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A quick test After setting up your application program, print a sample document to make sure the program and the 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 of printer features by placing markers around the text to be altered. When the document is printed, the markers are recognized and translated into suitable commands for your printer. On your screen some programs show the markers; others display the text as it will appear-for example, in bold or italics. This method is normally restricted to features that can be found on almost all printers, such as bold and underlining. Some word processing programs also let you insert printer commands in your text. These commands may or may not be visible on your screen. This method has the advantage of allowing you to use any printer command, not just a limited set. To make use of it, however, you need to understand how to use your printer's commands. Check the manual for your word processor to see if you can place printer commands in your text, and then see the section in this chapter on computer-printer communications. Using spreadsheets Although spreadsheets seldom use as many printing styles as word processors, they do have some very specific requirements. If your spreadsheet program provides a list of printers, use the list on page 4-2 to find the proper selection. If your spreadsheet doesn't have a printer setup routine, read the program's manual carefully for information on printing. A major concern for printing spreadsheets is the width of the printer. The FX-850 is an 80-column printer, and the FX-1050 is a 136-column printer. You can, however, increase the number of characters on a line by selecting 12 cpi, condensed mode, or both from the SelecType control Using Software and Graphics 4-3

Section	Page
FRONT MATTER	2
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
INTRODUCTION	6
FEATURES	6
OPTIONS	7
ABOUT THIS GUIDE	7
CHAP 1-SETTING UP THE PRINTER	9
Unpacking the Printer	10
Removing the protective materials	11
Choosing a Place for the Printer	13
Assembling the Printer	14
Installing the platen knob	14
Installing the ribbon cartridge	16
Attaching the paper guide	19
Testing the Printer	20
Plugging in the printer	21
Loading a sheet of paper	21
Running the self test	24
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer	26
Connecting the parallel interface cable	26
CHAP 2-PAPER HANDLING	29
Using Single Sheets	30
Reloading during printing	32
Using Continuous Paper	32
Positioning your continuous paper supply	37
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets	38
Switching back to continuous paper	41
Adjusting the Loading Position	42
Using Micro-Adjustment	42
Using Short Tear-Off	43
Printing on Special Paper	45
The paper thickness lever	45
Multi-part forms	46
Labels	47
Envelopes	47
CHAP 3-USING THE PRINTER	49
Operating the Control Panel	50
Lights	50
Buttons	51
SelecType	52
Other control panel features	53
Setting the DIP Switches	53
DIP switch functions	54
Selecting Typestyles	58
Using SelecType	59
Character fonts	59
Characters per inch	60
Condensed mode	60
If SelecType does not work	61
Enhancing Your Printing	61
Character size	61
Emphasized and double-strike printing	62
Italic printing	63
Underlining	63
Superscripts and subscripts	63
Selecting typestyles with Master Select	63
CHAP 4-USING SOFTWARE AND GRAPHICS	66
Using the FX with Application Programs	67
Using printer selection menus	67
A quick test	68
Using word processors	68
Using spreadsheets	68
Using graphics software	70
Computer-Printer Communication	70
Escape sequences	71
Printer commands	71
Using the Command Summary	72
Sending printer commands from within your software program	72
Dot Graphics	73
The print head	74
Pin labels	75
Graphics commands	76
Graphics programming	77
User-Defined Characters	84
Defining your own characters	85
CHAP 5-MAINTENANCE	92
Cleaning the Printer	93
Replacing the Ribbon	94
Transporting the Printer	97
CHAP 6-TROUBLESHOOTING	100
Problems and Solutions	101
The printer does not print	101
The printer stops printing	101
The printout is spaced incorrectly	102
The printout is faint or uneven	102
The printout is not what you expect	102
Single sheets do not feed properly	103
Continuous paper does not feed properly	103
Cut sheet feeder does not load paper correctly	104
Data Dump Mode	104
CHAP 7-USING PRINTER OPTIONS	106
The Cut Sheet Feeder	107
Installation	107
Setting the sheet feeder mode	109
Recommended paper	110
Paper loading	110
Envelope loading	113
Using the cut sheet feeder	113
Software operation	114
Setting up your software	114
Control panel operation	116
Testing the printer in the cut sheet feeder mode	116
Switching from the cut sheet feeder to continuous paper	117
Single sheet insertion	119
The Pull Tractor	120
Installation and use	120
When you are finished printing	126
Using the pull tractor alone	126
Removing the pull tractor	126
Interface Boards	127
Choosing an interface	127
Compatible interfaces	128
Removing the upper case	128
Installing the board	133
Attaching the upper case	136
CHAP 8-COMMAND SUMMARY	139
Commands in Numerical Order	142
Epson (ESC/P) Commands	146
IBM Emulation Mode Commands	179
APPENDIX A-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION	189
Printer Specifications	190
Interface Specifications	193
Initialization	196
APPENDIX B-TABLES	198
Proportional Width Table	199
Character Tables	203
GLOSSARY	205
INDEX	212
QUICK REFERENCE	217

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A quick test

After setting up your application program, print a sample document to

make sure

the

program and the 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 of printer features by

placing markers around the text to be altered. When the document is

printed, the markers are recognized and translated into suitable

commands for your printer. On your screen

some

programs show the

markers; others display the text as it will appear-for example, in bold

or italics. This method is normally restricted to features that can be

found on almost all printers, such as bold and underlining.

Some word processing programs also let you insert printer commands in

your text. These commands may or may not be visible on your screen.

This method has

the

advantage of allowing you to use any printer

command, not just a limited set. To make use of it, however, you need to

understand how to use your printer’s commands. Check the manual for

your word processor to see if you can place printer commands in your

text, and then see the section in this chapter on computer-printer

communications.

Using spreadsheets

Although spreadsheets seldom use as many printing styles as word

processors, they do have some very specific requirements.

If your spreadsheet program provides a list of printers, use the list on

page 4-2 to find the proper selection. If your spreadsheet doesn’t

have a

printer setup routine, read the program’s manual carefully for

information on printing.

A major concern for printing spreadsheets is the width of the printer. The

FX-850 is

80-column printer, and the FX-1050 is a 136-column printer.

You can, however, increase the number of characters on a line by

selecting 12 cpi, condensed mode, or both from the SelecType control

Using

Software and Graphics

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