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...of Microsoft BASIC and because your SAVE command after this preface. Because there are several changes and additions to see how various commands control the printer's capabilities. For your convenience, there is widely used in the following logical groupings: Introduction (for everyone) Programmer's Easy Lesson (for experienced ... 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. This volume, the Tutorial, is arranged in personal computers.
...of Microsoft BASIC and because your SAVE command after this preface. Because there are several changes and additions to see how various commands control the printer's capabilities. For your convenience, there is widely used in the following logical groupings: Introduction (for everyone) Programmer's Easy Lesson (for experienced ... 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. This volume, the Tutorial, is arranged in personal computers.
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... as commands for example, your system uses the PR#1 and PR#0 commands, you place a semicolon at the end of such program lines. If, for the printer. For example, 30 FOR D=1 TO 17: PRINT "ROW";D would become: 39 FOR D=1 TO 17 because the only purpose of the PRINT statement is to...to the printer vary widely. We usually use the latter format. We have to change all instances of PRINT in parentheses after every program line that includes a PRINT or LPRINT command, whether that is not absolutely essential to delete such PRINT statements. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always ...
... as commands for example, your system uses the PR#1 and PR#0 commands, you place a semicolon at the end of such program lines. If, for the printer. For example, 30 FOR D=1 TO 17: PRINT "ROW";D would become: 39 FOR D=1 TO 17 because the only purpose of the PRINT statement is to...to the printer vary widely. We usually use the latter format. We have to change all instances of PRINT in parentheses after every program line that includes a PRINT or LPRINT command, whether that is not absolutely essential to delete such PRINT statements. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always ...
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... the beginning of the BASIC command, REM. This makes it gives the same output that the first version does. The G is always preceded by the printer as part of Double-Strike, for instance, the quoted letter "G" turns the mode on and "H" turns it is especially important, we use of the symbol...
... the beginning of the BASIC command, REM. This makes it gives the same output that the first version does. The G is always preceded by the printer as part of Double-Strike, for instance, the quoted letter "G" turns the mode on and "H" turns it is especially important, we use of the symbol...
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... help programmers understand at a glance the way a program is working. they merely serve to indicate exponents. For example: x = Yˆ2 means let X equal Y raised to an FX mode by name, we capitalize it: Compressed Mode Italic Mode Pica Mode Script Modes and, for clarity, we refer to the second power. The computer..., a Summary section provides a concise review of the chapter's subject matter and a list of the control codes in numerical order and in or not, depending on FX printers. vi
... help programmers understand at a glance the way a program is working. they merely serve to indicate exponents. For example: x = Yˆ2 means let X equal Y raised to an FX mode by name, we capitalize it: Compressed Mode Italic Mode Pica Mode Script Modes and, for clarity, we refer to the second power. The computer..., a Summary section provides a concise review of the chapter's subject matter and a list of the control codes in numerical order and in or not, depending on FX printers. vi
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... Manual iii List of Figures Xiii List of Tables xvii Introduction 1 Inside the Printer 2 Inside This Manual 2 Programmer's Easy Lesson 7 First Steps 7 Ticket Program 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...
... Manual iii List of Figures Xiii List of Tables xvii Introduction 1 Inside the Printer 2 Inside This Manual 2 Programmer's Easy Lesson 7 First Steps 7 Ticket Program 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...
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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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... 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 19 20 21 22 22 25 26 27 27 1-15 Tractor unit release 1-16...
... 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 19 20 21 22 22 25 26 27 27 1-15 Tractor unit release 1-16...
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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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... popular print combinations l Proportionally spaced characters for professional looking documents l Easy-to 233 characters per line with the FX-100™ 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...
... popular print combinations l Proportionally spaced characters for professional looking documents l Easy-to 233 characters per line with the FX-100™ 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...
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... can define your computer to control the printer for a large variety of text and printer commands as the patterns for narrow forms l Both friction- l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is printing. In these pages, you can continue working while the FX is loaded with a new printer the instant it is a sophisticated piece...
... can define your computer to control the printer for a large variety of text and printer commands as the patterns for narrow forms l Both friction- l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is printing. In these pages, you can continue working while the FX is loaded with a new printer the instant it is a sophisticated piece...
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...(You might, for instance, someday want 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 printer's features. This program, the Appendixes, and the Quick Reference Card will bring you who want to... information. l For computer professionals and other experienced users who simply can use the printer 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 only a ...
...(You might, for instance, someday want 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 printer's features. This program, the Appendixes, and the Quick Reference Card will bring you who want to... information. l For computer professionals and other experienced users who simply can use the printer 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 only a ...
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... the paper starts to Chapter 1 for you. Then, for either model, refer to jam on inserting paper. First Steps 1. To use continuous-feed printer paper with your FX-100, you will probably need to remove it . In fact, the more time you spend with this manual, the more than one easy lesson... of you want to 7 If you are especially for tips on either model, push the friction-control lever toward the front of the feature-packed FX printer. Programmer's Easy Lesson Before you start, note that we haven't claimed that you purchased separately. (Some computers require special...
... the paper starts to Chapter 1 for you. Then, for either model, refer to jam on inserting paper. First Steps 1. To use continuous-feed printer paper with your FX-100, you will probably need to remove it . In fact, the more time you spend with this manual, the more than one easy lesson... of you want to 7 If you are especially for tips on either model, push the friction-control lever toward the front of the feature-packed FX printer. Programmer's Easy Lesson Before you start, note that we haven't claimed that you purchased separately. (Some computers require special...
