Citizen 120D+ User Manual page 6

This
120D+ User's Manual
is a complete, concise manual
that is well illustrated and highly informative, yet plainly
written. The manual is written not just for the computer
expert who wants to know about hex codes and bit maps,
but also for the non-programmer who simply wants
professional printing results. With this manual, learning to
use your 120D + printer will be a fast, easy and pleasant
experience.
Before you unpack your printer
(no matter which type of
user you are), you should begin by reading Chapter 1. It
tells you how to unpack and set up your printer.
When you have the 120D + set up and connected to your
computer, read Chapters 2 and 3. Chapter 2 covers the
basics of dot matrix printing and how the 120D + interacts
with your computer and your software. Chapter 3 provides
information about using BASIC and advice on how to
program the printer when using certain computers.
Chapter 4 gets you started printing. In fact, if you plan to
use your printer only with commercial software and are not
interested in programming, you can skip the next six
chapters and just read Appendix A about maintenance.
(We told you it was fast and easy!)
If you plan to do your own programming or design custom
graphics, Chapters 3 through 9 and the appendices are for
you. These chapters contain explanations of all the features.
Example programs, written in Microsoft BASIC, will show
you how to send the commands to the 120D + printer. If
your computer does not use Microsoft BASIC, you can
modify the programs for your computer as discussed in
Chapter 3.
If you plan to write your own programs, you'll find the
example programs handy as subroutines. If you don't know
BASIC, you can still use all of the 120D + 's features. Just
copy the codes in the example programs. (So that your
sample programs come out the same, this manual assumes
that you have configured your 120D + as an Epson FX/LX
printer; see Appendix D for Epson configuration options.)
The appendices provide handy reference guides to
maintenance, the 120D + 's codes, internal switch settings
and specifications. Appendix A is about maintenance and
should be read by everyone. It tells you how to take care of
your 120D+ printer so that it maintains its high quality of
printing.
Congratulations on your wise investment and enjoy your
new Citizen 120D+ printer!