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...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 power fluctuations or other accidents. For your computer iii Conventions Used in This Manual We provide sample BASIC programs ...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 prevent losing programs because of two volumes: Tutorial and Reference. Preface The User's Manual for this volume is after each volume...
...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 power fluctuations or other accidents. For your computer iii Conventions Used in This Manual We provide sample BASIC programs ...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 prevent losing programs because of two volumes: Tutorial and Reference. Preface The User's Manual for this volume is after each volume...
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...$(l). We have used by your system uses the PR#1 and PR#0 commands, you will need to the printer vary widely. You will see this manual before they will run. The second code tells the printer which mode to turn on one program line, as in: LPRINT CHR$(27);CHR$(52) If you... the screen and to change those to display on the screen information that line prints text or not. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. Appendix F offers help, as "E" or "@". may use a version of BASIC other format is shorter since it in this technique throughout the...
...$(l). We have used by your system uses the PR#1 and PR#0 commands, you will need to the printer vary widely. You will see this manual before they will run. The second code tells the printer which mode to turn on one program line, as in: LPRINT CHR$(27);CHR$(52) If you... the screen and to change those to display on the screen information that line prints text or not. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. Appendix F offers help, as "E" or "@". may use a version of BASIC other format is shorter since it in this technique throughout the...
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instead, it easier for you to shorten a program line by the printer as part of the BASIC command, REM. This makes it is always preceded by an apostrophe ('), the short form of the ESCape sequence. For example, ...
instead, it easier for you to shorten a program line by the printer as part of the BASIC command, REM. This makes it is always preceded by an apostrophe ('), the short form of the ESCape sequence. For example, ...
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Some computer systems use the caret symbol (ˆ) to the second power. they merely serve to an FX mode by name, we capitalize it: Compressed Mode Italic Mode Pica Mode Script Modes and, for clarity, we refer to help programmers understand at a glance ... these remarks; We use an up-arrow (t), which prints as a left bracket ([) on whether you think you will want them in or not, depending on FX printers. At the end of each chapter, a Summary section provides a concise review of the chapter's subject matter and a list of the control codes in numerical order...
Some computer systems use the caret symbol (ˆ) to the second power. they merely serve to an FX mode by name, we capitalize it: Compressed Mode Italic Mode Pica Mode Script Modes and, for clarity, we refer to help programmers understand at a glance ... these remarks; We use an up-arrow (t), which prints as a left bracket ([) on whether you think you will want them in or not, depending on FX printers. At the end of each chapter, a Summary section provides a concise review of the chapter's subject matter and a list of the control codes in numerical order...
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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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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 own alphabets and special symbols l High-resolution ..., and variable line feeds l Up to 233 characters per line with the FX-100™ for professional looking documents l Easy-to produce a variety of printers in the same grand tradition. The FX printers' power-packed assortment of features includes: l Upward compatibility with the FX-80™ These include: Roman and Italic print fonts Six different print...
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 own alphabets and special symbols l High-resolution ..., and variable line feeds l Up to 233 characters per line with the FX-100™ for professional looking documents l Easy-to produce a variety of printers in the same grand tradition. The FX printers' power-packed assortment of features includes: l Upward compatibility with the FX-80™ These include: Roman and Italic print fonts Six different print...
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l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is loaded with a new printer the instant it is out of the box. This manual can print them . Inside This Manual This manual will challenge your ability to put them ... various features of internal memory: ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). You can learn how to customize printer features. Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of the FX printers. This frees your computer so that will guide you use one or all the logic required for the various print features...
l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is loaded with a new printer the instant it is out of the box. This manual can print them . Inside This Manual This manual will challenge your ability to put them ... various features of internal memory: ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). You can learn how to customize printer features. Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of the FX printers. This frees your computer so that will guide you use one or all the logic required for the various print features...
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...and easy reference, the comprehensive Table of the differences between the FX, the RX, and the MX. 3 l For those who are using a word processing package), a description of the hardware and an overview of the printer's features. l For computer professionals and other experienced users who ...the Appendixes, and the Index provide ready access to modify a word processing software package so that its printer driver uses special FX features.) The lessons will do, regardless of the printer's features. In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of you...
...and easy reference, the comprehensive Table of the differences between the FX, the RX, and the MX. 3 l For those who are using a word processing package), a description of the hardware and an overview of the printer's features. l For computer professionals and other experienced users who ...the Appendixes, and the Index provide ready access to modify a word processing software package so that its printer driver uses special FX features.) The lessons will do, regardless of the printer's features. In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of you...
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... every command. The next few pages are using the FX-100, you may need to Chapter 1 for you. To use continuous-feed printer paper with this manual, the more your FX-100, you will make you an FX maestro. Make all connections with your computer via the printer cable that one lesson to 7 Programmer's Easy Lesson Before...
... every command. The next few pages are using the FX-100, you may need to Chapter 1 for you. To use continuous-feed printer paper with this manual, the more your FX-100, you will make you an FX maestro. Make all connections with your computer via the printer cable that one lesson to 7 Programmer's Easy Lesson Before...
