Epson FX-286 User Manual - Page 36

1 0 Printing Your First Document Now that you've completed the basic setup and operat- ing steps, your FX-286 is ready to print. The following chapter explains how to set up your word processor to work with the FX-286. Using a word processor is probably the easiest way to print; it will also give you a chance get acquainted with the FX-286 and its many features. Additional chapters and appendixes cover programming, control codes and ESCape sequences, technical specifications and maintenance . If you're using an IBM PC or compatible, you can use either the Epson mode or the IBM Proprinter mode. For the Epson mode, simply use the printer selection routine on your software program to choose "FX-286," or one of the alternate choices given in the following chapter. The Epson command set allows you to take full advantage of all of the FX-286's features and capabili- ties. The FX-286 is already set in the Epson mode from the factory, so there are no DIP switches to change. Refer to Appendixes G, H, and I for additional information on the Epson mode. If you wish to use the IBM Proprinter mode, use the printer selection routine on your software program to choose "IBM Proprinter," or one of the alternate choices given in the following chapter. Then change three DIP switches as described in Appendix A. However, the Proprinter command set is limited compared to the Epson set, so you will not be able to take advantage of many of the features of the FX-286, including italic and proportional printing. Refer to Chapter 5 and Appendixes J and K for additional information on the IBM Proprinter mode. 1-24