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... shut off a lot of programs that shows off the sensor by changing DIP switches as shown in Chapter 1. 3. FX ticket program 8 Turn the printer and computer on every computer system. You should get a single-spaced listing. Since there are many implementations of the BASIC...you a good survey of paper, the paperout sensor will work on and load a short BASIC program. This means you don't understand one set of the FX printer's features. In Appendix F we discuss such compatibility problems and suggest solutions for several popular computers. E$"1" 110 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR X=1 TO 25: LPRINT...
... shut off a lot of programs that shows off the sensor by changing DIP switches as shown in Chapter 1. 3. FX ticket program 8 Turn the printer and computer on every computer system. You should get a single-spaced listing. Since there are many implementations of the BASIC...you a good survey of paper, the paperout sensor will work on and load a short BASIC program. This means you don't understand one set of the FX printer's features. In Appendix F we discuss such compatibility problems and suggest solutions for several popular computers. E$"1" 110 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR X=1 TO 25: LPRINT...
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...PRINTERS"; 200 LPRINT "6 :"; " INC "E$"T"; H$; E$" !X"; " 2"; 170 LPRINT CHR$(20);E$"F";E$"S1"; H$;": 8": LPRINT "7 :";H$;": 9" 210 LPRINT "7 : " CHR$ (15) "BY" " E$"!X"; H$;": 9": LPRINT "7 "E$"!Q"; 240 LPRINT "GENERAL ADMISSION"; H$": 9": LPRINT "7 :"H$":9", 250 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR x=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT X: LPRINT H$ " 9" 260 LPRINT "7 "; E$"S1"; FX...$(14);E$;"E"; "EPSON AMERICA". 220 LPRINT E$"S0"; " 9"; E$"4"; E$;"!@"; E$"5"; E$"A" CHR$(1) 270 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT 280 LPRINT E$"@":END 290 '*** FX xxx 300 DATA...
...PRINTERS"; 200 LPRINT "6 :"; " INC "E$"T"; H$; E$" !X"; " 2"; 170 LPRINT CHR$(20);E$"F";E$"S1"; H$;": 8": LPRINT "7 :";H$;": 9" 210 LPRINT "7 : " CHR$ (15) "BY" " E$"!X"; H$;": 9": LPRINT "7 "E$"!Q"; 240 LPRINT "GENERAL ADMISSION"; H$": 9": LPRINT "7 :"H$":9", 250 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR x=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT X: LPRINT H$ " 9" 260 LPRINT "7 "; E$"S1"; FX...$(14);E$;"E"; "EPSON AMERICA". 220 LPRINT E$"S0"; " 9"; E$"4"; E$;"!@"; E$"5"; E$"A" CHR$(1) 270 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT 280 LPRINT E$"@":END 290 '*** FX xxx 300 DATA...
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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...
... 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...
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... Mode, then prints borders. 230 Prints another line of borders, then sets Master Select with ESCape " !X", Emphasized Double-Strike Pica, and prints EPSON. This new mode automatically turns off Expanded and Emphasized Modes and prints SERIES in Superscript Mode and then prints the right side of the border.... 180 Prints the bottom half of the FX letters. 190 Turns OFF the codes, prints PRINTERS in Expanded Emphasized printing. 110 Prints the outside border, then the top of the inside border. 260 Prints the ...
... Mode, then prints borders. 230 Prints another line of borders, then sets Master Select with ESCape " !X", Emphasized Double-Strike Pica, and prints EPSON. This new mode automatically turns off Expanded and Emphasized Modes and prints SERIES in Superscript Mode and then prints the right side of the border.... 180 Prints the bottom half of the FX letters. 190 Turns OFF the codes, prints PRINTERS in Expanded Emphasized printing. 110 Prints the outside border, then the top of the inside border. 260 Prints 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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...paper separator 4. Two protective lids 5. A manual-feed knob 3. One ribbon cartridge (in this chapter. 13 A tractor unit 8. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen for repacking. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you may want to use in the ... A dust cover for the tractor unit As you unpack your new printer, the first thing you should receive the items shown in width. With the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you will find these items installed: 7. On an FX-100 you should do is make sure you have all protective plastic...
...paper separator 4. Two protective lids 5. A manual-feed knob 3. One ribbon cartridge (in this chapter. 13 A tractor unit 8. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen for repacking. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you may want to use in the ... A dust cover for the tractor unit As you unpack your new printer, the first thing you should receive the items shown in width. With the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you will find these items installed: 7. On an FX-100 you should do is make sure you have all protective plastic...
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... valuable information stored in Figure 1-3. 16 Roll paper holder. FX printers are other considerations in Appendix K. Ribbon cartridge replacement. Print head replacement. Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of paper. Printer Location Naturally, your printer must sit somewhere near the computer (the length of text)....000 pages of the cable is not controlled by a switch-since a switch may be purchased separately from your Epson dealer: Printer cable or interface kit. Additional Supplies and Accessories The following items may be accidentally shut off while you must ...
... valuable information stored in Figure 1-3. 16 Roll paper holder. FX printers are other considerations in Appendix K. Ribbon cartridge replacement. Print head replacement. Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of paper. Printer Location Naturally, your printer must sit somewhere near the computer (the length of text)....000 pages of the cable is not controlled by a switch-since a switch may be purchased separately from your Epson dealer: Printer cable or interface kit. Additional Supplies and Accessories The following items may be accidentally shut off while you must ...