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Epson FX-286 - Impact Printer User Manual (223 pages)

Epson Printer User's Manual

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 1 MB

Fcc Compliance Statement for American Users
3
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
12
Setting up the FX-286 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking Your Printer

13
- Printer Parts
  13
  - Installing the Paper Feed Knob
    14
  - Selecting the Right Location
    14
  - Front View of
    15
  - Installing the Ribbon
    16
  - Rear View of
    16
- Tightening the Ribbon
  17
- Loading the Ribbon Cartridge
  18
  - Loading Continuous-Feed Paper
    19
  - Replacing the Ribbon
    19
- Positioning the Ribbon
  19
- Continuous-Feed Paper with Printer Stand
  20
- Continuous-Feed Paper Without Stand
  20
- Removing the Locking Tabs from the Tractor Unit
  21
- Moving the Pin-Feed Holders
  22
  - Lever
    23
- Opening the Pin-Feed Covers and Paper Release
  23
- Adjusting the Paper Supports; Loading Paper
  24
  - Loading Single-Sheet Paper
    25
- Fitting the Paper over the Pin Feeds
  25
  - Installing the Paper Separator
    26
  - Turning the Power on
    27
- Turning on the Power Switch
  27
  - Operating the Control Panel
    28
- The FX-286 Control Panel
  28
  - Form Feed/Nlq
    29
  - Line Feed/Draft
    29
  - Off Line/On Line
    29
  - Setting the Top-Of-Page Position
    30
  - The NLQ Mode
    30
  - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
    31
- Top-Of
  31
- Paper-Thickness Lever
  32
  - Running the Self Test
    33
  - Connecting Your Printer to Your Computer
    34
- FX-286 Self Test in Epson Draft and NLQ Modes
  34
  - Printing Your First Document
    36
2 Using the FX-286 with Commercial Software

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- Using the FX-286 with Word Processors
  37
  - The IBM Proprinter Mode
    38
  - Using the FX-286 with Other Applications Programs
    38
3 Selectype

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- Selectype Operation
  41
  - Turning Selectype on
    41
  - Selecting Typestyles
    42
- Turning Selectype on
  42
  - Selectype Exercise
    43
- Selectype Modes
  43
  - Mode Combination
    45
  - Skip-Over-Perforation
    46
    
    Selectype Tips
    46
4 Elements of Dot-Matrix Printing and Computer/Printer Communications

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- The Print Head
  49
- Changing Widths
  50
  - The Three Widths of the
    50
- Computer-To-Printer Communications
  51
- ASCII Codes
  51
- Control Codes
  52
- Escape Sequences
  52
- Demonstration Programs
  52
- Running BASIC Programs
  53
- How to Send Control Codes to the Printer
  54
5 FX-286 Features

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- IBM Proprinter Mode
  57
- IBM Character Sets
  58
  - Pica Printing
    59
  - Changing Widths
    59
  - Cancelling Codes
    60
  - Resetting the Printer
    60
    
    Disabling a Program's Reset Code
    61
  - Width Comparison
    61
  - Near Letter Quality Mode
    62
  - Print Enhancements and Special Characters
    63
    
    Emphasized Mode
    63
    
    Double-Strike
    64
    
    Double-Width Mode
    65
    
    Mode Combinations
    65
    
    Underline Mode
    66
    
    Master Select
    67
    
    Proportional Mode
    67
    
    Superscript and Subscript
    69
    
    International Characters
    70
- International Characters in Epson NLQ Mode
  71
- International Characters in Epson Draft Mode
  71
- International Characters in Epson Draft Italic Mode
  71
  - Page Formatting
    72
    
    Margins
    73
- Maximum Right Margin Settings
  73
  - Skip-Over-Perforation
    74
  - Line Spacing
    74
  - Paper-Out Sensor
    75
6 Introduction to Dot Graphics

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- Dot Patterns
  77
- The Print Head and Graphics
  77
- Graphics Mode
  78
- Pin Labels
  
  79
  - First Graphics Programs
    80
Calculating Numbers for Pin Patterns

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- WIDTH Statements
  81
- Multiple-Line Exercise
  81
- Density Varieties
  83
- Graphics Modes
  84
  - Reassigning Code
    85
    
    Column Reservation Numbers
    85
    
    Designing Your Own Graphics
    86
Designing in Different Densities

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Arrow Design

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- First Line of Arrow Figure
  
  88
- String Variables
  89
- 7 User-Defined Characters
  
  92
  - Defining Your Own Characters
    92
  - Designing Process
    93
  - FX-286 Dot-Matrix Characters
    93
Grid for Designing Draft Characters

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Correct and Incorrect Designs

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- Definition Program 1
  95
Design for Character

