Epson EX-1000, User Manual

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To run the same test in the draft mode, hold down the
LINE FEED
button instead of the
FORM FEED
button while you turn the printer on.
The EX cannot print a draft self test, however, if the NLQ DIP switch is
on. Therefore, if the Print Quality line of the self test printout says ‘Print
Quality NLQ,” you cannot print a draft test without changing a DIP
switch. (DIP switches are explained in Appendix E.)
9
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Your EX printer has two separate interface connections. Therefore,
you must be sure to use the one that your computer requires.
The two interfaces are a Centronics
®
compatible parallel interface and
an RS-232C compatible serial interface. If you have a suitable cable, you
can connect most computers immediately
The few computers that require other interfaces can usually use one
of the optional interface boards described in Appendix F Check your
computer’s manual if don’t know which interface to use.
The parallel interface
More connecting a parallel interface cable, see that both the printer
and computer are turned off. Then plug the connector into the printer
as shown in Fire 1-11. Next squeeze the clips gently and click them
into place.
Some parallel cables have a ground wire. Connect this wire to the
ground screw on the printer to protect data from interference. Then
plug the other end of the cable into the computer and connect the
ground wire on the computer end of the cable if it has one.
Parallel interfaces require no further adjustment.
1-12
Setting Up the Printer