General Description; Introduction; Fig. 1 Epson Mx-82 And Mx-82 F/T Dot Matrix Printer - Epson MX-82 Operation Manual

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1. Introduction

Ideal for computer business applications, the MX-82, MX-82 F/T Dot Matrix Printer
is the latest extension of EPSON advanced printer technology. This new printer cou-
ples innovative design and precision manufacturing with long life, low cost, light
weight and superior performance. The MX-82, MX-82 F/T features a 9 x 9 dot
matrix print head that can be replaced easily, and 80 CPS bidirectional printing with
logic seeking capability. This printer also offers 48, 79, 96, and 159 column printing
width. And characters can be printed in any desired size-normal, enlarged, con-
densed, etc. Another important feature of the MX-82, MX-82 F/T is its capability of
printing not only in both Text and Bit Image" modes but also in mixed Text/Bit Image
Mode.
*Bit Image printing refers to the hard-copy production of illustrations, graphs, charts,
etc., on the Printer by activating 8 dot wires respectively under software control.
A one-chip microcomputer performs all system control and the two built-in stepper
motors of the printer control the carriage movement and paper feeding functions re-
spectively. Therefore, versatile software controls, such as form feed, programmable
line spacing and skip-over perforation are at your disposal. Furthermore, various in-
terface options are available to permit handshaking with most VSBC computers.
In addition to the MX-82 which is an adjustable sprocket pin feed type, a friction and
adjustable sprocket feed type called "MX-82 F/T" is also available. In this manual, in-
stallation of MX-82 and MX-82 F/T will be described individually and then the opera-
tion which is common to both will be described.

Fig. 1 EPSON MX-82 and MX-82 F/T Dot Matrix Printer

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