Using A Cassette Recorder - Radio Shack TRS-80 PC-3 Owner's Manual

Caution:
• In case an error (ERROR code 8) occurs due to a paper misfeed, tear off the paper tape, and pull the remaining part of the
paper tape completely out of the Printer. Then press the
@
key to clear the error condition.
• When the Printer/Cassette Interface is exposed to strong external electrical noise, it may print numbers at random. If this
happens, depress the
~
key to stop the printing; then press the
@
key.
Pressing the
@
key will return the Printer to its normal condition.
[
When the Printer causes a paper misfeed or is exposed to strong external electrical noise while printing, it may not operate]
normally and only the symbol "BUSY" is displayed. If this happens, depress the
~
key to stop the printing. (Release
the paper misfeed.) Press the
@
key.
• When the PC-3 Printer/Cassette Interface is not in use, turn off the Printer switch to save the battery life.
• Even while printing under the LPRINT command, the entry can be executed when an INPUT, INKEY$ or PRINT command is
performed.
In this case, however, the Printer will stop if the
@
key is pressed. Therefore, be sure to press the
@
key upon completion
of printing.
Using a Cassette Recorder
With the Cassette Recorder connected, you can use the following commands:
CSAVE
CLOAD
CLOAD?
Saves the contents of a program or reserve memory on tape.
Retrieves a program or reserve memory from tape.
Compares the program on tape with the contents of memory to insure that you have a good copy.
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