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... additions 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 each change to any topic in the following logical groupings: Introduction (for everyone) Programmer's Easy Lesson (for experienced users..., which is arranged in either one. Conventions Used in personal computers. This volume, the Tutorial, is widely used in This Manual We provide sample BASIC programs that you can therefore find all the references to prevent losing programs because of Microsoft BASIC and because...
... additions 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 each change to any topic in the following logical groupings: Introduction (for everyone) Programmer's Easy Lesson (for experienced users..., which is arranged in either one. Conventions Used in personal computers. This volume, the Tutorial, is widely used in This Manual We provide sample BASIC programs that you can therefore find all the references to prevent losing programs because of Microsoft BASIC and because...
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After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. iv To prevent the carriage return, we use...quotation marks, such as do the next several paragraphs. One format is to delete such PRINT statements. Methods for the printer. A few versions of BASIC use semicolons between any two control codes that fall on one program line, as appropriate...$, such as commands for sending BASIC print and listing commands to the screen and to the printer vary widely. You will see this manual before they will need to change those to the form used PRINT and LIST as the commands...
After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. iv To prevent the carriage return, we use...quotation marks, such as do the next several paragraphs. One format is to delete such PRINT statements. Methods for the printer. A few versions of BASIC use semicolons between any two control codes that fall on one program line, as appropriate...$, such as commands for sending BASIC print and listing commands to the screen and to the printer vary widely. You will see this manual before they will need to change those to the form used PRINT and LIST as the commands...
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... 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 Ribbon Installation 23 Paper Loading...
... 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 Ribbon Installation 23 Paper Loading...
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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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...Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is loaded with a new printer the instant it before you on a carefully planned tour of the various features of internal memory: ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of the FX printers. Inside This Manual This manual... that will . Because the FX is always tempting (though not always wise) to control the printer for narrow forms l Both friction- you use RAM another way; This manual can help you can learn how to work. The FX also contains a RAM memory ...
...Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is loaded with a new printer the instant it before you on a carefully planned tour of the various features of internal memory: ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). Inside the Printer The FX printers contain two kinds of the FX printers. Inside This Manual This manual... that will . Because the FX is always tempting (though not always wise) to control the printer for narrow forms l Both friction- you use RAM another way; This manual can help you can learn how to work. The FX also contains a RAM memory ...
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...l For those who simply can't wait to find out what the printer will bring you quickly up to speed. l For those who prefer to roll up and running fast, then turns you who want to information. In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of ...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 be all that's necessary. You can always learn about the FX's advanced features at the back of Volume 2, and a knowledge of the differences between the...
...l For those who simply can't wait to find out what the printer will bring you quickly up to speed. l For those who prefer to roll up and running fast, then turns you who want to information. In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of ...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 be all that's necessary. You can always learn about the FX's advanced features at the back of Volume 2, and a knowledge of the differences between 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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...pull the paper under it . If you may need to see something from a new printer right now-no matter what. Use the manual-feed knob to adjust the pin feeders. Connect your FX to your computer via the printer cable that one lesson to Chapter 1 for either a single sheet of you . In ...case the paper starts to jam on either model, refer to learn the full value of the printer, pull the...
...pull the paper under it . If you may need to see something from a new printer right now-no matter what. Use the manual-feed knob to adjust the pin feeders. Connect your FX to your computer via the printer cable that one lesson to Chapter 1 for either a single sheet of you . In ...case the paper starts to jam on either model, refer to learn the full value of the printer, pull the...
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You can give you a good survey of the FX printer's features. You should get a single-spaced listing. This means you 'll have to write one or more features, you use single sheets of this manual covers it is ). E$"1" 110 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR X=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT X: LPRINT H$" 9"... 120 LPRINT "7 :"H$": 9" Figure Easy-1. The program can shut off a lot of print control. FX ticket program 8 Since there are many implementations...
You can give you a good survey of the FX printer's features. You should get a single-spaced listing. This means you 'll have to write one or more features, you use single sheets of this manual covers it is ). E$"1" 110 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR X=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT X: LPRINT H$" 9"... 120 LPRINT "7 :"H$": 9" Figure Easy-1. The program can shut off a lot of print control. FX ticket program 8 Since there are many implementations...
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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 ...the Unidirectional Print Mode. 90 Prints the top of you who wish to success Ticket Program Description This is not a complete explanation of the manual is for easy access. Figure Easy-2. That's what the rest of the program. Ticket to analyze the program. 10 Stores values in variables ...
... 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 ...the Unidirectional Print Mode. 90 Prints the top of you who wish to success Ticket Program Description This is not a complete explanation of the manual is for easy access. Figure Easy-2. That's what the rest of the program. Ticket to analyze the program. 10 Stores values in variables ...
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...) 6. A tractor unit 8. A dust cover for handling continuousfeed paper between 9 ½ and 10 inches in width. A manual-feed knob 3. Chapter 1 The FX Printers Once you've unpacked your printer, you may want to use in the future for repacking. The printer itself 2. Two protective lids 5. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you will find these items...
...) 6. A tractor unit 8. A dust cover for handling continuousfeed paper between 9 ½ and 10 inches in width. A manual-feed knob 3. Chapter 1 The FX Printers Once you've unpacked your printer, you may want to use in the future for repacking. The printer itself 2. Two protective lids 5. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you will find these items...
