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Installing the Paper Feed KnobNow that you have decided where to locate your Apex80 printer, thefirst step in setting it up is installing the paper fe

User-defined CharactersNote: See Chapter 5 for sample programs and full information on thistopic.ESC &Define User-defined CharactersFormat:ASCII c

GraphicsNote: See Chapter 6 for sample graphics programs.ESC KSelect Single-density Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code:ESC K n1 n2Decimal:27 75 n1 n2Hexad

ESC ZSelect Quadruple-density Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code:ESC Z n1 n2Decimal:27 90 n1 n2Hexadecimal: 1B 5A n1 n2Comments:Turns on eight-pin quadrup

ESC”Select 9-Pin Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code:ESC ˆ m n1 n2Decimal:27 94 m n1 n2Hexadecimal: 1B 5 E m

Appendix BCharacter TablesThis appendix contains tables of the complete Apex80 character set,including the extra characters for the 13 Epson internati

Table B-1. Apex80 charactersDecimalHex Character ASCII name0 001012023034045056 067078 089 09100A110B120C13OD14OE15OF16 10171118 1219 1320142115221623

Table B-1, continuedDec Hex CharDec Hex CharDec Hex Char32203321342235233624372538 26392740 28412942 2A43 2B442C45 2D462E47 2F48 30493150 32513352 345

Table B-1, continuedDecHexItalicItalicGraphicGraphicsetw/ESC 6 setw/ESC 71288012981130821318313284133851348613587136 88137891388A1398B1408C1418D1428E1

Table B-1, continuedDecHexItalicItalicGraphicGraphicsetw/ESC 6set Sw/EC 7160A0161A1162A2163A3164A4165A5166A6167A7168A8169A9170AA171AB172AC173AD174AE17

Table B-1, continuedDecHexItalic ItalicGraphic Graphicset w/ESC 6 setw/ESC 7192C0193C1194C2195C3196C4197C5198C6199C7200 C8201C9202CA203CB204cc205CD206

To install the ribbon, follow these steps:1. Remove the lid at the front of the printer by lifting the handles.Removing the lid enables you to see the

Table B-1, continuedDecHexItalicltalicGraphicset Graphicset w/ESC 6w/ESC 7224EO225E1226E2227E3228E4229E5230E6231 E7232E8233E9234EA235EB236EC237ED238

International Character SetsTwelve character codes between 35 and 126 can represent more thanone character each, depending upon the international char

Appendix CProblem Solving and MaintenanceThis appendix approaches troubleshooting from several directions.The first section uses a columnar format to

Printing is patchy, faint,uneven, or intermittentSolutionCheck that the ribbon is seated correctlyIf you have been using the ribbon for along time or

Problem SolutionStrange things print ingraphics modePrinter freezes in graphicsmodeCan’t get a full page in widthSome systems require a WIDTHstatement

ProblemSolutionCan’t deactivate paper-outComputer systems that monitor printersensor with either DIP switch cable pin 12 ignore both ESC 8 and the1-4

The hexadecimal numbers are the codes received by the printer, andthe guide section helps you find a certain place in the list of codes.Each character

Some computer systems change one or more codes when sendingthem from BASIC to the printer. The ability of the Apex80 to dumpin hexadecimal lets you de

There are four common approaches. First, you may be able to buyan alternative interface board for your system. This is the best solutionfor 7-bit syst

Apple® II solutionsApple II computers pose two types of problems. The first is that theApple II is an 8-bit computer, but its printer interface handle

4. Insert the cartridge by placing the black hooks on each side of thecartridge into the slots located inside the printer in the right and leftfront c

Here is the way to adjust the width when it is the only problem. Tellthe computer that the print line is wider than 80 characters with thisWIDTH state

brush or cloth, and never use alcohol or a thinner to clean the printerbecause it could damage the print head and the case.Do not spray the inside of

Figure C-1.Releasing the print head lock levers6. Lift the print head from its position and carefully disconnect the flatcable from the print head, as

Figure C-2.Disconnecting the cable7. Connect the new print head to the flat cable, and place the newprint head in the head mount, as shown in Figure C

Figure C-3.lnstalling the new print head8. Move the head lock levers back to their original positions.Now your new print head is ready to use.Problem

