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... leave cables connected to radio or television reception, which can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or their consequences. @ Copyright 1984 by EPSON CORPORATION Nagano. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any errors be determined by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to comply with the limits for a of Part 15 of Tandy Corporation. 80 Micro...
... leave cables connected to radio or television reception, which can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or their consequences. @ Copyright 1984 by EPSON CORPORATION Nagano. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any errors be determined by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to comply with the limits for a of Part 15 of Tandy Corporation. 80 Micro...
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...Languages . . . . 33 . . . Vlll Introduction . . . . . . 1 LX-80 Features About This Manual . . . 1 2 1 Setting Up Your LX-80 Printer Printer Parts 3 3 Printer Location Paper Feed Knob Installation Ribbon Installation Ribbon Replacement 4 4 5 8 Paper Loading 9 Control Panel Test Pattern 10 12 Connecting the LX-80 to Your Computer . . . . 13 First Printing Exercise 14 2 SelecType 15 Choosing Print Modes 15 Turning SelecType Mode On 16 Using SelecType 17 First SelecType Exercises 18 Testing Your Software for the Reset Code . . . 19 Mode...
...Languages . . . . 33 . . . Vlll Introduction . . . . . . 1 LX-80 Features About This Manual . . . 1 2 1 Setting Up Your LX-80 Printer Printer Parts 3 3 Printer Location Paper Feed Knob Installation Ribbon Installation Ribbon Replacement 4 4 5 8 Paper Loading 9 Control Panel Test Pattern 10 12 Connecting the LX-80 to Your Computer . . . . 13 First Printing Exercise 14 2 SelecType 15 Choosing Print Modes 15 Turning SelecType Mode On 16 Using SelecType 17 First SelecType Exercises 18 Testing Your Software for the Reset Code . . . 19 Mode...
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... H-3 I-1 I-3 I-3 I Method 2 Method3 Method 4 Cancelling Functions with SelecType Other software Beeper Error Warnings Data Dump Mode Coding Solutions POKEing codes Special printer drivers Solutions for Seven-Bit Systems Solutions for Specific Systems Applesoft BASIC solutions Apple II solutions TIBRMS-8P0CTT"Msos loultiuotniso n QX-10™ solutions G Printer Maintenance Always ........ F Troubleshooting and Advanced Features Problem/Solution Summary Setting print styles Tabbing Graphics Paper-out sensor SelecType Solutions M e t h o d l I -3 vi
... H-3 I-1 I-3 I-3 I Method 2 Method3 Method 4 Cancelling Functions with SelecType Other software Beeper Error Warnings Data Dump Mode Coding Solutions POKEing codes Special printer drivers Solutions for Seven-Bit Systems Solutions for Specific Systems Applesoft BASIC solutions Apple II solutions TIBRMS-8P0CTT"Msos loultiuotniso n QX-10™ solutions G Printer Maintenance Always ........ F Troubleshooting and Advanced Features Problem/Solution Summary Setting print styles Tabbing Graphics Paper-out sensor SelecType Solutions M e t h o d l I -3 vi
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List of Figures 1-1 Printer parts 1-2 Paper feed knob installation 1-3 Ribbon cassette 1-4 Print head assembly 1-5 Ribbon cassette installation 1-6 Ribbon placement . . . . 1-7 LX-80 ready for paper loading . . . . . . 1-8 Control panel 1-9 Test patterns 1-10 Cable connection 3 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 2-1 SelecType setting and functions 17 3-1 A capital T 3-2 The three pitches of the LX-80 3-3 LX-80 dot matrix characters 23 25 26 6-1 Emphasized and single-strike 6-2 Double-strike and single-strike 6-3 Expanded and standard characters . . . . . 6-4 ...
List of Figures 1-1 Printer parts 1-2 Paper feed knob installation 1-3 Ribbon cassette 1-4 Print head assembly 1-5 Ribbon cassette installation 1-6 Ribbon placement . . . . 1-7 LX-80 ready for paper loading . . . . . . 1-8 Control panel 1-9 Test patterns 1-10 Cable connection 3 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 2-1 SelecType setting and functions 17 3-1 A capital T 3-2 The three pitches of the LX-80 3-3 LX-80 dot matrix characters 23 25 26 6-1 Emphasized and single-strike 6-2 Double-strike and single-strike 6-3 Expanded and standard characters . . . . . 6-4 ...
