FUNCTIONS OF THE DIP SWITCHES
The printer is factory-set with all DIP switches in the ON position. These are the standard
settings. By changing the settings, you can alter various printer functions to match your
requirements. The following questions will help you choose the proper settings.
Switch
Function ON OFF
1
Emulation Standard
IBM
2
RAM usage
Buffer
Download
3
Auto LF with CR
Disabled
Enabled
4 Automatic Sheet Feeder
Inactive
Active
5
Font style
Tms Romn Helvet
6
Print mode
Normal size
Quarter size
Character set
(Standard mode)
Graphics Italics
7
Character set
(IBM mode)
Set #2 Set #l
8
International Character Set
9
or
10 IBM Code Page
Switch 1: Do you want to use the printer in standard mode or IBM mode?
Selectthe mode compatible with your computer and software. In standardmode the printer
operates like the Epson LQ-850. In IBM mode it operates like the IBM Proprinter X24E.
The ON position selects standard mode. The OFF position selects IBM mode.
Switch 2: Does your software download new characters to the printer with the Standard
mode?
In order to download characters’with the Standard mode, this switch must be in the OFF
position.The printer then usesitsRAM memory for storingcharacter patterns andprovides
only a one-line print buffer. If you leave this switch ON, the printer uses its RAM memory
as an input buffer, allowing the computer to send data faster than the printer prints.
NOTE: This switch takes no effect with the IBM mode. In the IBM mode, you cannot
download characters.
Switch 3: Do you want an automatic line feed?
If you leave this switch at the ON position, a separate line-feed code is required from your
computer to obtain a line feed.
If you move this switch to the OFF position, the printerperforms both a carriage return and
line feed each time it receives a carriage-return code.
Most computer systems send a line feed code, or both a carriage return and line feed, at the
end of each line, so this switch should be left ON.
If you get double line spacing when you expect single spacing, or if lines overprint each
other, try changing the setting of this switch.
