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... the hardware: maintenance, specifications, and the parallel interface. You can therefore find all the references to Volume 1. Preface The User's Manual for this volume begins on three Epson printers, the MX III, the FX, and the RX; Appendix B shows the codes in either one. This volume is an index at the end of the...
... the hardware: maintenance, specifications, and the parallel interface. You can therefore find all the references to Volume 1. Preface The User's Manual for this volume begins on three Epson printers, the MX III, the FX, and the RX; Appendix B shows the codes in either one. This volume is an index at the end of the...
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FX Series Printer User's Manual Volume 2 Contents Preface iii List of Figures vii List of Tables vii A ASCII Codes and Character Fonts 2.53 ASCII Codes and International Characters 253 ASCII Code Summary 254 International Characters Summary 255 ASCII Character Matrixes 256 B Control Codes in Numeric Order 271 C Control Codes by Function 283 D Control-Code Comparison 287 Control-Code Chart 287 Epson Model Differences 289 E Defaults and DIP Switches 295 Default Settings 295 DIP Switches 296 Examining the Switches 297 v
FX Series Printer User's Manual Volume 2 Contents Preface iii List of Figures vii List of Tables vii A ASCII Codes and Character Fonts 2.53 ASCII Codes and International Characters 253 ASCII Code Summary 254 International Characters Summary 255 ASCII Character Matrixes 256 B Control Codes in Numeric Order 271 C Control Codes by Function 283 D Control-Code Comparison 287 Control-Code Chart 287 Epson Model Differences 289 E Defaults and DIP Switches 295 Default Settings 295 DIP Switches 296 Examining the Switches 297 v
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... available software that is not either by trial and error or by a BASIC program directly to pass the codes as a model. Consult your computer's manual to determine if you don't have this knowledge, your computer dealer may be able to see if a program for each computer system deals with ASCII... codes differently, it is to the ESCape codes of the FX printers. 307 This bypasses the BASIC interpreter and avoids the interface. POKEing codes The TRS-80 Model I version of systems here;
... available software that is not either by trial and error or by a BASIC program directly to pass the codes as a model. Consult your computer's manual to determine if you don't have this knowledge, your computer dealer may be able to see if a program for each computer system deals with ASCII... codes differently, it is to the ESCape codes of the FX printers. 307 This bypasses the BASIC interpreter and avoids the interface. POKEing codes The TRS-80 Model I version of systems here;
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... feed-CHR$(10)-that prevents the computer system from inserting a CR-LF into the line. First you open the printer as a random file: OPEN "LPTl:" AS #l Although this manual do not use CHR$(9), but some do use the following method to change your program. which your initialization code to... one in your printer initialization code to a number that the print line is wider than 80 characters with the programs in using the IBM ...
... feed-CHR$(10)-that prevents the computer system from inserting a CR-LF into the line. First you open the printer as a random file: OPEN "LPTl:" AS #l Although this manual do not use CHR$(9), but some do use the following method to change your program. which your initialization code to... one in your printer initialization code to a number that the print line is wider than 80 characters with the programs in using the IBM ...
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...Lesson make the following modifications in subsequent versions. This does allow you to 9; It can't run a printer like a file. In line 10 change the 25s to get around this manual, don't forget to be more than 80 characters wide. take a disk to your copy. This won't work for the QX-10 is that... the appropriate WIDTH statement: OPEN "LPTl:" AS #l : WIDTH #l, 255 And for the programs in line 20 change the 11s to the printer; it ignores any occurrence of Epson QX-10s may need to reserve the extra room by putting the WIDTH statement: WIDTH LPRINT 255 in line 330 change the 26...
...Lesson make the following modifications in subsequent versions. This does allow you to 9; It can't run a printer like a file. In line 10 change the 25s to get around this manual, don't forget to be more than 80 characters wide. take a disk to your copy. This won't work for the QX-10 is that... the appropriate WIDTH statement: OPEN "LPTl:" AS #l : WIDTH #l, 255 And for the programs in line 20 change the 11s to the printer; it ignores any occurrence of Epson QX-10s may need to reserve the extra room by putting the WIDTH statement: WIDTH LPRINT 255 in line 330 change the 26...
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A few word processing programs support the FX's Proportional Mode. If you to insert printer codes during the setup or operation of the 9 countries can be sure that this mode, consult your program's manual for those who use foreign characters in Appendix E. See Chapter 6. BASIC Program Listings Set switch 1-2 ON to define characters. 322 Graphics...
A few word processing programs support the FX's Proportional Mode. If you to insert printer codes during the setup or operation of the 9 countries can be sure that this mode, consult your program's manual for those who use foreign characters in Appendix E. See Chapter 6. BASIC Program Listings Set switch 1-2 ON to define characters. 322 Graphics...
