Epson FX-80 User manual

PRINTER

OPERATION

MANUAL

EPSON

P83~I-l

YoU0991050

PRINTER

OPERATION

MANUAL

EPSON

Trademark Acknowledgments

TRS-80

atrademark of Radio Shack, adivision

Tandy Corporation.

Centronics

atrademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.

Atari

atrademark of Atari Inc., aWarner Communications Company.

Apple

atrademark of Apple Computer Inc.

Microsoft BASIC

atrademark

Microsoft.

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this

manual in any

form

whatsoever

without

EPSON's express written permission is forbidden.

*The contents

this manual are subject

change

without

notice.

*All efforts have been made

ensure the accuracy

the contents

this manual.

However, should any errors be detected,

EPSON

would

greatly appreciate being

informed

them.

*The above notwithstanding,

EPSON

can assume no responsibility

for

any errors

this

manual

their

consequences.

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CORPORATION

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TABLE

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION v

Chapter 1SET-UP

1.1 Unpacking Steps

1-1

1.2 CountingtheParts

1-1

1.3 Removal

Protective Paper.

1-2

1.4 Operation Site Selection

1-3

1.5 Cartridge Ribbon Setting

1-4

1.6 Dismounting and Remounting the Tractor Unit

1-7

1.7 Paper Loading

1-9

Chapter 2OPERATION

2.1 PrinterCable Connection

2-1

2.2 Switches and Indicators

2-2

2.3 Buzzer ,2-4

2.4 Paper-End Detector 2-4

2.5 Self-Test.

2-5

2.6 Printer Initialization

2-6

2.7 Setting DIPSwitches

2-7

Chapter 3CONTROL CODES

3.1 Definitions

Some Terms Often Used

3-1

3.2 Control Codes in the Text Mode

3-6

Download Character Codes 3-74

3.3 Control Codes in the Bit Image Mode 3-96

Chapter 4MAINTENANCE

4.1 Preventive Maintenance

4-1

4.2 Parts Replacement

4-1

APPENDIXES

A. Specifications

B. Parallel Interface

Control Circuit Diagram

D. Mixed Use ofPrinting Modes

E. CharacterCode Tables

F. CharacterFonts

G. Control Codes Summary

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WARNING

High voltage exists inside this unit and

the case should be opened only by a

service person!

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INTRODUCTION

EPSON now offers adot matrix printer which sets anew standard ofexcellence for

hard copy

technology-the

FX-80 and

FX-lOO.

provides the same indisputable high quality output and reliability as the MX

Series printers and so many new features with the best cost-performance ratio in

the industry.

Unlike conventional printers, the

FX-80/FX-I00

not limited to the program-

selectable ASCII and International character sets.

Any character

symbol that can be defined in a

x9 matrix, can be created and

added as part of the printer's character set.

New characters can be created easily

program.

The

RAM

stores up to 256 characters, extending the printer's versatility to meet

almost any printing application. Atrue "Universal" printer.

The FX-80/FX-100 prints at 160 characters

per

second (CPS) to minimize the time

you wait for your printout.

For

aquiet office environment, ahalf-speed mode (80

CPS) can be selected by software.

The FX-80/FX-100 provides anumber of additional features.

For

example, any of

nine bit image modes are program-selectable.

And

all nine can be used in the same

print line in any combination. The modes include: Quadruple Density,

CRT

Graphics I, Plotter Graphics, and

CRT

Graphics II and two 9-dot Bit Image

modes. The FX-80/FX-100 can print in any character

styles-Emphasized,

Condensed, Proportional, Elite, Alternate, and

others-including

all styles

available with the MX Series.

Like the MX Series, the FX-80/FX-100 prints on pin-feed paper, cut sheet,

roll

paper (FX-80 only).

original and up to two copies at atime can be printed.

When you consider all

the new features

the FX-80/FX-100, it

clear that the

FX-80/FX-I00

the ideal printer for awide variety

home and office printing

needs.

The

name to always remember in digital printers

EPSON. Anything else

second best.

Chapter1SET-UP

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