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- Running the Program
  96
- Definition Program 2
  97
Using the Bottom Eight Rows

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- Running the Program
  98
- Defaults and DIP Switches
  
  99
  - Default Settings
    99
  - The DIP Switches
    100
  - DIP Switch Location
    100
    
    Printing the Alternate and All Print Character Sets
    101
    
    Running the Self Test in the IBM Proprinter Mode
    101
    
    Selecting the IBM Proprinter Mode
    101
  - International DIP Switch Settings
    103
    
    Loading Single-Sheet Paper in the FX-286 . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Tractor Unit
    105
    
    Loading Single-Sheet Paper
    106
    
    Installing the Tractor Unit
    108
    
    Double-Spacing or Overprinting
    109
    
    Paperloading
    109
    
    Troubleshooting
    109
    
    Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
    109
    
    Graphics Solutions
    110
    
    Paper Advancing
    110
    
    Paper-Out Sensor will Not Turn off
    110
    
    Self-Adhesive Labels
    110
    
    Tabbing
    110
    
    Cancelling Unwanted Functions with Selectype
    111
    
    Beeper Error Warnings
    112
    
    Using the Hex Dump Mode to Solve Problems
    112
    
    Hexadecimal Codes in Order
    114
    
    System Solutions
    114
    
    IBM PC BASIC Solutions
    115
    
    Applesoft BASIC Solutions
    116
    
    Defining more than Three Characters
    116
    
    QX-10® and QX™-16 Solutions
    116
    
    User-Defined Character Solutions
    116
    
    Data Numbers for User-Defined Characters
    117
    
    WIDTH Statements
    117
D Maintenance

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- Changing the Print Head
  119
  - Removing the Old Print Head
    119
  - Installing the New Print Head
    120
- Print Head Replacement
  120
- Pins and Signals
  121
  - Data Transfer Sequence
    123
    
    Interface Timing
    123
    
    Printing Enabled/Disabled Signals and Control Conditions
    123
  - Parallel Interface Timing
    123
    
    E-2 Printing Enabled/Disabled Signals and Control Conditions
    124
    
    Printing
    124
    
    Character Sizes
    125
    
    F Technical Specifications
    125
    
    Characters Per Line
    126
    
    Paper
    126
    
    Printer
    126
    
    Dimensions and Weight
    127
    
    Environment
    127
    
    Interface
    128
The Parallel Interface

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- Software Commands in Numerical Order
  130
- Epson Mode Commands
  133
- Character Width
  135
- Near Letter Quality Mode
  135
- Print Enhancement
  138
- Page Formatting
  142
  - Margins
    142
  - Line Spacing
    143
    
    Cancel Skip-Over-Perforation
    143
    
    Form Feed and Page Length
    146
    
    Tab Horizontally
    147
- Select/Cancel Proportional Mode
  149
- Word Processing
  149
- NLQ Justification
  151
- Graphics
  152
- Copy ROM into RAM
  155
- User-Defined Characters
  155
- MSB Control
  157
  - Other Codes
    158
    
    Carriage Return
    159
    
    Initialize Printer
    161
    
    Select Unidirectional Mode
    162
- Epson Mode Command Summary
  
  129
Character Fonts-Epson Mode

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- How to Use the Charts
  164
- IBM Proprinter Mode Self Test
  177
  - Software Commands in Numerical Order
    178
  - IBM Proprinter Mode Commands
    181
  - Character Width
    183
  - Print Enhancement
    185
  - Page Formatting
    189
    
    Margins
    189
    
    Line Spacing
    190
    
    Form Feed and Page Length
    192
  - Graphics
    195
  - Define User-Defined Characters
    197
  - Other Codes
    198
  - K FX-286 Character Fonts-IBM Proprinter Mode
    203
Character Fonts-IBM Proprinter Mode

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- How to Use the Charts
  204
  - Converting Hexadecimal Numbers to Decimal
    204
- DIP Switch Functions
  219
- Limited Warranty
  222

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Epson FX-286 - Impact Printer User Manual (223 pages)

Table of Contents

Setting up the FX-286 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking Your Printer

2 Using the FX-286 with Commercial Software

3 Selectype

4 Elements of Dot-Matrix Printing and Computer/Printer Communications

5 FX-286 Features

6 Introduction to Dot Graphics

Pin Labels

Calculating Numbers for Pin Patterns

Designing in Different Densities

Arrow Design

First Line of Arrow Figure

7 User-Defined Characters

Grid for Designing Draft Characters

Correct and Incorrect Designs

Design for Character

Using the Bottom Eight Rows

Defaults and DIP Switches

D Maintenance

The Parallel Interface

Epson Mode Command Summary

Character Fonts-Epson Mode

Character Fonts-IBM Proprinter Mode

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