Appendix DDefaults and DIP SwitchesThis appendix lists the default settings and lists and explains thesettings of all the DIP switches.Default and Ini

DIP Switch SettingsThe Apex80 has twelve DIP (Dual In-line Package) switches thatallow you to change many of the printer’s settings to suit yourindivi

The following tables describe the switches and their functions.The first two tables summarize the two groups of switches. Theremaining table shows how

The DIP switch settings to select the different character sets areshown in Table D-3.Table D-3. Internatinal settingsD-4Defaults and DIP Switches

Appendix EChoosing and Setting Up Optional InterfacesThis appendix contains information on Epson interfaces compatiblewith the Apex80 printer, instruc

Figure 1-5.Directing the ribbon6.Replace the front lid by inserting its legs into the slots near the frontcorners of the printer. Lay the lid down and

Installing an InterfaceBefore installing an interface, you must remove the printer’s cover.WARNINGDo not remove the cover unless the printer is turned

Figure E-1.Removing the cover6. Slightly raise the upper case by its front. As you do this, be carefulnot to pull the flat cable out of the control pa

7.Disconnect the other end of the flat control panel cable from themain circuit board connector. See Figure E-2.Figure E-2.Disconnecting the control p

Inserting the interface board1. Locate the connector cover at the back of the upper case, shown inFigure E-3. Push it down and in, toward the inside o

3.4.Plug the interface board into the connector marked CN2 on themain circuit board of the printer.Secure the board to the three supports with the scr

5. Connect the frame ground wire to the FG terminal tag on theinterface board, as shown in Figure E-6.Figure E-6.Connecting ground wire to FG terminal

Serial Interface SettingsIf you are using an optional serial interface, you may need to changethe communications protocol of the printer or the comput

Appendix FTechnical SpecificationsThis appendix contains the specifications for the Apex80, includingthe built-in parallel interface.PrintingPrinting

MechanicalRibbonCartridge, black #8750 (uses the same ribbon as the Epson LX-800and FX printers)Life expectancy (in characters, at 14 dots/character):

EnvironmentTemperatureOperation: 41° F to 95° F (5 C° to 35 C°)Storage: -22° F to 149° F (-30 C° to 60 C°)HumidityOperation: 10% to 80% without conden

Using Continuous-feed PaperThe following section covers use of continuous-feed paper with yourtractor unit. If you plan to use single-sheet paper, ski

Table F-1. Pins and signals continualNotes:1. The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signalflow as viewed from the printer.F-4Techn

2. “Return” denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signalground level. For the interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-paircable for e

Table F-2. Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditionsOn Line(Indicator on)SLCT INDC1/DC3(Data on/off contr.)ERRORBUSYACKNLGON LINELOWDC1

IndexCommand descriptions are not indexed here. For page references forspecific commands, see pages A-4—6 or the Quick Reference card.AAmerican Standa

FForeign language characters.See International character setsFORM FEED button, 1-21GGraphics, 2-6,6-1—12HHead. See Print headHexadecimal, 2-2—3IIndica

SSans Serif, 1-21,4-1SelecType, 3-1—4Self test, 1-21—22Serial interface. See Interfaces, optionalService. See Toll-free numberSingle-sheet paper, 1-15

Commands by FunctionThe following list of commands is in the order used in the CommandSummary (Appendix A). To find details of the command you want to

DIP Switch SettingsTable 1. DIP switch group 1Table 3. International settingsSwitchFunctionActionActionnumberwhen ONwhen OFF1-1Select condensed or nor

Setting upPrinter FeaturesGraphicsUser-defined CharactersEPSON AMERICA, INC.2780 Lomita BoulevardTorrance, California 90505Printed in Japan 87.08-20

Figure 1-6.Removing the tractor unit slot cover3Fit the paper rest into the slots along the top edge of the back of the printer and snap it into plac

4.5.Pull the paper release lever forward. (See Figure 1-8.) The double-arrow icon in front of the lever marks the position the lever shouldbe in for u

6. In each tractor slot, located at each side of the paper slot, is a pegthat fits into the notch on each of the rear tractor legs. Tilt thetractor ba

4. Using Figure 1-10 as a guide, pull the locking levers on each side ofthe pin feed holders forward so you can move the pin feed holders.Figure 1-10.

