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GENERAL DESCRIPTION, Introduction

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1. Introduction Ideal for computer business applications, the MX-80 Type II Dot Matrix Printer is the latest extension of EPSON advanced printer technology. This new printer couples innovative design and precision manufacturing with long life, low cost, light weight and superior performance. The MX-80 Type II features a 9 x 9 dot matrix print head that can be replaced easily, and 80 CPS bidirectional printing with logic seeking capability. This printer also offers 40-, 66-, 80-, and 132-column printing widths. And characters can be printed in any desired size - normal, enlarged, condensed, etc. Another important feature of the MX-80 Type II is its capability of printing not only in both Text and Bit Image* modes but also in mixed Text/Bit Image Mode. A one-chip microcomputer performs all system control and the two built-in stepper motors of the printer control the carriage movement and paper feeding functions respectively. Therefore, versatile software controls, such as form feed, programmable line spacing and skip-over perforation are at your disposal. In addition, various interface options are available to permit handshaking with most VSBC computers. In addition to the MX-80 Type II which is an adjustable sprocket pin feed type, a friction and adjustable sprocket feed type called "MX-80 F/T Type II" is also available. In this manual, installation of MX-80 Type II and MX-80 F/T Type II will be described individually and then the operation which is common to both will be described. *Bit Image printing refers to the hard-copy production of illustrations, graphs, charts, etc., on the Printer by activating 8 dot wires respectively u n d e r s o f t w a r e control. Fig. 1 EPSON MX-80 Type I I and MX-80 F/T Type I I Dot Matrix Printers -1-

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. Introduction
Ideal for computer business applications, the MX-80 Type II Dot Matrix Printer is
the latest extension of EPSON advanced printer technology. This new printer
couples innovative design and precision manufacturing with long life, low cost,
light weight and superior performance. The MX-80 Type II features a 9 x 9 dot
matrix print head that can be replaced easily, and 80 CPS bidirectional printing
with logic seeking capability. This printer also offers 40-, 66-, 80-, and 132-column
printing widths. And characters can be printed in any desired size - normal,
enlarged, condensed, etc. Another important feature of the MX-80 Type II is its
capability of printing not only in both Text and Bit Image* modes but also in
mixed Text/Bit Image Mode.
A one-chip microcomputer performs all system control and the two built-in
stepper motors of the printer control the carriage movement and paper feeding
functions respectively. Therefore, versatile software controls, such as form feed,
programmable line spacing and skip-over perforation are at your disposal. In addi-
tion, various interface options are available to permit handshaking with most VSBC
computers.
In addition to the MX-80 Type II which is an adjustable sprocket pin feed type, a
friction and adjustable sprocket feed type called “MX-80 F/T Type II” is also
available. In this manual, installation of MX-80 Type II and MX-80 F/T Type II
will be described individually and then the operation which is common to both
will be described.
*Bit Image
charts, etc.,
control.
printing
refers to the hard-copy production of
illustrations, graphs,
on the
Printer by activating 8 dot wires respectively u n d e r s o f t w a r e
Fig. 1 EPSON MX-80 Type I I and MX-80 F/T Type I I Dot Matrix Printers
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