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Appendix E
Epson Emulation
Mode
Introduction
This appendix covers the commands supported by the
printer whenever it is in Epson Emulation Mode. This
appendix applies to your printer only if it emulates
the Epson FX-80. (See the status summary sheet.)
If you are using a word processor, you do not need to
read this appendix. Once your word processor is cor-
rectly installed and is configured to work with a printer
that emulates an Epson FX-80, you may use your word
processor commands to edit and send your files to the
printer.
The explanations of the supported Epson commands are
given for those who may be writing computer programs
and must actually use these commands. Epson commands
which are not supported by the printer generally are re-
quired for the Epson FX-80 printer to overcome certain
hardware limitations.
In addition to the commands explained in this section,
there are Seven Special Commands that are also hon-
ored when in Epson Emulation Mode. These are soft-
ware commands which allow you to change fonts, change
emulation modes, change page orientation, change paper
source, change the copy count, access the Extended Printer
Control or redefine the command or font translation ta-
bles. The software commands are a special feature of the
printer and are very useful. One especially useful com-
mand allows you to redefine the translation tables may be
used to change the <ESC> character to a printable equiv-
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