COMPUTERFACTS CP7EPSON8MODEL FX-80TECHNICAL SERVICE DATA FOR YOUR PRINTER

Epson FX-80 Technical Service Data

fcc compliance statement

important safety instructions

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for united kingdom users

use of options

additional tractor unit

Glossary

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer

unpacking the printer

removing the protective materials

choosing a place for the printer

Assembling the Printer

attaching the paper guide

Testing the Printer

running the self test

setting up the printer

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Configuring Your Software for the Printer

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Selecting a Paper Feeding Method

paper handling

Using Single Sheets

Using Continuous Paper

changing tractor positions

loading paper with the front push tractor

removing paper from the front push tractor

loading paper with the rear push tractor

removing paper from the rear push tractor

loading paper with the pull tractor

removing paper from the pull tractor

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets

switching to continuous paper

Printing on Special Paper

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Control Panel

Default-Setting Mode

default setting descriptions

input buffer

changing group 1 default settings

changing group 2 default settings

changing group 3 default settings

changing group 4 default settings

Micro Feed

adjusting the loading position

Tear Off

adjusting the tear-off position

Character Fonts

Data Dump Mode

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options

Cut-Sheet Feeders

loading paper with the single-bin cut-sheet feeder

assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder

Additional Tractor Unit

using two tractor units in combination

Roll Paper Holder

loading a roll of paper

Interface Cards

Front Sheet Guide

loading single sheets from the front

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation

Cleaning the Printer

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

Transporting the Printer

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions

Power Supply

Printing

troubleshooting

Paper Handling

Options

Chapter 7 Technical Specifications

Printer Specifications

technical specifications

printable area

roll paper

safety approvals

Interface Specifications

interface timing

Option Specifications

operating conditions

dimensions and weight

Initialization

Chapter 8 Command Summary

Using the Command Summary

ESC P Commands Arranged by Topic

data control

horizontal motion

overall printing style

word processing

IBM Commands Arranged by Topic

print enhancement

Appendix

Character Tables in the ESC/P Mode

Character Tables in the IBM Emulation Mode

symbol set

bidirectional printing

unidirectional printing

FX-80

ASCII Codes and International Characters

ASCII Code Summary

International Characters Summary

ASCII Character Matrixes

control codes in numeric order

character weight

line spacing

page format

Control-Code Chart

Epson Model Differences

Default Settings

DIP Switches

Examining the Switches

F Troubleshooting

Beeper Error Warnings

Hex Diagnosis

Coding Solutions

POKEing codes

Special printer drivers

Solutions for Seven-Bit Systems

High-order bit control

Seven-bit graphics

Solutions for Specific Systems

TRS-80 solutions

QX-10 solutions

G Mixing Print Modes

Mode Conflicts and Priorities

Summary Notes

H Customizing the FX

BASIC Program Listings

I Printer Maintenance

Changing the Print Head

J Technical Specifications

Paper

Environment

Schematic

the parallel interface

Data Transfer Sequence

Index

mode priorities

ascii codes

conventions used in this manual

Volume 1 Contents

Introduction

Inside the Printer

Programmer's Easy Lesson

Ticket Program

Ticket Program Description

The FX Printers

The FX-80 and FX-100 printers

Printer parts

Additional Supplies and Accessories

Printer Preparation

Covers

Manual-feed knob

DIP switches

DIP switch vent

DIP switch location

Ribbon Installation

Paper Loading

Ribbon insertion

Printer readied for paper insertion

Pin feeder adjustment

FX-80 and FX-100: friction feed

tractor unit (optional on the FX-80)

Tractor unit installation

Adjusting the pin feeders

Top-of-form position

Top of form

Paper thickness adjustment

Control panel

Sample automatic test

BASIC and the Printer

BASIC Communications

Character strings

ASCII and BASIC basics

Control codes

Escape-CHR$(27)-and other CHR$ commands

Italic listing

Change Commands

Reset Code

DELete and CANcel

Summary

Print Pitches

Main columns

Intermediate positions

Modes for Pitches

Compressed Mode

Mode priorities

Pitch Mode Combinations

Pica and Expanded letters

Multiple print pitches on one line

Summary of print pitches

Print Quality

Emphasized Mode

Proportional Mode

Mixing Modes

Dress-Up Modes and Master Select

Script Modes: Super and Sub

Italic Mode

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