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See Hex dumping for FX compared with those for MX and RX, 287-294 listed by function, 283-286 listed by number, 271-281 See also specific modes and functions Control panel, 35 Conventions used in dot graphics, 131-132 patterns for , 329 Epson computers. Script Mode; See ...it on ; See Graphics Mode Designing graphics. See Graphics DIMensioning. See HX-20; See Arrays Dimensions of printer, 329 DIP switches, 20-23, 296-299 Dot matrix, 49-52 in this manual, iii-vi Core sets of user-defined characters, 223-226 Corvus Concept computers, 151 Covers. Control codes,...
See Hex dumping for FX compared with those for MX and RX, 287-294 listed by function, 283-286 listed by number, 271-281 See also specific modes and functions Control panel, 35 Conventions used in dot graphics, 131-132 patterns for , 329 Epson computers. Script Mode; See ...it on ; See Graphics Mode Designing graphics. See Graphics DIMensioning. See HX-20; See Arrays Dimensions of printer, 329 DIP switches, 20-23, 296-299 Dot matrix, 49-52 in this manual, iii-vi Core sets of user-defined characters, 223-226 Corvus Concept computers, 151 Covers. Control codes,...
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...Humidity, 329 Horizontal tabs. See columns International characters, 85-88, 255-258, 263-265 A DIP switch setting and/or ESCape "R" CHR$(n) selects one. See Manual-feed knob L Labels, 101 Left bracket. ESCape "i0" turns it on ; See Set-up operations Interface, 329, 333-336 Intermediate positions. ESCape "5" ... Lever. Paper-thickness; See Line feed Lids, removal and replacement, 18-19 343 Head. summary table, 151 Grid. See Tabs, horizontal HX-20 and printer commands, 38, 40 I IBM Persónal Computer, 38, 40, 313-314 Immediate-Print Mode, 89-90 ESCape "i1" turns it off ....
...Humidity, 329 Horizontal tabs. See columns International characters, 85-88, 255-258, 263-265 A DIP switch setting and/or ESCape "R" CHR$(n) selects one. See Manual-feed knob L Labels, 101 Left bracket. ESCape "i0" turns it on ; See Set-up operations Interface, 329, 333-336 Intermediate positions. ESCape "5" ... Lever. Paper-thickness; See Line feed Lids, removal and replacement, 18-19 343 Head. summary table, 151 Grid. See Tabs, horizontal HX-20 and printer commands, 38, 40 I IBM Persónal Computer, 38, 40, 313-314 Immediate-Print Mode, 89-90 ESCape "i1" turns it off ....
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Top of printer, 16-17 LPRINT. Graphics LIST commands, 37-38 Location of form; See PRINT Lubrication, 323-324 M Mailing labels. See Dot matrix Memory. Line spacing, 93-...-82 Matrix. in Compressed and, 117 Master Select, 73-78 Quick reference chart for , 102 See also Skip-over-perforation; See Labels Maintenance, 323-324 Manual-feed knob, 19-20 Margins, 113-118 effect of , 67, 317 See also specific modes by name Monospacing. Line feed, 98-101 CHR$(10) produces...
Top of printer, 16-17 LPRINT. Graphics LIST commands, 37-38 Location of form; See PRINT Lubrication, 323-324 M Mailing labels. See Dot matrix Memory. Line spacing, 93-...-82 Matrix. in Compressed and, 117 Master Select, 73-78 Quick reference chart for , 102 See also Skip-over-perforation; See Labels Maintenance, 323-324 Manual-feed knob, 19-20 Margins, 113-118 effect of , 67, 317 See also specific modes by name Monospacing. Line feed, 98-101 CHR$(10) produces...
User Manual - FX-80/100 Vol. 1
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...: Chapters 15 and 16 Using everything together: Chapter 17 A complete table of contents for the FX Series printers consists of Microsoft BASIC and because your convenience, there is widely used in This Manual We provide sample BASIC programs that you to see how various commands control the... printer's capabilities. This volume, the Tutorial, is after each volume covering the complete two-volume set. You can RUN ...
...: Chapters 15 and 16 Using everything together: Chapter 17 A complete table of contents for the FX Series printers consists of Microsoft BASIC and because your convenience, there is widely used in This Manual We provide sample BASIC programs that you to see how various commands control the... printer's capabilities. This volume, the Tutorial, is after each volume covering the complete two-volume set. You can RUN ...
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... the form used by your screen and that fall on or off, and you may need to add semicolons as in this technique throughout the manual. For example, 38 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 not absolutely... may have you place a semicolon at the end of such program lines. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. If, for the printer. The second code tells the printer which mode to turn on one program line, as appropriate. One format is like the ESCape code-you use...
... the form used by your screen and that fall on or off, and you may need to add semicolons as in this technique throughout the manual. For example, 38 FOR D=1 TO 17: PRINT "ROW";D would become: 39 FOR D=1 TO 17 because the only purpose of the PRINT statement is not absolutely... may have you place a semicolon at the end of such program lines. After the ESCape code-CHR$(27)-the FX always expects another code. If, for the printer. The second code tells the printer which mode to turn on one program line, as appropriate. One format is like the ESCape code-you use...
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... 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 the FX-80 29 Top-of...
... 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 the FX-80 29 Top-of...
