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    instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damages or problems arising
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    Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-5 Selecting Typestyles 3-10 Enhancing Your Printing 3-13 4 Using Software and Graphics 4-1 Using the FX with Application Programs 4-2 Computer-Printer Communication 4-5 Dot Graphics 4-8 User-Defined Characters
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    5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Data Dump Mode 6-5 7 Using Printer Options 7-1 The Cut Sheet Feeder 7-2 The Pull Tractor 7-15 Interface Boards 7-22 8 Command Summary 8-1 Commands in Numerical Order 8-4 Epson (ESC
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    and ease of operation you've come to expect from Epson printers, the FX-850 and FX-1050 offer the following: An advanced paper handling system that saves paper. After you tear off the last sheet printed on continuous paper, the printer reverses the paper so that you can use all of the next sheet. A
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    About This Guide This User's Guide provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating the FX-850 and FX-1050 printers. The FX-850 and FX-1050 are basically the same printer except that the FX-1050 can accept wider paper. The illustrations in this manual usually show
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    maintenance, use of the printer options, and specifications. There is also a glossary of printer terms and an index. At the back of this guide is a Quick Reference card that contains information about commands and settings for your printer. Conventions used in this guide WARNINGS: must be followed
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    Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Removing the protective materials l-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the platen knob 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge l-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-11 Testing the Printer 1-12 Plugging
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    check that you have all the parts shown below and that none has been damaged during transportation. Note: You'll find the platen knob in a piece of the foam packing. After removing the parts, store the packaging materials in case you ever need to transport your printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
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    protected during shipping by two locking tabs and a print head protector. These protective items must be removed before you turn on the printer. After removing these items, store them with the other packaging material. 1. Remove the printer cover. 2. Remove the print head protector. Setting Up the
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    the left and right locking tabs. 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Then, use the enclosed cross-head screwdriver to unscrew and remove the two transport locking brackets. WARNING: Be sure to remove all protective materials before you turn on the printer. 1-4 Setting Up the
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    flat, stable surface. l Place the printer close enough to the computer for its cable to reach. l Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for easy operation and maintenance. l Use a grounded outlet; do not use an adapter plug. The illustration below shows a good printer setup. Setting Up the
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    the ribbon cartridge l Attach the paper guide. Installing the platen knob The first step in setting up the printer is to install the platen knob. You should never need to use this knob during the normal operation of your printer. However, in case of a paper jam, you can use this knob to manually
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    it until it slips onto the shaft. 2. Push firmly on the knob until it fits against the printer case. Caution: Never use the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper except in the case of a paper jam. Only use the platen knob when the printer is turned off. Setting Up the
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    the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 1-8 Setting Up the
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    the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. (The FX-850 has only one handle in the center of the ribbon cartridge.) Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to be sure the hooks are properly inserted. Setting Up
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    , to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbontightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. 6. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1-10 Setting: Up the Printer
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    Attaching the paper guide The paper guide functions to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently. Follow these steps to install the paper guide: 1. Place the paper guide on the printer. 2. Raise the paper guide until it locks into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-11
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    that the printer is working correctly even though it is not connected to a computer. Be sure to perform this test to check that your printer is operating properly. Before running the self test, you need to connect your printer to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper. 1-12 Setting Up the
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    turning it back on. Rapid switching on and off can damage the printer. Loading a sheet of paper Next, you need to load a sheet of paper that is letter size (if you have an FX-850) or 14 inches wide (if you have an FX-1050). WARNING: Before turning on the printer, be absolutely sure you have
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    2. Be sure that the paper release lever is pushed back to the Single sheet position. 3. Move the left edge guide so it locks in place next to the arrow on the paper guide. 1-14 Setting up the printer
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    down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button once to automatically load the paper. If the platen turns without loading the paper, remove the paper completely and re-insert it more firmly; then press the LOAD/EJECT button again. Setting Up the Printer 1-15
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    is narrower than 8¼ inches if you have an FX-850, or 14 inches if you have an FX-1050, because you may seriously damage the print head. 2. Turn off the printer. 3. While holding down the LINE FEED button, turn on the printer. After printing starts, release the LINE FEED button. 1-16 Setting Up the
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    of your printer's settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. Here is part of a typical draft self test: 4. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button. To stop the test temporarily, press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line
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    your computer's operating manual. If the computer cannot use a parallel interface, see the section on interface boards in Chapter 7. Connecting the parallel interface cable Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1. Turn off both the printer and your computer. 1-18 Setting Up the
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    2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer. 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. Note: For your printer to work properly, this connection must be secure. Setting Up the Printer 1-19
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    . (If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.) 1-20 Setting Up the Printer
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    Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-10 Switching back to continuous paper 2-13 Adjusting the Loading Position 2-14 Using Micro-Adjustment 2-14 Using Short Tear-Off 2-15 Printing on Special Paper 2-17 The paper thickness lever 2-17 Multi-part forms 2-18 Labels 2-19 Envelopes 2-19
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    Sheets Your printer can handle a wide range of paper sizes up to a maximum width of 10.1 inches on the FX-850 or 14.4 inches on the FX-1050. Always paper loaded, follow the instructions on page 2-10 for switching between continuous paper and single sheets. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Push the paper
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    (You may want to change this position later, depending on the margin settings of your application program.) 4. Adjust the right edge guide to fit the size of the paper. 5. Slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. At this point, the PAPER OUT light turns off. 6. Press
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    LINE light goes off automatically or it may remain on, depending on your application software. If the ON LINE light remains on, the first thing you should do is press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line. Once the ON LINE light is off, remove the sheet that has
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    3. Release the sprocket lock levers by pulling each lever forward. 4. Slide the left sprocket unit all the way to the left and lock it in place. Paper Handling 2-5
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    5. Next, slide the right sprocket unit to match roughly the width of your paper. (Do not lock it.) 6. Slide the paper support to a point midway between the sprocket units. 7. Open both sprocket covers. 2-6 Paper Handling