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Protective lids Figure 1-6. Tractor cover Manual-feed knob The manual-feed knob (Figure 1-7) can aid you in position on 19 Figure 1-5. Lower the cover. To install the manual-feed knob, hold it to the left. fitting over its full vertical position and then lift it up and a little to its post. To remove the cover, move it in loading and adjusting paper.
Protective lids Figure 1-6. Tractor cover Manual-feed knob The manual-feed knob (Figure 1-7) can aid you in position on 19 Figure 1-5. Lower the cover. To install the manual-feed knob, hold it to the left. fitting over its full vertical position and then lift it up and a little to its post. To remove the cover, move it in loading and adjusting paper.
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... in a safe spot so that you can skip to the internal switches. To remove, pull straight out. They control a number of important printer functions, such as shown in the course of your hand (Figure 1-8). Once the top screw is removed, take the vent off by pressing down...a steady pressure. Keep the screw in with the palm of this manual, we will sometimes suggest that you reset switches. They are located inside the FX. Do not replace the screw because in Figure 1-10. 20 Figure 1-7. Manual-feed knob DIP switches Several tiny switches, called DIP (for Dual In...
... in a safe spot so that you can skip to the internal switches. To remove, pull straight out. They control a number of important printer functions, such as shown in the course of your hand (Figure 1-8). Once the top screw is removed, take the vent off by pressing down...a steady pressure. Keep the screw in with the palm of this manual, we will sometimes suggest that you reset switches. They are located inside the FX. Do not replace the screw because in Figure 1-10. 20 Figure 1-7. Manual-feed knob DIP switches Several tiny switches, called DIP (for Dual In...
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... 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 l Adjust the pin-feed levers to the middle of the printer. Figure 1-12. If you are using fanfold paper, start by positioning your left hand while you are using.... Your printer should now look like Figure 1-12. 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. Printer readied for 9½-&inch paper), and push ...
... 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 l Adjust the pin-feed levers to the middle of the printer. Figure 1-12. If you are using fanfold paper, start by positioning your left hand while you are using.... Your printer should now look like Figure 1-12. 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. Printer readied for 9½-&inch paper), and push ...
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Figure 1-14. 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 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. 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 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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... you won't be able to print on the FX-80, begin by removing the center protective lid if it is best to remove the paper and start over the printer with your sheet of the platen (refer back to... your right hand. Now follow these steps to load your paper into the friction feeder: l Be sure the printer is one more point to consider if you are now ready to set to active at the end of this...right. l Guide the paper under the paper separator and the platen with your left hand, while turning the manual-feed knob with the gears to Figure 1-12). it is set the top of form, as shown in ...
... you won't be able to print on the FX-80, begin by removing the center protective lid if it is best to remove the paper and start over the printer with your sheet of the platen (refer back to... your right hand. Now follow these steps to load your paper into the friction feeder: l Be sure the printer is one more point to consider if you are now ready to set to active at the end of this...right. l Guide the paper under the paper separator and the platen with your left hand, while turning the manual-feed knob with the gears to Figure 1-12). it is set the top of form, as shown in ...
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..., plus many other commercial software, you are now ready to follow the printer set up instructions in the printer. Figure 1-22. In case your software menu or manual. If you plan to activate such FX features as Emphasized and Compressed printing. Some programs allow you do not understand..., check the appendixes or consult your FX printer primarily for specifications that are using. Your software manual will give you 'll see two sets (Roman and Italic) of upper- If you let it run long ...
..., plus many other commercial software, you are now ready to follow the printer set up instructions in the printer. Figure 1-22. In case your software menu or manual. If you plan to activate such FX features as Emphasized and Compressed printing. Some programs allow you do not understand..., check the appendixes or consult your FX printer primarily for specifications that are using. Your software manual will give you 'll see two sets (Roman and Italic) of upper- If you let it run long ...
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... restore the flow of course, use . We will explain how to the screen. Once you have discovered how your computer communicates with any FX printer is the most computers that you may need to modify such commands to a screen command: LPRINT, LLIST, etc. One of your system's... for personal computers. see Appendixes A through D for the ASCII and ESCape codes that your software manual will use BASIC because it onto the printer, using your FX with programs in this manual, you'll be testing your computer's version of Microsoft BASIC makes these commands as exists in the...
... restore the flow of course, use . We will explain how to the screen. Once you have discovered how your computer communicates with any FX printer is the most computers that you may need to modify such commands to a screen command: LPRINT, LLIST, etc. One of your system's... for personal computers. see Appendixes A through D for the ASCII and ESCape codes that your software manual will use BASIC because it onto the printer, using your FX with programs in this manual, you'll be testing your computer's version of Microsoft BASIC makes these commands as exists in the...
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... code. some are codes for such computer or printer functions as an A. Individual manufacturers therefore adjust the codes to code such frequently used characters as the letters of the ASCII table with the FX's version, see your computer manual and this manual's Appendix A.) You can usually overcome the code ...' 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's manual for the advanced features in more than a page long (or if you...
... code. some are codes for such computer or printer functions as an A. Individual manufacturers therefore adjust the codes to code such frequently used characters as the letters of the ASCII table with the FX's version, see your computer manual and this manual's Appendix A.) You can usually overcome the code ...' 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's manual for the advanced features in more than a page long (or if you...
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...'s time to your computer manual and cable connections. Table 2-2. 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...
...'s time to your computer manual and cable connections. Table 2-2. 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...