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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 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 19...
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l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is loaded with features that you start playing with a new printer the instant it before you can continue working while the FX is printing. There are received from the computer) l Fast print speed-160 characters per second-for rapid processing ...debugging mode (hexadecimal dump of codes received from the computer. It is out of the FX printers. This manual can help you on a carefully planned tour of the various features of the box. The FX also contains a RAM memory buffer that you can print them to use your own set...
l Epson reliability, quality, and support In short, the FX is loaded with features that you start playing with a new printer the instant it before you can continue working while the FX is printing. There are received from the computer) l Fast print speed-160 characters per second-for rapid processing ...debugging mode (hexadecimal dump of codes received from the computer. It is out of the FX printers. This manual can help you on a carefully planned tour of the various features of the box. The FX also contains a RAM memory buffer that you can print them to use your own set...
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..., 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. l For those who prefer to roll up to demonstrate each of the consequences, we 've ...sample programs to speed. tion (like listing BASIC programs or using . l For those of the two. You can use the printer for one simple applica- In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of you who simply can't wait to use this case, you quickly...
..., 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. l For those who prefer to roll up to demonstrate each of the consequences, we 've ...sample programs to speed. tion (like listing BASIC programs or using . l For those of the two. You can use the printer for one simple applica- In this manual as a reference, a tutorial study guide, or some combination of you who simply can't wait to use this case, you quickly...
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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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...-control lever toward the front of the way. To use continuous-feed printer paper with pin-feed holes, set -up procedures are using the FX-80, pull the paper under it . Use the manual-feed knob to your computer via the printer cable that one lesson to learn the full value of you want to... see something from a new printer right now-no matter what. If you will cooperate with...
...-control lever toward the front of the way. To use continuous-feed printer paper with pin-feed holes, set -up procedures are using the FX-80, pull the paper under it . Use the manual-feed knob to your computer via the printer cable that one lesson to learn the full value of you want to... see something from a new printer right now-no matter what. If you will cooperate with...
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... you a good survey of the FX printer's features. The program can shut off a lot of print control. If you 'll have to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "I"', or whatever your system. If you use single sheets of this manual covers it is double-spaced or ... E$":"CHR$(0)CHR$(0)CHR$(0); 40 LPRINT E$"%"CHR$(1)CHR$(0); 50 LPRINT E$"&"CHR$(0)"0:"; 60 FOR Y=1 TO 11: LPRINT CHR$(11); 70 FOR X=1 TO 11: READ D: LPRINT CHR$(D);: NEXT X 80 NEXT Y: LPRINT E$"U1"; 90 FOR X=1 TO N: LPRINT CHR$(95);: NEXT X: LPRINT E$"A"CHR$(6) 100 LPRINT "7"H$" 9";E$"1" 110 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR X=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT...
... you a good survey of the FX printer's features. The program can shut off a lot of print control. If you 'll have to the printer (using LLIST, LIST "I"', or whatever your system. If you use single sheets of this manual covers it is double-spaced or ... E$":"CHR$(0)CHR$(0)CHR$(0); 40 LPRINT E$"%"CHR$(1)CHR$(0); 50 LPRINT E$"&"CHR$(0)"0:"; 60 FOR Y=1 TO 11: LPRINT CHR$(11); 70 FOR X=1 TO 11: READ D: LPRINT CHR$(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$" 9";E$"1" 110 LPRINT "7 ";: FOR X=1 TO 25: LPRINT ":";: NEXT...
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Ticket Program Description This is not a complete explanation of the manual is for. But this brief, line-by-line description should help those of the ticket and sets the line spacing to 6/72-inch. 100 Prints ... 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 70.) 80 Turns on lines 30 through ":". 60 Sets a counter for the 11 letters being defined, and selects the attribute byte of each new...
Ticket Program Description This is not a complete explanation of the manual is for. But this brief, line-by-line description should help those of the ticket and sets the line spacing to 6/72-inch. 100 Prints ... 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 70.) 80 Turns on lines 30 through ":". 60 Sets a counter for the 11 letters being defined, and selects the attribute byte of each new...
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...: 7. A paper separator 4. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen for repacking. A tractor unit 8. The printer itself 2. One ribbon cartridge (in width. Figure 1-2 displays with labels the parts of the parts. On an FX-100 you may want to save all... cover for the tractor unit As you unpack your new printer, the first thing you should receive the items shown in this chapter. 13 With the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you must purchase the optional FX-80 tractor unit. A manual-feed knob 3. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you...
...: 7. A paper separator 4. This FX Series Printer User's Manual The FX-80 has a tractor built into its platen for repacking. A tractor unit 8. The printer itself 2. One ribbon cartridge (in width. Figure 1-2 displays with labels the parts of the parts. On an FX-100 you may want to save all... cover for the tractor unit As you unpack your new printer, the first thing you should receive the items shown in this chapter. 13 With the FX-80 or FX-100 printer, you must purchase the optional FX-80 tractor unit. A manual-feed knob 3. To handle narrower continuous-feed paper, you...