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... and italic, six widths, and two kinds of bold printing l User-definable characters so you can create and print your own symbols or characters l High-resolution graphics for charts, diagrams, and illustrations l Eleven international character sets l Easy paper loading l Ribbon cassette for quick and clean ribbon changing Introduction The Epson LX-80 printer combines low price with the high quality and advanced features formerly available...
... and italic, six widths, and two kinds of bold printing l User-definable characters so you can create and print your own symbols or characters l High-resolution graphics for charts, diagrams, and illustrations l Eleven international character sets l Easy paper loading l Ribbon cassette for quick and clean ribbon changing Introduction The Epson LX-80 printer combines low price with the high quality and advanced features formerly available...
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... valuable information in your computer's memory and disrupt your printing. Paper Feed Knob Installation Now that you have unpacked your LX-80, the first and simplest piece to install is the paper feed knob, which cable you need and whether or not you need a special interface. Printer Location Now that can't use to manually advance the paper-just as you should choose a suitable location for it. The main requirement...
... valuable information in your computer's memory and disrupt your printing. Paper Feed Knob Installation Now that you have unpacked your LX-80, the first and simplest piece to install is the paper feed knob, which cable you need and whether or not you need a special interface. Printer Location Now that can't use to manually advance the paper-just as you should choose a suitable location for it. The main requirement...
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With a few taps on your LX-80. Chapter 2 SelecType At the end of the introduction you saw samples of the typestyles available on the panel buttons of the LX-80, you 'll learn how Epson's SelecType feature puts the most-used print modes at your fingertips. In this chapter you can change your printing from $:ll~~, i!+, 1") (I:/ cl r' (:I j, r) (:.:I.. 1, Et! ..' !:I;. 't;, r j, 1.: (
With a few taps on your LX-80. Chapter 2 SelecType At the end of the introduction you saw samples of the typestyles available on the panel buttons of the LX-80, you 'll learn how Epson's SelecType feature puts the most-used print modes at your fingertips. In this chapter you can change your printing from $:ll~~, i!+, 1") (I:/ cl r' (:I j, r) (:.:I.. 1, Et! ..' !:I;. 't;, r j, 1.: (
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... ON LINE button to select a function and the FF button to combine two modes that the ON LINE and READY lights are on. If it receives codes for two modes that mode with emphasized for the possibility of double-strike and elite. The number of times you continue the count. Don't worry about harming your printer if you try to set that it uses only one mode...
... ON LINE button to select a function and the FF button to combine two modes that the ON LINE and READY lights are on. If it receives codes for two modes that mode with emphasized for the possibility of double-strike and elite. The number of times you continue the count. Don't worry about harming your printer if you try to set that it uses only one mode...
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...in each line and let the LX-80 do your part of the work as if the printer will be printing from left to right on every other widths, or pitches. Bidirectional Printing In nearly all of our discussions in this manual, we describe the action of the LX-80 print head as ... changed, but the horizontal space between pin firings. During its normal operation while printing in other line. It does so by reducing the distance between them is , the print head goes from left . It does this bidirectional printing, so you can also print in the draft mode, however, the LX-80 prints ...
...in each line and let the LX-80 do your part of the work as if the printer will be printing from left to right on every other widths, or pitches. Bidirectional Printing In nearly all of our discussions in this manual, we describe the action of the LX-80 print head as ... changed, but the horizontal space between pin firings. During its normal operation while printing in other line. It does so by reducing the distance between them is , the print head goes from left . It does this bidirectional printing, so you can also print in the draft mode, however, the LX-80 prints ...
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... decimal number for the ESCape code, and 13 is no standard terminology for sending printer codes. It's not possible to use. l Inserting LX-SO printer codes in Chapter 2. we gave precise instructions on how to be as precise and specific as word processing and business programs. With this chapter because the LX-80 works with so many print features of the LX-80, you can use a software program that sends...
