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Contents Introduction 1 Apex80 Features 1 About This Manual 2 Where to Get Help 2 Chapter 1 Setting Up Identifying Printer Parts 1-1 Selecting a Place for the Printer 1-2 Installing the Paper Feed Knob 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-3 Replacing the Ribbon 1-6 Plugging in the Printer 1-7 Using Continuous-feed Paper 1-7 Using Single-sheet Paper 1-15 Operating the Control Panel 1-19 Connecting the Apex80 to...
Contents Introduction 1 Apex80 Features 1 About This Manual 2 Where to Get Help 2 Chapter 1 Setting Up Identifying Printer Parts 1-1 Selecting a Place for the Printer 1-2 Installing the Paper Feed Knob 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-3 Replacing the Ribbon 1-6 Plugging in the Printer 1-7 Using Continuous-feed Paper 1-7 Using Single-sheet Paper 1-15 Operating the Control Panel 1-19 Connecting the Apex80 to...
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...can also call the toll-free Epson number: 1-800-421-5426. About This Manual Chapter 1 gives you need most. To purchase accessories such as ribbons and option cards, check with your Apex80 printer, just call the 800 number for the location of the manual is a pull-out Quick Reference... card containing the information you step-by-step instructions on solving problems. Inside the back of your nearest Epson Service Center. The appendixes contain reference...
...can also call the toll-free Epson number: 1-800-421-5426. About This Manual Chapter 1 gives you need most. To purchase accessories such as ribbons and option cards, check with your Apex80 printer, just call the 800 number for the location of the manual is a pull-out Quick Reference... card containing the information you step-by-step instructions on solving problems. Inside the back of your nearest Epson Service Center. The appendixes contain reference...
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In addition to this chapter. Figure 1-1. Setting Up 1-1 Printer parts *Note: The tractor unit for your Apex80 printer, simply follow the steps in this manual, the printer box should contain the items shown in Figure 1-1.* The paper feed knob is packed into an indentation in the white foam material. Chapter 1 Setting Up To set up your printer may be preinstalled. Identifying Printer Parts First, see that you have all the parts you need.
In addition to this chapter. Figure 1-1. Setting Up 1-1 Printer parts *Note: The tractor unit for your Apex80 printer, simply follow the steps in this manual, the printer box should contain the items shown in Figure 1-1.* The paper feed knob is packed into an indentation in the white foam material. Chapter 1 Setting Up To set up your printer may be preinstalled. Identifying Printer Parts First, see that you have all the parts you need.
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... manual can wipe out valuable information in your printer and computer away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, and dust. Also remember the following: l Use a grounded outlet, and do not use the Centronics® parallel interface. These can 't use an adapter plug. l Protect the printer ... There are controlled by wall switches. In addition to the items in the box, you require a special interface. Selecting a Place for the Printer The main consideration in selecting a good location for the cable to reach. l Avoid using an outlet on a shelf, 1-2 Setting Up l ...
... manual can wipe out valuable information in your printer and computer away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, and dust. Also remember the following: l Use a grounded outlet, and do not use the Centronics® parallel interface. These can 't use an adapter plug. l Protect the printer ... There are controlled by wall switches. In addition to the items in the box, you require a special interface. Selecting a Place for the Printer The main consideration in selecting a good location for the cable to reach. l Avoid using an outlet on a shelf, 1-2 Setting Up l ...
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... Appendix F.) Follow these steps and refer to Figure 1-21 to connect your printer and computer: 1. Plug the appropriate end of your Apex80 printer. If you don't know what a Centronics parallel interface is, your computer manual or your dealer can tell you what you can find them in a variety of ...interface, you need an interface board. Make sure that both your computer. Figure 1-21. Connecting the Apex80 to Your Computer Now that the test pattern has shown that your printer is operational...
... Appendix F.) Follow these steps and refer to Figure 1-21 to connect your printer and computer: 1. Plug the appropriate end of your Apex80 printer. If you don't know what a Centronics parallel interface is, your computer manual or your dealer can tell you what you can find them in a variety of ...interface, you need an interface board. Make sure that both your computer. Figure 1-21. Connecting the Apex80 to Your Computer Now that the test pattern has shown that your printer is operational...
