Epson FX-80 User manual

FX PRINTER
OPERATION MANUAL
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FX PRINTER
OPERATION MANUAL
. EPSON

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TRS-80 is atrademark of Radio Shack, adivision of Tandy Corporation.
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*All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form
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*All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual.
However, should any errors be detected,
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of them.
*The above notwithstanding, EPSON can assume no responsibility for any errors
in
this manual or their consequences.
©Copyright 1983 by EPSON CORPORATION
Nagano, Japan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION v
Chapter 1SET-UP
1.1 Unpacking Steps 1-1
1.2 CountingtheParts 1-1
1.3 Removal of 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 of 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
C. 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.
It 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 is not limited to the program-
selectable ASCII and International character sets.
Any character
or symbol that can be defined in a 11 x9 matrix, can be created and
added as part of the printer's character set.
New characters can be created easily
by 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,
or roll
paper (FX-80 only).
An original and up to two copies at atime can be printed.
When you consider all
of the new features of the FX-80/FX-100, it is clear that the
FX-80/FX-I00 is the ideal printer for awide variety of home and office printing
needs.
The name to always remember in digital printers is EPSON. Anything else is
second best.
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