Epson FX-850 Product Information Guide - Page 7

FX - 850/1050 DOT - MATRIX PRINTER I Installation/Support Tips Software The type of printer installed on your system must be identified for each software package. This is usually done through a setup menu. If this printer is not listed in your program, look in the printer User's Manual for the next-best model selection. DIP Switch Settings The default settings will usually work for most applications, but they should be checked before using the printer This will avoid unexpected results. Serial Operation The FX-850/1050 will be able to receive serial data with the addition of an Epson 81XX series interface option. Cut - Sheet Feeder Operation The page length will have to be adjusted (shortened) to 61 lines per page if your software does not properly support cut -sheet paper. There will be lines from the first page printed at the top of the second page if the page length is not set correctly. Disabling the Buffer An undocumented feature of the FX-850/1050 is the ability to disable the buffer from the SelecType panel. To toggle the buffer hold down the Load/Eject switch at power on. Two beeps indicate that the 8K buffer is enabled, and one beep indicates that the buffer is disabled. (Some spooler applications won't work correctly unless the buffer is disabled.) 9 - Pin Printers 12/12/88 FX - 850/1050 - 7