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These clips ensure that your computer manual. 1-24 Setting Up Connect the other end of the connector. On most computers you can easily find the correct connector for the printer cable, but if you are not sure, consult your cable will not be loosened or unplugged accidentally. 4. 3. If your computer. Secure the plug to the grounding screw below the connector. 5. Press the clips into the metal clasps at each side of the printer cable to your cable has a grounding wire, fasten it to the printer with the wire clips on each side of the plug.
These clips ensure that your computer manual. 1-24 Setting Up Connect the other end of the connector. On most computers you can easily find the correct connector for the printer cable, but if you are not sure, consult your cable will not be loosened or unplugged accidentally. 4. 3. If your computer. Secure the plug to the grounding screw below the connector. 5. Press the clips into the metal clasps at each side of the printer cable to your cable has a grounding wire, fasten it to the printer with the wire clips on each side of the plug.
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To be sure the program and the Apex80 are communicating properly. Therefore, most printer commands are sequences of codes, the first of which is the escape code. This manual uses the ASCII abbreviation ESC for this chapter. The ASCII standard includes codes for such functions as ... find the appropriate method of inserting the code into the program. When using control codes to select printer functions for an application program or programming language, check the manual for Information Interchange, which is usually referred to by using commands The most common way of naming...
To be sure the program and the Apex80 are communicating properly. Therefore, most printer commands are sequences of codes, the first of which is the escape code. This manual uses the ASCII abbreviation ESC for this chapter. The ASCII standard includes codes for such functions as ... find the appropriate method of inserting the code into the program. When using control codes to select printer functions for an application program or programming language, check the manual for Information Interchange, which is usually referred to by using commands The most common way of naming...
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... control panel (see if you can place printer commands in Chapter 3). If this is an 80-column printer, but you can turn on other methods for your spreadsheet program provides a list of this manual to assign the command. l Check the printer options that may be part of the printer. A major concern for information on page 2-1 to...
... control panel (see if you can place printer commands in Chapter 3). If this is an 80-column printer, but you can turn on other methods for your spreadsheet program provides a list of this manual to assign the command. l Check the printer options that may be part of the printer. A major concern for information on page 2-1 to...
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...Normal 80 Elite 96 Condensed 132 Condensed Elite 160 Therefore, if your spreadsheet asks the number of printing is ESC M, and the command for condensed elite might use of the SelecType control panel buttons. For example, your printer can print, decide which mode you change printer ...be sure you have the capability of a spreadsheet. Then look up the proper command in the manual for SI (condensed). Table 2.1. First, almost all spreadsheets have selected the correct printer if the program asks you would look in the Command Summary (Appendix A) in Chapter 3. With...
...Normal 80 Elite 96 Condensed 132 Condensed Elite 160 Therefore, if your spreadsheet asks the number of printing is ESC M, and the command for condensed elite might use of the SelecType control panel buttons. For example, your printer can print, decide which mode you change printer ...be sure you have the capability of a spreadsheet. Then look up the proper command in the manual for SI (condensed). Table 2.1. First, almost all spreadsheets have selected the correct printer if the program asks you would look in the Command Summary (Appendix A) in Chapter 3. With...
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... set up your application program to find whether the problem lies with your spreadsheet program's manual or Appendix C of this manual. An awareness of the many graphics programs available. Most graphics programs have a printer selection procedure, in exploring a printer's potential or troubleshooting a printing problem. If, on page 2-1 to send a command for italic printing, you...
... set up your application program to find whether the problem lies with your spreadsheet program's manual or Appendix C of this manual. An awareness of the many graphics programs available. Most graphics programs have a printer selection procedure, in exploring a printer's potential or troubleshooting a printing problem. If, on page 2-1 to send a command for italic printing, you...
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...$ (27); Most versions of producing printed output is to denote hexadecimal numbers. "E" LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B); The examples in this manual are written in BASIC, because BASIC is included with most computer systems. In most forms of BASIC, and in particular Microsoft®...forms: LPRINT CHR$ (27); If you can see Appendix C. Sending printer commands with BASIC You can send printer commands with Application Programs 2-7 Individual printer control codes can be sent by the text to the printer, selecting emphasized printing. Using the Apex80 with any programming language.