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    the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and has no wrinkles, and then lock it in place. 10. Reattach the paper guide as shown below. Paper Handling 2-7
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    : When using continuous paper, always make sure that the edge guides are pushed together. 11. Close the printer cover and turn on the printer. 12. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the paper to the loading position. The printer remembers this position and advances each page to the same position
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    Positioning your continuous paper supply Three common ways of positioning your printer and continuous paper supply are shown below. It's important to keep your paper supply aligned with the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Paper Handling 2-9
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    to single sheet printing without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below. 1. Open the printer cover and press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line. 2. Remove your printed document. If you are not using the
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    3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper backward out of the printer and into a standby position. The paper is still attached to the tractor, but is no longer in the paper path. The PAPER OUT light comes
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    to roughly match the width of your paper. 6. Close the printer cover. Next, slide the paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. At this point, the PAPER OUT light turns off. 7. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to automatically feed the page to the
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    LINE button to put the printer on line. Switching back to continuous paper To switch back to printing with continuous paper, first eject the single sheet of paper and take the printer off line. 1. Open the printer cover. Lower the paper guide onto the back of the printer. 2. Pull the paper release
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    paper feeding problem. Once you have used micro-adjustment to change the loading position of continuous paper, the printer remembers that position power is turned back on, the loading position returns to its factory setting. Using Micro-Adjustment The micro-adjustment feature moves the paper 2/216th
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    tear-off with labels. To use short tear-off, first turn off the printer and turn DIP switch 1-5 off. (See the section on setting DIP switches in Chapter 3.) Then load continuous paper as usual, but leave the rear section of the printer cover open so that you can use the cover as a tear-off edge
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    you use it immediately after short tear-off. First, make sure that the printer is on line and the ON LINE indicator light is flashing. Then, adjust , the new tear-off position is reset and remains valid even after the printer is turned off, reset, or initialized. 4. When you resume printing after
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    -part forms and labels. You can even feed envelopes, either manually or with the optional cut sheet feeder. Before printing on these special types of paper, however, you need to adjust the paper thickness setting. The paper thickness lever To accommodate various thicknesses of paper, the FX printer
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    lever set at a position higher than 2 can shorten the life of the print head. WARNING: Printing past the edge of envelopes, multi-part part forms Your printer can also use continuous multi-part forms. These multiple forms should have no more than four parts including the original. Note: Multi-part
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    multi-part paper a label does become stuck in the printer mechanism, take the printer to a qualified service person. Since labels are especially sensitive . First, set the paper thickness lever as indicated in the table above. Then, follow the single sheet loading instructions at the beginning
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    the table showing envelope types and recommended lever positions on page 2-18. WARNING: When printing on envelopes, be sure that your application program settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area of the envelopes as shown below. To make sure that the printing fits within this
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    Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3-2 Buttons 3-3 SelecType 3-4 Other control panel features 3-5 Setting the DIP Switches 3-5 DIP switch functions 3-6 Selecting Typestyles 3-10 Using SelecType 3-11 Character fonts 3-11 Characters per inch 3-12 Condensed
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    the Control Panel The buttons on the control panel let you control many of the printer settings. The control panel also has indicator lights so you can check the current status of the printer's various settings. Lights POWER On when the power switch is on and power is supplied. READY On when the
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    on line, you can use the microadjustment feature by pressing this button to reverse the paper. LOAD/EJECT When the printer is off line, press this button to load paper if paper is not loaded, or to eject it if paper is loaded. (Single sheet paper
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    SelecType The settings you select using the SelecType panel remain valid even after you turn off, reset, or initialize the printer. FONT Press this select either condensed or normal printing. The light is on when the printer is in condensed mode. In this mode, all characters are approximately 60
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    you turn on the printer, you can turn on the data dump mode. This feature allows advanced users to diagnose many problems. See the section on the data dump mode in Chapter 6 for more information. Setting the DIP Switches By changing the settings of the two sets of DIP switches behind and below the
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    the preset factory settings. DIP Switch 1 SW Description 1-1 Default character set 1-2 Zero character 1-3 Character table 1-4 Printer mode 1-5 Short tear-off mode 1-6 1-7 International character set 1-8 ON User-defined Slashed Graphic IBM emulation OFF OFF ROM Not slashed Italic Epson ESC/P ON
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    simply by setting this switch to on. However, when this switch is on, new user-defined characters cannot be defined. See Chapter 4 for more information on user-defined characters. This switch is effective only in the Epson ESC/P mode. Zero character When DIP switch 1-2 is on, the printer prints
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    still print text if you have selected the Extended Graphics set. Also, you can still print italics if you use the proper software command. If your printer is in IBM emulation mode (DIP switch l-4 on), the graphics characters are available no matter which character table you select. The printouts
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    125 126 The countries numbered 8 through 12 are available only through the ESC R software command. See the Command Summary in Chapter 8. Also, in IBM emulation mode (DIP switch l-4 on), a character set containing international characters (CG character table 2) is selected whenever any one of DIP
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    feed When DIP switch 2-4 is on, a carriage return code (CR) causes an automatic line feed. When it is off, line feeds occur only when the printer receives line feed codes (LF). Since some computers and application programs automatically add line feeds to carriage returns, the setting you use depends
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    you select using the SelecType panel remain valid even after the printer is turned off, reset, or initialized. However, commands from your software application program temporarily override the SelecType settings. Character fonts The FX-850 and FX-1050 have three built-in character fonts: We've just
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    The draft mode uses fewer dots per character for high-speed printing. This makes draft ideal for rough drafts and editing work. Roman and Sans Serif are near normal 10 cpi with condensed 10 cpi. T h i s i s 10 cpi Roman printing. This is condensed 10 cpi Roman printing. 3-12 Using the Printer
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    settings, you should use the program's print options function instead of SelecType to select your typestyles. Therefore, if SelecType does not work with a particular application program, consult the software manual software commands, you can obtain many different printing effects with the FX printer,
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    using double-wide characters. Emphasized and double-strike printing Emphasized and double-strike printing give your documents added emphasis. In emphasized mode, the FX prints each character twice as the print head moves across the paper, with the second printed slightly to the right of the first
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    on the italic mode even if the current DIP switch setting is set to the Epson Extended Graphics character table. This sentence is in italics possible combinations of nine different modes. To send Master Select codes to the printer, you must first choose the mode combination you want. The modes you
