Epson FX-86e - Impact Printer driver and firmware
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Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 3
...: P-0004
The following information should clarify how the FX-86e/286e paper detection and auto load system operate.
The key to paper detection is that the paper empty light and the beeper will not activate unless there is an attempt to transmit data to the printer. See examples below.
* If there is a FF which...
User Manual - Page 2
... generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not 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 in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part...
User Manual - Page 3
Contents
Introduction 2 About This Manual
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your FX Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your Printer 1-2 Selecting the Right Location 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-6 Loading Continuous-feed Paper 1-12 Turning On the Printer 1-12 Operating the Control Panel 1-14 SelecType 1-16 Running the Self Test 1-17 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-18 Choosing the Operating Mode with DIP Switches
...
User Manual - Page 5
... D Defaults and DIP Switches D-1 Default and Initialization Settings D-2 DIP Switch Settings D-3 International Character Sets
Appendix E Choosing and Setting Up Optional Interfaces E-1 Compatible Interfaces E-2 Choosing an Interface E-3 Installing an Interface E-6 Inserting the Interface board E-7 Serial Interface Settings
Appendix F Technical Specifications F-1 Printing F-1 Paper F-2 Mechanical...
User Manual - Page 6
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l If you are using software designed for an IBM@ printer, you have the choice of using the FX in Epson mode or IBM printer emulation mode. Even better, you can combine the best of both worlds; the powerful Epson mode commands can now print character graphics like those used by IBM printers and computers.
l Loading paper is now easier than...
User Manual - Page 9
... items must be removed before you turn on the printer. Follow the steps below Figure 1-2.
Also, you should install the paper feed knob. To install the knob, simply push it onto the shaft on...important consideration in choosing a location for your printer is that it be close enough to connect a cable to your computer. But also keep the following tips in mind:
1-2
Setting Up Your FX Printer
User Manual - Page 10
... on a solid and level foundation. Avoid setting it on carpet or on unstable surfaces such as chairs.
l Use a grounded outlet-one that has three holes to match the power plug on the printer. Don't use an adapter plug.
l Avoid using electrical outlets that are controlled by wall switches. If you accidentally turn off a switch, you...
User Manual - Page 11
... ribbon guide and the print head as shown in Figure 1-5. (There is also a diagram on the top of the ribbon cartridge itself.)
6. With the cartridge in place, again turn the ribbon knob in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon.
And that's it-the ribbon is now installed.
1-4
Setting Up Your FX Printer
User Manual - Page 12
Figure 1-4. Installing the ribbon cartridge
Figure 1-5. Positioning the ribbon
Setting Up Your FX Printer
1-5
User Manual - Page 13
... 2 for instructions on setting up the printer for single sheets. If you have bought the optional automatic sheet feeder, complete the remainder of the setup steps before you install the automatic sheet feeder (which has its own manual).
The FX tractor units are adjustable to accommodate different widths of paper-from 4 to 10 inches on the FX-86e and...
User Manual - Page 37
... programs provide an installation or setup procedure that presents a list of printers to choose from. If your application program has a printer selection menu, use the instructions below.
The rest of this chapter covers word processors, spreadsheets, graphics programs, and programming languages.
Menu selections If your software has a printer selection menu, simply choose FX-86e
or FX-286e. If the...
User Manual - Page 38
... list the FX-86e or FX-286e, you may want to contact the manufacturer to find whether an update is available.
A quick test After setting up your application program, print a sample document
to be 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...
User Manual - Page 46
...SelecType, by setting a DIP switch (see Appendix D), or with a software command. Even... words and letters. Because word processors usually create a left margin by...controlled only by software commands, but many application programs can produce them if they are properly installed.
Emphasized and double-strike modes both slow the printer down slightly to produce bolder text. In emphasized mode, the FX...
User Manual - Page 48
..., UK, Danish, Swedish, Italian, and Spanish. See Appendix D for the DIP switch settings.
In Epson mode, these eight, and five more, can also be selected by a software command. The additional character sets are the following: Norwegian, a second Danish set, Japanese, a second Spanish set, and Latin American. A complete list of these characters is in Appendix B.
Also, all...
User Manual - Page 61
...software programs that assist you in creating characters or supply you with sets... of characters already created. In addition, some popular application packages make use of the user-defined character function to enhance printouts. (These characters are called download...memory (RAM). The original character with the same code remains in the printer's permanent memory (ROM...the FX print head, ...
User Manual - Page 131
...test pattern is garbled
Beeper sounds and printer stops
Recommendation
Check that the ribbon ...cable.
If they are international characters, check the settings of DIP switches 1-6 to 1-8. If they are graphics characters, see that your software is correctly installed and that you have correctly set DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4.
See Chapter 2 for specific instructions on loading paper.
Check the settings...
User Manual - Page 138
... solve the problem, you may need a different cable.
If they are international characters, check the settings of DIP switches 1-6 to 1-8. If they are graphics characters, see that your software is correctly installed and that you have correctly set DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4.
See Chapter 2 for specific instructions on loading paper.
Check the settings of DIP switches 2-1 and 2-3 to ensure...
User Manual - Page 149
... a standard feature. Epson produces a parallel interface board for the Apple, which has software to control the functions of the printer. With the #8131 interface installed in the Apple, no additional interface is needed in the printer.
Buffered interfaces If you often print very large amounts of text, a buffered interface can
free the computer for other tasks. Serial and parallel...
User Manual - Page 163
... copies, 2- 1 Centronics, 1-17 Character graphics set, 1-20,
4-4, 5-13 Character sets, 5-13 - 18
tables, B-1 - 18 Choosing a place for printer,
1-2-3 Cleaning, C-5
Commands, A- 1 - 45 Commands
in numerical order, A-4-6 by function, A-7 -45 Commerical software, 3-1 -6 Computer-printer communications, 3-2 - 3 connections, 1-17 Condensed mode, 1 - 14 Continuous feed paper. See Paper Control keys...
User Manual - Page 164
... (hex) dump.
See Data dump
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ON LINE, 1-13 Operating mode, I-19-20
IBM printer emulation mode, 1-19 - 2 0 P
character tables, B-1 1 - 18
IBM PC BASIC, C-4 - 5
Panel, control, 1-12- 14
IEEE interfaces, E-1 - 2
Paper
Indicator lights, 1-13 - 14
choosing, 2- 1,
Initialization, D-1
length, 2-1
Installing software, 3-1 - 7
loading continuous feed, 1-6- 10, 2-6
Interface, parallel, 1-17...