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...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 each change to see how various commands control the printer's capabilities. Because there are several changes and additions to any topic in personal computers. Frequently we start...in either one. Preface The User's Manual for the FX Series printers consists of power fluctuations or other accidents.
...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 each change to see how various commands control the printer's capabilities. Because there are several changes and additions to any topic in personal computers. Frequently we start...in either one. Preface The User's Manual for the FX Series printers consists of power fluctuations or other accidents.
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... iv One format is to delete such PRINT statements. Appendix F offers help, as commands for the printer. Any BASIC system automatically provides a carriage return (and some of the programs in parentheses after every ...modification is like the ESCape code-you will run. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. You may have to change all instances of PRINT in either of ...two formats. We usually use the latter format. You will see this manual before they will need to add semicolons as "E" or "@". We have you may enter it ...
... iv One format is to delete such PRINT statements. Appendix F offers help, as commands for the printer. Any BASIC system automatically provides a carriage return (and some of the programs in parentheses after every ...modification is like the ESCape code-you will run. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. You may have to change all instances of PRINT in either of ...two formats. We usually use the latter format. You will see this manual before they will need to add semicolons as "E" or "@". We have you may enter it ...
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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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...way; you on a carefully planned tour of the various features of applications. 2 The FX also contains a RAM memory buffer that stores up to work. Inside This Manual This manual will challenge your own set of ROM. This frees your computer to operate it is out... can also use your computer so that you understand what the printer will . l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is always tempting (though not always wise) to customize printer features. Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of documents l 2K print buffer for smooth ...
...way; you on a carefully planned tour of the various features of applications. 2 The FX also contains a RAM memory buffer that stores up to work. Inside This Manual This manual will challenge your own set of ROM. This frees your computer to operate it is out... can also use your computer so that you understand what the printer will . l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is always tempting (though not always wise) to customize printer features. Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of documents l 2K print buffer for smooth ...
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...program, the Appendixes, and the Quick Reference Card will do, regardless of the consequences, we 've included sample programs to demonstrate each of the printer's features. In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of the two. It gets you up their sleeves and see how the... at the back of Volume 2, and a knowledge of the program 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 use this case, you need only Chapter 1, the ...
...program, the Appendixes, and the Quick Reference Card will do, regardless of the consequences, we 've included sample programs to demonstrate each of the printer's features. In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of the two. It gets you up their sleeves and see how the... at the back of Volume 2, and a knowledge of the program 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 use this case, you need only Chapter 1, the ...
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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. For a preview of what your exploration of print modes and graphics. 4
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...1. Make all connections with your printer will make you may need to remove it . If you are using the FX-100, you an FX maestro. In case the paper starts to see something from a new printer right now-no matter what. To use continuous-feed printer paper with this manual, the more your every command.... If you want to jam on the FX-80, first move the pin ...
...1. Make all connections with your printer will make you may need to remove it . If you are using the FX-100, you an FX maestro. In case the paper starts to see something from a new printer right now-no matter what. To use continuous-feed printer paper with this manual, the more your every command.... If you want to jam on the FX-80, first move the pin ...
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... line spacing, you'll have to find what part of the FX printer's features. The program can give you can shut off a lot of this manual covers it is ). Then send a listing to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "P", or whatever your computer's listing command ...LPRINT CHR$(1l); 70 FOR X=1 TO 11: READ D: LPRINT G-K@(D);: NEXT X 80 NEXT Y: LPRINT E$"U1"; 90 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT E$"A"CHR$(6) 100 LPRINT "7"H$" " 9"; This means you use single sheets of print control. feed the paper through. E$"1" 110 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR X=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT X: LPRINT H$" 9" ...
... line spacing, you'll have to find what part of the FX printer's features. The program can give you can shut off a lot of this manual covers it is ). Then send a listing to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "P", or whatever your computer's listing command ...LPRINT CHR$(1l); 70 FOR X=1 TO 11: READ D: LPRINT G-K@(D);: NEXT X 80 NEXT Y: LPRINT E$"U1"; 90 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT E$"A"CHR$(6) 100 LPRINT "7"H$" " 9"; This means you use single sheets of print control. feed the paper through. E$"1" 110 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR X=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT X: LPRINT H$" 9" ...