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    format of the Master Select code is shown below: ASCII: ESC ! n Decimal: 27 33 n Hexadecimal: 1B 21 n To send the Master Select codes to your printer in a decimal format, for example, you send the codes 27, 33, and then whatever value you choose for the variable n. The variable n is a number
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    mode. Print quality and font are not part of Master Select and must be set separately, using either SelecType or the ESC x and ESC k commands. The method you use to send the Master Select codes to the printer is determined by your application software. For more information on sending commands to
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    software 4-5 Computer-Printer Communication 4-5 Escapesequences 4-6 Printer commands 4-6 Using the Command Summary 4-7 Sending printer commands from within your software program 4-7 Dot Graphics 4-8 The print head 4-9 Pinlabels 4-10 Graphics commands 4-11 Graphics programming 4-12 User
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    the instructions below. Using printer selection menus If your software has a printer selection menu, simply choose FX-850 or FX-1050. If the menu does not list either of these printers, choose one of the following. They are listed in order of preference. FX-850 FX-86e EX-800 FX-85 FX-80 + FX-80 FX
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    FX are communicating properly. If the document doesn't print correctly, recheck the program's printer selection and installation procedure. If you're still having trouble printing, consult the troubleshooting section in Chapter 6. Using word processors Word processors usually let you use a fixed set
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    number from this table. Typestyle Normal (10 cpi) 12 cpi Condensed 12 cpi condensed FX-850 80 96 137 160 FX-1050 137 163 233 272 Unlike word processors, spreadsheet programs usually don't let you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. Instead, one style or mode of printing is used for the
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    in this chapter gives specific information on the graphics commands, the easiest way to take advantage of the FX's capabilities is with one of the many graphics programs available. When buying graphics software, always make sure the program has an option to print on an FX printer. Any program with
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    manuals. In this manual it is in the form of ESC when used within a command. Printer commands In order for the printer to recognize the instructions it receives, ASCII codes must be sent in a specific that may not normally be available through the software. For example, many word processing programs
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    require certain punctuation. Some programs don't let you insert printer commands at all. If your software does allow you to send commands to the printer, use the Command Summary to find the command you want to send. Your software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are required
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    FX printer to produce pictures, graphs, charts, or almost any other pictorial material you can devise. Because many commercial software programs use graphics, you may be able to print pictures and graphs like the ones on this and the following page simply by giving your software a few instructions
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    cause the pins to fire. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper to produce a small dot. As the head moves across the paper, the pins fire time after time in different patterns to produce letters, numbers, or symbols. Using Software and Graphics 4-9
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    pattern of dots you have specified. To print figures taller than eight dots, the print head makes more than one pass. The printer prints one the space between lines. With a change in line spacing, the FX can print finely detailed graphic images made up of adjacent lines, each Software and Graphics
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    a graphics mode also specifies how many columns of graphics will be printed. After the printer receives this command, it interprets the next numbers as pin patterns and prints them on , ESC K. In singledensity graphics, there are 60 dots per inch horizontally. Using Software and Graphics 4-11
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    line can use thousands of columns, the FX does not use numbers larger than 255 the remainder is nl. Since the command is set up for two numbers, you must supply two receiving a graphics command such as ESC K nl n2, the printer prints the number of codes specified by nl and n2 as Software and Graphics
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    graphics mode works. WIDTH statements Some software programs (including most versions of BASIC) 80 or 130 characters. This is usually no problem with text, b&t can spoil your graphics. Two LPTl:", 255 or WIDTH LPRINT 255. Check your software manual for the proper format. Printing taller patterns The
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    The line spacing is changed to 8/72 of an inch-the height of the dot patterns used in the program (line 110). 3. The program goes through the new graphics command is used for each line printed (lines 130-160). This part of the program is similar to the last example, but two columns are printed
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    5. The last important thing to do is to reset the printer to its default settings, including the normal line spacing (line 180). Notice that the graphics command density and quadruple-density, the print head cannot print two consecutive dots with the same pin, so it Using Software and Graphics 4-15
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    , however, you must make sure that no dots overlap. Reassigning a graphics mode Another graphics command lets you assign a different eight-pin graphics mode to one of the specific eight-pin graphics commands. You can use this command with graphics software programs to quickly change the density and
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    -density, dots can be placed on vertical lines, but no dots can overlap. l In double-density, dots can be placed on vertical lines, and they can overlap. Now look at the high-speed double-density design below. It should point you in the right direction for your own work. Using Software and Graphics
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    lines. For the arrow design, the grid was divided into two lines, each seven dots high. Then each column was examined to calculate the graphics data. The results for DATA statements and sent to the printer. The design is 41 dot positions wide. Therefore both lines 130 and 140 use the number 41.
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    the Y in line 130 to L or Z. User-Defined Characters The FX has several hundred different characters stored in its ROM FX allows you to create your own characters and print them just as if they were ordinary letters. You can make the task of defining characters easier by using a commercial software
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    characters or simply supplies you with sets of characters already created. Also, some popular commercial software programs take advantage of the printer's user-defined character function to enhance printouts. These characters are sometimes called download characters. Defining your own characters The
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    . If they overlap other dots, they will not be printed in draft, only in NLQ. As you design your characters, draw the dots as large as the circles you see in the example below. (The printer prints dots, but it is best to use circles when planning your characters.) Using Software and Graphics 4-21
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    the grid used to design the character. 123456789 Once you have drawn your dots on the grid, type the following BASIC program. l00 DIM F(9) 110 FOR I=1 TO 9 120 PRINT "WHICH CHR$(0) "YOUR DATA NUMBERS:" 300 FOR K=l TO 9: LPRINT F(K);: NEXT K 310 LPRINT: END 4-22 Using Software and Graphics
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    follow these instructions: 1. When the screen message asks what rows have dots in column 1, press Enter to indicate that no dots go a moment for your computer to calculate the dot patterns and your printer to print the new character in two different typestyles and Using Software and Graphics 4-23
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    , you see how it looks. If you want to make any changes, move the dots as needed and rerun the program. If you want to put dots in the bottom row, change the number in line 190 from 128 to 0. Then you make one or two changes, as explained after the program listing. 4-24 Using Software and Graphics
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    actually define as many as 256 characters, but if you define more than six characters, you have to change a few lines in the program. Using Software and Graphics 4-25
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    your FX can now print. When you press the key for one of the characters in the top row, the printer prints the corresponding character in the bottom row. In the example above, if you type < your FX prints ( guide to tell you which keys to press for your new characters.
