Function Switches - Sharp MZ-80P4 Instruction Manual

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Function switches
• Position of function switches
When the ROM unit holder cover is removed from this
machine, two multiple-switches are found on the lower
side of the ROM unit. These are called "function switches".
Before operating the printer, set these function switches
following the procedure described below.
• Setting the function switches
SW2
SW1
~~~~~~~~~~
IEx.1
J
lEx.!
SW2-8
J
SWI-2
Fig. 23 Switch Nos. of function sw.ltehes
By setting the function switches, the state of the printer after turning on power can be determined.
Follow the procedure described below, in operating the function switches.
I. Confinn that power is turned off while the ROM unit is connected to MZ-80P4.
2. Next, set the function switches representing the desired operations.
3. Turn on power for MZ-80P4.
(Caution) Do not operate the function switches while power is turned on. Otherwise, wrong operation
or trouble may be caused.
• Functions of function switch SWl
The switch SW I has common functions for any ROM unit.
SWl-l
Designates the size of
66 lines/page
72 lines/page
one page (See Note 1)
-- ----
.
-
SW\-2
Designa tes the distance
Distance: 1/6 in.
Distance: 1/3 in.
between lines (See Note 2)
- -
SWl-3
Selects 0 print indication
"Q"indication
"0"
indicatior
SWI-4
Processes ON-LINE/
ON-LINE
OFF-LINE
OFF-LINE after power
("Select" condition
(The green light goes
is turned on
emerges, and the green
OFF.)
light goes ON.)
_.
SW\-S
Selects printing system
136 characters/line
160 characters/line
i
mode (Pica pitch)
mode
SW\-6
Memory backup
• Memory backup
• Memory backup is
function
function is actuated
no! carried out.
by cell. (Note 4)
• The position selected
when power is turned
I
on is regarded as
form position.
(Note l) Setting can be changed by the use of software.
(Note 2) Priority is given to the designation by the switch in regard to changing lines. For example,
compression by control code will be 2/9 inch when the distance between lines is set at 1/3
inch.
(Note 3) In the I 36-character mode, the space dot between characters is expanded to 2 dots.
(Note 4) If there is not electricity in the cell when this switch is turned ON, the position selected
when power is turned on will not become fonn position.
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