Epson DFX-8000 User Manual - Page 100

Setting the DIP Switches draft mode, the DFX-8000 prints up to 800 characters per second at 10 cpi. Normal draft mode produces characters that are more fully formed than characters produced in high-speed draft mode. Note: High-speed draft mode is available only for 10 cpi printing. Also, underlining and double-wide are the only print enhancements that work in high-speed draft mode. If you use a feature such as emphask$:double-strike, or italics in highqmd draft mode, the printer temporarily slows to the normal draft speed until the feature is turned off. This allows you to use any print enhancement without cancelling high-speed draft mode. Bit length for serial interface When DIP switch 2-3 is on, the bit length for the serial interface is set to 7 bits. When the DIP switch is off, the bit length is set to 8 bits. Auto line feed When DIP, switch 2-4 is on, the printer adds a line feed (LF) command to every carriage return (CR) code sent by the application program. When the switch is off, line feeds occur only when the software sends line feed commands to the printer. Since most computers and application programs automatically add line feeds to carriage returns, you should use this feature only if your text is printing all on one line. Interface parity If your computer is set up for serial communication, you need to change DIP switches 2-5 and 2-6 so that your printer and computer can communicate properly. These DIP switches control the interface type and parity. (You may also need to select a different baud rate as described in the next section.) The table on page 3-13 shows the DIP switch settings for a parallel interface and a serial interface with odd, even, or no parity. If you Using the Printer 3-15