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Epson LX-86 User Manual (146 pages)

Epson Printer User's Manual

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Table of Contents
3
List of Figures

7
List of Tables

8
Introduction

9
- LX-86 Features
  9
- About this Manual
  10
Setting up Your LX-86 Printer

11
- Printer Parts
  11
- Printer Location
  12
- Paper Feed Knob Installation
  12
- Ribbon Installation
  13
- Ribbon Replacement
  16
  - Paper Loading
    17
  - Control Panel
    18
    
    Buttons
    19
    
    Lights
    19
  - Test Pattern
    20
  - Connecting the LX-86 to Your Computer
    21
  - First Printing Exercise
    22
Selectype

23
- Selectype Operation
  23
  - Turning Selectype on
    23
  - Selecting Typestyles
    24
  - Selectype Exercise
    25
  - Selectype Tips
    27
- Selectype Modes
  27
Elements of Dot Matrix Printing

28
- The Print Head
  28
- Bidirectional Printing
  29
- Changing Pitches
  29
- NLQ Mode
  31
Printer Control Codes

33
- ASCII Codes
  33
- Escape Code
  34
- Printer Codes
  35
  - Embeddedcodes
    36
  - Inserted Codes
    36
  - Programming Languages
    37
  - Demonstration Programs
    38
- IX-86 Features
  38
  - Pica Printing
    39
  - Changing Pitches
    40
  - Cancelling Codes
    40
  - Resetting the Printer
    41
  - Pitch Comparison
    41
  - Near Letter Quality Mode
    42
- Print Enhancements and Special Characters
  44
  - Bold Modes
    44
    
    Emphasized Mode
    44
    
    Master Program
    45
    
    Double-Strike
    46
- Double-Strike and Standard Print
  46
  - Double-Width Mode
    47
  - Mode Combinations
    48
  - Italic Mode
    48
  - Underline Mode
    49
- Italic and Pica
  49
  - Master Select
    50
- The Underline Mode
  50
  - Superscript and Subscript
    52
  - Special Characters
    52
    
    Epson Character Graphics Set
    52
    
    International Characters
    53
- International Characters in NLQ Mode
  54
- International Characters in Draft Mode
  54
- 6-3. International Characters in Draft Italic
  55
  - Graphics Character Set
    56
- Special Graphics Characters
  56
  - Page Formatting
    58
    
    Margins
    58
    
    Justification with NLQ
    59
    
    Line Spacing
    60
    
    Skip over Perforation
    60
    
    Paper-Out Sensor
    62
  - User-Defined Characters
    63
    
    Defining Your Own Characters
    63
    
    Designing Process
    64
- Grid for Designing Draft Characters
  64
  - First Definition Program
    65
- Correct and Incorrect Designs
  65
  - Running the Program
    66
- Design for Character
  66
  - Second Definition Program
    67
- Using the Bottom Eight Rows
  67
  - Running the Program
    68
    
    Defining NLQ Characters
    69
- Grid for NLQ Characters
  70
- Data Numbers for One Column
  71
  - First NLQ Definition Program
    72
- Arrow Design and Data Numbers
  72
  - Second NLQ Definition Program
    73
Introduction to Dot Graphics

75
- Dot Patterns
  76
- Print Head
  77
- Graphics Modes
  77
  - Pin Labels
    78
  - First Graphics Program
    80
  - Multiple-Line Exercise
    80
  - Density Varieties
    82
  - Reassigning Code
    83
  - Column Reservation Numbers
    83
  - WIDTH Statements
    84
  - Design Your Own Graphics
    85
- Designing in Different Densities
  85
- Arrow Design
  86
  - First Line of Arrow Figure
    86
  - Graphics Programming Tips
    88
    
    Semicolons and Command Placement
    88
- Result of Incorrect Program
  88
- Pin Patterns of Incorrect Program
  89
  - String Variables
    90
  - Graphics and Low ASCII Codes
    91
- Appendixes
  
  92
  - IX-86 Characters
    92
    
    A-L
    92
    
    Epson Character Graphics
    94
    
    Commands in Numerical Order
    95
    
    Control Key Chart
    98
    
    Character Width
    99
    
    Print Enhancement
    99
- B Commands in Numerical Order
  
  98
  - Command Summary
    99
    
    Near Letter Quality
    99
    
    Character Width
    100
    
    Print Enhancement
    102
    
    Mode and Character Set Selection
    104
    
    Special Printer Features
    107
    
    Line Spacing
    109
    
    Forms Control
    111
    
    Page Format
    114
    
    User-Defied Characters
    117
    
    Dot Graphics
    118
    
    Miscellaneous Codes
    121
- The DIP Switches
  
  123
  - International DIP Switch Settings
    124
- Using the Optional Tractor Unit
  
  126
  - Printer Location
    126
    
    E-L
    126
    
    Tractor Unit Installation
    127
  - Continuous Paper Without Stand
    127
    
    Tractor Placement
    127
  - Paper Separator and Paper Guide
    128
    
    Loading Continuous Paper
    129
  - Tractor Release Levers
    129
  - Open Pin Feed Cover
    130
  - Top of
    131
  - Problem/Solution Summary
    132
    
    Graphics
    132
    
    Setting Print Styles
    132
    
    Tabbing
    132
    
    Paper-Out Sensor
    134
Troubleshooting and Advanced Features

132
- Beeper Error Warnings
  134
- Data Dump Mode
  134
- Coding Solutions
  136
  - Apple II Solutions
    137
- Solutions for Specific Systems
  137
  - Applesoft BASIC Solutions
    137
  - IBM-PC Solutions
    138
- Printing
  140
  - Character Size
    140
  - H-L
    140
  - Characters Per Line
    141
Technical Specifications

140
- Dimensions and Weight
  141
- Paper
  141
- Printer
  141
- Environment
  142
- Interface
  142
- Test Patterns
  143

Epson LX-86 Brochure (1 page)

Epson LX-86: Brochure

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Epson LX-86 User Manual (146 pages)

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Introduction

Setting up Your LX-86 Printer

Selectype

Elements of Dot Matrix Printing

Printer Control Codes

Introduction to Dot Graphics

Appendixes

B Commands in Numerical Order

The DIP Switches

Using the Optional Tractor Unit

Troubleshooting and Advanced Features

Technical Specifications

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