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    Chapter 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-6 Maintenance 5-1
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    operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps to clean the printer: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide, tractor unit, and any installed options. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully clear away all dust and dirt. 4. If the outer case
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    to replace the ribbon. Use only the following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges: the #8750 ribbon cartridge for the FX-850 or the #8755 ribbon cartridge for the FX-1050. To replace the ribbon follow the procedure below: 1. Turn off the power to the printer and remove the printer cover. WARNING: If
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    2. Remove the old ribbon cartridge by grasping the black fin-like handles (two on the FX-1050, and one on the FX-850) and lifting the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. 3. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. 5-4 Maintenance
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    4. Unwrap the new ribbon, and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove excess slack. 5. Hold the new ribbon cartridge by the fin-like handle(s), and firmly insert it into place, making sure that the plastic hooks fit into the slots as shown below. Maintenance 5-5
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    of the arrow to help guide the ribbon into place. 7. Check to make sure that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. You can check the installation by sliding the print head from side to side along the carriage. 8. Reattach the printer cover. Transporting the Printer If you need to transport
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    4. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Then, using a cross-head screw driver, reattach the two transport locking brackets. Maintenance 5-7
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    the head all the way to the left, and insert the print head protector between the paper bail and platen as shown below. 8. Attach the printer cover. After replacing the packing material, put the printer in its box and prepare it for transportation. 5-8 Maintenance
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    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting problems and Solutions 6-2 The printer does not print 6-2 The printer stops printing 6-2 The printout is spaced incorrectly 6-3 The printout is faint or uneven properly 6-4 Cut sheet feeder does not load paper correctly 6-5 Data Dump Mode 6-5 Troubleshooting 6-l
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    and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. The printer stops printing l The printer may be out of paper. Check the paper supply l The paper may be jammed. Remove the jammed paper and reload. l The ribbon may
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    yourself because other parts of the printer should be checked at the same time. The printout is not what you expect l The wrong international character set may be selected. See the section on international character sets in Chapter 3. l The wrong character table (italics or Epson Extended Graphics
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    characters, make sure that DIP switch l-l is off. Your software's font, size, or page layout settings may not be selected properly. See that your software is correctly set up for your printer. Your application program may be changing the SelecType settings. Use the program's setup procedure
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    DIP switch. set correctly. l More than 150 sheets may be loaded. Remove the extra sheets. See the section on the cut sheet feeder in Chapter 7 for more information on cut sheet feeder problems. Data Dump Mode The printer has a special feature to make it easy for experienced users Troubleshooting 6-5
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    . Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are represented by dots. As an example of how to interpret a data dump printout printer Select USA character set Select Epson Extended Graphics Printable code expansion Cancel condensed mode Select 10 cpi Cancel proportional 6-6 Troubleshooting
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    paper 7-5 Paper loading 7-5 Envelope loading 7-8 Using the cut sheet feeder 7-8 Software operation 7-9 Setting up your software 7-9 Control panel operation 7-11 Testing the printer in the cut sheet feeder mode 7-11 Switching from the cut sheet feeder to continuous paper 7-12 Single sheet
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    FX-850) or #7340 (for the FX1050) gives you easier and more efficient handling of single sheet paper. Up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper can be fed automatically into the printer as follows. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the printer cover and the paper guide. 3. Make sure the paper release
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    the front of the unit. 5. Tilt the feeder forward slightly to fit the notches at the base of the unit over the pins on the printer; then tilt the unit back until it rests on top of the
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    cover. 7. After raising the cut sheet feeder's paper path guide, attach the front cover to the printer. Then close the paper path guide. Setting the sheet feeder mode To allow your printer to use the cut sheet feeder you need to set DIP switch 2-2 to on. If you need more information on how to
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    150 sheets of paper. Do not use multiple-part forms or labels. Envelopes: You can print on envelopes. Before printing on envelopes, you need to set the paper thickness lever. See the section on below. 1. Pull the paper set lever all the way forward until the paper supports retract and lock open to
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    the way to the left and slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. 3. Take a stack of paper and fan it as shown. This keeps the sheets from sticking to one
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    the paper is held firmly (but not so tightly that it causes the paper to bunch). 5. Push the paper set lever back to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. The lever will not close completely if you use too much paper. If the lever does not close, remove some paper from
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    to do the following: 1. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your envelopes. (For specific information on paper thickness settings, see the section on sheet feeder, make sure the ON LINE light is on. Once the printer is in the sheet feeder mode, a new sheet of paper loads automatically whenever
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    position ESC J performs line feed in units of l/216 of an inch. Setting up your software When you switch between continuous paper and cut sheet feeder paper you usually need to change the settings of your software program. Because of the physical requirements of feeding a single sheet of paper
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    six lines, set the bottom margin in your software to three settings to use. To maintain 54 printed lines per page: Continuous form settings New cut sheet feeder settings Change page length from 66 to 61 Change top margin from 6 to 4 Change bottom margin from 6 to 3 7-10 Using Printer
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    and turn the power switch on as described in Chapter 1. When you perform the cut sheet feeder self test, the printer counts the number of lines by the printer becomes the new default page length setting for the cut sheet feeder mode. You can override this setting, however, using software commands.