7. Feed the paper into the paper slot. Push and maneuver the paperthrough the slot until it comes up between the ribbon guide andthe platen.8. Pull th

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in

For continuous-feed paper, move the edge guides to the far rightand left positions on the paper guide. You won’t be inserting paperthrough the edge gu

3. When the legs are in the slots, lean the guide all the way back. Theguide should rest atop the paper entering the printer, separating itfrom paper

Once you have set the top of form, each time you finish printing adocument, push the ON/OFF LINE button to put the printer offlineand then push the FO

Installing the paper guideInstall the paper guide as follows:1. If you have not already done so, install the edge guides on the paperguide by hooking

3. Align the left side of the left edge guide with the guide mark on thepaper guide. See Figure 1-17. You may later wish to adjust this edgeguide depe

Figure 1-18.Apex80 ready for automatic paper loading6. Press and release the AUTO LOAD button (the same button as theDRAFT/LINE FEED button). The pape

Reloading during printingWhen you print a document more than one page long using single-sheet paper, there are two ways your software can enable you t

Figure 1-19.Control panelThere are four indicator lights and three buttons on the controlpanel.Indicator lightsThe indicator lights give you informati

fully-formed characters for final copies or special purposes. NLQ isavailable in both Roman and Sans Serif fonts.The printout below shows the differen

2. Turn the power switch off, then hold down the DRAFT button onthe control panel while you turn the power back on. The Apex80begins printing letters,

ContentsIntroduction...1Apex80 Features...1About This Manual...

Connecting the Apex80 to Your ComputerNow that the test pattern has shown that your printer is operational,it’s time to hook it up to your computer.Re

3. Secure the plug to the printer with the wire clips on each side of theconnector. Press the clips into the metal clasps at each side of theplug. The

Chapter 2Using the Apex80 with Application ProgramsNow that you’ve set up and tested the printer, you need to startusing it with your application prog

A quick testAfter setting up your application program, print a sample documentto be sure the program and the Apex80 are communicating properly. Ifthe

The hexadecimal, or hex, system is based on units of 16 and is oftenused by programmers. Instead of using only the numerals 0 through 9,the hex system

Check the manual for your word processor to see if you can placeprinter commands in your text. If this is possible, use the CommandSummary (Appendix A

Table 2.1. Characters per line Normal80Elite96Condensed132Condensed Elite160Therefore, if your spreadsheet asks the number of columns your printercan

If you’re using the program’s print facility, recheck the CommandSummary to make sure you’re sending the correct commands.If you’re still having diffi

Sending printer commands with BASICYou can send printer commands with any programming language.The examples in this manual are written in BASIC, becau

Chapter 3SelecTypeThe Apex80’s SelecType feature can produce four special typestyles:SelecType OperationUsing SelecType is easy. You turn on SelecType

Chapter 4Apex80 Printer FeaturesQuality and Fonts... 4-1Print Size and Character Width...4

Selecting typestylesIn SelecType, each button has a function:l ON/OFF LINE selects typestyles.l FORM FEED sets the styles.l LINE FEED turns SelecType

When you press the ON/OFF LINE button to select an additionalmode, start counting again where you left off. That is, if you haveselected emphasized an

l If there are print codes in the document or file you are printing,those codes will override your SelecType settings. This seldomhappens, since you u

Chapter 4Apex80 Printer FeaturesYou can obtain many different printing effects with the Apex80printer, from arranging the printout on the paper to giv

Print Size and Character WidthTo add greater variety to your documents, the Apex80 has twopitches and condensed printing. All can be selected either w

Widening or narrowing the characters also widens or narrows thespaces between words and letters. Because word processors usuallycreate a left margin b

Using Different Character SetsThe Apex80 incorporates a new character set: Epson CharacterGraphics. This set allows you to take advantage of the power

Page Layout and Other CommandsThe remaining commands in the Command Summary are notnormally needed when using commercial software. You may need someof

Chapter 5User-defined CharactersThe Apex80 has several hundred different characters stored in itsROM (Read Only MemoryAlthough this number includes dr

You can create any type of character. The only restriction is that thecharacters you define must follow the same rules that govern the rest ofthe char

Appendix CProblem Solving and MaintenanceProblem/Solution Summary...C-1beeper Error Warnings...

