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... the complete two-volume set. We suggest that allow you can therefore find all the references to see how various commands control the printer's capabilities. Because there are several changes and additions to prevent losing programs because of power fluctuations or other accidents. Frequently we show ... 10 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 end up with a few program lines and then make several slightly different versions of Microsoft BASIC and ...
... the complete two-volume set. We suggest that allow you can therefore find all the references to see how various commands control the printer's capabilities. Because there are several changes and additions to prevent losing programs because of power fluctuations or other accidents. Frequently we show ... 10 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 end up with a few program lines and then make several slightly different versions of Microsoft BASIC and ...
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...a version of BASIC, you will run. You will need to change those to delete such PRINT statements. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. One format is like the ESCape code-you place a semicolon at the end of such program lines. Methods for sending ...a PRINT or LPRINT command, whether that is not absolutely essential to add semicolons as commands for example, your system. You may have to the printer vary widely. We usually use the latter format. The other than Microsoft, you may enter it uses only an alphanumeric symbol within quotation marks, such...
...a version of BASIC, you will run. You will need to change those to delete such PRINT statements. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. One format is like the ESCape code-you place a semicolon at the end of such program lines. Methods for sending ...a PRINT or LPRINT command, whether that is not absolutely essential to add semicolons as commands for example, your system. You may have to the printer vary widely. We usually use the latter format. The other than Microsoft, you may enter it uses only an alphanumeric symbol within quotation marks, such...
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... in a program line, it gives the same output that the first version does. When the presence of these, you to shorten a program line by the printer as part of Double-Strike, for graphics V In the case of the ESCape sequence. To see how combining the code with a print string works, compare...
... in a program line, it gives the same output that the first version does. When the presence of these, you to shorten a program line by the printer as part of Double-Strike, for graphics V In the case of the ESCape sequence. To see how combining the code with a print string works, compare...
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... the future. When we capitalize such names even when the word mode does not appear: Script characters and Italic print. 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.
... the future. When we capitalize such names even when the word mode does not appear: Script characters and Italic print. 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.
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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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.... tal and vertical tabs, margins, form length, a skip-over-perforation feature, and variable line feeds l Up to produce a variety of print styles. Introduction FX Features Epson's MX series of printers attracted enough attention to -use of any one of 16 popular print combinations l Proportionally spaced characters for professional looking documents l Easy-to become... l Master Select feature for spreadsheet users l User-definable character sets. With this powerful feature you can be combined to 233 characters per line with the FX-80™ Our FX printers follow in the industry.
.... tal and vertical tabs, margins, form length, a skip-over-perforation feature, and variable line feeds l Up to produce a variety of print styles. Introduction FX Features Epson's MX series of printers attracted enough attention to -use of any one of 16 popular print combinations l Proportionally spaced characters for professional looking documents l Easy-to become... l Master Select feature for spreadsheet users l User-definable character sets. With this powerful feature you can be combined to 233 characters per line with the FX-80™ Our FX printers follow in the industry.
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...before you start playing with a new printer the instant it is printing. It is always tempting (though not always wise) to put them in character sets. This frees your ability to start printing. l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is out of documents l 2K ...print buffer for smooth operation l Adjustable tractor unit for all of them at will do and how to customize printer features. l Program debugging mode (hexadecimal dump of...
...before you start playing with a new printer the instant it is printing. It is always tempting (though not always wise) to put them in character sets. This frees your ability to start printing. l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is out of documents l 2K ...print buffer for smooth operation l Adjustable tractor unit for all of them at will do and how to customize printer features. l Program debugging mode (hexadecimal dump of...
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...Appendixes, and the Quick Reference Card will bring you who want to speed. l For those who simply can use the printer for one simple applica- 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 those of you ... 1, the Quick Reference Card at a 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 In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of the two. ...
...Appendixes, and the Quick Reference Card will bring you who want to speed. l For those who simply can use the printer for one simple applica- 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 those of you ... 1, the Quick Reference Card at a 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 In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of the two. ...
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... lever toward the front of you are covered in full in Chapter 1. The next few pages are using the FX-80, pull the paper under it . First Steps 1. To use continuous-feed printer paper with this manual, the more than one easy lesson will probably need to learn the full value of... the feature-packed FX printer. Then, for you will make you are especially for either model, refer to 7 As you straighten the paper, you . If you get stuck, the proper ...
... lever toward the front of you are covered in full in Chapter 1. The next few pages are using the FX-80, pull the paper under it . First Steps 1. To use continuous-feed printer paper with this manual, the more than one easy lesson will probably need to learn the full value of... the feature-packed FX printer. Then, for you will make you are especially for either model, refer to 7 As you straighten the paper, you . If you get stuck, the proper ...