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    self test on envelopes. Switching from the cut sheet feeder to continuous paper The FX allows you to switch between cut sheet feeder switching between single sheets and continuous paper in Chapter 2. 2. Install the cut sheet feeder as described in this section, making sure that DIP switch 2-2 is set
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    paper position. You do not need to change the DIP switch setting. 4. Raise the paper path guide on the cut sheet feeder until it clicks open, as shown below. This guide directs the flow of continuous paper out of the front of the printer. 5. With the paper release lever foward, the control panel
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    feature allows you to switch to a different type guide, and then slide the sheet into the printer path until you feel resistance. 3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the sheet. Note: If you want to use single sheet insertion for two or more consecutive pages, pull the cut sheet feeder's paper set
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    turned off only when the DIP switch is set to on. See the section on setting DIP switches in Chapter 3.) Installation and use After making sure that the printer is turned off, install and use the pull tractor as follows: 1. Remove the printer cover and the paper guide and install the paper rest if
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    . 3. Hold the pull tractor with the gears to the right and fit the rear notches on the tractor over the rear mounting pins on the printer as shown below. 7-16 Using
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    paper one page so you can fit the paper onto the pull tractor. Caution: Never use the platen knob to feed the paper while the printer is turned on. If you need to adjust the loading position, use the microadjustment function described in Chapter 2. 7. Open the sprocket covers, and release the
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    the paper supports so they are evenly placed between the sprocket units. (There is only one paper support on the FX-850 pull tractor.) 9. Fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins of the sprocket units, adjusting the position of the sprocket units as necessary. 7-18 Using Printer Options
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    10. If the paper does not fit exactly onto the tractor pins, press in on the pull tractor feed knob and turn it in the desired direction. 11. Close the sprocket covers. 12. Make sure that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and then lock the sprocket units in place. Using Printer Options 7-19
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    width of your paper. Also, make sure that the right and left rollers are at both edges of your paper. 14. Re-install the paper guide and then slide the edge guides together so they meet at about the middle of the paper's width. 15. Install the pull tractor cover. 7-20 Using
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    tractor. To do this, feed the paper from the rear, above the metal guide, and then load it. Be sure to pull the paper release lever forward after you load the paper. Removing the pull tractor After turning off the printer and removing the pull tractor cover, remove the pull tractor as follows: 1.
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    Optional interfaces can be divided into three main categories: l IEEE-488 interfaces offer standardized connections, trouble-free operation, and the ability to connect computers, printers, and other devices on the same line so that they can share data freely. l Buffered parallel interfaces give the
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    user- printer's buffering capacity to either 32 Kbytes or 128 Kbytes. If you are still unsure whether you need an optional interface, or would like to know more about interfaces, contact your Epson dealer. Compatible interfaces The Epson interfaces that are compatible with the FX-850 and FX
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    's circuit because many of the components be destroyed by static electricity built up in your body. 2. Remove the printer cover, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and any installed options. 3. Remove the platen knob and push the paper release lever back to the single sheet position. 4. Remove the
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    5. Reach inside the front cover and push in on the upper case fastening clips. These clips are located on both sides of the printer case. Push both clips at the same time as shown in the figure below. 6. Raise the upper case slightly (about six inches), taking care not
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    7. Carefully disconnect the control panel cable from the connector labelled CN11 on the main board. 8. Tilt the upper case backward and lift it clear of the printer body. Caution: Be very careful when removing or attaching the upper case to avoid damaging the printer. 7-26 Using Printer Options
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    9. Remove the option interface shield plate by pressing in on the plastic clips located at the back of the plate. 10. Remove the screw labelled CG from the main board. Using Printer Options 7-27
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    boards differ with respect to how the frame ground (FG) wire is attached. This slight difference changes the way the boards are installed in the printer, but does not affect the operation of the interface in any way. Look at the following illustration to see which type of interface board you
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    board with the three screws provided. 3. Attach the plug end of the FG wire onto the FG pin located on top of the interface board. 4. Set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual that comes with the board. Using Printer Options 7-29
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    FG wire attached 1. Carefully place the interface board next to the printer as shown below. Use the CG screw to connect the round end of the FG (frame ground) wire to the the main board. Make sure that the connector pins are properly inserted into the mating connector. 7-30 Using Printer Options
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    board with the three screws provided. 4. Set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual that comes with the board. Attaching the upper case 1. Fit the hinges of the upper case into the openings in the lower case. Then partially lower the upper case. Using Printer Options 7-31
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    the main board. 3. Close the upper case. Make sure you press down on the front of the case until it locks into place. 7-32 Using Printer Options
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    to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Two interface cables must not be installed at the same time. This completes the installation of the optional interface board. Replace the ribbon cartridge, printer cover, and any other necessary parts or options. Using
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    lists and describes Epson mode commands and IBM emulation mode commands separately; the commands are divided into the following subjects: Printer Operation Data Control Vertical Motion Horizontal Motion Overall Printing Style Print Size Print Enhancement Word Processing Character Sets User-Defined
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    The simplest type of command consists of a single character to be sent to the printer. For instance, to print in condensed mode the code format is: ASCII code: SI Decimal: 15 Hexadecimal: OF This code can be sent from a program
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    Control key chart Some application programs can use control key codes for decimal values 0 through 27. The table below gives you the proper values. The Control Key column indicates that you press the control key at the same time you press the key for the letter or symbol in that column. For example,
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    FX commands, with their decimal and hexadecimal values. The numbers in the columns on the right are the page numbers in this chapter where a complete description of the command can be found. If the Epson ESC $ 36 24 Set absolute print position ESC % 37 25 Select user-defined set 8-12 8-12 8-20
