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3. Secure the plug to the printer with the wire clips on each side of the connector. Press the clips into the metal clasps at each side of the plug. These clips ensure that your cable will not be loosened or unplugged accidentally. 4. If your cable has a grounding wire, fasten it to the grounding screw below the connector. 5. Connect the other end of the printer cable to your computer. On most computers you can easily find the correct connector for the printer cable, but if you are not sure, consult your computer manual. 1-24 Setting Up

Section	Page
FRONT MATTER	1
TABLE OF CONTENTS	3
INTRODUCTION	6
Apex80 Features	6
About This Manual	7
Where to Get Help	7
CHAP 1-SETTING UP	8
Identifying Printer Parts	8
Selecting a Place for the Printer	9
Installing the Paper Feed Knob	10
Installing the Ribbon	10
Replacing the Ribbon	13
Plugging in the Printer	13
Using Continuous-feed Paper	14
Using Single-sheet Paper	22
Operating the Control Panel	26
Connecting the Apex80 to Your Computer	30
CHAP 2-USING THE APEX80 WITH APPLICATION PROGRAM	32
Printer Selection Menus	32
Computer - Printer Communication	33
Word Processors	34
Spreadsheets	35
Graphics Programs	37
Programming Languages	37
CHAP 3-SELECTYPE	39
SelecType Operation	39
SelecType Tips	41
CHAP 4-APEX80 PRINTER FEATURES	43
Quality and Fonts	43
Print Size and Character Width	44
Special Effects and Emphasis	45
Using Different Character Sets	46
Page Layout and Other Commands	47
CHAP 5-USER-DEFINED CHARACTERS	48
Defining Your Own Characters	48
Designing Process	49
Defining NLQ Characters	54
CHAP 6-INTRODUCTION TO DOT GRAPHICS	60
The Print Head	61
Pin Labels	62
Graphics Commands	63
Simple Graphics Programming	65
Density Varieties	67
Designing Your Own Graphics	69
APPENDIX A-COMMAND SUMMARY	72
Commands in Numerical Order	75
Printer Operation	78
Data Control	81
Vertical/Horizontal Motion	82
Overall Printing Style	90
Print Size and Character Width	91
Print Enhancement	94
Word Processing	97
Character Sets	97
User-defined Characters	100
Graphics	101
APPENDIX B-CHARACTER TABLES	104
International Character Sets	111
APPENDIX C-PROBLEM SOLVING AND MAINTENANCE	112
Problem/Solution Summary	112
Beeper Error Warnings	115
Data Dump Mode	115
Coding Solutions	117
Solutions for Specific Systems	118
Maintaining Your Printer	120
APPENDIX D-DEFAULTS AND DIP SWITCHES	125
Default and Initialization Settings	125
DIP Switch Settings	126
International Character Sets	127
APPENDIX E-CHOOSING AND SETTING UP OPTIONAL INTERFACES	129
Compatible Interfaces	129
Choosing an Interface	129
Installing an Interface	130
Serial Interface Settings	136
APPENDIX F-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS	137
Printing	137
Paper	137
Mechanical	138
Electrical	138
Environment	139
Parallel Interface	139
Data Transfer Sequence	141
INDEX	143