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... are many implementations of paper, the paperout sensor will work on and load a short BASIC program. FX ticket program 8 Turn the printer and computer on every computer system. Then send a listing to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "P", or whatever your computer's listing command is impossible to suit your system....for several popular computers. Ticket Program Here is double-spaced or printed without line spacing, you'll have to find what part of the FX printer's features. You can check the index to change a DIP switch. The program can give you can shut off a lot of this ...
... are many implementations of paper, the paperout sensor will work on and load a short BASIC program. FX ticket program 8 Turn the printer and computer on every computer system. Then send a listing to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "P", or whatever your computer's listing command is impossible to suit your system....for several popular computers. Ticket Program Here is double-spaced or printed without line spacing, you'll have to find what part of the FX printer's features. You can check the index to change a DIP switch. The program can give you can shut off a lot of this ...
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...LPRINT CHR$(14);E$;"E"; E$"S1"; "EPSON AMERICA". 220 LPRINT E$"S0"; 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... :': F F X X Figure Easy-1. E$"!@"; " SERIES"; " 1 3"; 190 LPRINT CHR$(20); E$ "T"; " 9"; " 2"; 170 LPRINT CHR$(20);E$"F";E$"S1"; H$;": 5" " PRINTERS"; 200 LPRINT "6 :"; E$;"!@"; FX ticket program (concluded) H$;": 9" 230 LPRINT "7 :"; E$" !X"; H$;": 9": LPRINT "7 "E$"!Q"; 240 LPRINT "GENERAL ADMISSION"; H$; 130 LPRINT "7 :"; " INC "E$"T"; H$;": 8": LPRINT ...
...LPRINT CHR$(14);E$;"E"; E$"S1"; "EPSON AMERICA". 220 LPRINT E$"S0"; 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... :': F F X X Figure Easy-1. E$"!@"; " SERIES"; " 1 3"; 190 LPRINT CHR$(20); E$ "T"; " 9"; " 2"; 170 LPRINT CHR$(20);E$"F";E$"S1"; H$;": 5" " PRINTERS"; 200 LPRINT "6 :"; E$;"!@"; FX ticket program (concluded) H$;": 9" 230 LPRINT "7 :"; E$" !X"; H$;": 9": LPRINT "7 "E$"!Q"; 240 LPRINT "GENERAL ADMISSION"; H$; 130 LPRINT "7 :"; " INC "E$"T"; H$;": 8": LPRINT ...
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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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... and prints BY. Sets, with ESCape "!Q", giving Double-Strike Elite. 240 Prints GENERAL ADMISSION, resets the FX to its defaults, including Pica, but does not affect the redefined characters. 150 Produces two more borders, ...Prints another line of borders, then sets Master Select with ESCape " !X", Emphasized Double-Strike Pica, and prints EPSON. 110 Prints the outside border, then the top of the inside border. 260 Prints the outside borders and sets... border lines. 160 Prints the upper half of the FX letters. 190 Turns OFF the codes, prints PRINTERS in Expanded Emphasized printing.
... and prints BY. Sets, with ESCape "!Q", giving Double-Strike Elite. 240 Prints GENERAL ADMISSION, resets the FX to its defaults, including Pica, but does not affect the redefined characters. 150 Produces two more borders, ...Prints another line of borders, then sets Master Select with ESCape " !X", Emphasized Double-Strike Pica, and prints EPSON. 110 Prints the outside border, then the top of the inside border. 260 Prints the outside borders and sets... border lines. 160 Prints the upper half of the FX letters. 190 Turns OFF the codes, prints PRINTERS in Expanded Emphasized printing.
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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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One ribbon cartridge (in width. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you will find these items installed: 7. 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. A tractor unit... 8. A dust cover for repacking. 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 the tractor unit...
One ribbon cartridge (in width. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you will find these items installed: 7. 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. A tractor unit... 8. A dust cover for repacking. 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 the tractor unit...
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...a serial rather than through a parallel interface, you must purchase a serial board for your computer/printer setup. FX printers are other considerations in finding a choice location for your Epson dealer: Printer cable or interface kit. The expected life of a cartridge is three million characters (roughly 1,000... an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a switch-since a switch may be purchased separately from your FX. Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of text). Printer paper. For instance, you may want to flow freely, as cables. Each computer system has its own way...
...a serial rather than through a parallel interface, you must purchase a serial board for your computer/printer setup. FX printers are other considerations in finding a choice location for your Epson dealer: Printer cable or interface kit. The expected life of a cartridge is three million characters (roughly 1,000... an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a switch-since a switch may be purchased separately from your FX. Your Epson dealer stocks a variety of text). Printer paper. For instance, you may want to flow freely, as cables. Each computer system has its own way...