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... 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... Mode. 90 Prints the top 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... Ticket Program Description This is for easy access. Figure Easy-2. That's what the rest of the manual is not a complete explanation of you who wish to analyze the program. 10 Stores values in variables...
... 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... Mode. 90 Prints the top 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... Ticket Program Description This is for easy access. Figure Easy-2. That's what the rest of the manual is not a complete explanation of you who wish to analyze the program. 10 Stores values in variables...
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A manual-feed knob 3. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen for handling continuousfeed paper between 9 ½ and 10 inches in a box) 6. Figure 1-2 displays with 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. The printer itself 2. A paper separator 4....
A manual-feed knob 3. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen for handling continuousfeed paper between 9 ½ and 10 inches in a box) 6. Figure 1-2 displays with 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. The printer itself 2. A paper separator 4....
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Protective lids Figure 1-6. fitting over its full vertical position and then lift it up and a little to its post. Lower the cover. To remove the cover, move it in loading and adjusting paper. Figure 1-5. Tractor cover Manual-feed knob The manual-feed knob (Figure 1-7) can aid you in position on 19 To install the manual-feed knob, hold it to the left.
Protective lids Figure 1-6. fitting over its full vertical position and then lift it up and a little to its post. Lower the cover. To remove the cover, move it in loading and adjusting paper. Figure 1-5. Tractor cover Manual-feed knob The manual-feed knob (Figure 1-7) can aid you in position on 19 To install the manual-feed knob, hold it to the left.
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... shown in Figure 1-9 and check that they are located inside the FX. Once the top screw is removed, take the vent off by pressing down and sideways with a steady pressure. Keep the screw in the course of this manual, we will sometimes suggest that you reset switches. Do not replace...of your hand (Figure 1-8). You can skip to the internal switches. Manual-feed knob DIP switches Several tiny switches, called DIP (for Dual In-line Package) switches, are set as shown in with the palm of the FX printer allows easy access to the ribbon section and check the switches later. To...
... shown in Figure 1-9 and check that they are located inside the FX. Once the top screw is removed, take the vent off by pressing down and sideways with a steady pressure. Keep the screw in the course of this manual, we will sometimes suggest that you reset switches. Do not replace...of your hand (Figure 1-8). You can skip to the internal switches. Manual-feed knob DIP switches Several tiny switches, called DIP (for Dual In-line Package) switches, are set as shown in with the palm of the FX printer allows easy access to the ribbon section and check the switches later. To...
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... the platen. Lift the front protective lid and move them into position (Figure 1- 13). l Adjust the pin-feed levers to the middle of the printer. Pull the levers forward to release the pin feeders, move the print head to approximate the width of paper you slowly roll the... manual-feed knob clockwise. 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
... the platen. Lift the front protective lid and move them into position (Figure 1- 13). l Adjust the pin-feed levers to the middle of the printer. Pull the levers forward to release the pin feeders, move the print head to approximate the width of paper you slowly roll the... manual-feed knob clockwise. 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
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Loading the FX-80 27 Figure 1-14. If the paper does not move smoothly, remove it by reversing the manual-feed knob and start again with an unwrinkled sheet. Pin feeder adjustment very important to keep the paper straight so that the pins on both sides engage at the same time. Figure 1-13.
Loading the FX-80 27 Figure 1-14. If the paper does not move smoothly, remove it by reversing the manual-feed knob and start again with an unwrinkled sheet. Pin feeder adjustment very important to keep the paper straight so that the pins on both sides engage at the same time. Figure 1-13.