...$ (27); Most versions of producing printed output is to denote hexadecimal numbers. "E" LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B); The examples in this manual are written in BASIC, because BASIC is included with most computer systems. In most forms of BASIC, and in particular Microsoft®...forms: LPRINT CHR$ (27); If you can see Appendix C. Sending printer commands with BASIC You can send printer commands with Application Programs 2-7 Individual printer control codes can be sent by the text to the printer, selecting emphasized printing. Using the Apex80 with any programming language.
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Press the LINE FEED button. 6. SelecType 3-3 These programs cancel previous typestyle settings by sending certain printer codes before printing. You should be aware of an entire file or document, not an individual line or word. Press the ON/OFF LINE button .... Press the FORM FEED button. 5. l SelecType is four, but remember that you are using the NLQ mode, remember that with a particular application program, consult its manual on how to select an additional mode, start counting again where you left off.
Press the LINE FEED button. 6. SelecType 3-3 These programs cancel previous typestyle settings by sending certain printer codes before printing. You should be aware of an entire file or document, not an individual line or word. Press the ON/OFF LINE button .... Press the FORM FEED button. 5. l SelecType is four, but remember that you are using the NLQ mode, remember that with a particular application program, consult its manual on how to select an additional mode, start counting again where you left off.
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Introduction to produce this kind of BASIC) automatically inserts carriage return and line feed codes after every 80 or 130 characters. This is usually no problem with text, but it combines six print lines into a figure taller than eight dots. In some versions ... 150 LPRINT CHR$(170);CHR$(85); 160 NEXT X: LPRINT 170 NEXT R 180 LPRINT CHR$(27);"@" If you run the program, you can spoil your software manual for the proper format.
Introduction to produce this kind of BASIC) automatically inserts carriage return and line feed codes after every 80 or 130 characters. This is usually no problem with text, but it combines six print lines into a figure taller than eight dots. In some versions ... 150 LPRINT CHR$(170);CHR$(85); 160 NEXT X: LPRINT 170 NEXT R 180 LPRINT CHR$(27);"@" If you run the program, you can spoil your software manual for the proper format.
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... statement, a message should take this process is the best solution for each code directly to the printer. You should go to the screen before anything is changing the codes. Unfortunately, this approach only if... available software that is sent to the printer port. This bypasses the BASIC interpreter and avoids the interface. Consult your computer's manual to PRINT. Then change the printer driver program in your computer system is ... a program for your dealer or call the Epson 800 number. First, you can do the same on four types of the way your system.
... statement, a message should take this process is the best solution for each code directly to the printer. You should go to the screen before anything is changing the codes. Unfortunately, this approach only if... available software that is sent to the printer port. This bypasses the BASIC interpreter and avoids the interface. Consult your computer's manual to PRINT. Then change the printer driver program in your computer system is ... a program for your dealer or call the Epson 800 number. First, you can do the same on four types of the way your system.
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... it is the only problem. Keep the printer lid in place to 35° C). First you open the printer as a random file: OPEN "LPTl:" AS #l Although this manual, don't forget to use PRINT #l wherever you see LPRINT Maintaining Your Printer Always keep the printer in a clean and safe place. The ...extra line feed-CHR$(l0)-that the print line is wider than 80 characters per line in ...
... it is the only problem. Keep the printer lid in place to 35° C). First you open the printer as a random file: OPEN "LPTl:" AS #l Although this manual, don't forget to use PRINT #l wherever you see LPRINT Maintaining Your Printer Always keep the printer in a clean and safe place. The ...extra line feed-CHR$(l0)-that the print line is wider than 80 characters per line in ...
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It is essential that the printer and computer use a different computer), refer to communicate properly. Serial Interface Settings ... or two groups of DIP switches located on the interface yourself, (perhaps in a wide range of the printer or the computer for you can probably be able to adjust the computer and interface to give optimum performance in...computer can , change the communications protocol of conditions. If you , he or she should also be altered by the printer is set up at the factory to achieve a good match. the protocol used by a software command. E-8 Choosing and...
It is essential that the printer and computer use a different computer), refer to communicate properly. Serial Interface Settings ... or two groups of DIP switches located on the interface yourself, (perhaps in a wide range of the printer or the computer for you can probably be able to adjust the computer and interface to give optimum performance in...computer can , change the communications protocol of conditions. If you , he or she should also be altered by the printer is set up at the factory to achieve a good match. the protocol used by a software command. E-8 Choosing and...