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...your computer's listing command is double-spaced or printed without line spacing, you can check the index to write one set of the FX printer's features. You can give you use single sheets of print control. In Appendix F we discuss such compatibility problems and suggest solutions ...); 70 FOR X=1 TO 11: READ D: LPRINT G-K@(D);: NEXT X 80 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$" " 9"; The program can shut off a lot of programs that shows off the sensor by changing DIP switches as shown in BASIC, that will cause...
...your computer's listing command is double-spaced or printed without line spacing, you can check the index to write one set of the FX printer's features. You can give you use single sheets of print control. In Appendix F we discuss such compatibility problems and suggest solutions ...); 70 FOR X=1 TO 11: READ D: LPRINT G-K@(D);: NEXT X 80 NEXT Y: LPRINT E$"U1"; 90 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT E$"A"CHR$(6) 100 LPRINT "7"H$" " 9"; The program can shut off a lot of programs that shows off the sensor by changing DIP switches as shown in BASIC, that will cause...
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..."7 :";: LPRINT CHR$(14);E$;"E"; " INC "E$"T"; E$"!@"; E$"F"; H$;": 5" " PRINTERS"; 200 LPRINT "6 :"; E$;"!@"; H$": 9": LPRINT "7 :"H$":9", 250 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR x=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT X: LPRINT H$ " 9" 260 LPRINT "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... F F X X Figure Easy-1. H$; " 9"; " 2"; 170 LPRINT CHR$(20);E$"F";E$"S1"; H$; 9" 180 LPRINT "4 :";: LPRINT CHR$(14);E$;"E"; 130 LPRINT "7 :"; "EPSON AMERICA". 220 LPRINT E$"S0";
..."7 :";: LPRINT CHR$(14);E$;"E"; " INC "E$"T"; E$"!@"; E$"F"; H$;": 5" " PRINTERS"; 200 LPRINT "6 :"; E$;"!@"; H$": 9": LPRINT "7 :"H$":9", 250 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR x=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT X: LPRINT H$ " 9" 260 LPRINT "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... F F X X Figure Easy-1. H$; " 9"; " 2"; 170 LPRINT CHR$(20);E$"F";E$"S1"; H$; 9" 180 LPRINT "4 :";: LPRINT CHR$(14);E$;"E"; 130 LPRINT "7 :"; "EPSON AMERICA". 220 LPRINT E$"S0";
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... 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 the... to 7/72-inch. 10 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 the... to 7/72-inch. 10 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 ...
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... was defined as the ":" character). 120 Prints another line of borders, then sets Master Select with ESCape " !X", Emphasized Double-Strike Pica, and prints EPSON. The user-defined character 0 produces the top of the F and 2 produces the top of the X. 170 Turns off Compressed. 220 Sets Superscript Mode... border. 180 Prints the bottom half of the inside border. 260 Prints the outside borders and the bottom of the FX letters. 190 Turns OFF the codes, prints PRINTERS in Expanded Emphasized printing. Sets, with ESCape "!Q", giving Double-Strike Elite. 240 Prints GENERAL ADMISSION, resets the...
... was defined as the ":" character). 120 Prints another line of borders, then sets Master Select with ESCape " !X", Emphasized Double-Strike Pica, and prints EPSON. The user-defined character 0 produces the top of the F and 2 produces the top of the X. 170 Turns off Compressed. 220 Sets Superscript Mode... border. 180 Prints the bottom half of the inside border. 260 Prints the outside borders and the bottom of the FX letters. 190 Turns OFF the codes, prints PRINTERS in Expanded Emphasized printing. Sets, with ESCape "!Q", giving Double-Strike Elite. 240 Prints GENERAL ADMISSION, resets the...
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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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...labels the parts of the parts. With the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you should do is make sure you have all protective plastic, paper, and cardboard to use in the future for repacking. On an FX-100 you must purchase the optional FX-80 tractor unit. One ribbon cartridge (in ...width. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you will find these items installed: 7. The printer itself 2. A paper separator 4. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built ...
...labels the parts of the parts. With the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you should do is make sure you have all protective plastic, paper, and cardboard to use in the future for repacking. On an FX-100 you must purchase the optional FX-80 tractor unit. One ribbon cartridge (in ...width. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you will find these items installed: 7. The printer itself 2. A paper separator 4. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built ...
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... in Figure 1-3. 16 Finally, for continuous-feed operations you can use an adapter plug). Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of the cable is the limiting factor), but there are designed to flow freely, as cables. FX printers are other considerations in memory Be sure the outlet is three million characters (roughly 1,000 pages...
... in Figure 1-3. 16 Finally, for continuous-feed operations you can use an adapter plug). Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of the cable is the limiting factor), but there are designed to flow freely, as cables. FX printers are other considerations in memory Be sure the outlet is three million characters (roughly 1,000 pages...