the dots as large as you see them in the example on the left in Figure5-2. If you draw them smaller, you may have overlapping dots withoutrealizing it

200 FOR X=1 TO 9210 LPRINT CHR$(F(X));:NEXT X220 LPRINT CHR$(0)CHR$(0);230 LPRINT "YOUR CHARACTER IN PICA: < < <"240 LPRINT "I

To see program 1 produce the character in Figure 5-3, run theprogram and follow these instructions:1. When the screen message asks what rows have dots

Figure 5-4.Using the bottom eight rowsSecond definition programOnce the character looks the way you want it to, you can enter,modify, and run the next

created more than one character, put the DATA numbers for eachcharacter on a separate line as you see in the example below:210 DATA 112,8,0,138,116,13

you use the grid and the programs in this section, however, you candesign your own NLQ characters.NLQ gridBecause the NLQ characters can use as many a

Each NLQ character definition requires 36 data numbers. Therefore,each vertical column must be divided into three sections for thecalculation of data

positions) and add the values of any dots that are used there. Finally,you look at the bottom group (two dot positions) and add together thevalues use

If you look at each column individually, you can see how the datanumbers were calculated.First NLQ definition programNow type in and run the following

10 J=l: IF J>3 THEN A=58 ELSE A=6020 LPRINT CHR$(27)"x"CHR$(1)30 FOR X=58 TO 63: LPRINT CHR$(X)" ";: NEXT X40 LPRINT50 LPRINT C

IntroductionThe Epson Apex80 printer combines low price with high qualityprinting and advanced features.Apex80 FeaturesIn addition to the high perform

Chapter 6Introduction to Dot GraphicsThe dot graphics mode allows your Apex80 to produce pictures,graphs, charts, or almost any other pictorial materi

If you use commercial software that produces graphics, all you needto know about dot graphics is how to use the software. If, on the otherhand, you wi

Dot patternsThe Apex80’s print head is able to print graphics in addition to textbecause graphic images are formed on the Apex80 about the same waytha

To fire any one pin, you send its number. To fire more than one pinat the same time, add up the numbers of the pins and send the sum tothe printer. Th

The graphics command formatThere are several different graphics commands giving differenthorizontal dot densities and printing speeds. Because the for

Graphics dataAfter receiving a graphics command such as ESC K nl n2, theprinter prints the number of codes specified by nl and n2 as graphicsdata, no

WIDTH statementsSome software (including most versions of BASIC) automaticallyinserts carriage return and line feed codes after every 80 or 130charact

1. The computer is prevented from adding any extra characters by theWIDTH statement (line 100).2. The line spacing is changed to 8/72 of an inch-the h

Table 6-1. Graphics modesModes 4-6 in the table are special modes that alter the horizontaldensity to give proportions of a computer monitor (the CRT

A little experimentation should tell you whether the reassigning codecan improve your graphics printouts.Designing Your Own GraphicsThis section takes

About This ManualChapter 1 gives you step-by-step instructions on setting up your newprinter, and Chapters 2 through 6 cover the basic and advancedfun

Now look at the high-speed doubledensity design in Figure 6-3. Itshould point you in the right direction for your own work.Figure 6-3.Arrow designAfte

The numbers for the second line were calculated in the same way.Once the numbers for the pin patterns are calculated, they are put inthe program in DA

Appendix ACommand SummaryThis appendix lists and describes all the commands available on theApex80.The first part of this appendix lists all commands

For the following commands that use only 0 or 1 for the variable,either the ASCII cocks 1 and 0 or the characters 1 and 0 can be used:ESC S, ESC U, ES

Control key chartSome application programs can use control key codes for decimalvalues O-27. The table below gives you the proper values. The ControlK

Commands in Numerical OrderThis section lists all the Apex80 commands, with their decimal andhexadecimal values. The numbers in the columns on the rig

ASCII Dec Hex Description PageESC 452 34ESC 553 35ESC 654 36ESC 755 37ESC 856 38ESC 957 39ESC :58 3AESC <60 3CESC ?63 3FESC @64 40ESC A65 41ESC

ASCII Dec Hex DescriptionPageESC 1108 6C Set left marginA-16ESC s115 73 Turn half-speed mode on/offA-8ESC t116 74 Select character tableA-26ESC x 120