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    -inch line spacing 52 34 Select italic mode 52 34 Set top of form 53 35 Cancel italic mode 53 35 Set MSB to 0 61 3D Define user-defined characters 62 3E Set MSB to 1 63 3F Reassign graphics mode 64 40 Initialize printer 65 41 Select n/72-inch line spacing 65 41 Set n/72-inch line spacing 66 42 Set
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    cpi ESC P 80 50 Turn proportional on/off ESC Q 81 51 Set right margin ESC Q3 81 51 Deselect printer (FX-850) ESC Q22 81 51 Deselect printer (FX-1050) ESC R 82 52 International character set ESC R 82 52 Restore default tab settings ESC SO 83 53 Select superscript mode ESC S l 83 53 Select subscript
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    ESC _ 95 5F Turn overscore on/off 8-48 ESC a 97 61 Select justification 8-32 ESC b 98 62 Set vertical tabs in channels 8-18 ESC k 107 6B Select NLQ font 8-23 ESC 1 108 6C Set left margin 8-19 ESC p 112 70 Turn proportional mode on/off 8-25 ESC s 115 73 Turn half-speed
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    Format: ASCII code: DC1 Decimal : 17 Hexadecimal: 11 Comments: Returns the printer to the selected state if it has been deselected by the printer deselect code (DC3). Does not select the printer if it has been switched off line by pressing the ON LINE button. DC1 and DC3 do not work if pin
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    Format: ASCII code: DC3 Decimal : 19 Hexadecimal: 13 Comments: Puts the printer into the deselected state until select printer code (DCl) is received. The printer cannot be reselected with the ON LINE button. Speed ESC s Turn Half-Speed Mode On/Off Format: ASCII code: ESC n Decimal
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    of paper. ESC 9 Enable Paper-Out Sensor Format: ASCII code: ESC 9 Decimal: 27 57 Hexadecimal: 1B 39 Comments: Cancels ESC 8. Therefore, the printer beeper sounds and printing stops when the printer reaches a point approximately l/2 of an inch from the end of the paper. 8-10 Command Summary
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    mode can also be turned on or off with DIP switch 2-2. MSB control Note: MSB is the Most Significant Bit. MSB control (ESC =, ESC>, and ESC #) is not valid for graphics or user-defined characters. ESC = (equal) Set MSB to 0 Format: ASCII code: ESC = Decimal: 27 61 H e x a d e c i m a l : 1B
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    MSB to 1 ESC # Cancel MSB Control Format: ASCII code: ESC # Decimal: 27 35 Hexadecimal: 1B 23 Comments: Cancels the MSB control set by ESC = or ESC>. Beeper BEL Format: ASCII code: BEL Decimal: 7 Hexadecimal: 07 Comments: Sounds the printer's beeper. Beeper 8-12 Command Summary
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    Hexadecimal : 0D Comments: Prints the data in the buffer and returns the print position to the left margin. A line feed may be added if DIP switch 2-4 is ON or if the AUTO FEED XT line on the parallel interface is held LOW. CAN Cancel Line Format: ASCII code: CAN Decimal : 24
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    n lines in the current line spacing. The value of n must be from 1 to 127. The top of form position is set to the current line. Overrides the DIP switch page length setting. ESC C 0 Set Page Length in Inches Format: ASCII code: ESC Decimal : 27 Hexadecimal: C 0 n 67 0 n 1B 43 00 n Comments
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    the first line on the next page. For example, with the standard settings for line spacing (l/6-inch), and page length (66 lines), ESC N 6 causes the FX to print 60 lines and then skip 6. DIP switch 2-3 performs the same function. This setting is cancelled by ESC 0 and also by ESC C or ESC C 0. The
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    0 is the character zero and not ASCII code 0. ESC 1 Select 7/72-inch Line Spacing Format: ASCII code: ESC 1 Decimal : 27 49 Hexadecimal: 1B 31 Comments: Sets the line spacing to 7/72 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The 1 is the character one and not lower case L or ASCII code
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    The value of n must be from 0 to 255. ESC A Select n/72-inch Line Spacing Format: ASCII code: ESC A n Decimal : 27 65 n Hexadecimal: 1B 41 n Comments: Sets the line spacing to n/72 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The value of n must be from 0 to 85. ESC J Perform n/216-inch
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    Vertical tabbing VT Tab Vertically Format: ASCII code: VT Decimal: 11 Hexadecimal: OB Comments: Advances the paper to the next tab setting in the channel selected by ESC /. If no channel has been selected, channel 0 is used. If no vertical tabs have been selected, the paper advances
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    made in the proportional mode are treated as 10 cpi. This command clears previous tab settings and all previous characters in the print line. Use lowercase 1 (as in left), not the numeral one. The minimum space between the margins is the
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    proportional mode are treated as 10 cpi. This command clears previous tab settings and all previous characters in the print line. The minimum space between performed up to, but not beyond, the left margin setting. The BS code is also ignored if ESC a 2 or ESC a 3 has been sent. 8-20 Command Summary
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    36 nl n2 Hexadecimal: 1B 24 n7 n2 Comments: This sequence specifies the distance from the currently set left margin that subsequent characters are to be printed, using this formula: total number of dots = nl + (n2 X 256). Each unit equals 1/60th of an inch. The sequence is ignored and the previous
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    Horizontal Tabs Format: ASCII code: ESC Decimal: 27 Hexadecimal: D nl n2 ... 0 68 n1 n2 ... 0 1B 44 nl n2 ... 00 Comments: This command allows setting of up to 32 horizontal tabs, which are entered as nl, n2, n3, etc. (from 1 to 255) with the 0 character or any value less than
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    Selects the near letter characters "0" and "1" can be used.) quality (NLQ) mode. Overrides the SelecType setting. When NLQ is selected, the font used is either Roman, Sans Serif or user-defined, whichever is currently selected. ESC k Select NLQ Font Format: ASCII code: ESC k n Decimal : 27
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    ESC! Master Select Format: ASCII code: ESC ! n Decimal: 27 33 n Hexadecimal: 1B 21 n Comments: Selects any valid combination of the modes in the table below. The variable n is determined by adding together the values of the desired modes from the table. Mode 10 cpi 12 cpi Proportional
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    ESC M Select 12 cpi Format: ASCII code: ESC M Decimal: 27 77 Hexadecimal: 1B 4 D Comments: Selects 12 characters per inch printing. This command is available in both draft and NLQ. ESC p Turn Proportional Mode On/Off Format: ASCII code: ESC n Decimal: 27 112 n Hexadecimal: 1B 70 n
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    . This command is available in both draft and NLQ. DC2 Cancel Condensed Mode Format: ASCII code: DC2 Decimal: 18 Hexadecimal: 12 Comments: Cancels condensed printing set by SI, ESC SI, or SelecType. 8-26 Command Summary
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    so Select Double-Wide Mode (one line) Format: ASCII code: SO Decimal: 14 Hexadecimal : 0E Comments: Double-wide mode doubles the width of all characters. This mode is cancelled by a carriage return or DC4. This command is available in both draft and NLQ. ESC SO Select Double-Wide Mode (one
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    ESC W Turn Double-Wide Mode On/Off Format: ASCII code: ESC W n Decimal : 27 87 n Hexadecimal: 1B 57 n Comments: The following values can be used for n: 1: Mode is turned ON. (The ASCII codes 0 and 1 or the ASCII 0: Mode is turned OFF. characters "0" and "1" can be used.) Double-wide