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... as shown in Figure 1-16. l Guide the paper under the paper separator and the platen with your left hand, while turning the manual-feed knob with your right as possible to Figure 1-12). You can result from the paper getting slightly wrinkled; it is best to ... rear hooks over the printer with an unwrinkled sheet. In practice, this means that the paper-out feature will accommodate pin-feed paper in any width from the platen; Some computer systems, however, ignore the setting of DIP switch 1-3 (See Appendix F.) FX-80 and FX-100: removable tractor unit (optional...
... as shown in Figure 1-16. l Guide the paper under the paper separator and the platen with your left hand, while turning the manual-feed knob with your right as possible to Figure 1-12). You can result from the paper getting slightly wrinkled; it is best to ... rear hooks over the printer with an unwrinkled sheet. In practice, this means that the paper-out feature will accommodate pin-feed paper in any width from the platen; Some computer systems, however, ignore the setting of DIP switch 1-3 (See Appendix F.) FX-80 and FX-100: removable tractor unit (optional...
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...Card in Volume 2 will tell you are now ready to activate such FX features as Emphasized and Compressed printing. Sample automatic test Figure 1-22 shows the FX's automatic test, which printer you how to use your FX printer primarily for specifications that are stored in your computer dealer. If you ...you do not understand, check the appendixes or consult your software menu or manual. Some programs allow you 'll see two sets (Roman and Italic) of the printer), press down the LF button, and turn the printer off (with some other characters. If you let it run long enough...
...Card in Volume 2 will tell you are now ready to activate such FX features as Emphasized and Compressed printing. Sample automatic test Figure 1-22 shows the FX's automatic test, which printer you how to use your FX printer primarily for specifications that are stored in your computer dealer. If you ...you do not understand, check the appendixes or consult your software menu or manual. Some programs allow you 'll see two sets (Roman and Italic) of the printer), press down the LF button, and turn the printer off (with some other characters. If you let it run long enough...
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... use the LPRINT and LLIST commands for our examples in this manual, you'll be testing your FX with any FX printer is the most computers that you can help. But remember that use another language with your printer; If you aren't familiar with the printer, load a BASIC program into the computer and send the LISTing...
... use the LPRINT and LLIST commands for our examples in this manual, you'll be testing your FX with any FX printer is the most computers that you can help. But remember that use another language with your printer; If you aren't familiar with the printer, load a BASIC program into the computer and send the LISTing...
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... difficulty in controlling communications between printers and computers. (To compare your computer's version of the ASCII table with the FX's version, see your listing is the lack of the alphabet, numerals, and keyboard symbols. Most manufacturers of computers, printers, and software use the American... computers and printers. Several computers' print LIST commands Command LLIST LIST"COM0:" PR#1 LIST PR#0 Computer Epson QX-10™, IBM-PC®, and Radio Shack TRS-80® Epson HX-20 Notebook Computer™ Apple® II If your computer manual and this manual's Appendix A.)...
... difficulty in controlling communications between printers and computers. (To compare your computer's version of the ASCII table with the FX's version, see your listing is the lack of the alphabet, numerals, and keyboard symbols. Most manufacturers of computers, printers, and software use the American... computers and printers. Several computers' print LIST commands Command LLIST LIST"COM0:" PR#1 LIST PR#0 Computer Epson QX-10™, IBM-PC®, and Radio Shack TRS-80® Epson HX-20 Notebook Computer™ Apple® II If your computer manual and this manual's Appendix A.)...
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... capital A on the printer: A If nothing prints, it's time to your computer manual and cable connections. Table 2-2. With any luck, you end up with a Roman A: A 40 Make sure the printer is ON LINE and the READY light is lit. 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 Radio Shack TRS-80 Epson HX-20 Notebook Computer Apple II Check your computer's reference manual...
... capital A on the printer: A If nothing prints, it's time to your computer manual and cable connections. Table 2-2. With any luck, you end up with a Roman A: A 40 Make sure the printer is ON LINE and the READY light is lit. 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 Radio Shack TRS-80 Epson HX-20 Notebook Computer Apple II Check your computer's reference manual...