The Dip Switch Functions - Epson DFX-8000 User Manual

Setting the DIP Switches
The DIP
switch functions
This
section describes the different
DIP switches.
printer's
Slashed zero
When DIP switch
When the DIP switch is off, the printer prints open zeros
feature is useful for clearly distinguishing between uppercase 0 and
zero when printing documents such as program lists.
Printer mode
When DIP switch
mode. When the DIP switch is off, the printer operates in Epson
ESC/P mode. The functions of DIP switches
2-1 in emulation
IBM
ESC/P mode. The tables on the previous page describe the special
functions of these DIP switches in IBM emulation mode.
Default character set
When DIP switch 2-l is on, the user-defined character set is the
default. User-defined characters
memory even when the power is turned off, so you can select the
user-defined character set simply by turning on this DIP switch.
However, when the switch is on, you cannot define new user-
defined characters.
l-4
DIP switch
more information on user-defined characters.
Draft printing speed
When DIP switch
When the switch is on, normal draft mode is selected. This switch
only affects the printer if DIP switch
(turned off) or if draft mode is selected through your software. In
high-speed draft mode, the DFX-8000 can print up to
characters per second at
3-14 Using the Printer
l-2
is on, the printer prints slashed zeros(0).
l-4
is on, the printer operates in IBM emulation
mode differ from their functions in Epson
The setting of this DIP switch takes effect only if
is set for Epson ESC/P mode. See Chapter
2-2
is off, high-speed draft mode is selected.
10
cpi (characters per inch). In normal
features
you can control with the
are maintained
1-5
is set for draft mode
(0).
1-3, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8,
in the printer's
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