... decimal number for the ESCape code, and 13 is no standard terminology for sending printer codes. It's not possible to use. l Inserting LX-SO printer codes in Chapter 2. we gave precise instructions on how to be as precise and specific as word processing and business programs. With this chapter because the LX-80 works with so many print features of the LX-80, you can use a software program that sends...
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... the user can define. If you may be in the middle of codes that you to send commands to turn italic mode on and when it reaches the second, it . Just use embedded codes also have a few commands that the next numbers are more familiar with your software and with your print codes and type Control-V again to signal the beginning of the LX-80...
... the user can define. If you may be in the middle of codes that you to send commands to turn italic mode on and when it reaches the second, it . Just use embedded codes also have a few commands that the next numbers are more familiar with your software and with your print codes and type Control-V again to signal the beginning of the LX-80...
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... changes. need to change is the instruction LPRINT, which is the MBASIC command to send something to print a sample line of LPRINT in the programs. If you have to make a few instructions arc necessary. Then the program sends the correct codes for your program and then use for word cating with the printer for you are quite happy with their printers without ever learning load paper...
... changes. need to change is the instruction LPRINT, which is the MBASIC command to send something to print a sample line of LPRINT in the programs. If you have to make a few instructions arc necessary. Then the program sends the correct codes for your program and then use for word cating with the printer for you are quite happy with their printers without ever learning load paper...
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..., see Appendix D for instructions for the appropriate number from the list above. JAPAN # Y f * ' NORWAY # n d rFBAiiB:::ij DENMARK II # ttilBAUBz0A~ 50 In order to print several new characters. The ESCape code in BASIC has the following character sets and then use one of two ways: with an ESCape code or with the small switches, called DIP switches, in the back of the printer.
..., see Appendix D for instructions for the appropriate number from the list above. JAPAN # Y f * ' NORWAY # n d rFBAiiB:::ij DENMARK II # ttilBAUBz0A~ 50 In order to print several new characters. The ESCape code in BASIC has the following character sets and then use one of two ways: with an ESCape code or with the small switches, called DIP switches, in the back of the printer.
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... the tables is the ASCII code that prints the characters in that you need, you will have selected an international character set with the DIP switches or the ESCape "R" code, you have to send the proper ASCII number to print the corresponding character in draft mode Table 6-3. Once you can use the tables to see the ... will be printed on your keyboard does not have chosen. Simply type the character from the top row of one of the set you have one of the figures in order to the printer in another example, if you have reset the DIP switches for the UK character set and you ...
... the tables is the ASCII code that prints the characters in that you need, you will have selected an international character set with the DIP switches or the ESCape "R" code, you have to send the proper ASCII number to print the corresponding character in draft mode Table 6-3. Once you can use the tables to see the ... will be printed on your keyboard does not have chosen. Simply type the character from the top row of one of the set you have one of the figures in order to the printer in another example, if you have reset the DIP switches for the UK character set and you ...
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10 G$zCHR$(27>+"K"+CHR$(l00)+CHR(0) 2c3 A$=CHR$( 85 > +(;EW$( 42 > 30 B$~~CHR$(42)tCMR$(85) 40 I,PRINT CHR$(27)"1"; 50 FOR Rr-1 TO 3 60 LPRINT G$; 70 FOR X=1 TO 50: L,PRINT A$;: NEXT X 80 LPRINT 90 InPRINT G$; 100 FOR X=1 TO 50: LPRINT B$;: NEXT X 110 LPRINT: NEXT R 120 LPRINT CE
10 G$zCHR$(27>+"K"+CHR$(l00)+CHR(0) 2c3 A$=CHR$( 85 > +(;EW$( 42 > 30 B$~~CHR$(42)tCMR$(85) 40 I,PRINT CHR$(27)"1"; 50 FOR Rr-1 TO 3 60 LPRINT G$; 70 FOR X=1 TO 50: L,PRINT A$;: NEXT X 80 LPRINT 90 InPRINT G$; 100 FOR X=1 TO 50: LPRINT B$;: NEXT X 110 LPRINT: NEXT R 120 LPRINT CE
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... problems sending one or more of the tabs on the right. Tabs are set according to match solutions with problems. Other sections cover beeper error warnings, hexadecimal data dumping, coding and seven-bit solutions, and specific solutions for several directions. Appendix F Troubleshooting and Advanced Features This appendix approaches troubleshooting from several popular personal computer systems. Problem/Solution Summary Possible problems are incorrect when changing pitch. Changes...
