it with the correct position on the scale (e.g., for 9.5 for paper insertion l Be sure the printer is 26 Lift the front protective lid and move them into position (Figure 1- 13). l Adjust the pin-feed levers to approximate the width of the... lid. Figure 1-12. l Pull the paper bail and the friction-control lever toward the front of paper you slowly roll the manual-feed knob clockwise. Your printer should now look like Figure 1-12. Pull the levers forward to release the pin feeders, move the print head to lock them ...
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Figure 1-14. Figure 1-13. Pin feeder adjustment very important to keep the paper straight so that the pins on both sides engage at the same time. Loading the FX-80 27 If the paper does not move smoothly, remove it by reversing the manual-feed knob and start again with an unwrinkled sheet.
Figure 1-14. Figure 1-13. Pin feeder adjustment very important to keep the paper straight so that the pins on both sides engage at the same time. Loading the FX-80 27 If the paper does not move smoothly, remove it by reversing the manual-feed knob and start again with an unwrinkled sheet.
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..., as shown in charge. To add the tractor unit to either the FX-80 or the FX-100, hold the tractor unit over the printer with the gears to your sheet of paper. If you won't be... comes up . Some computer systems, however, ignore the setting of DIP switch 1-3 (See Appendix F.) FX-80 and FX-100: removable tractor unit (optional on single sheets of the platen. Move the built-in Figure 1-17, ...your left hand, while turning the manual-feed knob with an unwrinkled sheet. Lower the rear hooks over with your paper into the friction feeder: l Be sure the printer is turned off, Lift the ...
..., as shown in charge. To add the tractor unit to either the FX-80 or the FX-100, hold the tractor unit over the printer with the gears to your sheet of paper. If you won't be... comes up . Some computer systems, however, ignore the setting of DIP switch 1-3 (See Appendix F.) FX-80 and FX-100: removable tractor unit (optional on single sheets of the platen. Move the built-in Figure 1-17, ...your left hand, while turning the manual-feed knob with an unwrinkled sheet. Lower the rear hooks over with your paper into the friction feeder: l Be sure the printer is turned off, Lift the ...
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... of upper- In case your computer dealer. Sample automatic test Figure 1-22 shows the FX's automatic test, which printer you the necessary ESCape and control codes. 36 Your software manual will give you are now ready to activate such FX features as Emphasized and Compressed printing. and lower-case letters, plus many other commercial...
... of upper- In case your computer dealer. Sample automatic test Figure 1-22 shows the FX's automatic test, which printer you the necessary ESCape and control codes. 36 Your software manual will give you are now ready to activate such FX features as Emphasized and Compressed printing. and lower-case letters, plus many other commercial...
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... FX with programs in the BASIC language. Now list it is print listings of your BASIC programs. You merely load a BASIC program into memory. Unfortunately, different computer systems access the printer in Table 2-1. 37 For example, most popular language for our examples in this manual because... the simplest things you have discovered how your computer communicates with your system's command conventions, consult its manual. Chapter 2 BASIC and the Printer While you read this manual, you may need to modify such commands to match the unique aspects of your system. Here we use...
... FX with programs in the BASIC language. Now list it is print listings of your BASIC programs. You merely load a BASIC program into memory. Unfortunately, different computer systems access the printer in Table 2-1. 37 For example, most popular language for our examples in this manual because... the simplest things you have discovered how your computer communicates with your system's command conventions, consult its manual. Chapter 2 BASIC and the Printer While you read this manual, you may need to modify such commands to match the unique aspects of your system. Here we use...
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... table with the FX's version, see your listing is called an ESCape code. BASIC Communications Part of the difficulty in controlling communications between printers and computers. (To compare your computer's version of a page), your printer may have trouble, consult your computer's manual for help). some...174;, and Radio Shack TRS-80® Epson HX-20 Notebook Computer™ Apple® II If your computer manual and this manual's Appendix A.) You can usually overcome the code inconsistencies by sending control codes for such computer or printer functions as an A. Set DIP switch 2-3 ...
... table with the FX's version, see your listing is called an ESCape code. BASIC Communications Part of the difficulty in controlling communications between printers and computers. (To compare your computer's version of a page), your printer may have trouble, consult your computer's manual for help). some...174;, and Radio Shack TRS-80® Epson HX-20 Notebook Computer™ Apple® II If your computer manual and this manual's Appendix A.) You can usually overcome the code inconsistencies by sending control codes for such computer or printer functions as an A. Set DIP switch 2-3 ...
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..., it's time to your computer manual and cable connections. With any luck, you end up with a Roman A: A 40 Several computers' printer activating commands Activating commands 10 LPRINT CHR$(193) 5 OPEN "0",#1, "COMØ" 10 PRINT#1, CHR$(193) 99 CLOSE#1 5 PR#1 10 PRINT CHR$ (193) 99 PR#Ø Computer Epson QX-10, IBM-PC, and...
..., it's time to your computer manual and cable connections. With any luck, you end up with a Roman A: A 40 Several computers' printer activating commands Activating commands 10 LPRINT CHR$(193) 5 OPEN "0",#1, "COMØ" 10 PRINT#1, CHR$(193) 99 CLOSE#1 5 PR#1 10 PRINT CHR$ (193) 99 PR#Ø Computer Epson QX-10, IBM-PC, and...