Printer OperationInitializationESC @Initialize PrinterFormat:ASCII code:ESC@Decimal:27 64Hexadecimal:1B 40Comments:Resets the printer mode and clears

SpeedESCsTurn Half-speed Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESCsnDecimal:27175 nHexadecimal:1B 73 nComments:The following values can be used for n:1: Mode i

Chapter 1Setting UpTo set up your Apex80 printer, simply follow the steps in this chapter.Identifying Printer PartsFirst, see that you have all the pa

ESC8Disable Paper-out SensorFormat:ASCII code: ESC 8Decimal:27 56Hexadecimal:1B 38Comments:Turns off the paper-out sensor so that you can print to the

BeeperBELBeeperFormat:ASCII code:BELDecimal:7Hexadecimal:07Comments:Sounds the printer’s beeper.Data ControlCRFormat:ASCII code:CRDecimal:13Hexadecima

DELDelete CharacterFormat:ASCII code:DELDecimal:127Hexadecimal:7FComments:Removes the last text character on the print line but does not affectcontrol

ESC C 0 Set Page Length in InchesFormat:ASCII code:ESCC NUL nDecimal:27 67 0 nHexadecimal:1B 43 00 nComments:Sets the page length to n inches. The val

Line feedingLFLine FeedFormat:ASCII code:LFDecimal:10Hexadecimal: 0AComments:‘When this command is received, the data in the print buffer isprinted an

ESC 2Format:ASCII code: ESC 2Decimal:27 50Hexadecimal: 1B32Comments:Select 1/6-inch Line SpacingSets the line spacing to l/6 of an inch for subsequent

ESC JPerform n/216-inch Line FeedFormat:ASCII code:ESC J nDecimal:27 74 nHexadecimal:1B 4A nComments:Advances the paper n/216 of an inch. The value of

ESC bSet Vertical Tabs in ChannelsFormat:ASCII code:ESC bcn1n2...NULDecimal:2798cn1n2...0Hexadecimal:1B62cn1n2...00Comments:Functions the same as ESC

ESC QSet Right MarginFormat:ASCII code:ESC Q nDecimal:27 81 nHexadecimal: 1B 51nComments:Sets the right margin to n columns in the current pit

ESC fHorizontal/Vertical SkipFormat:ASCII code:ESC f n sDecimal:27102 n sHexadecimal: 1B66 n sComments:Prints spaces or line feeds

In addition to the items in the box, you need a proper shielded cableto connect the printer to your computer. You may also need aninterface board, whi

Overall Printing StyleESC xSelect NLQ or DraftFormat:ASCII code:ESCxnDecimal:27120 nHexadecimal:1B 78 nComments:The following values can be used for n

ESC!Format:ASCII code:ESC ! nDecimal:27 33 nHexadecimal: 1B21 nComments:Master SelectSelects any valid combination of the modes in the table below. Th

ESC MSelect Elite PitchFormat:ASCII code: ESC MDecimal:27 77Hexadecimal:1B 4DComments:Selects elite pitch (12 characters per inch).SISelect Condensed

SOSelect Double-wide Mode (one line)Format:ASCII code: SODecimal:14Hexadecimal:0EComments:Double-wide mode doubles the width of all characters. This m

ESC WTurn Double-wide Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESC W nDecimal:27 87 nHexadecimal: 1B57 nComments:The following values can be used for n:1: The mod

ESC GSelect Double-strike ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC GDecimal:27 71Hexadecimal:1B 47Comments:Makes text bolder by printing each line twice, with the s

ESC S lFormat:ASCII code:ESCS SOHDecimal:27 831Hexadecimal: 1B53 01Comments:Select Subscript ModePrints characters about two-thirds of the nor

Word ProcessingESC aNLQ JustificationFormat:ASCII code:ESCanDecimal:27 a nHexadecimal:1B 61 nComments:The following values can be

ESC 4Select Italic ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC 4Decimal:27 52Hexadecimal: 1B34Comments:Causes characters from the italic character set to be printed.Th

ESC RSelect an International Character SetFormat:ASCII code: ESC R nDecimal:27 82 nHexadecimal: 1B 52 nComments:See Appendix B for more information on