Epson EX-1000, User Manual

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If you’re using the program’s print facility recheck the EX’s
Command Summary to make sure you’re sending the correct
commands.
q
If you’re still having difficulty printing, check the troubleshooting
section in your spreadsheet program’s manual or Appendix D of this
manual.
Graphics Programs
The EX is capable of producing finely detailed graphic images in
black or in color (with the optional color kit). Chapter 6 gives specific
information on the graphics commands, but the easiest way to take
advantage of the EX’s capabilities is with one of the many graphics
programs available.
When buying graphics software, always. make sure it has a suitable
option to allow printouts on an EX printer. Any program with an option
for an EX or FX printer should give excellent results in black and white,
using different dot densities to produce a realistic scale of grays. If you
have installed a color option kit, look for software that has an option for
the EX or for the Epson JX-80 color printer.
Most graphics programs have a printer selection procedure, in which
case you should check the lists on page 3-1 to find the proper selection.
Most users rely on application programs to send commands to the
printer. An awareness of programming languages, however, can be
helpful in exploring a printer’s potential or troubleshooting a printing
problem.
For example, if you want to set up your application program to send
a command for italic printing, you can use a programming language,
such as BASIC or Pascal, to do a quick printout before setting up the
program.
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