... problems sending one or more of the tabs on the right. Tabs are set according to match solutions with problems. Other sections cover beeper error warnings, hexadecimal data dumping, coding and seven-bit solutions, and specific solutions for several directions. Appendix F Troubleshooting and Advanced Features This appendix approaches troubleshooting from several popular personal computer systems. Problem/Solution Summary Possible problems are incorrect when changing pitch. Changes...
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Method 1 Use the installation program for your document. Method 2 Without using the following steps: 1) Be sure that monitor printer cable pin 12 will stop printing. Be sure to overcome this problem, or you have found that your software sends a resetting code and wipes out your software manual for compressed). 4) Press the FF button to set compressed. 5) Press the LF button to select compressed mode using SelecType, give the command to remove the...
Method 1 Use the installation program for your document. Method 2 Without using the following steps: 1) Be sure that monitor printer cable pin 12 will stop printing. Be sure to overcome this problem, or you have found that your software sends a resetting code and wipes out your software manual for compressed). 4) Press the FF button to set compressed. 5) Press the LF button to select compressed mode using SelecType, give the command to remove the...
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... paper is loaded correctly. Beeper Error Warnings When the LX-80's beeper sounds, it is too complicated and prefer to cancel all the SelecType settings and then reset the ones they want to cancel modes individually, remember to a qualified service person. Turn on the printer while holding down the FF and LF buttons at the end of the codes. The hexadecimal numbers are the codes...
... paper is loaded correctly. Beeper Error Warnings When the LX-80's beeper sounds, it is too complicated and prefer to cancel all the SelecType settings and then reset the ones they want to cancel modes individually, remember to a qualified service person. Turn on the printer while holding down the FF and LF buttons at the end of the codes. The hexadecimal numbers are the codes...
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... be set with . Control codes; Can also be set with DIP switch or SelecType margin settings in, 56 Continuous-feed paper, E-1-6 Control codes, 29-33 data dumping in hexadecimal, F-6-8 listed by function, C-1-3 listed by number, B-1-10 See also specific modes and functions Control panel, 10-11 Selecting typestyles with SelecType Compressed mode, 24-25, 37 ASCII 15 turns it off. See Test pattern B Bail. ESCape code; See SelecType Cover. See Lid Cut-sheet feeder option...
... be set with . Control codes; Can also be set with DIP switch or SelecType margin settings in, 56 Continuous-feed paper, E-1-6 Control codes, 29-33 data dumping in hexadecimal, F-6-8 listed by function, C-1-3 listed by number, B-1-10 See also specific modes and functions Control panel, 10-11 Selecting typestyles with SelecType Compressed mode, 24-25, 37 ASCII 15 turns it off. See Test pattern B Bail. ESCape code; See SelecType Cover. See Lid Cut-sheet feeder option...
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...-53, A-3-4 Specifications, H-1-3 Subscript. See Script mode Switches. See Paper Set-up operations for printer, 3-14, E-l-6 Seven-bit systems, F-10-11 limitations of, F-11 test for problem codes, F-10 Protective lid. ESCape "T" turns either mode off . SelecType feature, 15-22 cancelling functions with user-defined characters, 67 Resetting the printer, 38 Ribbon, installation and replacement, 5-8 Right margin. ESCape "S1" turns subscript mode on . ESCape "0" turns it on; See DIP switches J-6 Print head and dot...
...-53, A-3-4 Specifications, H-1-3 Subscript. See Script mode Switches. See Paper Set-up operations for printer, 3-14, E-l-6 Seven-bit systems, F-10-11 limitations of, F-11 test for problem codes, F-10 Protective lid. ESCape "T" turns either mode off . SelecType feature, 15-22 cancelling functions with user-defined characters, 67 Resetting the printer, 38 Ribbon, installation and replacement, 5-8 Right margin. ESCape "S1" turns subscript mode on . ESCape "0" turns it on; See DIP switches J-6 Print head and dot...
