Explanation Of Individual Menu Items; Main Functions; Macro Select; Change Macro - Epson MTX 1345 Operator's Manual

3.4

Explanation of Individual Menu Items

Main Functions

The following main functions are available:

- MACRO SELECT

To select one of the four macros which can be used for quickly changing the
printer settings for different applications. For example: Application A needs
fanfold paper cut into single sheets with a top margin of one, application B
processes fanfold paper in a batch with a top margin of six. Simply by
pressing MACRO SELECT the macro containing the information for the
specific application requirements can be activated.

- CHANGE MACRO

In this part it is possible to create a macro for specific application needs (For
detail information see chapter Function CHANGE MACRO beginning on the
next page).
Most parameters can be set via the control panel or via escape sequences
Note:
from the host computer. The changes via escape sequences are visible in
the column CURRENT SETTINGS

- INSTALLATION

In the first sub-function named INTERFACE you can manipulate parameters
to enable communication with the host.
In the second sub-function labelled ADJUSTMENT you can optimize your
printouts. (Detail information you will find in the Sub-Function INTERFACE /
ADJUSTMENT)

- SAVE

Any desired changes to the default settings can be saved here. After power
on the new settings are activated.
While this function is operating the display flashes SAVING NOW.
Configuring the printer Configuring the printer

- PRINT OUT

This function initiates a printout of the parameter settings and macro
definitions. This printout is helpful for future reference and when macros are
to be changed.
To actually start the print operation it is necessary to leave the STOP mode
(by pressing the
While this function is operating the display shows PRINT OUT.

Main Function CHANGE MACRO

- Font

A font is a family of characters with the same style and size. The appearance
of the font can be varied by using attributes such as:
The fonts included in the PM SER/PAR are:
- Data
- Letter Gothic
- Letter Gothic Italic
- Courier
- Micro
- Orator
- Orator-C
- Roman
- Prestige
- Script
- OCR A
- OCR B
- DATA BLOCK
- DATA LARGE
see Appendix B for print samples.
Note:
3-5 3-6
key).
PRINT TEST 3 lists all available fonts. The firmware of the printer
indicates also barcodes. Detail information for printing barcodes are in
Appendix G Barcodes Quick Reference)
size
, bold, italic, etc.