Epson FX-80 - Impact Printer driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 2
...installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device... Digital Equipment Corporation. FX-80, FX-100, RX-80, and RX-100 are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. I-IX-20 Notebook Computer is a trademark of Epson ...
User Manual - Page 6
...Troubleshooting
301
Problem/Solution Summary
301
Beeper Error Warnings
304
Hex Diagnosis
305
Coding Solutions
306
POKEing codes
307
Special printer drivers
308
Solutions for Seven-Bit Systems
309
High-order bit control
310
Seven-bit graphics
311
Solutions for Specific Systems
312
Apple II solutions
312
TRS-80 solutions
313
IBM-PC solutions
313...
User Manual - Page 42
... D Control Code Comparison
The first part of this appendix consists of a chart of the commands used on Epson printers. It shows similarities and differences between the MX III, the FX, and the RX. Unless otherwise specified, the FX column applies to both the FX-80 and the FX-100, and the RX column applies to both the RX-80...
User Manual - Page 44
Epson Model Differences
In this discussion of software and hardware differences between the MX III, the FX and the RX, the command name (backspace, vertical tab, etc.) is that of the most recent model which carries it. CHR$(8) - Backspacing
On the MX ...
User Manual - Page 54
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For printer detected error other than paper-out sensing (for which switch 1-3 must also be set), the beeper will sound regardless of the setting of switch 2-2. Switch 2-1: selects the printer. When it is ON, it activates the SLCT IN signal and the printer actively processes commands sent from the computer; it cannot be deactivated with software codes. When...
User Manual - Page 60
..., PI, PEE
3. Errors detected by slave CPU (restricted printhead motion or PTS sensor failure) produce: PI, PI, PI . . . PI, PI, PI
4. The paper running out produces: PI, PI, PI, PI (repeated five times)
Note: Except for paper-out sensing, the beeper will sound regardless of switch setting.
Hex Diagnosis
Some computer systems change one...
User Manual - Page 62
... printer interface card for your system. This is the best solution for 7-bit system problems. See your computer dealer for advice about this.
The second approach is to use commercially available software ... sample printer driver below (following the examples of POKEing codes). The idea is to pass the codes as issued by a BASIC program directly to the FX. POKEing codes
The TRS-80 Model I version of ...
User Manual - Page 63
... of a trade journal.
The following printer driver, for instance, was written for the TRS-80 Model I by Bob Boothe and reprinted with the kind permission of 80 Micro (Wayne Green Publishers). The program POKES a machine-language printer driver program (stored in line 10) into memory, then tells the system where its new driver is located. Once you RUN...
User Manual - Page 64
...120 POKE 16423, 64 This driver will also work on the TRS-80 Model III-with one change in...
The BASIC language on some computers can only send seven bits to the printer at one time, even though... need to understand what happens to the control codes you send. The FX automatically interprets these codes the way your ...with 7-bit systems include: Tabs can't be set in both code ranges (to avoid problem codes)....
User Manual - Page 67
... solution is to purchase a new printer interface card from your computer dealer. Such a card is available for the Apple II.
Or you can use software to solve any problems that arise from the limitation to seven bits. You can POKE codes to memory as discussed above, you can write your own printer driver, or you can avoid the...
User Manual - Page 68
... codes to the memory of a Model I is given
above. A special printer driver for either the Model I or the Model III is also shown above. One of those methods should solve any problems with the programs in this manual. IBM-PC solutions
There are two problems in using the IBM Personal Computer BASIC to drive a printer. First, the...
User Manual - Page 69
...update (DOS 1.05); take a disk to your dealer to get your copy.
Another printer problem with DOS 1.0 is that it doesn't send CHR$(7) to the printer; it just rings the computer's bell. This has also been corrected in subsequent versions...of computer-printer interface problems that
you owners of Epson QX-10s may need to address. The first is making a width statement when a line is to be more than 80 ...
User Manual - Page 73
...Other than that, anything goes. The upshot is that 128 unique modes are available on your FX printer. The print sample at the end of Chapter 5 shows the full array.
Mode Conflicts and Priorities
To better... understand the way the FX print modes work, consider that each mode except Pica (Pica is the default) has a separate switch that can be turned on and off via software. Once the switch is on,
...
User Manual - Page 76
... into a line.
For software that allows you to insert printer codes during the setup or operation of the program, see the Quick Reference card for the appropriate codes.
Word Processing
If your FX is used primarily for word processing, you will need to do little more than install the printer according to the instructions for your word processing...
User Manual - Page 77
...processing programs support the FX's Proportional Mode. Since there is no DIP switch for this mode, consult your program's manual for instructions on activating ...processor can send out the required codes. See Chapter 6.
For software that allows you to insert printer codes during the setup or operation of the program, see the Quick Reference card for the appropriate codes.
BASIC Program Listings
Set...
User Manual - Page 93
...FX compared with those for MX and RX, 287-294 listed by function, 283-286 listed by number, 271-281 See also specific modes and functions
Control panel, 35 Conventions used in this manual, iii-vi Core sets of user-defined characters, 223-226 Corvus Concept computers... Downloading. See User-defined characters Dress-up Modes. See Underline Mode; Script Mode; Italic Mode Driver. See Printer driver ...
User Manual - Page 100
... lids. See lids
Q
Quadruple-Density. See Graphics Mode Quiet printing. See Half-Speed Mode QX-10, 38, 40, 314-315
R
RAM (Random Access Memory), 2 DIP switch control of, 23, 200 See also Printer buffer; User-defined characters
READ statement. See DATA statement REMarks in program lines, v-vi Reset Code, 45 Resetting. See Reset Code...
User Manual - FX-80/100 Vol. 1 - Page 20
... only Chapter 1, the Quick Reference Card at the back of Volume 2, and a knowledge of the program you are using. You can always learn about the FX's advanced features at a later time. (You might, for instance, someday want to modify a word processing software package so that its printer driver uses special FX features.) The lessons will be...
User Manual - FX-80/100 Vol. 1 - Page 258
...FX compared with those for MX and RX, 287-294 listed by function, 283-286 listed by number, 271-281 See also specific modes and functions
Control panel, 35 Conventions used in this manual, iii-vi Core sets of user-defined characters, 223-226 Corvus Concept computers... Downloading. See User-defined characters Dress-up Modes. See Underline Mode; Script Mode; Italic Mode Driver. See Printer driver ...
User Manual - FX-80/100 Vol. 1 - Page 265
... lids. See lids
Q
Quadruple-Density. See Graphics Mode Quiet printing. See Half-Speed Mode QX-10, 38, 40, 314-315
R
RAM (Random Access Memory), 2 DIP switch control of, 23, 200 See also Printer buffer; User-defined characters
READ statement. See DATA statement REMarks in program lines, v-vi Reset Code, 45 Resetting. See Reset Code...