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    ESC E Select Emphasized Mode Format: ASCII code: ESC E Decimal : 27 69 Hexadecimal: 1B 45 Comments: Makes text bolder by printing each dot twice, with the second dot slightly to the right of the first. This command is available in both draft and NLQ. ESC F Cancel Emphasized Mode Format
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    Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B S NUL 83 0 53 00 Comments: Prints characters about two-thirds of the normal height in the upper part of the character space. The ASCII code 0 or the character "0" can be used in this command. It is cancelled with ESC T. This command is available
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    ESC T Format: ASCII code: ESC T Decimal : 27 84 Hexadecimal: 1B 54 Comments: Cancels either superscript or subscript. Cancel Superscript/Subscript ESC - Turn Underlining Mode On/Off Format : ASCII code: ESC - n Decimal: 27 45 n Hexadecimal: 1B 2D n Comments: The following values can
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    following values can be used for n: 0: Selects left justification. 1: Selects centering. 2: Selects right justification. 3: Selects full justification. The default setting is n = 0. Full justification (n = 3) is performed when the buffer becomes full. The commands HT and BS are invalid except in
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    27 52 Hexadecimal: 1B 34 Comments: Causes characters from the italic character set to be printed. This command is valid even if the Epson Extended Graphics character set has been selected by ESC t or the DIP switch l-3, but character graphics cannot be italicized. This command is available in both
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    n: 0=USA 5 = Sweden 9 =Norway 1 = France 6=Italy 10 = Denmark II 2 = Germany 7= Spain I 11 = Spain II 3=UK 8 = Japan 12 = Latin America 4 = Denmark I Overrides the DIP switch settings for international characters. This command is available in both draft and NLQ. 8-34 Command Summary
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    on this topic. ESC & Define User-Defined Characters Format: ASCII code: described in Chapter 4. This command is not effective when DIP switch l-l is on. ESC : Copy ROM into RAM Format the characters in the ROM into RAM so that specific characters can be redefined. The following values can be
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    n Decimal: 27 37 n Hexadecimal: 1B 25 n Comments: ESC & is required to define the character set. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects the normal set. 1: Selects the user-defined set. For NLQ characters, also send ESC x 1. ESC 6 Printable Code Area Expansion Format: ASCII code
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    to 159 are usually not printable. These codes become printable upon input of the ESC I code if n = 1, which allows the use of these codes for user-defined characters. If n = 0, this command returns 0 to 31 and 128 to 159 to non-printable codes. Command Summary 8-37
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    : ESC L nl n2 Decimal: 27 76 nl n2 Hexadecimal: 1B 4C nl n2 Comments: Turns on eight-pin low-speed double-density graphics mode (120 dots per inch). The total number of columns = nl + (n2 X 256). ESC Y Select High-Speed Double-Density Graphics Mode Format: ASCII code: ESC Y nl n2 Decimal
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    : ASCII code: ESC Z nl n2 Decimal: 27 90 nl n2 Hexadecimal: 1B 5A nl n2 Comments: Turns on eight-pin quadruple-density graphics mode (240 dots per inch). The total number of columns = nl + (n2 X 256). ESC * Select Graphics Mode Format: ASCII code: ESC * m nl n2 Decimal : 27 42 m nl n2
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    ESC ? Reassign Graphics Mode Format: ASCII code: ESC ? s n Decimal : 27 63 s n Hexadecimal: 1B 3F s n Comments: Changes one graphics mode to another. The variable s is a character (K, L, Y or Z), which is reassigned to a mode n (O-7). ESC A Select 9-Pin Graphics Mode Format: ASCII
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    of the same commands. Therefore, this part of the summary merely lists and does not describe the commands already described in the Epson mode command summary. The commands that are different are described in detail. Commands that Duplicate Epson Commands Printer Operation DCl, ESC U, BEL Data Buffer
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    Epson Commands Printer Operation ESC Q3 Deselect Printer (FX-850) Format: ASCII code: ESC Q 3 Decimal: 27 81 3 Hexadecimal: 1B 51 03 Comments: Places the printer in an off line state until the printer Sets the line spacing to n/72 of an inch. This value is stored in memory until the printer
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    immediate line feed but does not affect subsequent line spacing. It does not produce a carriage return unless DIP switch l-3 is OFF. ESC 4 Format: ASCII code: ESC 4 Decimal : 27 52 Hexadecimal: 1B 34 Comments: Sets the current position as top of form. Set Top of Form Command Summary 8-43
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    ON. 0: Mode is turned OFF. If the mode is on, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return. If the mode is off, it does not. This command duplicates the function of DIP switch 2-4. Horizontal Motion ESC X Set Left and Right Margins Format : ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC X n1
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    Tabs Format: ASCII code: ESC D nl n2 ... NUL Decimal : 27 68 nl n2 ... 0 Hexadecimal: 1B 44 nl n2 ... 00 Comments: This command allows the setting of up to 32 horizontal tabs, which are entered as nl, n2, n3, etc. (in the range 1 to 137) with the NUL character terminating the
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    quality Sans Serif font 3: Near letter quality Roman font 4: Draft quality 10 cpi download font 5: Draft quality 12 cpi download font 6: Near letter quality 10 cpi download font 7: Near letter quality 12 cpi download font Print Size/Width/Enhancements Four modes in the IBM emulation mode are
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    ESC P Turn Proportional Mode On/Off Format: ASCII code: ESC P n Decimal: 27 80 n Hexadecimal: 1B 50 n Comments: The following values can be used for n: 1: Mode is turned ON. 0: Mode is turned OFF (The ASCII codes 0 and 1 or the ASCII characters "0" and "1" can be used.) The width of
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    ESC [@ Select Double-High/Double-Wide Printing Format: ASCII code: ESC [ Decimal: 27 91 Hexadecimal: 1B 5B @ nl n2 m1 m2 m3 m 4 64 n1 n2 ml m2 m3 m4 40 nl n2 ml m2 m3 m4 Comments: The following values must be used: nl=4, n2 =0, ml =0, and m2=0. The value of m3 affects both character height
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    : ASCII code: ESC 6 Decimal: 27 54 Hexadecimal: 1B 36 Comments: Selects the international character set (Table 2). See the character set tables in Appendix B. ESC 7 Select Standard Character Set Format: ASCII code: ESC 7 Decimal: 27 55 Hexadecimal: 1B 37 Comments: Selects the standard
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    symbol set. See the character tables in Appendix B for the symbol set and the codes to use for c. User-Defined Characters ESC = Define User-Defined on the first grid for the Epson mode in the section on user-defined characters in Chapter 4. To print a user-defined character, you must use ESC
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    Appendix A Technical Specifications Printer Specifications A-2 Interface Specifications A-5 Initialization A-8 Technical Specifications A-l
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    in increments of 1/216th of an inch Single sheet: 48 ms/line (3.6" per set) Continuous: 53 ms/line (3.0" per set) Maximum printed characters FX-850 FX-1050 80 136 137 233 96 163 160 272 Buffer: Character fonts: 8 Kbyte Draft NLQ Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif A-2 Technical Specification
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    ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets Epson Extended Graphics characters set FX-850 7.2 to 10.1" (182-257 mm) 4 to 10"(101-254 mm) 6.5" or 9.5" 2.5" or 4.0" FX-1050 original. Total thickness must not exceed 0.012" (0.32 mm) Technical Specifications A-3
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    Pull tract or (optional) Ribbon Cartridge ribbon, available in black only: #8750 (FX-850) #8755(M) (FX-1050) Life expectancy of ribbon: 3 million characters (14 dots/character) MCBF: For all components to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) Storage: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) A-4 Technical Specifications
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    to 55 Hz Storage: Up to 0.50 G at up to 55 Hz Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. For specifications for optional interfaces, see the manuals provided with the optional interfaces. I'm assignments for the parallel interface Connector pin assignments
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    A-6 Technical Specifications
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    cables should be shielded and connected to the chassis of the host computer and the printer. l All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and the so that the printer can look for another DC1 character, which would allow it to resume printing. Technical Specifications A-7
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    (returned to a fixed set of conditions). Hardware initialization l When the power is turned on. l When the printer receives an INIT signal at the parallel interface (pin 31 goes LOW). Software initialization l Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer) command. A-8 Technical Specifications
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    Left justification I Special printing effects Cancelled In addition, the data buffer is cleared when the printer is initialized by turning on the power or by an INIT signal. Note: The userdefined character set is not cleared when the printer is initialized. Technical Specifications A-9
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    Appendix B Tables Proportional Width Table B-2 Character Tables B-6 Tables B-l
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    Table This table lists the widths of your printer's proportional characters. The values given are in indicated are international characters or graphics. See the table in the section on international character sets in Chapter 3 for the relevant codes for the international characters. Also, see the
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    Code 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 48 4C 4D 4E 4F 50 50 52 53 53 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F 60 61 61 63 CHR @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 0 P Q R s G U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ - ' a b C Width 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 8/10 11/12 12/12 12/10 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12
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    Code CHR Width 12/11 12/11 8/10 l0/11 8/8 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 10/12 10/11 10/11 11/11 11/11 12/11 12/12 12/12 11/11 12/12 12/12 12/12 11/12 12/11 8/10 10/12 11/11 11/12 12/12 12/11 12/12 12/11 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 5/10 Code BO B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 BA BB BC BD BE BF C0 Cl C2 C3
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    Code D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF EO E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF FO F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 CHR Width 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12/12 11/11 10/12 12/12 10/12 11/12 11/12 12/12 10/12 12/12 12/12 12/11 12/12 12/12 10/10 10/12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 Code F8 F9
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    Character Tables These character tables are selected by setting DIP switch 1-3 or using the ESC t software command. For the Epson Extended Graphics character table, use of the ESC 6 or ESC 7 software command lets you select whether to print hex codes 80 to 9F as characters (ESC 6) or control codes (
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    Epson Extended Graphics Character Table CODEO123456789ABCDEF Tables B-7
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    Glossary Note that these definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word is italicized, see that topic for more to letters and symbols. automatic line feed When this feature is turned on using a DIP switch, each carriage return code (CR) is automatically accompanied by a line feed (LF) code
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    cpi (also called pica) is often the standard or default setting. character set A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you optional, detachable device that automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. data dump A troubleshooting feature. When the printer is in
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    initialized. DIP switches Small switches in a printer that control various printer functions and set the default status of the printer when it is turned on or initialized. DIP stands for Dual In-line Package. dot graphics A graphic design formed by patterns of dots. dot matrix A method of printing
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    code used to begin most printer commands. ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands lets you control your printer using your computer's software. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most applications software for personal computers. font
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    communicate with the computer connected to it, paper-out sensor A small switch behind the platen that sends a signal when it is not in contact with paper, causing the PAPER OUT light to go on. paper tension unit The part of the printer that fits on top of the platen to ensure proper paper
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    its defaults, by either a command, an INIT signal, or by turning the printer off and on. self test A method of checking the operation of the printer. When the self test is run, the printer prints out its current DIP switch settings and the characters that are stored in its ROM. serial interface See
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    automatically loaded. For continuous paper, this position can set to the current paper position by turning the printer off and on. user-defined characters Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also known as download characters. short tear-off A feature that automatically
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    14 loading paper, 7-5-7 installing, 7-2-4 mode, 3-10, 7-11 setting page length, 7-9-11 software operation, 7-10 testing the printer, 7-11-12 using, 7-8-9 D Data dump mode, 3-5, 6-5-6 Default settings, A-9 DIP switches function descriptions, 3-6-10 function tables, 3-6-9 selecting character tables
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    , 7-23 installation, 7-23-33 specifications, A-5 International character sets, 3-7, 3-9 Italic character table, part forms, 2-18-19 positioning continuous paper, 2-9 single sheets, 2-2-4 switching between continuous and single sheets, 2-10-14 using cut sheet feeder, 7-5-7 M Maintaining the printer
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    Skip over perforation, 3-10 Specifications, A-2-10 Subscripts, 3-15 Superscripts, 3-15 Technical specifications, A-2-10 Testing the printer, 1-12-17 using cut sheet feeder, 7-12-13 Troubleshooting, 6-1-6 Typestyles built-in character fonts, 3-11 selecting with DIP switches, 3-10-12 selecting with
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    MS 4-1 PLACE STAMP HERE EPSON America, Inc. 2780 Lomita Blvd. Torrance CA 90505 Fold here
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    a complete description of the command can be found. If the Epson and IBM emulation mode page numbers are the same, the command is the same in both modes and is described only in the Epson mode section. Epson IBM Printer Operation/Data Control ESC/P Emul. Mode Mode Vertical Motion/Horizontal
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    Overall Printing Style/Print Size Epson I B M ESC /P Emul. Mode Mode Print Enhancement/Word Processing Character Sets User-Defined Characters/Graphics
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    Commands IBM Emulation Mode Only DIP Switch Functions International character sets
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